TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
November 8, 2009
10:30 a.m.
— GATHERING —
The Chimes Call Us to Worship
Welcome, Introductions, Announcements Bill Croft, Worship Leader
[Please sign and pass the friendship pads in the pews]
Invocation
Prelude “Kremser” by Flor Peeters
*Opening Hymn “ Sing to the Lord of harvest ” HWB 98
— PRAISING —
* The Psalm Reading Psalm 106 (selected verses)
L: Giver of Life, we praise You!
C: Bestower of all gifts, we give You thanks,
All: For your steadfast love endures forever.
L: Who can tell of your generosity in all generations,
the rich variety of the living cosmos?
C: Blessed are they who recognize the Gift and
who follow the precepts of your Word at all times.
L: Blessed are You, Creator of all that is,
we praise you from everlasting to everlasting.
All: With joy and gratitude, let us worship our generous God.
Adapted from Psalms for Praying by Nan C. Merrill
Musical Offering “All Praise to God Our Heavenly Father” by G. F. Handel
Chancel Choir; David Sawatzky, conductor
Time with Children
[ Sing verse 1 as the children come forward]
Conversation Tig Intagliata
Hymn “ We plow the fields and scatter ” HWB 96
[Sing verse 3 as the children return to their parents]
— PRAYING —
Sharing our Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer Steven Yoder
Prayer Response “ Christ, we do all adore thee ” HWB 105
Scripture Reading Mark 12:38-44
Sermon “Money Matters” Louise Wideman
Hymn of Response “Lord, thou dost love ” HWB 387
Presenting Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory “ The Ash Grove” by Frank Stoldt
* Dedication Hymn “ What gift can we bring ” HWB 385
Verse 4
*Closing Hymn “ When we walk with the Lord ” HWB 544
*Benediction
Postlude “ We Gather Together” by Bender
* Please stand, remaining seated if that is more comfortable for you.
HWB – Hymnal: A Worship Book STJ – Sing the Journey
