NOTES:As we move through Thanksgiving and into Advent, we take a moment to stop and take a deep breath. Today's scripture invites us to see ourselves, as people of God, connected to and filled with God's power for life in Jesus Christ. We will challenge ourselves, as we enter this season of preparation to seek out and invest in "the light," - those places where the power of God is at work in our world - in ourselves, in our families, in our community, in our world.
SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 1:15-23 (NRSV)
Paul’s Prayer
15 I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love[a] toward all the saints, and for this reason 16 I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. 17 I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, 18 so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, 19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power. 20 God[b] put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the age to come. 22 And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church, 23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.Footnotes:
- Ephesians 1:15 Other ancient authorities lack and your love
- Ephesians 1:20 Gk He
8:30 AM Order of Service
The Gathering
Welcome
Prelude
We Gather in The Light of Christ
Lighting the Christ Candles
Children come forward to light the candles as we share the responsive reading.
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!
Hymn of Praise: Hymn of Faith: CH#717 "Let All Things Now Living" st. 1
Call to Worship
Leader: Make
a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth.
People: Bring your silence
and your shouting,
as introverts and
extroverts.
Leader: Worship
the LORD with gladness;
come
into God'spresence with singing.
People: Bring your songs and
your stories,
your struggles and
your sacrifices.
Leader: Know
that the LORD is God.
It
is God that made us, and we belong to God;
we
are God's people, and the sheep of God's pasture.
People: God designed and
created us,
God understands us and
is intensely interested in us.
Leader: Enter God's gates with thanksgiving,
and the courts of the Lord with praise.
Give
thanks to God, bless God's name.
People: Bring your gifts and
your personalities,
your strengths and
weaknesses.
Leader: For
the LORD is good;
whose steadfast love endures forever,
and whose faithfulness reaches all generations.
God is just and wise,
honest and true,
caring and
compassionate,
eternal and holy. That
is God.
Invocation Unison
Lord, we were a pile of ash
and
you made us a light for the world.
We were stones,
and
you made us salt for the earth.
We were as lifeless as clay
and
you made us part of the Body of Christ.
Lord,
in you we are transformed
and
transformed still again.
Lord, you are hope and healing and
love.
Transform us anew,
and so
keep us close to you,
as you
transform the world. Amen.
~
adapted from a prayer posted on the Catholic Relief Services
website. https://www.crs.org/resource-center/
We Contemplate God’s Word
Scripture:
Sermon/Meditation
We Pray Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concern
Prayer Hymn: CH#73 "There's A Wideness in God's Mercy" sts. 1, 3 & 4
Praying Together
We Gather at The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table
Communion Hymn: Communion Doxology ALL
Communion Hymn: Communion Doxology ALL
The Elder’s Prayer of
Communion
Words of Institution
The Lord’s Supper
All are welcome to share at the
Table. Come forward using the center
aisle. As you partake of the bread and
the cup you are welcome to place an offering in the wooden bowl in front of the
table. The offering you share supports
the ministries and life of Christ’s church.
The Lord’s Prayer
We Go Forth into the World
Challenge for Discipleship
Hymn of Discipleship:GHofF #424 "Send the Light!" sts. 1, 2 & 3
Blessing
People: For God has placed the light in us!
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
Children extinguish the candles as we share the responsive reading.
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!
People: Amen!
10:40AM Service
Welcome
Prelude
Prelude
We Gather in the Light of Christ
Call to Worship
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copyright © Dave Hopwood/engageworship.org.
Hymn of Praise: CH#73 "There's A Wideness in God's Mercy" sts. 1, 3 & 4
Invocation Unison
Passing of the Peace
Call to Offering
Offertory
Doxology CH #46
Prayer of Dedication
Leader: Make
a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth.
People: Bring your silence
and your shouting,
as introverts and
extroverts.
Leader: Worship
the LORD with gladness;
come
into God'spresence with singing.
People: Bring your songs and
your stories,
your struggles and
your sacrifices.
Leader: Know
that the LORD is God.
It
is God that made us, and we belong to God;
we
are God's people, and the sheep of God's pasture.
People: God designed and
created us,
God understands us and
is intensely interested in us.
Leader: Enter God's gates with thanksgiving,
and the courts of the Lord with praise.
Give
thanks to God, bless God's name.
People: Bring your gifts and
your personalities,
your strengths and
weaknesses.
Leader: For
the LORD is good;
whose steadfast love endures forever,
and whose faithfulness reaches all generations.
God is just and wise,
honest and true,
caring and
compassionate,
eternal and holy. That
is God.
Hymn of Praise: CH#73 "There's A Wideness in God's Mercy" sts. 1, 3 & 4
The Acolytes light the Christ candles.
Invocation Unison
Lord, we were a pile of ash
and
you made us a light for the world.
We were stones,
and
you made us salt for the earth.
We were as lifeless as clay
and
you made us part of the Body of Christ.
Lord,
in you we are transformed
and
transformed still again.
Lord, you are hope and healing and
love.
Transform us anew,
and so
keep us close to you,
as you
transform the world. Amen.
~
adapted from a prayer posted on the Catholic Relief Services
website. https://www.crs.org/resource-center/
Passing of the Peace
We return to our seats as the piano music begins.
Hymn of Faith: CH#717 "Let All Things Now Living" st. 1
We Offer Our Hearts to God
Call to Offering
The offering you share supports
the ministries and life of Christ’s church.
Offertory
Doxology CH #46
Prayer of Dedication
We Contemplate God’s Word
Scripture
Anthem
Children’s Sermon
Sermon/Meditation
We Prayer Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concerns
Prayer Hymn: CH#526 "The Gift of Love" sts. 1 & 3
Praying Together
We Gather at The Lord’s Table
Invitation to Communion
Christians of all denominations
and backgrounds are welcome to share in communion. Please hold each
element as we partake in unison.
Communion Hymn: CH#491 "As Grain on Scattered Hillsides" sts. 1 & 4
Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution
The Lord’s Prayer
We Go Forth into the World
Challenge for Discipleship
Hymn of Discipleship: CH#469 "I Am the Light of the World"
Chorus, st. 2, Chorus, st. 4, Chorus
Hymn of Discipleship: CH#469 "I Am the Light of the World"
Chorus, st. 2, Chorus, st. 4, Chorus
Acolytes come forward.
Blessing
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
Parting Song: CH# 619 "How Firm a Foundation" st. 1
Acolytes extinguish the candles as we share the responsive reading.
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!
People: Amen!
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