All Saints Sunday
Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
November 6, 2022 | 10:00am
Rev. Alexander Arthurs, Pastor | Larry J. Carey, Director of Music
Thought for Worship: If we live, we live to the Lord. If we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or whether we die, we belong to the Lord. | Romans 14:8
GATHERING
Prelude: For All the Saints | Cherwien
Welcome
Call to Worship
Votum
Our Help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Amen
Opening Sentences
The Lord be with you.
And also with you!
Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised.
For the Lord is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised.
Salutation
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ
Amen.
*Hymn of Praise: The Church’s One Foundation
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession
Gracious God,
You call us to faithful living,
giving ourselves to you and to one another
after the example of Jesus.
Yet sin prevents us from following your directions.
We pursue our own goals,
worship our own gods,
and place our hope in things that cannot last.
Wash us anew.
Forgive us again.
Give us ears to hear your call
and faith to follow where Christ leads.
Silent Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Stand firm in the gospel.
Stand firm in the goodness and mercy of our God.
Stand firm and be refreshed by God’s refreshing love.
This is good news!
In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!
The Law of God: Colossians 3:1-4
*Gloria Patri | #579
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
*Commitment to Peace Keeping and Peace Seeking
One: May the peace of Christ be with you!
All: And also with you!
Share a sign of peace with one another. After sharing the peace, let us all sing together:
Together, by grace, we witness and work, remembering Jesus, in whom we grow strong. Together we serve in Spirit and truth, remembering love is the strength of our song.
THE WORD OF GOD
Anthem At the River | Copland/White
Prayer for Illumination
Holy Spirit, my teacher, as we open the Bible would you awaken my heart, expand my mind, and shape my identity today.
Amen.
First Reading: Psalm 149
This is the Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Hymn: Sweet By and By
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:11-23
This is the Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Sermon: “Among the Saints” | Pastor Alex
Silent Reflection
THE RESPONSE TO GOD
*Affirmation of Faith
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended to hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Offering: The Eyes of All Wait Upon Thee | Berger
Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him all creatures here below;
Praise him above ye heavenly hosts;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen!
Prayer of Dedication
CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Communion Hymn: Goodness is Stronger Than Evil
Prayer of Great Thanksgiving
One: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
One: Lift up your hearts.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
One: Holy and right it is and our joyful duty to give thanks to you at all times and in all places, O Lord our Creator, almighty and everlasting God!...
With your whole Church on earth and with all the company of heaven we worship and adore your glorious name.
Sanctus Holy, Holy, Holy Lord
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!
Remembering the Work of Christ
One: Most righteous God, we remember in this Supper the perfect sacrifice offered once on the cross by our Lord Jesus Christ for the sin of the whole world. ... Together we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Memorial Acclamation
All: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
Invocation of the Spirit
One: So send your Holy Spirit upon us we pray... Even so, come Lord Jesus we pray.
All: Amen
Holy Communion
Words of Institution
One: The bread which we break is our communion with the body of Christ. The body of Christ is broken for you.
One: The cup of blessing which we bless is the communion of the blood of Christ. The blood of Christ is shed for you.
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession (ending with Lord’s Prayer)
Trusting in the power of God to deliver us, let us make our prayers of intercession for all, saying: God our Savior, hear our prayer.
We pray for the church . . . Make us ready for the coming of the Lord, when your church will be gathered together to worship you in glory forever. God our Savior, hear our prayer.
We pray for the world . . . Shake the foundations of this world, so that the power of evil will crumble. Restore the splendor of your good creation. God our Savior, hear our prayer.
We pray for this community . . . Hear the prayers of those who cry to you for justice. Show them your great faithfulness. God our Savior, hear our prayer.
We pray for loved ones . . . Surround them with your steadfast love. Guard them as the apple of your eye and hide them in the shadow of your wings. (names read) God our Savior, hear our prayer.
Merciful and mighty God, as you are one, make us one with you through Jesus Christ, whom you have sent to redeem us, and in whose holy name we pray
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 debts as we forgive our debtors, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory forever. Amen.
SENDING
Hymn: For All the Saints
Benediction
Postlude: Shall We Gather at the River | Hayes
DEAR FRIENDS
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FOOD PANTRY NEWS
Many thanks for all those who have shared their abundance with neighbors in need.
Our church refrigerators have plenty of space to hold even more!
Mark your calendars now to pick up these important items
and bring to church by the dates listed:
Sunday, November 6 - Gallon(s) whole milk
Sunday, November 13 - Eggs
Sunday, November 20 - Gallon(s) whole milk
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