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-FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST • NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • 11:00AM
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
SCRIPTURE — Malachi 3:10 This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY I Was Glad — C. H. H. Parry I was glad when they said unto me, we will go into the house of the Lord. Our feet shall stand in thy gates, O Jerusalem. Jerusalem is builded as a city that is at unity in itself. O pray for the peace of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and plenteousness within thy palaces.
Locus Iste — Philip Stopford This place was made by God; a priceless sacrament, it is without reproach.
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OPENING PRAYER Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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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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HYMN OF PROCESSION #694 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come — ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR
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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.
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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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CANTICLE Teach Me Your Way — Timothy Shaw Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth. I will thank you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; thank and praise you. Your mercy abounds, O Lord.
SERMON NOTES
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Gracious God, giver of all gifts. We give you thanks for the blessings which you have given to us. Receive these gifts from the labor of our hands. May they be pleasing in your sight. Bless them and the ministries this offering will support. May they give hope, may they give comfort, may they bring peace, may they show your love to the world. We pray this in the name Christ the Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever more. Amen.
WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
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#102 Now Thank We Alll Our God — NUN DANKET
BENEDICTION
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BENEDICTION RESPONSE Amen (from Geistliches Lied, Op. 31) — Johannes Brahms
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POSTLUDE
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CRUCIFER James Edmundson
LITURGIST Tammy Pollock, Director of Youth Ministries
TORCHBEARERS Stella Jane Pierce Thomas Pierce
MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar The Chancel Choir Children’s Music & Art: Creative Arts Experience
FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given in loving memory of Dr. W.J. Grant, III, Ann Lawless Grant and Myra Cowan Grant by Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. Dillard.
MOMENT OF WITNESS Lee Coan
Thank you for joining us in worship today.
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