Focus Scripture:
Psalm 85
For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm.
1 You, Lord, showed favor to your land;
you restored the fortunes of Jacob.
2 You forgave the iniquity of your people
and covered all their sins.
3 You set aside all your wrath
and turned from your fierce anger.
you restored the fortunes of Jacob.
2 You forgave the iniquity of your people
and covered all their sins.
3 You set aside all your wrath
and turned from your fierce anger.
4 Restore us again, God our Savior,
and put away your displeasure toward us.
5 Will you be angry with us forever?
Will you prolong your anger through all generations?
6 Will you not revive us again,
that your people may rejoice in you?
7 Show us your unfailing love, Lord,
and grant us your salvation.
and put away your displeasure toward us.
5 Will you be angry with us forever?
Will you prolong your anger through all generations?
6 Will you not revive us again,
that your people may rejoice in you?
7 Show us your unfailing love, Lord,
and grant us your salvation.
8 I will listen to what God the Lord says;
he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants—
but let them not turn to folly.
9 Surely his salvation is near those who fear him,
that his glory may dwell in our land.
he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants—
but let them not turn to folly.
9 Surely his salvation is near those who fear him,
that his glory may dwell in our land.
10 Love and faithfulness meet together;
righteousness and peace kiss each other.
11 Faithfulness springs forth from the earth,
and righteousness looks down from heaven.
12 The Lord will indeed give what is good,
and our land will yield its harvest.
13 Righteousness goes before him
and prepares the way for his steps.
righteousness and peace kiss each other.
11 Faithfulness springs forth from the earth,
and righteousness looks down from heaven.
12 The Lord will indeed give what is good,
and our land will yield its harvest.
13 Righteousness goes before him
and prepares the way for his steps.
Inspirational Reading: "When" p. 206, "Memories of a Pilgrim Heart" p. 210-211, "Reflections on Autumn Days" p.212-213, from Out of the Ordinary: Prayers, Poems and Reflections for Every Season by Joyce Rupp, (Ave Maria Press: 2000)
Order of Service:
A Community Service of Thanksgiving
We Gather in God’s Graceful Presence
Prelude
Welcome Lisa CR
Invocation Candace Moberly
Hymn of Grace CH # 718 "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come" ALL stanzas
Reflection “When”
by Joyce Rupp Lee Hubbard
Call to Worship Candace Moberly
We Remember the Tilling and Planting
Invitation to Remember Terry Scherf
Guided Prayer Experience Rachel Small-Stokes
Musical Offering Al &
Alice White
We Celebrate the Harvest in Abundance
Scripture: Psalm 85 Candace Moberly
Visual & Spoken Reflection Mark CR & Wanda Olive
Sharing the Harvest Phil Bradley
All offerings collected tonight will be given to Bereans United for Utility and Rent Relief (BUURR)
to warm up and shelter local families as the winter season gets underway.
Instrumental Offertory
We Begin to Dream of New Seasons of Growth
Challenge to Grateful Discipleship Kent Gilbert
Hymn of Praise CH# 714 "For the Fruit of All Creation" ALL
Act of Commitment Terry Scherf
We Depart Rejoicing
Hymn of Thanksgiving CH# 717 "Let All Things Now Living" ALL
Benediction Candace Moberly
Postlude
What We Need to Proceed:
1. How can gratitude and thanksgiving affect our gathered congregations faith and impact in this community this year?
2. Folks who are willing to read.....
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3. Folks who are willing to do something original with a suggestion......
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4. Folks who have musicians available.......
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5. Folks who have lay folks who would enjoy participating.....
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