WELCOME TO WORSHIP
THE LORD’S PRAYER 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
(Children, kindergartners through third grade, are invited to exit the Sanctuary for Children’s Worship. Children will return to reserved pews in the Sanctuary at the close of worship.)
MOMENT OF WITNESS
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST • NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • 11:00AM
SCRIPTURE — Matthew 7:24-27 This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS The prelude signifies the beginning of worship. You are invited to be in a spirit of prayer and meditation. Please silence all mobile communication devices. †
Please stand as you are able
PRELUDE GREETING INTROIT
Hymn of Praise — René Clausen Alleluia, alleluia. Praise God in his holy temple. Amen. Amen. Alleluia, Amen.
OPENING PRAYER O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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OFFERTORY The Church’s One Foundation — arr. Dan Forrest The congregation will be invited to sing: Yet she on earth hath union with God the Three in One, and mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won: O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we like them, the meek and lowly, on high may dwell with Thee. DOXOLOGY #95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Receive these gifts, O Lord. May they be magnified by your Holy Spirit to teach your children about your love, to show the world your grace, to bring healing to the broken hearted, to comfort the grieving, to embrace the needy, and to praise your name. We offer ourselves as instruments of your peace to the world. We offer our talents, our time, and our gifts to you. Use us as you will. Deploy us for your benevolence. Transform our hearts as we transform the world. We pray this in your Holy name. Amen.
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HYMN OF PROCESSION #529 How Firm a Foundation — FOUNDATION
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick 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.
WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD
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GLORIA PATRI #71 Glory Be to the Father — GREATOREX 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.
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN
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#368 My Hope Is Built — THE SOLID ROCK
SERMON NOTES
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BENEDICTION
PREACHING The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III, Senior Minister
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BENEDICTION RESPONSE Amen (from Geistliches Lied, Op. 31) — Johannes Brahms
LITURGIST Tammy Pollock, Director of Youth Ministries
POSTLUDE
MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Reid Gilliam, Organist The Chancel Choir
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Thank you for joining us in worship today.
MOMENT OF WITNESS Libit Glenn
CRUCIFER Jack Ward TORCHBEARERS Elle Reid Beverly Douglas FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given in loving memory of William Andrew Copenhaver by his grandchildren Caroline, Pierce, Smoak, and Locke Copenhaver and Annie, Henri, and Spencer Fraise.
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