People seated in church pews during a service, with stained glass and “He Lives” sign at the front.

25th Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday Worship

November 15, 2026

Join Us This Sunday

Worship Schedule

8:30 AM Spoken Liturgy
9:00 AM Vocal Choir Rehearsal
9:15 AM Adult Forum (Library)
9:30 AM Sunday School
10:30 AM Pastor Margaret Marks will lead in-person & Live Stream (YouTube) worship with Minister of Music Sarah England Baab.
11:30 AM Fellowship

November 15, 2026

Readings


First Reading: Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18
Psalm: Psalm 90:1-8 [9-11] 12
Second Reading: 1 Thess 5:1-11
Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30

Serving This Sunday

Worship Assistants


Assisting Minister: Bill Lawrence
Communion Assistants: Alice Graybill, Deb Poulson
Reader: Barry Grahn
Virtual Assistant: John O’Meara
Healing: Sue Kuhn
Greeter: Sue Kuhn
Ushers: Cunningham Team
Altar Guild: Meany Team
Foodies: Audra Uhlig
Worship Assistant Calendar

In Our Prayers


MEMBERS: Cookie Davis; Mary Humphrey; Brian Schultz; and Tom Tanger.

Continued prayers for Gary Duda; Marian Duda; Ursula Evans; Rachel Feeney; Bob Ganskopp; Kyle Krosnodowski; Lisa Merrill; Hollis Rulon; and Jean Schoenberger.

FRIENDS: Aaron Graybill, Lissa Herman, Doris Marks, Ainsley Oakley, Gina Rambow. Continued prayers for Howard Cohen; Greta Hall; Neil Lowy; Mark Merrill; Bill More; Jim Morgan; and Mike Rambo.

HOMEBOUND: Nancy Beth Abele; Rachel Cooper; Karen Koch; Alexis Schoenhofer; and Patricia Sullivan.

MILITARY: Benjamin Simpson (Trish Radey’s grandson)

MISSION PARTNERS: Bridge of Peace; NJ Farmers Against Hunger; and ELCA Global Mission.

Church Announcements


Adult Forum

Adult Forum—Sundays in November

From a great fish (not a whale!) to Nineveh, grab a coffee and journey through Jonah with Pastor Peggy at 9:15 AM in the Library.

Volunteers packing Thanksgiving food bags

Annual Thanksgiving Bags for Bridge of Peace

Last call for monetary donations by Sunday, Nov. 15. Drop off food at SMLC by Thursday, Nov. 19 at noon. Drivers needed Saturday, Nov. 21 at 9 AM to deliver to Camden—contact Tom Campbell.

Autumn foods and flowers on a wooden table

November 22 — Thanksgiving Service

Our Giving Tree goes up to help our neighbors through Oaks Integrated Care. Please return your gift by Sunday, Dec. 6 at 11 AM. For more info, contact Melissa Feeney.

Holiday wreath

November 22 — Troop 42 Fundraiser

Support our Scouts! Troop 42 is selling wreaths for $35 and poinsettias for $25.

Red poinsettia flowers

Order Your Poinsettia Flowers by December 13

Plants are $20. Please submit or mail your order form to the church office.

Moorestown Police officers

Safety First

Have you noticed Officer John from Moorestown Police on Sunday mornings? Our police are checking in to make sure all is safe. You will see them driving around all church campuses. Thank you!

Faith & Prayer


Taking Faith Home

Taking Faith Home

“Taking Faith Home” is designed to bring themes from worship on Sunday into your daily devotional life.

Children's Bulletin

Children’s Bulletin

Healing Prayer

Healing Prayers

Healing Prayers are now offered by team members during communion. Come take part in this caring ministry.