Welcome! May God greatly bless you. If you are looking for a church home,
please consider Pine Tree Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
July 13, 2025 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 A. M.
Announcements
Prelude Lighting of the Candles
Opening Scripture Sentence: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and love your neighbor as yourself… Do this and you will live. Luke 10:27-28
*Opening Prayer Pastor
*Call to Worship Responsive Reading from Psalm 25:1-10
Leader: To you, O Lord, we lift up our souls. In you we trust, O God. Do not let us be put to shame, nor let our enemies triumph over us.
All: No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse.
Leader: Show us your ways, O Lord; teach us your paths…
All: For you are God, my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
Leader: Good and upright is the Lord, therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. He guides the humble in what is right.
All: All the ways of the Lord are loving and faithful for those who keep the demands of his covenant.
*The Hymn There Is Power in the Blood No. 334
(All Verses)
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession
Just and Gracious God, we confess that we have failed to meet your expectations for your people, who are called by your name. Too easily we comply with the ways of the world. We enjoy advantages that are unavailable to many without thought for the lack of others. We do not call oppressors to account, nor do we recognize our own oppressive ways. We pass by those who suffer without concern or compassion. We are troubled when we see ourselves in truth. Forgive our sins and redeem us as we repent. Our only hope is in you and in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon Pastor
God has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Praise the Lord! Colossians 1:13-14
*Hymn of the Month The Great Physician Insert
(All Verses)
Our Giving to the Lord Pastor
As God has loved us, we return that love in our offerings of energy, time, and resources. May our gifts bear fruit in many good works, increasing among all people knowledge of God: patience and endurance, wisdom and understanding, love and joy.
*Offertory, Doxology and Offertory Prayer
*The Hymn Glory to His Name No. 382
(All Verses)
Sharing of Blessings and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer Pastor
Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Scripture Readings: Deuteronomy 30:9-14; Amos 7:7-17
New Testament Scripture Reading: Luke 10:25-37
Leader: This is the Holy Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God for His Holy Word.
Sermon “The Plumb Line of Law and of Grace” Rev. Cindy Barton
*The Hymn He Leadeth Me No. 447
(All Verses)
*Benediction
*Retrieval of the Light
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.
*Postlude
Welcome! May God greatly bless you. If you are looking for a church home,
please consider Pine Tree Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
February 9, 2025 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 A. M.
Announcements
Prelude Lighting of the Candles
Opening Scripture Sentence: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.” Isaiah 6:3
“For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle…but by the grace of God, I am what I am.” 1 Corinthians 15:9-10
*Opening Prayer Pastor
*Call to Worship Responsive Reading, Isaiah 6:1-4
Leader: In the year of King Uzziah’s death, Isaiah saw the glory of the Lord in a vision. “I saw Adonai sitting on a high, lofty throne! The hem of his robe filled the temple.
All: Mighty seraphs, burning with the glory of God, stood above him. Each had six wings – with two they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew.
Leader: The seraphs cried out to each other, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!” The doorposts shook at the sound of their shouting, and the house was filled with smoke.
All: “Woe to me! I am doomed! For I am a person of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the Lord Almighty.”
*The Hymn Holy, Holy, Holy! No. 2
(All Verses)
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession
Glorious and gracious God, open our eyes to see our own sinfulness, that we may admit the many ways we have failed you. We are people of unclean lips, dwelling among people who deny your presence and power. We fail to consult you before making our decisions; we close our eyes to your truth; we refuse to hear and obey your commands; we do not understand your ways. As we humble ourselves before you, lifting prayers of repentance, hear and forgive us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon Pastor
In response to Isaiah’s cry for mercy, a seraph touched the prophet’s mouth with a burning coal from the altar of God, saying, “Your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for.” By the grace of God, Christ comes to us as Savior, to cleanse us and take our sins away. In him, we are made new and called to service in the kingdom of God.
*Hymn of the Month The Gift of Love No. 126
(All Verses)
Our Giving to the Lord Pastor
We thank you, Lord, with all our hearts. Facing your holy temple, we bow down and bring you gifts because of your constant love and faithfulness. Your name and your commands are supreme. You answer us when we call out to you; you strengthen us with your strength. Psalm 138:1-3
*Offertory, Doxology and Offertory Prayer
*The Hymn Love Divine, All Loves Excelling No. 71
(All Verses)
Sharing of Blessings and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer Pastor
Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Scripture Reading Isaiah 6:8-13
New Testament Scripture Readings 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Leader: This is the Holy Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God for His Holy Word.
Sermon “Witness to the Glory and Grace of God” Rev. Cindy Barton
*The Hymn God Be With You No. 583
(All Verses)
*Benediction
*Retrieval of the Light
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.
*Postlude
Welcome! May God greatly bless you. If you are looking for a church home,
please consider Pine Tree Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
February 2, 2025 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 A. M.
Announcements
Prelude Lighting of the Candles
Opening Scripture Sentence: And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13
*Opening Prayer Pastor
*Call to Worship Responsive Reading, Psalm 71:1-6,14-15
Leader: In you, O Lord, we have taken refuge; let us never be ashamed. In your righteousness, rescue us and deliver us; turn your ear to us and save us.
All: Be my strong rock of refuge to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
Leader: For you have been our hope, O Sovereign Lord, our confidence since birth. You brought each of us forth from our mother’s womb, knowing us fully, setting us apart. We will always praise you.
All: We will always have hope, praising you more and more. Our mouths will tell of your righteousness and of your salvation all day long.
*The Hymn Whosoever Will Insert
(All Verses)
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession
God of Unlimited Love, forgive us for the many ways, we limit your message of hope, freedom, and healing; for all the ways we fail to proclaim and enact your love. We look into the mirror, expecting to see your reflection, but the image is dim; we cannot see clearly who you call us to be. We repent of self-interest and pride, of jealousy and envy, of anger and strife. We call upon your grace to expand the boundaries of our love, that we may share the Good News of your kingdom with all people. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon Pastor
This is the time of God's favor: God's grace continues to proclaim release to the captives, Good News to the poor, and freedom to the oppressed. We live as loved, forgiven, and free people through the grace of God and the righteousness of Jesus Christ our Lord! Hallelujah! Amen.
*Hymn of the Month The Gift of Love No. 126
(All Verses)
Our Giving to the Lord Pastor
“If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.” May our gifts to God be offered in pure and sincere love for the benefit of others and to further the work of his kingdom.
*Offertory, Doxology and Offertory Prayer
*The Hymn Break Thou the Bread of Life No. 175
(All Verses)
Sharing of Blessings and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer Pastor
Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
First Scripture Reading Luke 4:21-30
Second Scripture Readings 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a and 12:31b-13:13
Leader: This is the Holy Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God for His Holy Word.
Sermon “Expanding the Boundaries of Our Love” Rev. Cindy Barton
Communion
*The Hymn Blest Be the Tie That Binds No. 138
(All Verses)
*Benediction
*Retrieval of the Light
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.
*Postlude
Welcome! May God greatly bless you. If you are looking for a church home,
please consider Pine Tree Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
January 26, 2025 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 A. M.
Announcements
Prelude Lighting of the Candles
Opening Scripture Sentence: Ezra praised the Lord, and all the people stood up, raised their hands, and responded, “Amen!” Then they bowed down and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground. Ezra said, “This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:5-6, 10b
*Opening Prayer Pastor
*Call to Worship Psalm 19
Leader: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. All creation tells of the glory of God.
All: Day after day, the heavens pour forth speech; their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. Listen attentively to his Word.
Leader: The precepts of the Lord are perfect, trustworthy, and altogether righteous. The word of the Lord is more precious than gold and sweeter than honey.
All: By the ordinances of the Lord is God’s servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. Day after Day, the Spirit of God is at work among us, drawing us together into one body. We bow to worship his holy name.
*The Hymn For the Beauty of the Earth No. 64
(All Verses)
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession
Almighty God, who can discern all the errors we make? Forgive our hidden faults. Keep us also from willful sins; may they not rule over us. In your grace and mercy, through forgiveness, may we be made blameless, innocent of great transgression. May the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be pleasing and acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. (From Psalm 19:12-14)
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon Pastor
You did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry “Abba! Father!”, it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ. Romans 8:15-17
*Hymn of the Month Seek Ye First No. 615
(Sing Twice)
Our Giving to the Lord Pastor
God has shown us the meaning of generosity in the beautiful diversity of creation, in the overflowing love of Jesus Christ, and in the never-ending gift of the Holy Spirit. With gratitude and gladness, we present the offerings of our life and labor to the Lord.
*Offertory, Doxology and Offertory Prayer
*The Hymn Be Thou My Vision No. 400
(All Verses)
Sharing of Blessings and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer Pastor
Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Scripture Reading Nehemiah 8:1-3,5-6,8-10
New Testament Scripture Readings Luke 4:14-21, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Leader: This is the Holy Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God for His Holy Word.
Sermon “To Live Within the Word” Rev. Cindy Barton
*The Hymn The Family of God No. 128
(All Verses)
*Benediction
*Retrieval of the Light
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.
*Postlude
Welcome! May God greatly bless you. If you are looking for a church home,
please consider Pine Tree Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
January 19, 2025 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 A. M.
Announcements
Prelude Lighting of the Candles
Opening Scripture Sentence: You will be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will bestow…Hephzibah…The Lord delights in you. As the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you. From Isaiah 62:2,4,5
*Opening Prayer Pastor
*Call to Worship Psalm 36:5-10 Leader: Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep.
All: O Lord, you preserve both man and beast. How priceless is your unfailing love!
Leader: Both high and low among humankind find refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of your house; you give them drink from your river of delights.
All: For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.
*The Hymn I Will Sing the Wondrous Story No. 328
(All Verses)
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession
God of all, we confess that we have moved away from our commitment to Christ. We deny your gifts, ignore your inspiration, and wander from your healing presence. Yet we cannot escape your claim on us, for wherever we go, you are there. How precious is your steadfast love that saves us from our selfish desires and guides us to live for higher values! Strengthen us to do as you tell us, as Christ demonstrated among us. In his name, Amen.
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon Pastor
God does not treat us as we deserve, but welcomes us in grace, with rejoicing; he celebrates us as persons of beauty in whose salvation He delights. We are not bound to our old ways but are freed for a new identity in Christ. God’s good gifts are given to each of us in abundance.
*Hymn of the Month Seek Ye First No. 615
(Sing Twice)
Our Giving to the Lord Pastor
What shall I return to the Lord for all his bounty to me? I will give what I have promised in the presence of all God’s people. In view of God’s mercy, I offer my body as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. This is our true and proper worship. Psalm 116:12, 14 and Romans 12:1
*Offertory, Doxology and Offertory Prayer
*The Hymn Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus No. 510
(All Verses)
Sharing of Blessings and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer Pastor
Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Scripture Reading Isaiah 62:1-5
New Testament Scripture Reading John 2:1-11 and 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Leader: This is the Holy Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God for His Holy Word.
Sermon “God’s Delight” Rev. Cindy Barton
*The Hymn The Bond of Love No. 123
(All Verses)
*Benediction
*Retrieval of the Light
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.
*Postlude
Share God’s Word,
Save the Unsaved,
Serve the Community.
