NOVEMBER 24, 2024
CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY
REV. KENDRA BALLIET
ORGANIST JIM ROSS
Prelude
The Light of Christ Enters the Sanctuary
Announcements
*Call to Worship
Children of God, whom do you follow?
We follow Christ, Ruler of us all.
Children of God, what kind of Ruler is Christ?
Christ reigns with love and truth, justice and mercy, compassion and peace.
Children of God, how will you live in the reign of Christ?
We will join Christ in choosing love, truth, justice, mercy, compassion, and peace even when our world tells us not to.
Children of God, come, let us worship God whose Love reigns over us, exemplified in Jesus Christ!
Come, let us worship! Thanks be to God. Amen.
*Praise Hymn “O Worship the King” #73
*Opening Prayer
Almighty and everlasting God,
it is your will to restore all things to Christ,
whom you have anointed priest forever and ruler of creation.
Grant that all the people of the earth,
no divided by the power of sin,
may be united under the glorious and gentle rule of Jesus Christ,
*Affirmation of Faith – “Canticle of Thanksgiving”#74
“Gloria Patri” 70
Children’s Chat
Scripture Reading –Revelation 1:4b-8
Response – “I Love You, Lord” TFWS #2068
Morning Message – “He Is Exalted”
Response – “He Is Exalted” TFWS #2070
Offering and *Doxology # 94
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Prayer Hymn “We Gather Together” #131
Time of Prayer and Healing with Lord’s Prayer
(Our altar is always open for prayer and anointing. )
*Closing Hymn “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” #715
*Benediction
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