Starling Avenue Baptist Church Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost November 26, 2023 ╬ 11:00 a.m.
The Worship of God Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost November 26, 2023 ╬ 11:00 a.m. *We invite you to stand as you are able.
Gathering at God’s Invitation Welcome
Angela Zimmerman
Call to Worship
Angela Zimmerman
The world is filled with the glory of God, and we say, Thank you! The hills and valleys are filled with color, and we say, Thank you! The vines and trees are filled with fruit, and we say, Thank you! Our tables are overflowing with food, and we say, Thank you! Our life is filled with love of family and friends, and we say, Thank you! We fill this house of God with our voices, saying, Thank you! Lighting of the Christ Candle
Anne Stultz
We light the Christ candle as a reminder that Christ is the one who has drawn us to this place, abides with us now, and is with us to the end of the age.
Prelude
Andante in A
Life of the Community
Felix Mendelssohn
Shirley Simmons
Offering Ourselves to God *Hymn #61
We Gather Together
KREMSER
Scripture Reading
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
Angela Zimmerman
The Word of God for the People of God Thanks Be to God.
Thanksgiving Litany
Shirley Simmons
Let us give thanks to God for all the gifts so freely bestowed upon us; For the beauty and wonder of your creation, in earth and sky and sea, We thank you, O God. For all that is gracious in the lives of men and women, revealing the image of Christ, We thank you, O God. For our daily food and drink, our homes and families, and our friends, We thank you, O God. For minds to think, and hearts to love, and hands to serve, We thank you, O God. For health and strength to work, and leisure to rest and play, We thank you, O God. For the brave and courageous, who are patient in suffering and faithful in adversity, We thank you, O God. For all valiant seekers after truth, liberty, and justice, We thank you, O God. For the communion of saints, in all times and places, We thank you, O God. Above all, we give you thanks for the great mercies and promises given to us in Christ Jesus our Lord: To Christ be praise and glory, with you, O God, and the Holy Spirit now and forever. Amen. Scripture Reading
Psalm 100
Angela Zimmerman
The Word of God for the People of God Thanks Be to God. *Hymn #372
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR
Giving our Tithes and Offerings Offertory Prayer Offertory
Joan Joyce Vesper Voluntary No. 3
Edward Elgar
*Doxology (Hymn #706) Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host, praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Listening to God Scripture Reading
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Shirley Simmons
For the Word of God in Scripture, for the Word of God among us, for the Word of God within us. Thanks be to God.
The Church at Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Angela Zimmerman
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.
Anthem
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Sermon
“Grain and Grace”
John Rutter
Angela Zimmerman
Discipline of Silence To be in God’s presence is to be changed. During this moment of silent reflection, consider the change God wishes to make in you.
Responding to God’s Word *Hymn #376
For the Fruit of All Creation
AR HYD Y NOS
If you sense God calling you today, we invite you to respond during this time of invitation. If God is calling you to follow Jesus for the first time, to rededicate yourself as a Christ-follower, or as a faithful Christian, to join the fellowship of our church, we encourage you to come forward to speak to our pastor during this closing hymn.
Sending Into God’s World Benediction Postlude
Angela Zimmerman Prelude on Thaxted
John Behnke
(Please put your nametag in the basket provided at either entrance when leaving.)