09/09/2026
St. John’s United Church of Christ
September 13, 2026 10:00 AM
Gathering Music Pharoah Pharoah Sbrana
CCLI Song #78543 CCLI License #2647221
Chorus: (I said) Pharaoh Pharaoh
Oh baby let my people go uh, Yea yea yea
I said Pharoah Pharaoh Oh baby let my people go uh
Yea yea yea
Verse 1: Well a burnin' bush told me just the other day
That I should come over here and stay
Gotta get my people outta Pharaoh's hand
And lead them all to the promised land
Chorus
Verse 2: Well a-me 'n God's people comin' to the Red Sea
And Pharaoh's army comin' after me
I raised my rod and stuck it in the sand
All of God's people walked across dry land
Chorus
Verse 3: Well a-Pharaoh's army is a comin' too
So what do you think that I did do
I raised my rod and I cleared my throat
And all of Pharaoh's army did the dead man's float
Chorus
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
*Passing of the Peace
L: The Peace of God be with you
P: and also with you.
L: I invite you to stand and turn to your neighbors and share with them the peace of God.
*All who are able, please rise.
*Praise Song I Will Not Be Afraid Stocker
Chorus:
I will not be afraid Though trouble’s out there
Night and day. No, I will not be swamped with fear
Since God is always, always, always,
Yeah! I know he’s always here.
(Repeat)
I don’t need to worry ‘cause my God takes care of me.
He gives me life, He gives me breath, Yeah, everything I need. He’s got all the power, And his power sees me through. He always does exactly what he says he’s gonna do, What he says he’s gonna do.
Chorus
*Call to Worship
Leader: The Israelites stood at the Red Sea.
People: We stand at the bayous of our life.
Leader: Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today.”
People: We stand still feeling many emotions.
Leader: As we worship may we know that God cares for us.
People: Fear not!
Time for Young Christians Rev. Lisa Griffin
*Prayer of Confession
God, we know you care for us, but it’s hard to trust, to not feel fear. We stand still but are not always filled with courage. We doubt. We don’t always care for one another as you care for us. Fill us with your care, grace and love, Amen.
*Assurance of Grace
Pastor: God cares for us so much that God showers us with grace and forgiveness.
People: We fear not because we are forgiven, Amen.
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of the People / The Lord’s Prayer (using sins)
Hymn You’re Worthy of My Praise Ruis
Leader Echo
I will worship (I will worship)
With all of my heart (with all of my heart)
I will praise you (I will praise you)
With all of my strength. (with all my strength)
I will seek you (I will seek you)
All of my days. (all of my days)
I will follow (I will follow)
All of your ways. (all your ways)
I will give you all my worship. I will give you all my praise.
You alone I long to worship. You alone are worthy of my praise.
Leader Echo
I will worship (I will worship)
With all of my heart (with all of my heart)
I will praise you (I will praise you)
With all of my strength.(with all my strength)
I will seek you (I will seek you)
All of my days. (all of my days)
I will follow (I will follow)
All of your ways. (all your ways)
I will give you all my worship. I will give you all my praise.
You alone I long to worship. You alone are worthy of my praise.
(Repeat)
Sermon God Cares for Us
Anthem
*Prayer of Dedication
God, you share your abundance and blessings with us. We desire to follow your example and to share our offerings so that through them we can reach out with care for others, Amen.
*Hymn This Little Light of Mine
This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
Everywhere I go, I’m going to let it shine.
Everywhere I go, I’m going to let it shine.
Everywhere I go, I’m going to let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
Even when I’m afraid, I’m going to let it shine.
Even when I’m afraid, I’m going to let it shine.
Even when I’m afraid, I’m going to let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
*Benediction Rev. Lisa Griffin
