Sept. 28 – Dreaming God’s Dream
September 25, 2025 by Kara White
Filed under Featured, Livestream Links and Order for Worship
Welcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ!
Giving joyfully and extravagantly is our faithful response to God’s abundant gifts! May the Love of Christ fill us to overflowing as we journey toward God’s ever-new horizons… Dreaming God’s Dream
WELCOME
PRELUDE Immortal, Invisible, God only Wise
*CALL TO WORSHIP (Based on Psalm 146)
One: Praise God! Praise the Holy One, O my soul!
All: We will sing praises to God our whole lives long!
One: Praise God in whom we may trust. Praise God in whom we may hope.
All: Happy are we whose hope is in the Maker of heaven and earth.
One: The Holy One lifts the bowed down. The Righteous One loves justice.
All: The Holy One brings the way of the wicked to ruin. Praise God who reigns forever!
*HYMN We Praise Thee, O God, Our Redeemer #27**
*PRAYER OF INVOCATION
Steadfast God, all that is good rests on you; for you are the foundation of life. God of Almighty Power, teach us your way, so that we may live filled with your Spirit – richly offering compassion and grace. Fill us to overflowing as we journey toward your ever-new horizons, dreaming Your dream. Lead us to treasure and to continue reaching for Your dream, so that all people may enjoy your gift of life abundant. Amen.
*PASSING OF THE PEACE Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
*RESPONSE Teach Me Thy Way, O Lord #424**
GOD’S WORD 1 Timothy 6:6-19
SPECIAL MUSIC Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart
GOD’S WORD Luke 16:19-31
SERMON Dreaming God’s Dream Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
*HYMN The Voice of God is Calling Ivy Worship Booklet, page 90 **
*BENEDICTION Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
*POSTLUDE Sweet, Sweet Spirit
* indicates a time to stand if able
** words can be found in separate link- please click on songs or here
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