14th Sunday after Pentecost … Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 at 10am
Come as you are! Everyone welcome … In-person or on Zoom.
R E A D I N G S
Psalm 98 🔆 1 Timothy 1:12-17 🔆 Luke 15:1-10
S E R M O N
“The Lost Sheep” The Reverend Dr. Max Lynn
M U S I C
PRELUDE … Prelude on an Old Folk Tune, Amy Marcy Beach (1867-1944)
INTROIT … Whoever Would Be Great Among You, Ronald A. Nelson (1927-2014)
HYMN … New Songs of Celebration Render
ANTHEM … Lord, Make Me to Know, William Byrd (1540-1623)
HYMN … Amazing Grace
OFFERTORY … Amazing Grace, Dale Wood (1934-2003)
HYMN … Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
POSTLUDE … Dialogue sur la Trompette et le Chromhorne, François Couperin (1668-1733)
Join us for Coffee Hour immediately after the service.
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Calendar Notes
Sept 14 – SJ Christian Education Kickoff
After worship, we will have fun and fellowship – including a bounce house for the kids. Bring your family, invite a friend, and let’s kick off the new season together in joy and community. There will be a scrumptious extended coffee hour – bring something to share if you are able. – Manju Noone
Sept 20 – East Bay Sanctuary Covenant Annual Dinner, 3 to 7pm, hosted by
St. John’s Presbyterian Church. The actual dinner is sold-out, but please come at 3-5pm for refreshments and the program.
Sept 20 – Intl Coastal Cleanup Day
Sept 21 – SJ Ordination & Installations of Elders/ Deacons
Sept 21 – International Day of Peace
Sept 22 – Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown
Sept 27 – Berkeley Presbyterian Mission Homes’ Homecoming Event, 2918 Regent Street, Berkeley, from 3pm to 5pm with Live Music, Tours of the Homes, and an International Potluck supplied by the residents. Everyone invited!
Oct 1 – Yom Kippur begins at sundown
Oct 5 – World Communion Sunday
Oct 13 – Indigenous People’s Day
Oct 20 – Diwali, festival of lights
Oct 26 – Reformation Sunday