November 3, 2024
All Saints Sunday | Worship + Holy Communion
November 3, 2024 Livestream Worship Online Bulletin
Bringing in the Light of Christ
Chiming of the Trinity
Prelude
Courante from Partita in a-minor, BWV1013. J.S. Bach
Misty Rondeau, flute
Welcome
Rev. Kelly Dotson
Call to Worship
Worship In the beginning, God called the world into being, saying,
"Let there be light!"
In the fullness of time, Jesus came from God to us, saying,
"I am the Light of the world."
In our everyday life, we see the work of the saints,
The ones in whom God's light shines.
So let us give thanks for the saints this day,
And let us worship God.
We gather this morning to remember our call:
To do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with God
We bring with us the events of the week in the world of our lives,
Trying to know how to be just and loving and humbly in the midst of it all.
We gather here and see those who are doing justice, who are kind beyond measure, and who se tan example of humanity.
With gratitude for loving saints, with thankfulness for the purpose of faith.
Let us worship God.
Hymn
Rejoice in God’s Saints UMH# 708
A Reading from the Old Testament
Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Concerns & Prayers with the Lord’s Prayer
Rev. Kelly Dotson UMH# 895
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, the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen
A Reading from the New Testament
Anthem
David’s Song
A Reading from the New Testament
Hebrew 11:1-3; 39-12:2
Sermon
Why Jesus? The Great Cloud of Witnesses | Rev. Kelly Dotson
Anthem
Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God Jerry Cauley
The Celebration of Holy Communion
Invitation to the Table
Remembering Our Saints
Kathy Croom Beck, Pamela Nettles Dillman, Blanche Elizabeth Donnell, Greenwood Edney, Mary Flynn, Louise Henderson, Chester and Teresa Jalocha, Nina Ledford, Ann Lee, Richard Overby, Darryl and Delores Reed, Melvin Le Robinson, Andrew Anthony Salas III, James Springle, Attila Szucs, Tony Garrison, Dan & Evelyn Wright, James Willard & Lois Craig Southern, Angie Craig, Ronald & Sandra Craig, Freddie & Terrie Pack, Robert Brandon Ruppe
Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon
Beloved God, known to our mothers, fathers, and even our spiritual forbearers, have mercy on us. We do not always love as you would have us loved, and we do not always do as you would have us do. In our stubbornness, we turn from you. Hold us, dear One. Comfort us when we mourn the passing of friends and family, and help us know they are rejoicing in your presene. We praise You for the grace You shower on us, constantly forgiving our errors, especially those we don’t share with anyone but you. Hear now the silent fears and worries of our hearts.
The Great Thanksgiving and Communion
Musical Setting D UMH pp. 23-24
Breaking the Bread
Giving the Bread and Cup
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Blessing of the Tithes and Offerings
Doxology UMH# 94
Hymn
Come, Let Us Join Our Friends Above UMH# 709
Stanzas 1 & 4
Blessing and Sharing of Christ’s Light
Postlude
Shall We Gather at the River. arr. James Koerts
Announcements
Barbara Criss
Today’s Worship Participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Kelly Dotson
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Worship Arts Associate: Patty Higgins