Hawthorn Presbyterian Church

Hawthorn Presbyterian Church Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.
~Proverbs 30:5

09/07/2026

Riches are a ransom for a person’s life, but a poor person hears no threat.

Proverbs 13:8

09/06/2026

Hawthorn Presbyterian Church
September 6, 2026
Service 9:30 A.M.
Elder, Rex Munsee

Prelude

Sharing our Common Joys and Concerns

*Call to Worship
Leader: Good Morning!
People: Good Morning!
Leader: My Brethren, have you a worry or a fear?
People: Yes, we are mere mortals and there is danger around us.
Leader: The Lord promises us a safe haven in Heaven.
People: But we are weak and need protection on this earth.
Leader: Alas, our souls are immortal but our bodies are not.
People: Does our Lord not hear our prayers?
Leader: Yes, and many of the first shall be the last.
People: On the glorious day of final judgment, many will be called. . .
Leader: . . . But few will be chosen.
People: Praise the Lord, for by His grace alone, shall we enter into His kingdom!

*Hymn: “I Can Hear My Savior Calling” # 369

*Prayer of Confession:
Almighty God, sometimes we read the Bible and become confused. We try to be righteous and uphold the commandments. Yet, all around us, we see good people pass away and evil people turn away from you. Forgive us, O Lord, when we substitute what we want in this world for the universal truths that you bestow. Calm our bitterness, bind our broken hearts, quell our hurt and take us back into your flock. Remind us that events occur according to your plan, not to our wishes. Strengthen us so we may face the oncoming days with our hand in yours. In Jesus’ forgiving and healing name. Amen

*Assurance of Pardon:
Leader: Be comforted and hear the good tidings of the gospel.
People: If any man hath sinned, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous;
Leader: He is the propitiation for our sins and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
People: Believe the gospel and live in peace.
Amen.

*Gloria Patri # 575

*Affirmation of Faith
*The Apostles’ Creed (In Unison)
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into Heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the Holy Catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Responsive Reading: “Freedom From Sin” #662

Scripture: Old Testament Deuteronomy 15: 7-11
New Testament Matthew 20: 1-16

Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.

Time With the Youth

Sermon:
“The Last Shall Be First” Elder Rex Munsee

Morning Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer

Hymn:
“Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound” # 288

Presentation of Gifts and Offerings
“Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” # 572
Prayer of Dedication

Hymn:
“O Soul, Are You Weary and Troubled?” # 252

*Benediction
*Choral Benediction
“God Be With You” - First Verse # 42

Postlude
*If Able, Please Stand

Thought for the Day
“Consider how precious a soul must be when both God and the devil are after it.”

Preaching Schedule
September 13: Reverend Don Jeffers
September 20: Elder, Rex Munsee
September 27: Reverend John Phillips

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Reverend R. James Dietrich, Moderator
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09/06/2026

Preaching Schedule:
September 13: Reverend Don Jeffers
September 20: Elder, Rex Munsee
September 27: Reverend John Phillips

09/04/2026

Oh when Israel was in Egypt land
Let my people go!
Oppressed so hard, they could not stand
Let my people go!

09/03/2026

It's God's world. He washes you clean. He makes you whole. He puts rain in your garden and sunshine in your heart.

James McBride

09/02/2026

Jesus said...

“Very truly I tell you, you will see ‘heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”

09/01/2026

"The only way out of pain is through it."

08/31/2026

One person pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.

Proverbs 13:7

08/30/2026

Hawthorn Presbyterian Church
August 30, 2026
Service 9:30 A.M.
Reverend John Phillips

Prelude
Sharing Our Common Joys and Concerns

*Call To Worship:
Leader: Good Morning!
People: Good Morning!
Leader: The spirit of the Lord is everywhere.
People: It flows through the rivers. It dances with the lightning in the sky.
Leader: It clings to the granite of mountains. It sings in the desert.
People: The spirit fills up His people. It changes their lives.
Leader: There is no way to be the same once the Lord chooses you.
People: The power of the Lord will transform and enrich you.
Leader: Fill us with your quiet power, O Heavenly Father.
People: For we are your children, praying to you to bless our mortal lives.

*Hymn: “Sing Them Over Again To Me” # 222

*Prayer Of Confession: (In Unison)
Almighty God, the loudest voices shout out your praise and their volume scares us. Forgive us, O Lord, when we listen to bluster and balderdash and believe that your words are to be found within. Reveal to us in quiet wonder the powerful message that you gave to the Apostles. That Jesus is the Holy son of God and that he and his omnipotent Father are united in their love of their headstrong and willful children. Keep us close to you and keep us upon the path that will lead us to the salvation that only Jesus can provide. We love you and need you Lord. Amen.

*Assurance of Pardon:
Leader: O Lord, in penitence we come to thee, beseeching thy forgiveness.
People: Mercifully grant us absolution from all our sins and faults.
Leader: And restore unto us on this beautiful morning the joy of thy salvation.
People: This we ask for in Jesus Christ’s sake, our only Mediator, Advocate and Absolver of wicked sin. Amen.

*Gloria Patri # 575
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into Heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the Holy Catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Special Music by Adele

Responsive Reading: “The Majesty Of God” # 599

Time With The Youth

Scripture: Matthew 16: 21 – 28

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord!
People: Thanks be to God!

Sermon:
“Peter’s Deep Struggle with God’s Will”
Reverend John Phillips

Morning Prayer 1
The Lord’s Prayer

*Hymn: Standing on the Promises # 225

Presentation of Gifts and Offerings
Doxology
“Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” # 572
Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn:
Take the Name of Jesus With You # 66

*Benediction
*Choral Benediction
“God Be With You” - First Verse # 42

Postlude
*If Able, Please Stand

Preaching Schedule:
September 6: Rex Munsee, Elder
September 13: Reverend Don Jeffers
September 20: Rex Munsee, Elder
September 27: Reverend John Phillips

Thought for the Day
"Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day."

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