As Jesus easts with tax collectors and sinners he tells the Pharisees that he has not come to call the righteous but sinners, implying that the pharisees do not recognize that they are sinners.

Service times:

Live on YouTube
In person worship

Order of service:

Second Sunday after Pentecost, Jun 7, 2026

Readings:

Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Romans 5:8-11
Psalm reading is from Psalm 119:65–72
Old Testament reading is from Hosea 5:15—6:6
New Testament reading is from Romans 4:13–25
Holy Gospel is from Matthew 9:9–13

Songs and Hymns:

Chief of Sinners Though I Be
Text: William McComb, 1793–1873, alt.;
Tune: Richard Redhead, 1820–1901;
Text and tune: Public domain.
I Need Thee Every Hour
Text: Annie S. Hawks and Robert Lowry
Tune: Robert Lowry
Public domain
Grace
Text and tune: Niki Shepherd; Jonny Robinson; Rich Thompson
© 2016 Getty Music Publishing; © Rich Thompson Music
© 2016 Jonny Robinson Music; © Little Life Lines Music
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740
You Who Are Thirsty
Text and Tune: Barbara Ross
© 1992 BBR (Barbara Ross) Music.
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740
Come Unto Jesus
Jordan Kauflin, Laura Story, Matthew Merker
© 2023 Getty Music Hymns and Songs; Getty Music Publishing; Jordan Kauflin Music
© 2023 Laura’s Stories and Songs; Matthew Merker Music
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740
Sent Forth by God’s Blessing
Text: Omer E. Westendorf
© 1964 World Library Publications, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Tune: Welsh, 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

Announcements:

Sunday, Jun 7:
Worship Service (Dr. George Gude): 9 AM to 10:15 AM
Sunday School: 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM

Downstaris..

Adult Bible Study: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM

Downstairs.

Wednesday, Jun 10:
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, Jun 11:
AA Meeting: 6:30 PM

Downstairs.

Saturday, Jun 13:
Women’s Bible Study: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
AA Meeting: 1:30 PM
Sunday, Jun 14:
Congregational Voters Meeting: 10:30 AM

All members, please join us for a congregational meeting on Sunday, June 14.

Judgment Day (Ep145)

The Bible teaches that at the end of this current age, when Jesus returns, God will finally and eternally judge all people. But what is the basis of that judgement? What does that judgment have to do with our lives now? And how can I know how I will be judged? Chuck and Aaron talk about the final day of judgment on this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.


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