Hunter Presbyterian Church

Hunter Presbyterian Church A congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in Lexington, KY

06/21/2026

Worship & Liturgy
Liturgist: Martin Carver

Music used with permission under ONE LICENSE #737050-A. All rights reserved.

A GATHERING AROUND THE WORD

Prelude: “Cantilène religieuse” Théodore Dubois

Welcome & Announcements

Lighting of the Christ Candle

Call to Worship (Responsive)
One: Not one sparrow will fall to the ground apart from their Creator.
All: God tells us we are of more value than many sparrows.
One: God knows us and loves us. Even the hairs of our head are all counted.
All: We praise you, O God! Grateful are we for your love and care!

Hymn #65 “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”

Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession
Holy God, You send us out into your beloved world, but we hedge and hesitate. Forgive our fear and our excuses. We are witnesses of your grace and glory but allow others to silence our praise. We imprison ourselves with doubt and shame and fail to shine your light for all to see. Forgive our fears. Free our testimony. Help us be your faithful disciples. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

Hymn #583 “Glory to God”

Passing of the Peace
HEARING THE WORD

Prayer for Illumination

Reading from the Old Testament: Genesis 12:1-4
Reading from the New Testament: Acts 8:26-40

Message by Rev. Martin Carver

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

Hymn #482 “Baptized in Water”

Affirmation of Faith (the Apostles’ Creed)

Sharing Our Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People

Presenting Our Tithes & Offerings
Offertory: “Lamb of God” arr. Mark Hayes
Doxology
Prayer of Thanksgiving & Dedication

Hymn #288 “Spirit of the Living God”
Charge & Benediction

Hymn #587 “Alleluia!”

Postlude: “How Firm a Foundation” arr. Jason Payne

Depart in Peace

Contributions to the mission and ministry of Hunter Presbyterian Church may be made at the following link:
https://transypby.org/paypal/.
From there you will be asked to enter your name and email, then choose either “One time” or “Recurring” donation. Next check the box designated “other.” A new box will then open allowing you to describe your Other Designation as “Hunter Presbyterian Church.”
If you would like to mail in an offering, send it to:
Hunter Presbyterian Church
109 Rosemont Garden
Lexington, KY 40503

Thank you for your continued support of our congregation’s ministry!

Household Prayer: Teach us, good Lord, to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost; to fight and not to heed the wounds; to toil and not to seek for rest; to labor and not to ask for any reward, save that of knowing that we do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

06/14/2026

Worship & Liturgy
Liturgist: Mike Hudson

Today will be a musical service without a defined sermon

Music used with permission under ONE LICENSE #737050-A. All rights reserved.

A GATHERING AROUND THE WORD

Prelude: “Deep River” arr. Adolphus Hailstork

Welcome & Announcements

Lighting of the Christ Candle

Call to Worship: #399 “God Welcomes All” (sing 3x)

Hymn #15 “All Creatures of Our God and King”

Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession
Loving God, we come with heavy hearts. We have not lived as you have called us to live. We give up too easily. We ignore our neighbor’s cries for help and are silent in the face of injustice. We lose hope. We fail to see your blessings among us and are blind to the glimpses of the kingdom all around us. We are weak. Have mercy upon us. Shower us with your grace that we might be enlivened for service and for love. Lord, hear our prayer. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

Hymn #583 “Glory to God”

Passing of the Peace
HEARING THE WORD

Choir Anthem “Awake, Awake to Love and Work”
Hymn #625 “O Lord My God”

Reading from the Old Testament: Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19
Reading from the New Testament: Romans 5:1-8

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

Hymn #451 “Open My Eyes, That I May See”

Special Music “Come, Thou Fount” arr. Jason Payne

Hymn #649 “Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound”

Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed

Sharing Our Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People

Presenting Our Tithes & Offerings
Offertory: “What Shall I Render to the Lord” (Psalm 116) Robert Smith
Doxology
Prayer of Thanksgiving & Dedication

Hymn #700 “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me”
Charge & Benediction:“A Choral Benediction” arr. Don Besig

Hymn #587 “Alleluia!”

Postlude:“Go Down, Moses” arr. Mark Hayes

Depart in Peace

Contributions to the mission and ministry of Hunter Presbyterian Church may be made at the following link:
https://transypby.org/paypal/.
From there you will be asked to enter your name and email, then choose either “One time” or “Recurring” donation. Next check the box designated “other.” A new box will then open allowing you to describe your Other Designation as “Hunter Presbyterian Church.”
If you would like to mail in an offering, send it to:
Hunter Presbyterian Church
109 Rosemont Garden
Lexington, KY 40503

Thank you for your continued support of our congregation’s ministry!

Household Prayer: All-powerful God, in Jesus Christ you turned death into life, and defeat into victory. Increase our faith and trust in him, that we may triumph over all evil, in the strength of the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

06/07/2026

Good Morning, Friends of Hunter. This morning, June 7th, 2026, we're sorry that we won't be able to broadcast the service to our online worshippers. Our videographer is out of the state and won't be back until tomorrow. We hope you can find your spiritual nourishment elsewhere on this day and will look forward to sharing worship with you all next Sunday.
Best Wishes and God Bless! 🙏⛪️🙏

05/31/2026

Worship & Liturgy
Liturgist: Ruth Beattie

Music used with permission under ONE LICENSE #737050-A. All rights reserved.

A GATHERING AROUND THE WORD

Prelude: “All Things Bright and Beautiful” arr. Dale Wood

Welcome & Announcements

Lighting of the Christ Candle

Call to Worship (Responsive)
One: Our gracious God has created us and called us God’s own.
All: Let us worship the triune God.
One: Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, has redeemed our lives.
All: Let us worship the triune God.
One: The Holy Spirit sustains and guides us all the days of our lives.
All: In gratitude and joy, let us worship the triune God!

Hymn #24 “God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens”

Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession
Loving God, see us as we really are. We are a people who prefer our will to your will. We focus on things of the self and give little thought or care to others. We wander through our days giving little thought to our own discipleship, let alone our call to help others become disciples. Forgive us, God of grace. Forgive us and set us again on the path of your righteousness. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

Hymn #583 “Glory to God”

Passing of the Peace
HEARING THE WORD

Prayer for Illumination

Reading from the Old Testament: Psalm 8
Reading from the Old Testament: Genesis 1:1-2:4a

Message by Rev. Martin Carver

Discussion Questions
1. This creation story differs from other ancient Near Eastern creation myths by portraying God creating through speech and order rather than violence. What does this reveal about the character of God, and how might it shape Christian approaches to power and leadership?
2. Genesis 1 follows a rhythmic pattern of evening and morning, work and rest. What spiritual practices or communal rhythms could help cultivate balance, wholeness, and trust in God today?
3. The passage culminates in Sabbath rest. In a culture shaped by productivity, consumerism, and exhaustion, what might Sabbath mean for individuals, congregations, and communities today?

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

Hymn #37 “Let All Things Now Living”

Affirmation of Faith (the Apostles’ Creed)

Sharing Our Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People

Presenting Our Tithes & Offerings
Offertory: “Sometimes I Hear God’s Music” Words by J. Paul Williams, Music by Joseph M. Martin
Doxology
Prayer of Thanksgiving & Dedication

Hymn #26 “Earth and All Stars!”
Charge & Benediction

Hymn #587 “Alleluia!”

Postlude: “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” arr. Jason Payne

Depart in Peace

Contributions to the mission and ministry of Hunter Presbyterian Church may be made at the following link:
https://transypby.org/paypal/.
From there you will be asked to enter your name and email, then choose either “One time” or “Recurring” donation. Next check the box designated “other.” A new box will then open allowing you to describe your Other Designation as “Hunter Presbyterian Church.”
If you would like to mail in an offering, send it to:
Hunter Presbyterian Church
109 Rosemont Garden
Lexington, KY 40503

Thank you for your continued support of our congregation’s ministry!

Household Prayer: O blessed Trinity, in whom we know the maker of all things seen and unseen, the Savior of all both near and far: By your Spirit enable us to worship your divine majesty, so that with all the company of heaven we may magnify your glorious name, saying: Holy, holy, holy. Glory to you, O Lord most high. Amen.

Address

109 Rosemont Garden
Lexington, KY
40503

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
Sunday 9:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+18592775126

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