November 22 @ St. Paul's UMC: Worship

Monreale Cathedral - Sicily (12th c.)

Christ the King Sunday

Today’s Meditation Verse: “Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to

the interests of others.” --Philippians 2:4

Welcome—Pastor Charles

Prelude: “We Gather Together” by Edward Kreisler, performed by Louise C.

Call to Worship (Psalm 100 - NRSV)—Pastor Charles (Leader) and Amy A. (People) - Congregation is encouraged to read People’s response aloud on mute setting

Leader: Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth.

People: Worship the LORD with gladness; come into the LORD’s presence with

singing. 

Leader: Know that the LORD is God. It is God who made us, and we are God’s; we

are the LORD’s people, and the sheep of God’s pasture.

People: Enter through God’s gates with thanksgiving, and God’s courts

with praise. 

Leader: Give thanks to the LORD, bless God’s name.

People: For the LORD is good; God’s steadfast love endures forever, and God's

faithfulness to generations.

Hymn: “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” (verses 1 & 2)—Lorie C. and Bob M. - Congregation is encouraged to sing along on mute setting; words and music will be provided onscreen

Prayer of Thanksgiving during the Pandemic (Julie Perrin)—Amy A. -

Congregation is encouraged to read aloud on mute setting

        

Great God who calls us to belonging, Who delights in curiosity, invention, ingenuity. Praise be for minds that bend and flex despite restriction, for bodies that signal love by staying apart. Praise be for neighbors talking across fences, calling from balconies, waving through windows, for greetings that cross the space between us. Praise be for strangers, careful on footpaths, for children asking their questions, for truth tellers who earn our trust and speak to our fear. Praise be for friends who warn and chide and encourage, for human warmth in time of distance. Praise be. Amen.

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

Gospel Lesson: Matthew 25:31-40—Amy A.

Musical Offering: “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace” performed by Louise C.  

Gospel Lesson: Matthew 25:41-46—Pastor Charles

Sermon: “Baa Baa Black Sheep”—Pastor Charles

Celebration of Ministry: Adoption of Reconciling Statement—Scott G.

 

Words for the Journey—Pastor Charles

Postlude: “The Answer is Blowing in the Wind" — Ron R.