06/17/2026
Please join us on Sunday, June 21, in person or online at 11:00am for worship with Rev. Dr. Jeff Binder. Immediately following worship, please join us for a BBQ lunch & special discussion event. The speaker will be our own Rev. Dr. Jeff Binder, who will discuss his recent trip to Europe involving Holocaust studies. All are welcome!
4th Sunday after Pentecost
June 21, 2026 @ 11:00am
A Service for the Worship of God
PRELUDE “Hosanna” Dr. Renee Huff
by Paul Baloche & Brenton Brown © 2006 Integrity's Hosanna!
CHIMING OF THE HOUR
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Dr. Jeff Binder
INTROIT “I Call You to Praise”
by John G. Elliott © 1989 BMG Songs, Inc. & Pamela Kay Music
WORDS OF PRAISE Iona Abbey Worship Book Robin Knott
The world belongs to God,
the earth and all its people.
How good it is, how wonderful,
to live together in unity.
Love and faith come together,
justice and peace join hands.
If Christ’s disciples keep silent
these stones would shout aloud.
Open our lips, O God,
and our mouths shall proclaim your praise.
*OPENING HYMN #8 “Eternal Father, Strong to Save”
*OPENING PRAYER
God of grace, love, and communion, we confess that we have failed to love you with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love our neighbor as
ourselves.
We ignore your commandments, stray from your way, and follow other gods.
Have mercy upon us. Forgive our sin and raise us to new life so that we may serve you rightfully and give honor to your holy name.
*ASSURANCE OF GOD’S GRACE 2 Corinthians 5:17
Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation.
The old life has gone; a new life has begun.
In Christ Jesus we are made anew; we are made free!
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 READING 1 Peter 5
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
ANTHEM “Humble King”
SERMON “Tending the Flock” Rev. Dr. Jeff Binder
*HYMN OF RESPONSE #661 “Why Should I Feel Discouraged?”
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH A Proposed New Confession for the PC(USA) Unison
Before us, beneath us, beyond us, ever creating,
God breathes life into all that is, rejoicing in its abundant goodness.
All of creation sings praise to God.
As members of this wondrous creation, made in God’s image and likeness,
humanity echoes the overflowing and boundless love of the Creator.
Each of us, all of us—of every race, culture, language, nation,
ability, gender, and affection—are called to manifest God's image and likeness:
in our love for God, in our love for neighbors and strangers as ourselves,
and in loving communion with all creation.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal pg. 35
CALL TO OFFERING
OFFERTORY “I Need You More”
by Lindell Cooley & Bruce Haynes
*DOXOLOGY #606 “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”
*PRAYER OF GRATITUDE
*CLOSING HYMN #306 “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”
*BLESSING & SENDING
You have given yourself to us, Lord;
now we give ourselves for others.
Your love has made us a new people;
as a people of love, we will serve you with joy.
Your glory has filled our hearts;
help us to glorify you in all things.
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Alleluia! Amen.
POSTLUDE “Let Everything That has Breath”
by Matt Redmon © 1999 Thank You Music
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES BBQ LUNCH & DISCUSSION EVENT
will take place today, Sunday, June 21, immediately following worship in the
fellowship hall. Come and bring a friend. All are welcome!
STAUNTON COOLING SHELTER—VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Faith Lutheran Church in Staunton is organizing a cooling shelter beginning on June 29th for area residents who are unhoused or lack working A/C. They are providing a cool, air-conditioned space for visitors to seek shelter in during the hottest part of the summer. Volunteers are needed! If anyone at First Presbyterian Church is interested in volunteering, they would love to have you! (Volunteers must be at least 18 years old).
Following is a link to a spreadsheet where folks can sign up for a volunteer shift:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1H3vsm1ViBz4jOAFs2oJA20xShHsQnS8HbcajqESKU-Q/edit?pli=1&gid=0 =0
If parishioners have any questions, please send an email to
[email protected].
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! Happy Father’s Day to all of our fathers. We hope you have a much-deserved wonderful day!
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.
