In Luke 17:1–10, Jesus gives a serious warning about the dangers of being an obstacle to another’s faith. Threats to faith are always present in our world, but Jesus teaches that one of the most dangerous obstacles comes from an unforgiving heart. When we refuse to forgive those who have sinned against us, we not only harden our own hearts but also endanger the faith of others.

This week, Pastor George Gude's sermon calls us to take Christ’s warning seriously, to recognize the ways we may be stumbling blocks, and to embrace the forgiveness that we have received in Him. As forgiven children of God, we are called to forgive freely, building up the faith of others instead of tearing it down.

Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor George Gude; Reader: William Ellington

Order of service:

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, Oct 5, 2025

Readings:

Psalm reading is from Psalm 62
Old Testament reading is from Habakkuk 1:1–4; 2:1–4
New Testament reading is from 2 Timothy 1:1–14
Holy Gospel is from Luke 17:1–10

Songs and Hymns:

Faith and Truth and Life Bestowing
Text: Timothy Dudley-Smith
Tune: Columbian Harmony, 1825
© 1997 Hope Publishing Co.
Used with permission, LSB Hymn License #110001220
Oh, How Good It Is
Text and tune by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Ross Holmes, Stuart Townend
© 2012 Getty Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Pass the Promise
Kristyn Getty, Sandra McCracken;
© 2021 Getty Music Publishing, Integrity Worship, Music Paper News Publishing;
Used with permission, CCLI license #20286740.
Blessed Assurance
Text: Fanny J. Crosby, alt. Aaron Mueller;
Tune: Phoebe P. Knapp;
Text and tune: Public domain.
Before the Throne of God Above
Text by Charitie Lees Bancroft
Tune by Vikki Cook
© 1997 Sovereign Grace Worship
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray
Text: Henry E. Jacobs, 1844–1932, alt.
Tune: Cantionale Germanicum, 1628, Gochsheim
Text and tune: Public domain
Press On
Ben Shive, Kristyn Getty
© 2022 Getty Music Hymns and Songs; Getty Music Publishing; Junkbox Music
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740

Liturgies:

Gloria in Excelsis
Text: Stephen P. Starke
Sanctus
Text: Stephen P. Starke
Agnus Dei
Text: Stephen P. Starke

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Announcements:

Sunday, Oct 5:
Worship Service (Pastor George Gude): 9 AM to 10:15 AM
Youth Mission Trip Informational Meeting: 10:30 AM

Immediately following worship..

Sunday School and Youth Confirmation: 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM

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Adult Bible Study and Youth Confirmation: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM

Downstairs.

Wednesday, Oct 8:
Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM

Downstairs.

Jr & Sr High Youth Group @ Staake Home: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Thursday, Oct 9:
AA Meeting: 6:30 PM

Downstairs.

Saturday, Oct 11:
Women’s Bible Study: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
AA Meeting: 1:30 PM
40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil: 7 AM to 7 PM

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