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Bulletin and Hymns (PDFs linked for viewing)
- Bulletin for Sunday, November 17, 2024
- “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty” GTG 35
- “Bless the Lord” GTG 544
- “Standing on the Promises” – GTG 838
ORDER FOR WORSHIP
PRELUDE Leah Bruno
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Dr. Seth Thomas
*CALL TO WORSHIP Ryan Knight
Whether we are sure of God’s work in the world
or still waiting for a sign,
let us worship the Lord,
encouraging one another in hope.
Whether we are confident
in what the future will bring
or carry more questions than answers,
let us worship the Lord,
strengthening one another in faith.
*HYMN OF PRAISE “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty” – GTG 35
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
You are the God of all people, O Lord,
the creator of all things good.
Forgive us when we fail to see the good.
Forgive us when we refuse to see the “all.”
We are searching for your presence
and grasping for your grace,
unable to believe
that we cannot be separated from your love.
Forgive us, God of mercy,
and through Christ our redeemer,
free us to try again.
ASSURANCE OF GOD’S GRACE
*THE PEACE
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
And also with you.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Daniel 12:1-3 pg. 834
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
CHORAL ANTHEM “Psalm 122”
Joseph Gelineau, arr. Steve Jensen
St. James Chancel Choir
SERMON READING Mark 13:1-8 pg. 50
SERMON “Signs of the Times” Rev. Dr. Seth Thomas
*HYMN OF RESPONSE “Bless the Lord” – GTG 544
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP
JOYS & CONCERNS
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
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.
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY “For the Life That You Have Given” – GTG 717
For the life that you have given, for the love in Christ made known,
With these fruits of time and labor, with these gifts that are your own;
Here we offer, Lord, our praises; heart and mind and strength we bring;
Give us grace to love and serve you, Living what we pray and sing.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*SINGING WELCOME AS CHILDREN RETURN TO SANCTUARY
Welcome, children, welcome, we are glad you’re here.
Welcome, children, welcome. Now to God draw near.
*HYMN OF COMMITMENT “Standing on the Promises” – GTG 838
WE GO INTO THE WORLD AS GOD’S AMBASSADORS
*BLESSING & CHARGE
POSTLUDE
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