November 19, 2023
Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
November 19, 2023 Livestream Worship Online Bulletin
Gathering:
America the Beautiful arr. Betty Caree
Handbell Choir
Prelude
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing arr. Jason Tonioli
Welcome
Call to Worship
Inspired by John 3:14-21
Friends of God, believe this – God loved the world,
God loves the world, we are the beloved!
May the truth of this great love story, shine through our worship today,
and renew our sense of belonging.
So come, with your tiredness, your frustrations, and your discouragements;
come with your doubts, your fears, and your longings.
Come, to discover yet again, how Jesus reveals God’s love and mercy.
We come to listen for God’s Word to us, to offer our prayers, and to renew our calling.
Hymn
We Gather Together UMH# 131
Children’s Message
Readings from the Epistles
Joys and Concerns and Prayers with The Lord’s Prayer
UMH# 895
Anthem
I Sing the Mighty Power of God arr. Peter Niedmann
Reading from the Gospels
Sermon
Salvation is about relationship | Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Pardon
The Light came into the world, and the darkness could not overcome it! Let God give us eyes to see, ears to hear, and the will to follow the Light of God with our whole selves. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven and made new.
In the name of Jesus Christ we are forgiven and made new. Thanks be to God.
Blessing of the Tithes and Offerings
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Doxology | UMH# 94
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen
Hymn
Now Thank We All Our God UMH# 102
Stanzas 1 and 3
Blessing and Sharing of Christ’s Light
Postlude
Bringing in the Sheaves arr. c. e. walz
Announcements
Jordan Hulsey
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Pianist: Patty Higgins
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