NOTES:We will celebrate All Saints Day today with special music from Liza diSorvino and A.J. Bodnar, lighting of candles, reading of names, and placing of roses. Whatever we may face on any given day of the week, we remember that God's blessings abound in our lives. And those blessings are most evident in the people of whose lives give life to us, whose strength strengthens us and whose faith empowers us. Those who have gone before live on in us and give us so many reasons to give thanks to God that we are one.
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 16
Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge.
2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;
I have no good apart from you.”[a]
3 As for the holy ones in the land, they are the noble,
in whom is all my delight.
in whom is all my delight.
4 Those who choose another god multiply their sorrows;[b]
their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out
or take their names upon my lips.
their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out
or take their names upon my lips.
5 The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;
you hold my lot.
6 The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
I have a goodly heritage.
you hold my lot.
6 The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
I have a goodly heritage.
7 I bless the Lord who gives me counsel;
in the night also my heart instructs me.
8 I keep the Lord always before me;
because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
in the night also my heart instructs me.
8 I keep the Lord always before me;
because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices;
my body also rests secure.
10 For you do not give me up to Sheol,
or let your faithful one see the Pit.
my body also rests secure.
10 For you do not give me up to Sheol,
or let your faithful one see the Pit.
11 You show me the path of life.
In your presence there is fullness of joy;
in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
In your presence there is fullness of joy;
in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
8:30 AM Order of Service
The Gathering
Welcome
Prelude A.J. Bodnar & Liza diSavino
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:#637 "For All the Saints" (verses 1, 2, & 3)
Call to Worship
Leader: Praise the LORD!
People: Sing to the LORD a new song.
Leader: Praise God among the communion of saints.
People: Let the people of God rejoice in their creator.
Leader: Let them praise the LORD with dance,
People: and celebrate with musical instruments,
Leader: because the LORD delights in them,
People: and adorns the despairing with welfare.
Leader: Let all the saints jump for joy;
People: let them cry out with gladness where they rest.
Leader: Let high praises of God be in their throats:
People: word and song that overcome injustice, Praise the LORD!
Leader: Praise God among the communion of saints.
People: Let the people of God rejoice in their creator.
Leader: Let them praise the LORD with dance,
People: and celebrate with musical instruments,
Leader: because the LORD delights in them,
People: and adorns the despairing with welfare.
Leader: Let all the saints jump for joy;
People: let them cry out with gladness where they rest.
Leader: Let high praises of God be in their throats:
People: word and song that overcome injustice, Praise the LORD!
Invocation (UNISON)
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.
~
from All Things New, written by Rev.
Susan A. Blain and Rev. Scott Ressman. Posted on the United Church of Christ website. http://www.ucc.org/50/pdfs/worship-resources.pdf
We Contemplate God’s Word
Scripture
Sermon
Litany for All Saints
We Remember All Saints
Litany for All Saints
Reader 1:
With
thanksgiving on my tongue,
I sing praise for the feet of the saints
who walked this path long before me
who pointed out this path to me
who cleared the path with me.
I sing praise for the feet of the saints
who walked this path long before me
who pointed out this path to me
who cleared the path with me.
Reader 2:
With
thanksgiving on my tongue,
I sing praise for the wisdom of the saints
who shared their vision of God’s ways
who lived faithfully by God’s ways
who loved God all the way.
I sing praise for the wisdom of the saints
who shared their vision of God’s ways
who lived faithfully by God’s ways
who loved God all the way.
Reader 3:
With
thanksgiving on my tongue,
I sing praise for the cloaks of the saints
that sheltered my weary soul from the dust
that marked my life for a new adventure
that gave me some flair for the dance.
I sing praise for the cloaks of the saints
that sheltered my weary soul from the dust
that marked my life for a new adventure
that gave me some flair for the dance.
Reader 4:
With
thanksgiving on our tongues,
now sing praise for the voices of the saints
who named God within you
who evoked God from you
who gave God to you.
now sing praise for the voices of the saints
who named God within you
who evoked God from you
who gave God to you.
~ written by Rachel Hackenberg, and posted on RevGalBlogPals. http://revgalblogpals.org/author/rachelhackenberg/
Reading of the Names & Lighting of the Candles instrumental music with
A.J. Bodnar & Liza diSavino
A.J. Bodnar & Liza diSavino
Song: "Holy, Holy. Women and Men " A.J. Bodnar & Liza diSavino
We Share Our Joys &
Concern
Prayer Hymn:#643 "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" (all verses)
Praying Together
O Holy God, who called all us into life,
from
the first Adam and Eve
to
the babies born around the world this morning,
you
have labored and we have been born;
holy
is your name in all the earth.
We
thank you this day for all who have shown us your way.
Abraham
and Sarah heard your call and ventured new places,
even
when they were old.
We
listen for your call today.
Miriam
and Moses danced and led your people
from
suffering toward a new promise.
We watch for your burning fire today. (Pause)
Deborah
fought, Samuel prayed and they led in different ways.
We
are preparing to lead this day. (Pause)
David
and Bathsheba sinned and were forgiven.
We
confess our sin and fall on your grace today. (Pause)
Amos
spoke and Esther stood tall for the sake of justice.
We draw our strength from your strength today. (Pause)
Peter
and Paul, Magdalene and Lydia,
and
saints through the ages picked up their cross.
We look beyond our selves as we take up our crosses. (Pause)
O Holy God,
you called us to into life through the saints in our lives,
be
born anew to us,
that
we might be your people, and serve
the
hungry and thirsty,
the
sick and imprisoned,
the
naked and forgotten
to
honor to your holy name in all the earth. Amen.
~
adapted from “Celebrating All Saints Day: Resources for Congregational Ministry and
Worship,” Rev. Richard J. Hull II, Contributing Author. http://www.christianchurchfoundation.org/userfiles/files/allsaintsdayworshipresource2012.pdf
We Gather at The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table
Communion Hymn:#403 "In Remembrance of Me" (all verses)
Communion Hymn:#403 "In Remembrance of Me" (all verses)
The Elder’s Prayer of Communion
Words of Institution
The Lord’s Supper with Liza & A.J.
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
God
of the generations, when
we set our hands to labor, thinking
we work alone,
remind
us that we carry on
our lips - the
words of prophets,
in
our veins - the
blood of martyrs,
in
our eyes - the
mystics’ visions,
in
our hands - the
strength of thousands.
~
written by Jan L. Richardson, and posted on The Painted Prayerbook. http://paintedprayerbook.com/
Discipleship Hymn: #638 " In the Bulb There is a Flower" (all verses)
Blessing
People: For God has placed the light in us!
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
Parting Song: "I'll Fly Away" (verse 1) with Liza & A.J.
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!
Parting Song: "I'll Fly Away" (verse 1) with Liza & A.J.
10:40AM Service
Welcome
Prelude A.J. Bodnar & Liza diSavino
Prelude A.J. Bodnar & Liza diSavino
We Gather in the Light of Christ
Call to Worship
Leader: Praise the LORD!
People: Sing to the LORD a new song.
Leader: Praise God among the communion of saints.
People: Let the people of God rejoice in their creator.
Leader: Let them praise the LORD with dance,
People: and celebrate with musical instruments,
Leader: because the LORD delights in them,
People: and adorns the despairing with welfare.
Leader: Let all the saints jump for joy;
People: let them cry out with gladness where they rest.
Leader: Let high praises of God be in their throats:
People: word and song that overcome injustice, Praise the LORD!
Leader: Praise God among the communion of saints.
People: Let the people of God rejoice in their creator.
Leader: Let them praise the LORD with dance,
People: and celebrate with musical instruments,
Leader: because the LORD delights in them,
People: and adorns the despairing with welfare.
Leader: Let all the saints jump for joy;
People: let them cry out with gladness where they rest.
Leader: Let high praises of God be in their throats:
People: word and song that overcome injustice, Praise the LORD!
Hymn of Praise:#637 "For All the Saints" (verses 1, 2, & 3)
Invocation (UNISON)
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.
~
from All Things New, written by Rev.
Susan A. Blain and Rev. Scott Ressman. Posted on the United Church of Christ website. http://www.ucc.org/50/pdfs/worship-resources.pdf
Passing of the Peace
We return to our seats as the piano music begins.
Hymn of Faith:#636 "Abide with Me" (verses 1, 3, & 4)
We Contemplate God’s Word
Scripture
Anthem
Children’s Sermon
Sermon
Litany for All Saints
We Remember All Saints
Litany for All Saints
Reader 1:
With
thanksgiving on my tongue,
I sing praise for the feet of the saints
who walked this path long before me
who pointed out this path to me
who cleared the path with me.
I sing praise for the feet of the saints
who walked this path long before me
who pointed out this path to me
who cleared the path with me.
Reader 2:
With
thanksgiving on my tongue,
I sing praise for the wisdom of the saints
who shared their vision of God’s ways
who lived faithfully by God’s ways
who loved God all the way.
I sing praise for the wisdom of the saints
who shared their vision of God’s ways
who lived faithfully by God’s ways
who loved God all the way.
Reader 3:
With
thanksgiving on my tongue,
I sing praise for the cloaks of the saints
that sheltered my weary soul from the dust
that marked my life for a new adventure
that gave me some flair for the dance.
I sing praise for the cloaks of the saints
that sheltered my weary soul from the dust
that marked my life for a new adventure
that gave me some flair for the dance.
Reader 4:
With
thanksgiving on our tongues,
now sing praise for the voices of the saints
who named God within you
who evoked God from you
who gave God to you.
now sing praise for the voices of the saints
who named God within you
who evoked God from you
who gave God to you.
~ written by Rachel Hackenberg, and posted on RevGalBlogPals. http://revgalblogpals.org/author/rachelhackenberg/
Reading of the Names & Placement of Roses instrumental music with
A.J. Bodnar & Liza diSavino
Song: "Holy, Holy. Women and Men " A.J. Bodnar & Liza diSoavinoA.J. Bodnar & Liza diSavino
We Prayer Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concerns
Prayer Hymn:#643 "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" (all verses)
Praying Together
O Holy God, who called all us into life,
from
the first Adam and Eve
to
the babies born around the world this morning,
you
have labored and we have been born;
holy
is your name in all the earth.
We
thank you this day for all who have shown us your way.
Abraham
and Sarah heard your call and ventured new places,
even
when they were old.
We
listen for your call today.
Miriam
and Moses danced and led your people
from
suffering toward a new promise.
We watch for your burning fire today. (Pause)
Deborah
fought, Samuel prayed and they led in different ways.
We
are preparing to lead this day. (Pause)
David
and Bathsheba sinned and were forgiven.
We
confess our sin and fall on your grace today. (Pause)
Amos
spoke and Esther stood tall for the sake of justice.
We draw our strength from your strength today. (Pause)
Peter
and Paul, Magdalene and Lydia,
and
saints through the ages picked up their cross.
We look beyond our selves as we take up our crosses. (Pause)
O Holy God,
you called us to into life through the saints in our lives,
be
born anew to us,
that
we might be your people, and serve
the
hungry and thirsty,
the
sick and imprisoned,
the
naked and forgotten
to
honor to your holy name in all the earth. Amen.
~
adapted from “Celebrating All Saints Day: Resources for Congregational Ministry and
Worship,” Rev. Richard J. Hull II, Contributing Author. http://www.christianchurchfoundation.org/userfiles/files/allsaintsdayworshipresource2012.pdf
We Gather at The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table
Communion Hymn#403 "In Remembrance of Me" (all verses)
Communion Hymn#403 "In Remembrance of Me" (all verses)
The Elder’s Prayer of
Communion
Words of Institution
The Lord’s Supper with Liza & A.J.
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
Discipleship Hymn:#638 " In the Bulb There is a Flower" (all verses)
Discipleship Hymn:#638 " In the Bulb There is a Flower" (all verses)
Acolytes come forward.
Blessing
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
Parting Song: "I'll Fly Away" (verse 1) with Liza & A.J.
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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