Front Royal Presbyterian Church
September 14, 2025, 10:30 am
Liturgist – Donna Jordon
Minister - Rev. Jaci Smith Patman
Prelude Lord Jesus, Think on Me Daman Psalmes/David Cherwien
Welcome and Announcements
Opening Prayer & Gathering #391 Take My Life, vs. 1
Take my life, and let it be
Consecrated, Lord, to Thee.
Take my moments and my days;
Let them flow in ceaseless praise,
Let them flow in ceaseless praise.
Call to Worship
Let us worship the eternal God, the source of love and life, who creates us.
Let us worship Jesus Christ, the risen one, who lives among us.
Let us worship the Spirit, the holy fire, who renews us.
To the one true God be praise in all times and places, through the grace of Jesus Christ.
Opening Hymn #411 Arise, Your Light Is Come!
(Please remain standing through the Gloria Patri)
Call to Confession
There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. Let the sound of our confession cause celebration in heaven.
Prayer of Confession
Create in us clean hearts, O God. Cast out any transgression you find there— ransack, renovate, redecorate! Deep in our hearts, remove fearful features and restore your original design. The old lamps are dim; bring new light into the darkness. Make your dwelling place deep in our hearts. Teach us wisdom, discernment, and compassion, so the hearts of all may rejoice at your work and so that we may be a cause for hope in the world.
Assurance of Forgiveness and Exchange of Peace
The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ came into the world to save sinners. Believe the gospel: In Jesus Christ we are redeemed.
May the peace of Christ be with you; And also with you.
Please exchange the peace of Christ with your neighbors.
Gloria Patri
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and ever shall be, world without end.
Sermon for Faith Builders
Children are invited to go to Children’s Worship with our Children’s Ministry Coordinator, Ms. Marisa. They will return during the final hymn.
Cents-Ability
Prayers of the People & The Lord's Prayer
Call to Offering
Offertory Aria Religioso Vincent Novello
Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
Prayer of Dedication
Hymn #347 Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive
Scripture Reading Psalm 119:25-32
Anthem That Priceless Grace Ghanaian/E Grantson/J Helgen
Sermon Letters From Jesus: Hold Fast
Affirmation of Faith - The Apostles’ Creed (Traditional)
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth,
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
Closing Hymn #345 Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
Benediction
Postlude Poco vivace Hermann Schroede
This feature will provide regular updates on the pastoral search process.
There will be a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, September 21, for the purpose of electing a Congregational Nominating Committee (CNC). The mandate of the CNC will be to prepare slates for the following two purposes:
- To nominate Elders for the Class of 2028 and to fill two unexpired terms;
- To nominate individuals to serve on a Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC)
The meeting will take place immediately following the worship service.
Please keep Session, the future PNC, and those who will be nominated to serve as elders and as members of the Pastor Nominating Committee in your prayers during this important season of discernment and transition.
