Order of Worship
November 10, 2024
(The Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Year B)
10:00 AM
Prelude: “Rejoice, You Pure in Heart” Mary Beth Bennett
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
MISSION STATEMENT: (Let us say our Mission Statement together)
“To welcome and inspire All through faith, love, and fellowship according to Christ’s example.”
Introit: “There Is a Redeemer” Melody Green
*Call to Worship
Leader: Come, take your rest this day.
People: Loving God, free us from the stresses we have endured this week. Let your mercy come to us in this Holy place.
Leader: Come, put your minds at ease.
People: God of Mercy and justice, ease the burdens and frustrations of our lives.
Leader: Come. For this is the house of God. It is here that you will find peace.
People: Praise and thanks be to God for giving us sanctuary. AMEN
*GATHERING HYMN: “Rejoice, You Pure in Heart” #15
PRAYER OF INVOCATION: God of love and mercy, we have come to you this day bringing all that we have: our lives, our hopes and dreams, our fears and sorrows. We place these before you in faith and hope, knowing that no matter what has happened, you are with us and bless us. Open our hearts to receive your words and spirit so we may find healing and comfort. Open our lives to the wondrous possibilities for service and joy you offer us. Ease our minds and souls so we may hear the words of encouragement and peace this day. AMEN.
Let us pray as Christ taught us to pray. Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come; your 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 yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen
STATEMENT OF FAITH: (Unison) We believe in God known to us in three persons: Creator of all, resurrected Christ, and the Holy Spirit, who guides and brings about the creative and redemptive work of God’s love in the world.
We believe that each person is unique and valuable.
We believe that we are called to welcome each person who is on a
spiritual journey, no matter who they are or where they are on that
journey.
We believe that the persistent search for God produces an authentic
relationship with God, one that engenders love, strengthens faith,
dissolves guilt, and gives life purpose and direction.
We believe we are a people of possibility.
We believe we have the breathing room to explore and to hear our call. We believe that God is still speaking…
*SERMON HYMN: “Take My Life” #609
WORD OF GOD: Mark 12: 38-44
38 As he taught, he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces 39 and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets! 40 They devour widows’ houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation.”
41 He sat down opposite the treasury and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. 42 A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. 43 Then he called his disciples and said to them, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. 44 For all of them have contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.”
Sermon: “A Penny’s Worth” Rev. Norman Michaud
JOYS AND CONCERNS OF THE PEOPLE: (Please share by phone, text, or email at [email protected] or 603-812-1161 before the service.)
CALL TO PRAYER:
Pastor: May God be with you.
People: And also with you.
Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer:
Choral Response: “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” Ken Medema
CALL TO GIVING: Free our hearts, gracious God, so your great purposes may work through our love. Multiply our gifts, O God, that all people may be built into a spiritual foundation, and see your compassion in action with what we offer this day. Amen.
Offertory Music for Inspiration: “I Will Sing the Wondrous Story” C. Austin Miles
Doxology: (Tune: Old Hundredth)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Christ the Word in flesh born low;
Praise Holy Spirit evermore;
One God, Triune, whom we adore.
*Prayer of Dedication: God has given us such blessings and talents. We have brought these gifts to your service with joy, O God. God’s absolute love for all blesses all. Rejoice in knowing God’s love for all so that our gifts bring healing and hope. May our gifts maintain justice and peace for all in need. AMEN.
*HYMN OF DEPARTURE: “The Church of Christ, in Every Age” #306
Benediction: We have heard the words of healing and peace. The Spirit of God has blessed you. Go into God’s world to be the spirit of hope, peace, and blessing for others, knowing God is always with you. Go in peace. AMEN.
Postlude: “Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name” Matthew Corl