06/03/2026
Please join us on Sunday, June 7, in person or online at 11:00am for worship with Rev. Dr. Jeff Binder. All are welcome!
2nd Sunday after Pentecost
June 7, 2026 @ 11:00am
A Service for the Worship of God
PRELUDE “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” Dr. Renee Huff
by Helen H. Lemmel and Ken Bible © 1998 Pilot Point Music
CHIMING OF THE HOUR
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Dr. Jeff Binder
INTROIT #319 “Men of Faith, Rise Up and Sing”
WORDS OF PRAISE Psalm 33:1-5 Margaret Armstrong
Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous.
Praise befits the upright.
Praise the Lord with the lyre;
make melody to him with the harp of ten strings.
Sing to God a new song;
play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts.
For the word of the Lord is upright,
and all his work is done in faithfulness.
God loves righteousness and justice;
the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord.
*OPENING HYMN #361 ”O Christ, the Great Foundation”
*OPENING PRAYER Unison
We confess that we remain captive to doubt and fear, bound by the ways that lead to death.
We overlook the poor and the hungry, and pass by those who mourn;
we are deaf to the cries of the oppressed, and indifferent to calls for peace;
we despise the weak, and abuse the earth you made.
Forgive us, God of mercy.
Help us to trust your power to change our lives and make us new,
that we may know the joy of life abundant given in Jesus Christ, the risen Lord.
*ASSURANCE OF GOD’S GRACE Romans 8:26-27
The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. And God, who
searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.
The good news: in Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
Thanks be to God!
*PASSING OF THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
*RESPONSE OF PRAISE #447 “We Are Forgiven”
SCRIPTURE READINGS 1 Peter 2 selected verses
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
ANTHEM “In the Garden” Eddie Homes
by C. Austin Miles, 1912
SERMON “A Chosen People” Rev. Dr. Jeff Binder
*HYMN OF RESPONSE #839 “Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!”
CALL TO OFFERING
OFFERTORY #764 “For the Troubles and the Sufferings”
*DOXOLOGY #606 “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”
*PRAYER OF GRATITUDE
SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Invitation
Great Thanksgiving
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Sanctus “Holy, Holy, Holy” Hymnal #559
Lord’s Prayer Hymnal pg. 35
Words of Institution
Sharing in the Bread and Cup
Prayer After Communion
*CLOSING HYMN #65 “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
*BLESSING & SENDING
We are called to share God’s good news of liberation with the world.
We are called to break the chains of oppression and injustice in our daily living.
Go out into the world to love and serve the Lord.
Alleluia! Amen.
POSTLUDE #834 “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
SESSION SPRING RETREAT TODAY, SUNDAY, JUNE 7 Our Session spring retreat will take place today, Sunday, June 7, from 2-5pm at the Wilson’s home. Please bring a snack or a drink if you can. We look forward to seeing you there!
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE FOR JULY The deadline for submissions for the July 2026
issue of First Impressions is Thursday, June 18. Please submit any info you would like
to include by then. Thank you!
PASTOR JEFF WILL BE OUT Wednesday, June 17-Saturday, June 20 for the Massanetta Middle School Conference.
HOME GOODS PANTRY On May 20, the Home Goods Pantry handed out 133 bags and assisted 336 people. Thanks to all who made this possible!
BIBLE STUDY EVERY TUESDAY AT 10:00AM! Please join us for Bible Study every
Tuesday at 10:00am in the library. Discussions are lively and refreshments are
provided. All are welcome!
Prayer List
Please send out prayers for: Fay Knicley; Molly Cox; Mona Tate; Kim Young;
Floyd Buran
Please contact Heidi in the church office or Pastor Jeff to have names added or removed from
the prayer list.
Names will be removed after 6 weeks unless otherwise requested.
Elders
Class of 2026
Cindy Cooke, Administration
Sherry Cox, Worship
Martha Tillen, Clerk
Class of 2027
Eddie Homes, Congregational Life
Sharon Wilson, Mission & Outreach
Mark Shore, Administration
Class of 2028
Donna Goble, Mission & Outreach
Robin Knott, Congregational Life
Mary Meade, Worship
Clerk
Martha Tillen
Treasurers
Scott Wilson
Amanda Avery
Staff
Rev. Dr. Jeff Binder, Pastor
Dr. Renee Huff, Minister of Music
Heidi Marsh, Office Manager
Buildings & Grounds
John & Teresa Sheaves
Sound & Video
Sam Clem
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
100 E. Frederick Street, Staunton, VA 24401
540-886-0704; [email protected]
www.1stpres-staunton.org
Facebook.com/FirstPresbyterianChurchStaunton
First Presbyterian Church, Staunton, VA
Mission & Vision Statement
Adopted on September 10, 2024
We open our hearts and our doors to worshipping Christ in downtown Staunton as a visible witness to the Gospel.
We are called to be a congregation that…
Invites all people to faith in Christ.
Worships God in a vibrant community through discipleship, music, and fellowship.
Uses our resources, time, and talents in the service of the least of these.
Nurtures and strengthens those within and outside of our community.
Makes the best use of our historic downtown property to benefit others.
Serving the community with an open, affirming gathering of love.
