Sunday November 17, 2024 - Bulletin
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
CHIMING THE HOUR
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRAYER OF APPROACH
PRELUDE: Handbells
CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 15) Tricia Adams, Liturgist
One: Who may worship in your sanctuary, LORD? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill?
All: Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts.
One: Those who refuse to gossip or harm their neighbors or speak evil of their friends.
All: Those who despise flagrant sinners, and honor the faithful followers of the LORD, and keep their promises even when it hurts.
One: Those who lend money without charging interest, and who cannot be bribed to lie about the innocent.
All: Such people will stand firm forever.
*HYMN #302 “I Danced in the Morning”
JOYS AND CONCERNS
CALL TO CONFESSION
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just. He will forgive our sin and cleanse us from all unrighteousness, First John 1:8 and 9. Therefore, let us confess our sin to God.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (UNISON)
Holy and merciful God, in your presence we confess our sinfulness, our shortcomings, and our offenses against you. You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love.
Have mercy on us, O Lord, for we are ashamed and sorry for all we have done to displease you.
Forgive our sins, and help us to live in your light, and walk in your ways, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior.
One: Now that we have confessed as a body, let us take the truths that have troubled our hearts to God silently. Let us not be worried about the awkwardness of silence, as we take some time to focus on speaking with our God.
SILENT REFLECTION
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: Gloria Patri #579
*PASSING OF THE PEACE:
One: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
All: And also with you.
One: Let us share signs of peace with one another.
WE HEAR AND REFLECT ON GOD’S WORD
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON 1 Samuel 1:4-20 Liturgist red Bible p.338, black Bible p.244
MUSICAL OFFERING
EPISTLE READING Hebrews 10:11-25 Liturgist red Bible p. 1463, black Bible p. 224
GOSPEL LESSON Mark 13:1-18 Liturgist red Bible p. 1235, black Bible p. 50
SERMON “The Christian Life Through the Gates of Jerusalem”
Rob Schroeder
WE OFFER OUR LIVES TO GOD
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed
I BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come
to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
*HYMN #409 “Wild and Lone the Prophet’s Voice”
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE and THE LORD’S PRAYER
CALL FOR THE OFFERING
The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it. Let us return to God the offerings of our life and the gifts of the earth. Let us offer them with joy in our hearts and a deep sense of gratitude.
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY HYMN #592
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (UNISON)
Our generous God, we know that you created all things and have no need of anything material. Yet we worship you through the giving of that which you have blessed us with. May we give to you as you have given to us. May we also worship you through offering our time and talents in service to you.
*HYMN (Insert) “Make Me a Blessing”
*CHARGE
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE