Worship The Lord

November 13, 2016 . . . 11 AM

Prelude                        “Andante”                  Rheinberger

                                 “Jesus Loves Me”                Paxton        

Welcome and Announcements

*Passing of the Peace

Community Celebrations and Prayer Requests

Chimes

* Hymn No. 614                                                      “Great Are You, Lord”

*Call to Worship                                            Dorothy Wunderley

Leader: Let us say this day, I will give thanks to you, O Lord!

All: God is our salvation! We will trust and will not be afraid!

Leader: God is our strength, our might, and our salvation.

All: With joy, we draw water from the wells of salvation.

*Hymn No. 353                          “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less”

Prayer of Confession

Eternal God,        in whom we live and move and have our being, whose face is hidden from us by our sins, and whose mercy we forget in the blindness of our hearts:

Cleanse us from all our offenses, and deliver us from proud thoughts and vain desires,that with reverent and humble hearts we may draw near to you, confessing our faults, confiding in your grace,and finding in you our refuge and strength; Through Jesus Christ, your Son.

After the spoken prayer, all will sing: Kyrie eleison (Kee-ree-ay el-ay-ee-sahn)

Private Confession (In Silence)

Assurance of Pardon

Leader: The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting. I declare to you in the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Amen.

*Hymn No. 581                                                        “Gloria Patri”

*Apostle’s Creed (Hymnal page 35)

Children’s Message (Followed by hymn #188 v.1)

Epistle Reading            2 Thessalonians 3:6-13               (pg. 1844)

Gospel Reading                Luke 21:5-19                    (pg. 1635)

Sermon                “These Walls Will Crumble”   Rev. Charissa Howe

Musical Reflection

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer

After each section of the prayer, the pastor will say, “Lord in your mercy. . .” and all will respond, “Hear our prayer.”

Presentation of Tithes & Offerings

Offertory                 “This is My Father’s World”               Sheppard                               *Hymn No. 606                                                                “Doxology”

*Prayer of Thanksgiving and Dedication

*Hymn No. 687                        “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past”

*Benediction

*Postlude        “Lift up Your Songs of Praise”     Saint-Saens

* please stand if you are able

About Our Worship Service

Prelude: Quiet reflection and gathering music

The Peace: We shake hands with one another and offer words of Christian friendship: “Peace be With You.” 

Chimes: The chimes signal the beginning of worship.                       

Hymns: Our worship time includes various songs that express our gratitude to God, offer praises to God, and remind us of the scriptures that will be read. Hymns not printed in the bulletin are in the purple hymn book. You will find page numbers for them in the bulletin.

Call to Worship: We state our intentions and ready our hearts.   

Call to Confession: We’re reminded of our need to confess our sins.

Corporate Prayer of Confession: Together, we pray a prayer of confession, followed by silent personal confession.

Assurance of Pardon: We’re reminded we are forgiven for all our sins.

Apostle’s Creed: We declare what the church believes to be true.

Children’s Message: All children are welcome to participate.

Scripture Readings: Our service is centered on the Bible.

Sermon: Listen for God in the proclamation of God’s love for us.

Prayers of the People: We share our joys, concerns, struggles, and celebrations with one another and offer them up in prayer.

Presentation of Tithes & Offerings: There is no charge to join us in our worship. Give cheerfully and as you are able.

Prayer of Thanksgiving and Dedication: We thank God for the gifts we have to share and pray for wisdom in using them.

Benediction: Words of encouragement and blessing

Postlude: Final musical reflection