Today’s service will be held indoors in the sanctuary as an in-person service and also live streamed at this link. Click on “live” for the live stream. Join us!
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Gathering Music Polly Dunford
Welcome and Announcements Ed Yokley
Call to Worship
Leader: The Spirit of justice calls prophets, teachers, healers, and neighbors—
People: The Spirit of life calls us, here and now.
Leader: Some say, “I’m too young,” or “I’m too old,” or “I’m not enough.”
People: Yet the Voice of love whispers, “Do not be afraid—you are ready.”
Leader: In classrooms and hospitals, in protests and food pantries, in neighborhoods and homes—
People: The Breath of compassion stirs, urging us to love and to serve.
Leader: So come, bring your doubts and your hopes, your weariness and your wonder.
People: We come, ready to listen, ready to follow, ready to join in the work of renewal.
All: Let us worship the One who is Love, moving within us and among us still.
Opening Hymn “This Is My Commandment” Handout
By Jim and Jean Strathdee. 1994. Desert Flower Music. All rights reserved.
This is my commandment that you love one another that your joy may be full.
This is my commandment that you love one another that your joy may be full.
That your joy may be full, that your joy may be full.
This is my commandment that you love one another that your joy may be full.
Scripture Lesson Jeremiah 1:4-10
Sermon “The Called?” Dr. Keith Ray
Thoughts to Ponder: This Sunday we hear the story of Jeremiah’s reluctant call—and discover how that ancient hesitation sounds a lot like our own. “I’m too young. I’m too tired. I’m not enough.” Yet the Spirit of Love still stirs, calling people of every age and circumstance to speak truth, seek justice, and share compassion in the world. From classrooms to hospitals, protests to neighborhoods, God’s call is alive among us still. Join us as we listen for what it means to be called, even now.
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of the People
Closing Hymn “You Shall Go Out with Joy” Hymnal #80
You shall go out with joy and be led forth with peace;
the mountains and the hills will break forth before you;
there’ll be shouts of joy, and all the trees of the field will clap,
will clap their hands.
And all the trees of the field will clap their hands;
the trees of the field will clap their hands;
the trees of the field will clap their hands while you go out with joy.
Benediction
Discussion
Shalom (meaning - “May you be well and whole and in communion with all creation.”)
Shalom, my friends, Shalom, my friends, Shalom, Shalom.
Till we meet again, Till we meet again, Shalom, Shalom. *************************************************************************************
Worship Committee meets following worship service.
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Calendar of Service -
August 31 - Keith Ray
September 7 - Keith Ray; Congregational meeting; Session meeting; Potluck meal
September 14 - Keith Ray
September 21 - Remembrance Sunday
September 28 - Keith Ray
Outdoor services are being suspended until the weather cools - late summer/early fall. *********************
The next Keenagers event is New Foundations Back to School Bingo party on Friday, August 29, at 6 pm. Set-up begins at 5 pm. Snack Sacks contributions are appreciated - beverages, candy, crackers.
Please contribute Bingo prizes if you can. Here are some suggestions:
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Maggie Miller has made a special request of the congregation to help in wishing her sister Pat a happy birthday on August 30. Pat is in a nursing home in Iowa and loves to receive mail. If you are able to send a card, Pat’s address is: Ft. Dodge Health and Rehab, 728 14th Ave North, Ft. Dodge, Iowa 50501, Attn: Pat Worrel. Thank you!
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Anderson Forum for Progressive Theology (AFPT) presents Thomas Jay Oord for his talk, “Open and Relational Theology,” on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, Parrish Hall. The church is located at 711 South McDuffie St., Anderson, SC.
The talk is also available via Zoom. Click here to register.
Watch: "What is open and relational theology?"
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A special GAMAC fundraising event is Ray McGee’s Jazz Club featuring Willmatic & Friends at The Bleckley Station on September 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Table seating with food and drinks is $75/person or $600/table of 8.
For tickets and information about the 2025/2026 GAMAC concert season visit www.gamac.org or call (864) 231-6147.
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Bible Study meets on Mondays at 6:30 pm through Zoom. If you’d like to be added to the Zoom invite list, contact Cynthia at cynthiakwarner@mac.com.
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Please remember to donate non-perishable food items to AIM (Anderson Interfaith Ministries). An extra item when you shop is a great help to others in our community.
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Are you interested in becoming a member of NACCP? Would you like to make this community your spiritual home? Please contact Keith at keithdray@gmail.com or at 864-508-1530.
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Remember in prayer: Rosie Thompson; Jay Lyn Martin and Jerry Meehan; Glennie Burns; Mary Alice Mundy; Latha Semones; Immigrant families; Victims of all violence, oppression, and injustice; People of the World in ALL walks of life and strife; All those affected by the extreme weather conditions.
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