Pastor Tim Maxa's Sunday Service - Oct. 12, 2025

“Savior of the Marginalized”

The Trinity Larger Presbyterian Sunday morning service as recorded from the Lenox United Presbyterian Church on the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, October 12, 2025. Led by Pastor Tim Maxa. If you would like to make an offering, it may be sent to either the Lenox Presbyterian Church at 401 W. Michigan Street, Lenox, IA 50851 or to the Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church in Sharpsburg, IA 50862. Order of Service is as follows:

Preludes Becky Donaldson, piano

Words of Welcome/Announcements
Opening Song
I love the Father, I love God’s only son.
I love the Spirit; I love the three-in-one.
God created me, redeemed and set me free!
Praise God! Praise God! Praise God! Praise God!

Call to Worship Psalm 121

Hymn of Praise “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”

Prayer of Confession
Forgive us, Merciful God, for we have sinned against you in
thought, word, and deed. We’ve done things we regret doing
and we’ve failed to do the things you commanded us to do.
Have mercy, God most high, and forgive all the sins we’ve
committed against you and others. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

An Assurance of Pardon (Isaiah 1:18)
Declaration of Forgiveness
Passing of the Peace

Children’s Message: “Bless and Do not Curse!”
Blessed be the name. Blessed be the name.
Blessed be the name of the Lord!

Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Prayers of the People & Lord’s Prayer
Meditation Hymn “Count Your Blessings”

Minute for Mission Creston Food Pantry

Sharing of Tithes and Offerings
Doxology & Prayer of Dedication

New Testament Scriptures Luke 17:11-19

Message “Savior of the Marginalized”
Prayer of Thanksgiving

Affirmation of Faith
We are not alone. We live in God’s world and believe
in God’s goodness. WE believe that God has come to us in
Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh. He came to heal, love, and
forgive. We trust in God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.

Closing Hymn “Shalom/Farewell, Dear Friends”
Benediction