November 17, 2024

NOVEMBER 17, 2024
26TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
REV. KENDRA BALLIET
ORGANIST JIM ROSS
Featuring -STONE CARILLON HANDBELL CHOIR

Bell Prelude - Lord, Keep Us Steadfast - arr. Dan R. Edwards

The Light of Christ Enters the Sanctuary 

Announcements 

*Call to Worship 
Not one stone will be left on stone.
We worship our Rock and our Salvation
Beware that no one leads you astray  

We worship our source of wisdom and truth
When all seems lost, this is just the beginning of the birth pangs.
We are here to worship the Word that endures and the hope that is born among us. 

 

*Praise Hymn -“Give Thanks” THWS #2036 

 

*Opening Prayer –  

God is Israel, Lord of the church, Eternal Spirit, the offerings at the temple are succeeded by the offering of our Lord Jesus on the cross. Bless your church as it surrounds the banquet table of our Lord and receives the bread and cup, which signify his self-offering once for all as the means of grace for our salvation and everlasting life. Bring to this congregation those who should be received by baptism and confession of faith that there may be a growing communion of believers and disciples of Jesus Christ. Maintain your church with a faithful ministry of pastors gladly given by their parents not to fame and fortune, but to humility and faithful proclamation of your word and sincere priestliness in prayer and the offering of sacraments. Hear our prayers now and always in the name of your beloved Son, Jesus. Amen. 

 

*Affirmation of Faith – “Apostles’ Creed”  #881 & “Gloria Patri” #70 

 

Children’s Chat  

 

Scripture Reading – Hebrews 10:11-25 

Morning Message – “Persevere” 

 

Offering & *Doxology 
Musical Offertory - Bells - We Gather Together - arr. Anna Laura Page

 

Sharing of Joys and Concerns  

Prayer Hymn - “God Will Take Care of You” #130 

Time of Prayer and Healing with Lord’s Prayer 

 

*Closing Hymn - “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” #133 

 

*Benediction 

Postlude - Let All Things Now Living - John Barr

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