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TWENTY-FOURTH SABBATH AFTER PENTECOST

11:00 a.m. November 3, 2002

Assemble In God's Name

Organ Prelude:

Choral Introit:

s Hymnbook: "I Sing the Mighty Power of God" #84

s Passing the Peace

Concerns of the Church

Call to Worship (Psalm 24:1-2)

Leader: The Lord be with you.

People: And with you also.

Leader: The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it;

People: For he has founded it on the seas, and established it on the rivers.

Opening Prayer

Prayer of Confession (In Unison)

ALMIGHTY and most merciful Father; We have erred, and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against thy holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; And we have done those things which we ought not to have done; And there is no health in us. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare thou those, O God, who confess their faults. Restore thou those who are penitent; According to thy promises declared unto mankind In Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake; That we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, To the glory of thy holy Name. Amen.

Declaration of Forgiveness

Leader: Who is to condemn? It is Christ Jesus, who died, yes, who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us. (Rom 8:34)

People: So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! (II Cor. 5:17)

s Gloria Patri #546

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

Offertory

s Doxology #544

Proclaim God's Word

Children's Sermon: "Two Peas in a Pod" Acts 10:34

Dismissal to Children’s Church (5 and Under)

Prayers of the People

s First Scripture Lesson: Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37

s Hymnbook: "The Lord's My Shepherd" #104

Second Scripture Lesson: Matthew 23:1-12

Anthem:

Sermon: "Burdened Vessels"

Go In God's Name

s The Apostles' Creed

s Prayer of Thanksgiving

s The Lord's Prayer

s Hymnbook: "Take Time to Be Holy" #300

s Charge and Blessing

Postlude:

s: all who are able, please stand.

Announcements

Lucy Wray was in the hospital, but has now been released.

Sarah O'Farrell has also been released from Piedmont Hospital. Lillie Ruth is undergoing chemotherapy. Please remember all our sick and shut-ins in your prayers.

There will be a Congregational Meeting after Morning Worship today. The purpose of this meeting is to elect deacons for the year 2003.

Christian Education Committee will meet after the Congregational Meeting today.

Young People: Movie at Church--2:00-4:00 this afternoon.

Bible Study: Wednesday (10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.).

Fifty-third Thanksgiving Breakfast.

On November 28, we will serve our fifty-third Thanksgiving Breakfast. The rule is that the men come early and make breakfast. The women come at 8 to eat. Come and be welcome.

Tuesday, November 5, is National Election Day.

If you have questions or comments, email Tony Grant

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