Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

November 15, 2026 - Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Pastor: Rev. Benjamin Travis
Organist: Patrick Bier, Minister of Music
Choir Director: Kris Barnes

Call To Worship

Welcome & Announcements

Prelude -Trinity Belltones: “Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us”  Susan Geschke

Confession & Forgiveness (pg 94)

Gathering Song - #870

Apostolic Greeting (pg 184)

Hymn of Praise (pg 185)

Prayer of the Day
Righteous God, our merciful master, you own the earth and all its peoples, and you give us all that we 
have. Inspire us to serve you with justice and wisdom, and prepare us for the joy of the day of your 
coming, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

First Lesson -Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18 

Responsive Reading -Psalm 90:1-8 [9-11] 12 (12)

Second Lesson -1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Children's Sermon

Gospel Acclamation : Alleluia. Abide in me as I a- bide in you; 
those who abide in me bear much fruit. Alleluia. (John 15:4, 5)

Gospel Reading

Pastor: The holy gospel according to Matthew

Response: Glory to you, O Lord.

Scripture - Matthew 25:14-30 

Pastor:  ...The gospel of the Lord.

Response: Praise to you, O Christ.

Sermon

Hymn of the Day #870

Apostle's Creed (pg 105)

Prayers of Intercession (pg 189)

Sharing of the Peace

Offertory - “He Leadeth Me” Joseph Gilmore/Thomas Grassi

Offertory Response - #184

The Great Thanksgiving (pg 190)

Sanctus (pg 190)

Eucharistic Prayer (pg 190)

Lord's Prayer (pg 191)

Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) (p. 191)

Table Blessing

Post Communion Hymn- #204 Thankful Hearts and Voices Raise

Post Communion Prayer (p. 191)

Blessing

Sending Song- #674

Dismissal of the Congregation - Response: Thanks be to God.

Postlude-“Trumpet Voluntary”         David Lasky

Thank you for worshiping with us today.