SUNDAY ORDER OF WORSHIP
Christ the King Sunday
November 21, 2021
PRELUDE
WELCOME
CALL TO WORSHIP
Come! Behold the reign of Christ,
like the sun rising on a cloudless morning, gleaming from the dew on the grassy land.
Come! Behold the reign of Christ,
a power that shall not pass away and a love that will never be destroyed.
We belong to the reign of Christ,
the Alpha and Omega, who was, and is, and is to come.
*HYMN #150 (blue) ‘Come, Christians, Join to Sing’
Come, Christians, join to sing
Alleluia! Amen!
Loud praise to Christ our King;
Alleluia! Amen!
Let all, with heart and voice,
Before His throne rejoice;
Praise is His gracious choice.
Alleluia! Amen!
Come, lift your hearts on high;
Alleluia! Amen!
Let praises fill the sky;
Alleluia! Amen!
He is our guide and friend;
To us He’ll condescend;
His love shall never end.
Alleluia! Amen!
Praise yet our Christ again;
Alleluia! Amen!
Life shall not end the strain;
Alleluia! Amen!
On heaven’s blissful shore
His goodness we’ll adore,
Singing forevermore,
Alleluia! Amen!
PRAYER OF THE DAY
The Lord is a great God who says: I am the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. Amen. Rev. 22:13
CALL TO CONFESSION
There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. (Luke 15:10)
Together let us confess our sins saying:
Thanks be to God!
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
O Holy One, you showed us what it means to live by your reign: sharing food with the hungry, freedom with the imprisoned, justice with the oppressed, and joy with the sorrowful. We ask your forgiveness, O God, for all the ways we fail to live as people who belong to your reign. Show us once more what our belonging means, for you are the beginning, you are the end, and, in every time between, you fill our lives with grace.
(Silent reflection)
ASSURANCE OF PARDON/DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS
Jesus came to us not to reign as a king over us, but to serve us, and to show us the way of God is the way of love. Jesus said the first would be last and the last would be first. Jesus called us to become humble and serve one another, and that the most important commandment was to love God and to love our neighbor as ourselves. This is the way of our Sovereign. Go, knowing you are forgiven, and love and serve one another, especially our neighbors in need, as Christ serves us.
Thanks be to God.
GLORIA PATRI (please stand)
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.
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Sovereign God, let your Word rule in our hearts and your Spirit govern our lives until at last we see the fulfillment of your realm of justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
‘I am the Alpha and the Omega’, says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty. Rev. 1:8
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Psalm 93 (read responsively)
1 The Lord is king, he is robed in majesty;
the Lord is robed, he is girded with strength.
He has established the world; it shall never be moved;
2 your throne is established from of old;
you are from everlasting.
3 The floods have lifted up, O Lord,
the floods have lifted up their voice;
the floods lift up their roaring.
4 More majestic than the thunders of mighty waters,
more majestic than the waves of the sea,
majestic on high is the Lord!
5 Your decrees are very sure;
holiness befits your house,
O Lord, forevermore.
TIME FOR CHILDREN
Revelations 1:4b-8
4 Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, 5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.
To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, 6 and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
7 Look! He is coming with the clouds;
every eye will see him,
even those who pierced him;
and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail.
So it is to be. Amen.
8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.
To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Revelations 1:5b
Thanks be to God.
REFLECTION: “The King of Love” Rev. Norlita Kaul
HYMN: #155 (blue) ‘Rejoice, The Lord is King’
Rejoice, the Lord is King!
Your Lord and King adore!
Rejoice, give thanks and sing,
And triumph evermore.
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice!
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
God’s kingdom cannot fail,
Christ rules o'er earth and heaven;
The keys of death and hell
Are to our Jesus given:
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice!
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
Rejoice in glorious hope!
For Christ, the Judge shall come
To glorify the saints
For their eternal home:
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice!
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBER – Kennedy N
On behalf of the session, I present Kennedy N who has been received into the membership of this congregation by reaffirmation of faith.
Presider: In baptism you were claimed by God, marked as Christ’s own forever, and joined to his body by the Holy Spirit. You come to us then, not as strangers, but as friends in Christ and members of the household of God. We rejoice that you now desire to join with this congregation in the worship and mission of the church.
Here these words from scripture:
There is one body and one Spirit, Ephesians 4:4-6
just as you were called to the one hope of your calling,
one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
one God and Father of all,
who is above all and through all and in all.
As members of the body of Christ, let us reaffirm the faith into which we were baptized:
(Affirmation of Faith - Apostles’ Creed)
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 Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on 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 Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
Kennedy, we have professed our faith as one body.
Will you be a faithful member of this congregation,
share in its worship and mission through your prayers and gifts,
your study and service, and so fulfill your calling to be a disciple of Jesus Christ?
Candidate: I will, with God’s help.
Holy God, thank you for calling us to be your people and joining us to Christ’s body, the church. We praise you for leading Kennedy to this congregation. Empower us by your Spirit, that we might love one another as Christ loved us, honoring Him in all that we say and do, giving our lives in service to others, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Kennedy, remember your baptism and be thankful,
and know that the Holy Spirit is at work within you.
Candidate: Thanks be to God.
WELCOME
Welcome to this ministry that we share in Jesus Christ.
The peace of Christ be with you.
Candidate: And also with you.
INVITATION TO OFFERING Rev. Kaul
There is only one Lord and God from whom all things come and for whom we live. Let us offer our lives to the Lord.
DOXOLOGY (please stand)
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.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Great and Glorious Savior, we listen attentively to your voice. We place our trust in your truth and grace. We generously give in gratitude for your truth in our spiritual journey. We pray that these monetary gifts may help others to see your kingdom, to draw closer to you, and to find ultimate peace. We pray in the name of the One who sustains us throughout life’s journey, the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the End. Amen.
John 18:36, Revelations 1:8 David S. Bell
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Continued Health Requests:
-Sharon W
-Michael (son of Dee W)
-Gwen B (friend of Lee P)
-Patty (friend of Michele)
-Bev (Teri B’s mother)
-Joann (Bob B’s granddaughter)
-Andrew L
-Jane (Bob B’s daughter)
-Ed P (Dave’s brother)
-Gene & JoAnn G
-Roger J
-Darwin L (Jeanne’s husband) and Jeanne as caregiver
-Rick’s father (family as caregivers)
-Judith (Judy & Mike’s sister-in-law)
-Rocky (Judy & Mike’s nephew)
-Melissa (SDSU student from Peru) and her parents
-Harry (Bonnie S’s father)
-Jack (Lee’s father)
-Gwen M (friend of Elizabeth)
-Riley (son of Rev. Norlita’s friend)
For continued recovery
-Cara (Richard & Dolores’ daughter)
-Heather (Ella’s daughter)
-Ginny C
-Carrie V
-Bob & Jan J
Our homebound or in care members: Barb B, Marlys K, Delores K, Rose P, Cliff R, Art & Marge V
(Please reach out and call)
Those who mourn:
We pray for the Holden, L’Amour, Young, Moerke, Boe, McCann, and Watson families and for all who have lost loved ones.
This Week’s Prayer Families: Don K & Carol G, Delores K, Andrew & Beth L
Prayers for Second Presbyterian in Flandreau and Wentworth Presbyterian in Wentworth and their pastor, Pastor Ann Spitzenberger; Robby & Donna, and Elizabeth (CREs), our Presbytery of South Dakota; churches searching in pastoral search process, First PC Rapid City, Olive PC in Platte, and Wildflower PC in Sioux Falls; the PCUSA (leaders and staff); and our own Session, Deacons, members and friends. We continue to pray for Christ’s church universal and at work here in Brookings.
For our farmers and workers during harvest season.
Victims and families affected by the Coronavirus. God grant them all comfort and healing. Prayers for all hospital workers, doctors, nurses, first responders across the world (their families) and for those who have lost homes, jobs, and/or possessions due to natural disasters.
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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
*HYMN #423 (blue) ‘Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun’
Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
Does its successive journeys run,
His kingdom stretch from shore to shore,
Till moons shall wax and wane no more.
To him shall endless prayer be made,
And praises throng to crown his head.
His name like sweet perfume shall rise
With every morning sacrifice.
People and realms of every tongue
Dwell on his love with sweetest song,
And infant voices shall proclaim
Their early blessings on his name.
Blessings abound where'er he reigns:
The prisoners leap to lose their chains,
The weary find eternal rest,
And all who suffer want are blest.
Let every creature rise and bring
The highest honors to our King,
Angels descend with songs again,
And earth repeat the loud amen.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A SPECIAL COFFEE HOUR FELLOWSHIP will be held after worship to honor our new member, Kennedy N. All are invited!
DECORATING THE SANCTUARY: Today after worship we will be decorating the church for the upcoming Advent/Christmas season. Please join us!
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Adult Sunday School meets at 9:15 AM.
Youth Sunday School meets at 11:45AM.
FEEDING BROOKINGS THANKSGIVING MEAL: Monetary donations are being accepted for Feeding Brookings’ Thanksgiving meal. Please notate on your check or leave in a blue envelope provided.
TUESDAY MORNING COFFEE GROUP will be meeting at First Lutheran Mission Coffee House at 9:30ish.
PIECES AND PRAYERS not meeting at the church until Nov. 30 at 1:30 PM. All are welcomed to help with quilting. Questions, contact Lee P (692-7757).
CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED Nov. 24 and 25th in observance of Thanksgiving. Rozanne will be on vacation beginning Nov. 29 and returning to the office Dec. 6.
THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY not meeting until Dec. 2nd at 9:30 AM at the church. We are studying the book of Matthew.
BENEDICTION
The blessing of the holy, triune God, who was and is and is to come--
first and last, beginning and end, Alpha and Omega— be with you now and always. Alleluia! Revelation 1:8
Go in peace to love the Lord your God with heart and soul and mind and strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself. Amen.
Mark 12:29–31
May the Lord watch between me and thee while we are absent, one from the other. Amen. (Mizpah Benediction)
POSTLUDE
Thanks to everyone who helped out with our worship this morning. It takes a village to raise a child the saying says. It takes a village to do worship virtually, our new saying during these days of pandemic. Stay safe and well. Pray often. Love always! Blessings for your week!
Sources: Call to Worship Lectionary Aids for 2020-2021 Year A Vo.54.1 PCUSA; Copyright © 2019 David S. Bell. Reprinted with permission from www.DavidSBell.org. and from the Book of Common Worship, Westminster Knox Press, Louisville KY, 1993; http://revo-lution.org
Christ the King Sunday
November 21, 2021
PRELUDE
WELCOME
CALL TO WORSHIP
Come! Behold the reign of Christ,
like the sun rising on a cloudless morning, gleaming from the dew on the grassy land.
Come! Behold the reign of Christ,
a power that shall not pass away and a love that will never be destroyed.
We belong to the reign of Christ,
the Alpha and Omega, who was, and is, and is to come.
*HYMN #150 (blue) ‘Come, Christians, Join to Sing’
Come, Christians, join to sing
Alleluia! Amen!
Loud praise to Christ our King;
Alleluia! Amen!
Let all, with heart and voice,
Before His throne rejoice;
Praise is His gracious choice.
Alleluia! Amen!
Come, lift your hearts on high;
Alleluia! Amen!
Let praises fill the sky;
Alleluia! Amen!
He is our guide and friend;
To us He’ll condescend;
His love shall never end.
Alleluia! Amen!
Praise yet our Christ again;
Alleluia! Amen!
Life shall not end the strain;
Alleluia! Amen!
On heaven’s blissful shore
His goodness we’ll adore,
Singing forevermore,
Alleluia! Amen!
PRAYER OF THE DAY
The Lord is a great God who says: I am the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. Amen. Rev. 22:13
CALL TO CONFESSION
There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. (Luke 15:10)
Together let us confess our sins saying:
Thanks be to God!
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
O Holy One, you showed us what it means to live by your reign: sharing food with the hungry, freedom with the imprisoned, justice with the oppressed, and joy with the sorrowful. We ask your forgiveness, O God, for all the ways we fail to live as people who belong to your reign. Show us once more what our belonging means, for you are the beginning, you are the end, and, in every time between, you fill our lives with grace.
(Silent reflection)
ASSURANCE OF PARDON/DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS
Jesus came to us not to reign as a king over us, but to serve us, and to show us the way of God is the way of love. Jesus said the first would be last and the last would be first. Jesus called us to become humble and serve one another, and that the most important commandment was to love God and to love our neighbor as ourselves. This is the way of our Sovereign. Go, knowing you are forgiven, and love and serve one another, especially our neighbors in need, as Christ serves us.
Thanks be to God.
GLORIA PATRI (please stand)
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.
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Sovereign God, let your Word rule in our hearts and your Spirit govern our lives until at last we see the fulfillment of your realm of justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
‘I am the Alpha and the Omega’, says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty. Rev. 1:8
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Psalm 93 (read responsively)
1 The Lord is king, he is robed in majesty;
the Lord is robed, he is girded with strength.
He has established the world; it shall never be moved;
2 your throne is established from of old;
you are from everlasting.
3 The floods have lifted up, O Lord,
the floods have lifted up their voice;
the floods lift up their roaring.
4 More majestic than the thunders of mighty waters,
more majestic than the waves of the sea,
majestic on high is the Lord!
5 Your decrees are very sure;
holiness befits your house,
O Lord, forevermore.
TIME FOR CHILDREN
Revelations 1:4b-8
4 Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, 5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.
To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, 6 and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
7 Look! He is coming with the clouds;
every eye will see him,
even those who pierced him;
and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail.
So it is to be. Amen.
8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.
To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Revelations 1:5b
Thanks be to God.
REFLECTION: “The King of Love” Rev. Norlita Kaul
HYMN: #155 (blue) ‘Rejoice, The Lord is King’
Rejoice, the Lord is King!
Your Lord and King adore!
Rejoice, give thanks and sing,
And triumph evermore.
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice!
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
God’s kingdom cannot fail,
Christ rules o'er earth and heaven;
The keys of death and hell
Are to our Jesus given:
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice!
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
Rejoice in glorious hope!
For Christ, the Judge shall come
To glorify the saints
For their eternal home:
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice!
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBER – Kennedy N
On behalf of the session, I present Kennedy N who has been received into the membership of this congregation by reaffirmation of faith.
Presider: In baptism you were claimed by God, marked as Christ’s own forever, and joined to his body by the Holy Spirit. You come to us then, not as strangers, but as friends in Christ and members of the household of God. We rejoice that you now desire to join with this congregation in the worship and mission of the church.
Here these words from scripture:
There is one body and one Spirit, Ephesians 4:4-6
just as you were called to the one hope of your calling,
one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
one God and Father of all,
who is above all and through all and in all.
As members of the body of Christ, let us reaffirm the faith into which we were baptized:
(Affirmation of Faith - Apostles’ Creed)
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 Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on 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 Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
Kennedy, we have professed our faith as one body.
Will you be a faithful member of this congregation,
share in its worship and mission through your prayers and gifts,
your study and service, and so fulfill your calling to be a disciple of Jesus Christ?
Candidate: I will, with God’s help.
Holy God, thank you for calling us to be your people and joining us to Christ’s body, the church. We praise you for leading Kennedy to this congregation. Empower us by your Spirit, that we might love one another as Christ loved us, honoring Him in all that we say and do, giving our lives in service to others, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Kennedy, remember your baptism and be thankful,
and know that the Holy Spirit is at work within you.
Candidate: Thanks be to God.
WELCOME
Welcome to this ministry that we share in Jesus Christ.
The peace of Christ be with you.
Candidate: And also with you.
INVITATION TO OFFERING Rev. Kaul
There is only one Lord and God from whom all things come and for whom we live. Let us offer our lives to the Lord.
DOXOLOGY (please stand)
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.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Great and Glorious Savior, we listen attentively to your voice. We place our trust in your truth and grace. We generously give in gratitude for your truth in our spiritual journey. We pray that these monetary gifts may help others to see your kingdom, to draw closer to you, and to find ultimate peace. We pray in the name of the One who sustains us throughout life’s journey, the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the End. Amen.
John 18:36, Revelations 1:8 David S. Bell
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Continued Health Requests:
-Sharon W
-Michael (son of Dee W)
-Gwen B (friend of Lee P)
-Patty (friend of Michele)
-Bev (Teri B’s mother)
-Joann (Bob B’s granddaughter)
-Andrew L
-Jane (Bob B’s daughter)
-Ed P (Dave’s brother)
-Gene & JoAnn G
-Roger J
-Darwin L (Jeanne’s husband) and Jeanne as caregiver
-Rick’s father (family as caregivers)
-Judith (Judy & Mike’s sister-in-law)
-Rocky (Judy & Mike’s nephew)
-Melissa (SDSU student from Peru) and her parents
-Harry (Bonnie S’s father)
-Jack (Lee’s father)
-Gwen M (friend of Elizabeth)
-Riley (son of Rev. Norlita’s friend)
For continued recovery
-Cara (Richard & Dolores’ daughter)
-Heather (Ella’s daughter)
-Ginny C
-Carrie V
-Bob & Jan J
Our homebound or in care members: Barb B, Marlys K, Delores K, Rose P, Cliff R, Art & Marge V
(Please reach out and call)
Those who mourn:
We pray for the Holden, L’Amour, Young, Moerke, Boe, McCann, and Watson families and for all who have lost loved ones.
This Week’s Prayer Families: Don K & Carol G, Delores K, Andrew & Beth L
Prayers for Second Presbyterian in Flandreau and Wentworth Presbyterian in Wentworth and their pastor, Pastor Ann Spitzenberger; Robby & Donna, and Elizabeth (CREs), our Presbytery of South Dakota; churches searching in pastoral search process, First PC Rapid City, Olive PC in Platte, and Wildflower PC in Sioux Falls; the PCUSA (leaders and staff); and our own Session, Deacons, members and friends. We continue to pray for Christ’s church universal and at work here in Brookings.
For our farmers and workers during harvest season.
Victims and families affected by the Coronavirus. God grant them all comfort and healing. Prayers for all hospital workers, doctors, nurses, first responders across the world (their families) and for those who have lost homes, jobs, and/or possessions due to natural disasters.
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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
*HYMN #423 (blue) ‘Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun’
Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
Does its successive journeys run,
His kingdom stretch from shore to shore,
Till moons shall wax and wane no more.
To him shall endless prayer be made,
And praises throng to crown his head.
His name like sweet perfume shall rise
With every morning sacrifice.
People and realms of every tongue
Dwell on his love with sweetest song,
And infant voices shall proclaim
Their early blessings on his name.
Blessings abound where'er he reigns:
The prisoners leap to lose their chains,
The weary find eternal rest,
And all who suffer want are blest.
Let every creature rise and bring
The highest honors to our King,
Angels descend with songs again,
And earth repeat the loud amen.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A SPECIAL COFFEE HOUR FELLOWSHIP will be held after worship to honor our new member, Kennedy N. All are invited!
DECORATING THE SANCTUARY: Today after worship we will be decorating the church for the upcoming Advent/Christmas season. Please join us!
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Adult Sunday School meets at 9:15 AM.
Youth Sunday School meets at 11:45AM.
FEEDING BROOKINGS THANKSGIVING MEAL: Monetary donations are being accepted for Feeding Brookings’ Thanksgiving meal. Please notate on your check or leave in a blue envelope provided.
TUESDAY MORNING COFFEE GROUP will be meeting at First Lutheran Mission Coffee House at 9:30ish.
PIECES AND PRAYERS not meeting at the church until Nov. 30 at 1:30 PM. All are welcomed to help with quilting. Questions, contact Lee P (692-7757).
CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED Nov. 24 and 25th in observance of Thanksgiving. Rozanne will be on vacation beginning Nov. 29 and returning to the office Dec. 6.
THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY not meeting until Dec. 2nd at 9:30 AM at the church. We are studying the book of Matthew.
BENEDICTION
The blessing of the holy, triune God, who was and is and is to come--
first and last, beginning and end, Alpha and Omega— be with you now and always. Alleluia! Revelation 1:8
Go in peace to love the Lord your God with heart and soul and mind and strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself. Amen.
Mark 12:29–31
May the Lord watch between me and thee while we are absent, one from the other. Amen. (Mizpah Benediction)
POSTLUDE
Thanks to everyone who helped out with our worship this morning. It takes a village to raise a child the saying says. It takes a village to do worship virtually, our new saying during these days of pandemic. Stay safe and well. Pray often. Love always! Blessings for your week!
Sources: Call to Worship Lectionary Aids for 2020-2021 Year A Vo.54.1 PCUSA; Copyright © 2019 David S. Bell. Reprinted with permission from www.DavidSBell.org. and from the Book of Common Worship, Westminster Knox Press, Louisville KY, 1993; http://revo-lution.org