CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY
November 22, 2009
10:30 a.m.
— GATHERING —
The Chimes Call Us to Worship
Welcome, Introductions, Announcements Steven Yoder, Worship Leader
[Please sign and pass the friendship pads in the pews]
Invocation
Prelude “ In Thee Is Gladness” Gastoldi
*Opening Hymn “Come, ye thankful people” HWB 94
— PRAISING —
* The Scripture Reading Psalm 138
L: I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise;
C: I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness;
L: for you have exalted your name and your word above everything.
C: On the day I called, you answered me, you increased my strength of soul.
L: All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O Lord, for they have heard the words of your mouth.
C: They shall sing of the ways of the Lord, for great is the glory of the Lord.
L For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly; but the haughty he perceives from far away.
C: Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve me against the wrath of my enemies;
you stretch out your hand, and your right hand delivers me.
L: The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.
All: Do not forsake the work of your hands.
Musical Offering “Suite F Dur” Telemann
Steve Harnish, Don Hooley, Darryl Nester, Jan Wiebe – recorder
Julian Harnish – cello
Time with Children
[ Sing verse 1 as the children come forward]
Conversation Marilyn Bishop
Hymn “ We plow the fields and scatter ” HWB 96
Sing verse 3 as the children return to their parents]
Reception of New Members Jan Wiebe, Esther Yoder Strahan, Peter and Genevieve Fast
— PRAYING —
Sharing our Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer Steven Yoder
Presenting Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory “ Be Thou My Vision” by Paul Manz
* Dedication Hymn “ What gift can we bring ” HWB 385
Verse 1
Scripture Reading “Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 17:11-19” Ron Lora
Sermon “ ...And Be Thankful ” Robert Butcher
— RESPONDING —
Hymn of Response “For the fruit of all creation ” HWB 90
Service of Communion
*Closing Hymn “Sent forth by God’s blessing” HWB 478
*Benediction
Postlude “ Now Thank We All Our God ” by Paul Manz
* Please stand, remaining seated if that is more comfortable for you.
HWB – Hymnal: A Worship Book STJ – Sing the Journey
