TWENTY-FIRST SABBATH AFTER PENTECOST
11:00 a.m. November 5, 2000
ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME
Organ Prelude:
Choral Introit:
s Hymnbook: "For All the Saints Who from Their Labor's Rest"
#425, Stanzas 1-2.
s Passing the Peace
Concerns of the Church
Call to Worship (Revelation 7:9-10)
Leader: I saw a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands.
People: They cried out in a loud voice, saying, "Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!"
Opening Prayer
Prayer of Confession: (in unison)
Eternal God, in every age you have raised up men and women to live and die in faith. We confess that we are indifferent to your will. You call us to proclaim your name, but we are silent. You call us to do what is just, but we remain idle. You call us to live faithfully, but we are afraid.In your mercy, forgive us. Give us courage to follow in your way.Enable us to join with those from ages past, who have served you with faith, hope, and love, So that like them we may inherit the kingdom you promised in Jesus Christ. In the name of Christ, the only begotten Son, our savior and Lord, we pray. Amen.
Declaration of Forgiveness
Leader: The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners (I Timothy 1:15).
People: He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed (I Peter 2:24).
s Hymnbook: "For All the Saints Who from Their Labor's Rest"
#425, Stanzas 3-4.
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory:
s Doxology #544
PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
Children's Sermon: "Habits." Dismissal to Children’s Church (5 and Under)
Prayers of the People
First Reading: Psalm 146.
Second Reading: Mark 12:28-34
Anthem:
Sermon: "SaintSearch"
GO IN GOD’S NAME
s The Apostles' Creed
s Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer
s Hymnbook: "For All the Saints Who from Their Labor's Rest"
#425, Stanzas 5-6.
s Charge and Blessing
Postlude:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome all who have come to worship. Your presence is a blessing. May you find joy, encouragement, and hope as we praise God together.
Roy Adkins is in the hospital. We also have special requests for prayer for Betty Adkins, Ann Connolly, Becky Moore, and Dorcus Pratt. Please remember these and all our sick and shut-ins in your prayers.
There will be a Congregational Meeting following Morning Worship today. The purpose of this meeting is to elect deacons.
After the Congregational Meeting, we will have a cook out--hamburgers and hotdogs. Please stay with us and we will have some food and fellowship.
Bible Study Wednesday 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. We are studying I and II Kings.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 7, 2000
Veteran's Day: Saturday, November 11, 2000
Fifty-First Thanksgiving Breakfast. On November 23, we will serve our fifty-first Thanksgiving Breakfast. The rule is that the men come early and make breakfast. The women come at 8:00 a.m. to eat. Come and be welcome.
If you have questions or comments, email Tony Grant
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