November 15 @ St. Paul's UMC: Worship

24th Sunday after Pentecost 

Today’s Meditation Verse: “Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth.” --Psalm 78:1

Welcome—Pastor Charles

Prelude: “All Things Bright and Beautiful” Arr. by Jonathan Lee, performed by Suzanne P.

Call to Worship (Psalm 90:1-2)—Pastor Charles (Leader) and Amy A. (People) Congregation is encouraged to read People’s response aloud on mute setting

 

Leader: Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.

People: Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God.

Hymn: “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” (v. 1 & v. 2)—Lorie C. and Bob M. -Congregation is encouraged to sing along on mute setting; words and music will be provided onscreen

Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies (Charles Wesley, 1740)—Amy A. - Congregation is encouraged to read aloud on mute setting

        

Christ, whose glory fills the skies, Christ, the true, the only light,

Sun of Righteousness, arise, Triumph o’er the shades of night:

Day-spring from on high, be near: Day-star, in my heart appear.

 

Dark and cheerless is the morn Unaccompanied by Thee,

Joyless is the day’s return, Till Thy mercy’s beams I see;

Till Thy inward light impart, Glad my eyes, and warm my heart.

 

Visit then this soul of mine, Pierce the gloom of sin, and grief,

Fill me, Radiancy Divine, Scatter all my unbelief,

More and more Thyself display, Shining to the perfect day.

Community prayer requests, concerns, and celebrations—Pastor Charles

Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer—Pastor Charles - Congregation is encouraged to pray the Lord’s Prayer aloud on mute setting

First Lesson: Psalm 123—Amy A.

Musical Offering: “Homage to Thomas Campion (for 4 hands),” by Jackson Berkey (inspired by the poem “View Me, Lord, a Work of Thine,”) performed by Suzanne P. and Carol W.                         

Epistle Lesson: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11—Pastor Charles

Sermon: “Living in the Light”—Pastor Charles

Celebration of Ministry: Advent Curbside Kickoff—Rebecca G.

 

Words for the Journey—Pastor Charles

Postlude: “Into the Coming Days” by Alpha & Omega

Reminder: Gifts and tithes can be sent directly to Martha B. - Contributions to the PATH Fund can be marked “PATH Fund” in the memo.