Author: Secretary

CHILDREN’S CHAPEL Children ages 6 through 5th grade
HYMN #324 “Open My Eyes, That I May See”
SECOND OLD TESTAMENT LESSON 1 Samuel 3: 1-21
pgs. 244-245
1 Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord under Eli. The word of the Lord was rare in those days; visions were not widespread. 2 At that time Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see, was lying down in his room; 3 the lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was. 4 Then the Lord called, “Samuel! Samuel!” and he said, “Here I am!” 5 and ran to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call; lie down again.” So he went and lay down. 6 The Lord called again, “Samuel!” Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call, my son; lie down again.” 7 Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord, and the word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him. 8 The Lord called Samuel again, a third time. And he got up and went to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” Then Eli perceived that the Lord was calling the boy. 9 Therefore Eli said to Samuel, “Go, lie down, and if he calls you, you shall say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’ ” So Samuel went and lay down in his place. 10 Now the Lord came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” 11 Then the Lord said to Samuel, “See, I am about to do something in Israel that will make both ears of anyone who hears of it tingle. 12 On that day I will fulfill against Eli all that I have spoken concerning his house, from beginning to end. 13 For I have told him that I am about to punish his house forever for the iniquity that he knew, because his sons were blaspheming God, and he did not restrain them. 14 Therefore I swear to the house of Eli that the iniquity of Eli’s house shall not be expiated by sacrifice or offering forever.” 15 Samuel lay there until morning; then he opened the doors of the house of the Lord. Samuel was afraid to tell the vision to Eli. 16 But Eli called Samuel and said, “Samuel, my son.” He said, “Here I am.” 17 Eli said, “What was it that he told you? Do not hide it from me. May God do so to you and more also, if you hide anything from me of all that he told you.” 18 So Samuel told him everything and hid nothing from him. Then he said, “It is the Lord; let him do what seems good to him.” 19 As Samuel grew up, the Lord was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground. 20 And all Israel from Dan to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was a trustworthy prophet of the Lord. 21 The Lord continued to appear at Shiloh, for the Lord revealed himself to Samuel at Shiloh by the word of the Lord.
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION
SERMON Faithful Foundations: Listening
DEDICATION
*Affirmation of Faith Apostles’ Creed
I BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
ANTHEM
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
*HYMN #525 “Here I Am, Lord”
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*CLOSING RESPONSE
“Make Us One, Lord, Make Us One”
(words on wall)
*POSTLUDE
*Please stand if you are able

Rev. Becky Downs, Pastor
Corbin Sturch, Director of Music & Organist
Jackson Okland, Assistant Director of Music
Doyle Neuwiller, Bells Director
Lori Wiseman, Ensemble Director
Connor Wiseman, Head of Audio and Video Services
Luci Burns, Office Manager
Joseph Bell, Custodian and Sunday Sexton
Terry Verduzco, Childcare Provider
Pat Bumpus, Clerk of Session
David Campbell, Treasurer

FPC Mission Statement
God calls First Presbyterian Church
to reflect Christ as we strive to:
Enrich our personal and congregational spiritual growth,
joyfully embrace visitors and each other in the fellowship
of a spiritual family, increase knowledge about our faith,
reach out to serve and include our diverse community,
and respond to God's call to serve those in need.

October 12, 2025 - October 19, 2025

Today	After church fellowship in the fellowship hall. / 6:30 Evensong, chapel
Monday	Salvation Army Monday Serving Team
Tuesday	The Bell Choir Practice, 5:30 PM, Room 209 / Book Club, 6:30 PM, fellowship hall
Wednesday	Men’s Breakfast, 7:30 AM. America’s Kitchen / Meals on Wheels Drivers / Choir Rehearsal, 6:30 PM.
Next Sunday	9:00 Ida Austin Class, online / 9:15 Quest Bible Study, parlor

First Presbyterian Church
1903 Church Street Galveston, TX 77550
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"Samuel Called By God," by Marc Chagall, 1956

First Presbyterian Church
Galveston, Texas
Sunday, October 12, 2025
18th Sunday after Pentecost

FPC VISION
Connecting to the Community with the Love of Christ

PREPARATION
Prelude
Welcome/Announcements
MINUTE FOR MINISTRY-OUTREACH GRANTS
Janene Davison
MINUTE FOR MINISTRY-STEWARDSHIP
Mandy and Knox Rider
PASSING OF THE PEACE
ADORATION
INTROIT
CALL TO WORSHIP Janene Davison, Liturgist
The one who calls you together this day yearns for each of you to hear and be blessed.
Speak, Lord, for your servants are listening.
Blessed is the one who comes bringing trustworthy words for the healing of the world.
Speak, Lord, for your servants are listening.
*OPENING HYMN #467
“How Great Thou Art”
CONFESSION
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of grace, we confess that often so many voices clamour for our attention that your word is again hard to hear. Forgive us if you have called us to use our gifts to serve you, and we have not heard, or have been unwilling to respond. Merciful God, take from us all that hinders our hearing your voice and fill us anew with the Holy Spirit that we may joyfully respond to Jesus' call on our lives. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen
A MOMENT FOR SILENT CONFESSION
Assurance of Pardon
Friends, believe the good news!
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
*“Surely it is God Who Saves Me” (words on wall)

OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
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OFFERTORY ANTHEM
*DOXOlogy
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Christ, all people here below;
Praise Holy Spirit evermore;
Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.
*PRAYER OF COMMITMENT
THE WORD
FIRST OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Psalm 148:1-14 pg. 571
1 Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens;
praise him in the heights!
2 Praise him, all his angels;
praise him, all his host!
3 Praise him, sun and moon;
praise him, all you shining stars!
4 Praise him, you highest heavens
and you waters above the heavens!
5 Let them praise the name of the Lord,
for he commanded and they were created.
6 He established them forever and ever;
he fixed their bounds, which cannot be passed.
7 Praise the Lord from the earth,
you sea monsters and all deeps,
8 fire and hail, snow and frost,
stormy wind fulfilling his command!
9 Mountains and all hills,
fruit trees and all cedars!
10 Wild animals and all cattle,
creeping things and flying birds!
11 Kings of the earth and all peoples,
princes and all rulers of the earth!
12 Young men and women alike,
old and young together!
13 Let them praise the name of the Lord,
for his name alone is exalted;
his glory is above earth and heaven.
14 He has raised up a horn for his people,
praise for all his faithful,
for the people of Israel who are close to him.
Praise the Lord!
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!