November 2, 2014

Theme: All Saints Day

Sound Notes:

 Lisa CR will be out at retreat today. LCR

Mark will do both services. LCR

Please set up an extra mic on a stand by the side table where the birdhouses were last week for the Roll Call of the Saints. MCR

Reference Scriptures: 

Hebrews 12:1-3

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

 

Hymn Suggestions:

Mark is thinking Easter-resurrection type stuff as well as All Saints. MCR

Also, for the first service, would Janie please play "This Little Light of Mine" softly while the Roll Call of Saints is going on and people are reading the names? During the second service, we would like to use "Give Me the Roses, While I Live" played by a guitarist, if possible. MCR

Hymn of Praise: CH #277 Christians we have met to worship 1&2              MCR

      

 Prayer Hymn: CH # 638 "In the Bulb There is a Flower"                            MCR

         

Communion Hymn:  CH #403 In Remembrance of Me                                 LS

Hymn of Invitation: "For All the Saints"                                                    MCR

Opening Music: CH #286 This is the Day                                                     LS



Benediction Chorus: Love This World Through Me, Lord
--If you can't find this in Margaret's files I will get the words to you Wednesday night. LS

8:30 AM Order of Service:

Welcome and Announcements

Call to Worship

Leader: We remember, O God…
People: The countless saints of history

who have blazed a trail of courage through time,

Leader: We remember, O God…
People: The tender touch of loved ones,

the example of heroes,

the healing words of comforters,

the remarkable acts of fearless ones.

Leader: We remember, O God…
People: The gentle strength of grandmothers,

the loyalty of friends,

the kindness of strangers,

the joy of children,

the sacrifice of parents.

Leader: We remember, O God…
People: The supreme love of Jesus,

the blessing of his Spirit,

the reminder of his words,

the sharing of his suffering,

the glory of his resurrection:

shown forth in the lives of his disciples,

   young and old,

   dead and living,

   articulate and silent,

   strange and familiar,

   brilliant and ordinary.

Leader: We remember in every time and place the saints of God

who have shown us the Lord.

People: Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses…

let us worship God with joy

Hymn of Praise:  CH #277 Christians we have met to worship 1&2

Lighting of the Candles

Children are welcome to come forward.

Leader:  In the beginning, God said, 

People: 'Let there be light' and there was light!

Leader: We light these candles today,

People: Because God is with us in this time and in this place!

Invocation & Lord's Prayer
O Living God of past and future,we praise you for this present moment. Fill us with your joy and empower us with your Holy Spirit, that our strength may be renewed to sing a new song of your glory in a world which longs for your justice and peace. All this we ask in the name of Jesus, in whom we become your new creation, and who taught us to pray, ”Our Father….Amen.” 

~ from All Things New, written by Rev. Susan A. Blain and Rev. Scott Ressman.

Roll Call of the Saints & Blessing

Name bearers will come forward to the side table and read the name on their card, before lighting a candle in memory of a recently departed saint of the congregation. Please remain standing in prayer at the side table until the blessing is said.

Joys & Concerns

Prayer Hymn:    CH # 638 "In the Bulb There is a Flower"     ALL

Prayers of the People

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Sermon

Communion Hymn:  CH #403 In Remembrance of Me  ALL

Invitation to Share in the Lord's Supper

Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome 

to share in communion & offering.

Words of Institution

 Please come forward down the center aisle to partake of the elements.

Gifts, tithes and offerings may be placed in the basket on the table.

The Lord's Supper and Offering

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Invitation to Discipleship:  CH #637 "For All the Saints"       1,3,4

Hymn of Invitation:   

Blessing

Children are welcome to come forward.

Leader: The light that was in one place at one time, is now in all places and all times,

People: For God has placed the light in us!

Leader: We go in peace!

           

10:40 AM Service Order

Opening Music  CH #286 This is the Day

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship

Leader: We remember, O God…
People: The countless saints of history

who have blazed a trail of courage through time,

Leader: We remember, O God…
People: The tender touch of loved ones,

the example of heroes,

the healing words of comforters,

the remarkable acts of fearless ones.

Leader: We remember, O God…
People: The gentle strength of grandmothers,

the loyalty of friends,

the kindness of strangers,

the joy of children,

the sacrifice of parents.

Leader: We remember, O God…
People: The supreme love of Jesus,

the blessing of his Spirit,

the reminder of his words,

the sharing of his suffering,

the glory of his resurrection:

shown forth in the lives of his disciples,

   young and old,

   dead and living,

   articulate and silent,

   strange and familiar,

   brilliant and ordinary.

Leader: We remember in every time and place the saints of God

who have shown us the Lord.

People: Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses…

let us worship God with joy

Hymn of Praise: CH #277 Christians we have met to worship 1&2

Lighting of the Candles

Invocation & Lord's Prayer

O Living God of past and future,we praise you for this present moment. Fill us with your joy and empower us with your Holy Spirit, that our strength may be renewed to sing a new song of your glory in a world which longs for your justice and peace. All this we ask in the name of Jesus, in whom we become your new creation, and who taught us to pray, ”Our Father….Amen.” 

~ from All Things New, written by Rev. Susan A. Blain and Rev. Scott Ressman.

Roll Call of the Saints & Blessing

Name bearers will come forward to the side table and read the name on their card, before placing a rose in the vase in memory of a recently departed saint of the congregation. Please remain standing in prayer at the side table until the blessing is said. 

Moments of Fellowship and Greeting

Joys & Concerns

Prayer Hymn:   CH # 638 "In the Bulb There is a Flower"  

Prayers of the People

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Choir Voluntary

Children's Moment & Blessing

Sermon

Communion Hymn:   CH #403 In Remembrance of Me

Invitation to Share the Lord's Supper

Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome to share in communion.

 Please hold the elements as we partake in unison.

Offertory

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Invitation to Discipleship

Hymn of Invitation: CH #637 "For All the Saints"       1,3,4

Benediction

Choral Response: Love This World Through Me, Lord

 Carrying Out of the Light

Postlude