THREATS & HOW WE FACE THEM
NOVEMBER 2 • ALL SAINTS’ FESTIVAL SUNDAY
John 11:32-35, 38-39, 43
A welcoming community of faith where Jesus Christ transforms lives
WORSHIP LEADERS
Rev. Christopher A. Henry Senior Pastor
Caroline Eader
Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry
Rev. Madison M. VanVeelen
Associate Pastor of Care
Donna Reynolds Liturgist
Sanctuary Choir
Dr. Michelle Louer
Director of Music and Fine Arts
Dr. John Allegar
Organist and Assistant Director of Music and Fine Arts
All music in this service used by permission: CCLI License #719352; OneLicense #A-715008; or public domain.
PROCESSION
Element Bearers
Tracy Vatnsdal
Alex Vatnsdal
Ewer Bearer
Betsy Dykstra
Acolytes
Elsie Lewis
Maggie Lewis
FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA
Flute
Janet MacKay-Galbraith
Jennifer Page
Oboe
Crystal Barrett
Jessica Myers
Clarinet
Keith Northover
Paige Stafford
Bassoon
Kelly Swensson
Mike Muszynkski
Horn
Julie Beckel
Peggy Moran
Robert Danforth
Renee Burian
Trumpet
Alex Schwarz
Daniel Lewis
Jason Bergman
Trombone
Ryan Miller
Blake Schlabach
Heather Miller
Percussion
Pedro Fernandez
Timpani
Jack Brennan
WELCOME FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
Violin I
Yunjung Lee (CM)
Anna Czerniak
Natalia Blinchevsky
Annie Donato
Allison Nyquist
Daniel Torres
Dawning Vadji
Ava Shedd
Violin II
Nicole DeGuire
Sydney Hartwick
Sharry Spicknall
Angie Ruch
Pasha Miller
Lisa Scott
Viola
Terry Langdon
Emilee Newell
Andrew Stump
Beverly Scott
Susan Chan
Cello
Andre Gaskins
Dong Yeol Hong
Marty Meyer
Perry Scott
Bass
Sharif Ibrahim
Jack Helsley
Following today’s Word with Children, children ages 4 through grade 5 may remain with their families or depart for Sunday Mornings for Children. If departing, please assure your child is wearing a nametag. Carol Choir pick up will be in Room 355 at 11:15 AM. Pick up for other sections of Sunday Mornings for Children will be in the third-floor hallway at the same time. Childcare is available on the second floor for infants through age 3.
VISUAL AND HEARING ASSISTANCE
Please speak to an usher if you need a large print bulletin, large print hymnal, or an assistive listening device.
November 2, 2025
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
We Come Together as God’s People
Prelude Promised Land (from Three American Folk Hymns) K. Lee Scott (b. 1950)
Amazing Grace arr. James A. Beckel, Jr. Festival Orchestra; Dr. Michelle Louer, conductor (b. 1948)
Welcome Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Choral Call to Worship Veni, Sancte Spiritus (from Lux Aeterna) Morten Lauridsen Sanctuary Choir (b. 1943)
Veni, Sancte Spiritus, et emitte caelitus lucis tuae radium. Veni, pater pauperum, veni, dator munerum, veni, lumen cordium.
Consolator optime, dulcis hospes animae, dulce refrigerium. In labore requies, in aestu temperies, in fletu solatium.
O lux beatissima, reple cordis intima tuorum fidelium. Sine tuo numine, nihil est in homine, nihil est innoxium.
Lava quod est sordidum, riga quod est aridum, sana quod est saucium. Flecte quod est rigidum, fove quod est frigidum, rege quod est devium.
Da tuis fidelibus, in te confidentibus, sacrum septenarium. Da virtutis meritum, da salutis exitum, da perenne gaudium.
Come, Holy Spirit, and send out from heaven the ray of your light. Come, father of the poor, come, giver of gifts, come, light of hearts.
Greatest comforter, sweet guest of the soul, sweet consolation. In labour, rest, in heat, temperateness, in tears, solace.
O most blessed light, fill the inmost heart of your faithful. Without the nod of your head, there is nothing in man, nothing that is harmless.
Cleanse what is unclean, water what is parched, heal what is wounded. Bend what is inflexible, warm what is chilled, correct what has gone astray.
Give to your faithful, who trust in you, the sevenfold gift. Give virtue’s reward, give salvation’s end, give joy eternal.
* Call to Worship Caroline Eader
One: We are children of the God of the universe.
All: And we join together to worship God, for God alone is worthy.
One: We bring our hopes and dreams for this world to God.
All: We seek to see the world not simply for what it is, but for what it can be.
One: We rise, for God’s light has come.
All: And we are here to obey the Spirit’s call.
One: We rise to show forth God’s glory that shines on us all today.
* Prayer of Adoration
* Processional Hymn #261 God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us
Invitation to Confession Prayer of Confession
God of mercy, when we have gotten life wrong, forgive us, and show us the way. When we have gotten life right, strengthen us in your spirit. When we have failed to know the difference, open our eyes to your ways. (Silent Prayer)
Assurance of God’s Grace
* Response of Praise Gloria Patri Henry
* Passing the Peace of Christ
* Hymn There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
We Experience God’s Word
The Word with Children
Prayer for Illumination
First Scripture Lesson Psalm 103:8-14 (p. 543)
Reponse to the Word Near to the Heart of God
Second Scripture Lesson John 11:32-35, 38-39, 43 (p. 979)
Sermon
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
The Eclipse of Empathy
“Jesus wept.” (John 11:35)
Moment of Silent Meditation
We Give Thanks to God
Prayers of Intercession & Remembrance of the Saints
Bill Drake
Judy Reeder
Margaret Boggs
Mary Lou Hurst
Bob Lowe
Barbara Warbinton
Betty Johns
Carrie Logsdon
Anne Hudnut
Marilyn Barnes
Tim Harden
Ed Wall
Verda Marchesseault
Brenda Culpepper
Jenny Gaha
Bill Schaefer
Bruce Morical
Jeffrey Duncan
Sara Haley
Nancy Schafer
Scott Boswell
Julie Richardson
Bob Elzer
Walt Chernenko
Dawn Mercer
Charlotte Whitt
Craig Dykstra
Mary Jane Smith
Jon Atkins
Barbara Abel
Karol Bergstedt
Betty Kremer
Ruth Lawrence
Aimee Russell
Claire Baker
Margaret Herder
Rev. Madison M. VanVeelen
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Mike Shepherd
Lee Steadman
Debbie Beigh
Jane Longnecker
Jim Rice
Betty Crossland
Kim Leech
Polly Nicely
Gracia Floyd
Bruce Turner
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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
Invitation to Discipleship and Generosity
Offertory
Introitus (from Lux Aeterna) Morten Lauridsen
Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ets.
Te decet hymnus, Deus, in Zion, et tibi reddetur votum in Jerusalem.
Exaudi orationem meam, ad te omnis caro veniet.
Requiem aeternam dona ets, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis.
Prayer of Dedication
Grant them eternal rest, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine on them. Thou, O God, art praised in Zion, and unto Thee shall the vow be performed in Jerusalem. Hear my prayer, unto Thee shall all flesh come. Grant them eternal rest, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine on them.
We Go Forth to Serve
* Closing Hymn #526 For All the Saints SINE NOMINE
* Charge and Benediction
* Choral Benediction
Amen (from Lux Aeterna)
Lauridsen
(1909-1952)
THE POWER OF PRAYER
We remember in prayer these members who have died, and their loved ones. The white rose in front of the lectern is in memory of:
Bruce Turner
Would you like one of our pastors to pray with you today? We invite you to come to Milner Chapel immediately following the 10 AM worship service for a short time of communion and prayer. You may also visit SecondChurch.org/Prayer to fill out a Prayer Request Form.
If you or a loved one is hospitalized, please contact: Ashley McNamara, Coordinator of Pastoral Care AMcNamara@SecondChurch.org
GIVING
Secondchurch.org/Commitment
