WORSHIP SERVICE  |  SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4

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TODAY’S SERMON

Over the last several weeks, I have had the privilege of sitting down over coffee with several of our Richmond Police Department Officers. Lt. William Phibbs, Sgt. J. Morgan Brown, and Sgt. Anthony Franklin met with me to speak of their stories, lives, and challenges as police officers in this season of unrest and tension.

The conversations have been fascinating and enlightening. I was particularly intrigued to hear Sgt. Franklin’s story and testimony of faith. As our discussion ended, he said to me an important part of healing is simply doing what we were doing. His church, he said, was intrigued by our meeting and excited to know that he was meeting with me. He told them and offered to me, his belief that during these uncertain times, black and white people need to simply sit down and talk together, hear the stories, and form relationships.

That is also why I am excited about this weekend’s worship. The sermon is very different. I sat down with our two partner church pastors, Bishop Larry Branch of Love Center of Unity Full Gospel Church, International and Senior Pastor Rev. Keith E. Edmonds, Sr. of Koinonia Christian Church. Together we take a look at that famous question that Pontius Pilate asked of Jesus: “What is Truth?”

In our very complicated and political season, I think you will find their responses timely and profound. I look forward to having you in worship with us today! – In Christ, Lead Pastor Rev. Dr. Pete Moon

Scripture guide and questions for today’s service: September 28-October 4

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SUNDAY SCHOOL @ 10:00 AM

Join us for Sunday school on Zoom after the service at 10:00 am. Details on joining classes are at the bottom of the page.

Children
Kids will enjoy a fun study of the Bible and worship with new topics each week. Details

Youth
Middle and high school youth will have a thought-provoking discussion about justice for the poor. Details

Adult
Join us for the final discussion of the book Be the Bridge on racial justice and unity. Details

COMING UP

Evensong Service Returns October 7
Beginning on Wednesday, October 7, at 7:00 pm, a weekly Evensong service will be offered on Zoom. Services will feature prayer, meditation, music, and a short message. Learn more

Stewardship Series October 11-25
Read our Weekly Scripture Guide for the coming week, October 5-11, and join us as we begin our 2021 Stewardship Series “Connected in Faith to Make a Difference” with the sermon “The Money Problem.” Learn more

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WELCOME TO WORSHIP

Minister of Adult Ministries Rev. Kelley Lane

PRELUDE

Pastorale on “Forest Green” by Richard Purvis
Tom Bailey, Organ

OPENING HYMN

#66 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
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CHILDREN’S MOMENT

“The Lord’s Prayer”
Carson Kahl, Liturgical Dancer
Director of Children’s Ministries Tammy Tipton-Nay

SCRIPTURE READINGS & SERMON

John 18:28-38a read by Rev. Keith E. Edmonds, Sr., Senior Pastor, Koinonia Christian Church
Romans 2:5-11 read by Bishop Larry Branch, Pastor, Love Center of Unity Full Gospel Church, International

“2020: What Have We Learned? What is Truth?”
A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Pete Moon, Rev. Keith E. Edmonds, Sr., and Bishop Larry Branch

PASTORAL PRAYER

Associate Pastor Rev. Stephen Coleman
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OFFERTORY

“Méditation sur le Premier Prélude de Bach”
by Charles-François Gounod
Lili Boyd, Flute
Tom Bailey, Organ

CLOSING HYMN

#568 Christ for the World We Sing
Virtual Choir
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BENEDICTION & POSTLUDE

Lead Pastor Rev. Dr. Pete Moon

“Deep River”
arr. David Hurd
Tom Bailey, Organ

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