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Pastor: Rev. Kendra Balliet
Organist: Jim Ross
Offertory: For the Beauty of the Earth (Arr. Kevin McChesney) - Bell Choir

REFORMATION SUNDAY
 
ORDER OF WORSHIP
  
Prelude - Andante Cantabile (John Zundel) - Organ
                 Holy is the Lord (Schubert/McChesney) - Bells
 
 Welcome
  
*Call to Worship 
Leader: As we gather to worship today, turn to a neighbor* and say to each other, “Welcome! I am glad you are here!”
 People: Welcome! I am glad you are here!
Leader: Now, turn to another neighbor* and say to each other, “You are loved by God and by me!”
 People: You are loved by God and by me!
Leader: Beloved children of God, how can we love each other today?
 People: By meeting and listening and caring for one another face-to-face.
Leader: Beloved children of God, how can we love God today?
 People: By practicing our love for one another and God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.
Leader: Let us worship God together today!
 People: We come to worship God by living our love for God and neighbor face-to-face. Amen.
 
*Opening Hymn “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” #110
 
*Unison Prayer
Almighty God, gracious Lord, we thank you for preserving your holy church throughout the ages. For the gift of the blessed gospel, we praise your name. For the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection from the dead and life eternal in Christ, we thank you, loving Father. We treasure the rich heritage handed down from our fathers in the faith. Hear our prayer which we ask in the name of your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, through all eternity.  Amen.
 
Affirmation of Faith – Apostles’ Creed #881
Gloria Patri #70
 
Children's Chat

 Music Ministry and Offertory
Doxology and Prayer of Gratitude
 
 Scripture Deuteronomy 34:1-12
 
 Sermon “At Last”
 
 Joys/Concerns 

Hymn "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" #2158

Pastoral Prayer/Lord's Prayer
 
 Closing Hymn "O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee" #430
 
Action Steps & Benediction
 
 Postlude - Postlude on "Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah" (Robert Lind)

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