22^nd Sunday after pentecost

November 9, 2014

*Those that are able are invited to stand

Welcome and Announcements

- Gathering into worship -

Scripture Psalm 78:1-7

*Call to Worship

One: People of God, incline your ears to the powerful teachings of God.

All: We will share them for generations to come.

One: The Lord does many glorious deeds and wonders.

All: We will not forget. Our hope is set on God.

*Opening Hymn “Open My Eyes, That I May See” #454

*Opening Prayer

In life and in death you bless us, O God.

When trouble overwhelms us, you save us.

When sorrow overtakes us, you comfort us.

When death overcomes us, you overcome death and raise us to new life.

You promise us joy everlasting and give us glad hope and glimpses of your realm,

which is to come when Christ makes all things new.

For calling us your children and bestowing upon us such great love, we give you

thanks, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

*Chorus “Into My Heart” (verse 1) #2160

in The Faith We Sing

Into my heart, into my heart, come into my heart, Lord Jesus;

come in today, come in to stay; come into my heart, Lord Jesus.

- offering our prayers-

(You are invited to share your prayer concerns with the congregation by writing them on the

Prayer Request cards in the pews and placing them in the offering plate.)

*Prayer Hymn “Be Still, My Soul” #534

Silent Prayer / Pastoral Prayer / 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 trespasses as we forgive

those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is

the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

- Becoming the church through the word -

Children’s Sermon

New Testament Scripture Matthew 25:1-13

Sermon

- Sharing our blessings -

Offering Our Gifts and Tithes

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*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #95

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below;

Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Offering Prayer

- Taking the Word to the World -

*Closing Hymn “We Are God’s People” #2220

in The Faith We Sing

*Benediction

*Chorus “Into My Heart” (verse 2) #2160

in The Faith We Sing

Out of my heart, out of my heart, shine out of my heart, Lord Jesus;

shine out today, shine out always; shine out of my heart,, Lord Jesus.

Postlude