Church Bell
Announcements Shari Latto
Paola – Prelude “Sing to the Lord of Harvest”-Steurlein, arr. Culli
Call to Worship
One: O come, let us sing to the Lord;
People: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
One: For the Lord is a great God;
All: a great ruler over heaven and earth!
Hymn Glory to God Hymnal # 268 – Crown Him with Many Crowns (verses 2 & 3)
We are called to confess
With sincere and repentant hearts, let us name our sins against Christ and one another.
We confess our sins to God and one another (Unison)
Lord Jesus, Judge of the nations: We confess that we have not seen your face among our neighbors in need. We have not shared our food with the hungry; we have not offered clothes to the destitute or shelter to the homeless. We have not welcomed the stranger, nor have we visited prisoners. We have not paid attention to these, your siblings, and in our neglect we have failed to serve you. Lord, forgive us; open our eyes to recognize your beloved family, and give us the blessing of sincere repentance that we may know the joy of eternal life with you and all the saints in this world and in the world to come. Amen.
We receive the assurance of pardon
Siblings in Christ, God seeks the lost sheep and feeds them with justice. Forgiven and freed, turn, then, and live in Christ, our Lord.
Glori Patri
Message for the Young at Heart
We Pray Together, the Prayer of the Day (Unison)
Almighty God, you raised Christ from the dead and established him as Lord over every rebellious power. Give us grace to serve him wisely and faithfully that the world may see his glorious inheritance among the saints and recognize the freedom of joyful obedience in Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.
Today’s Scripture Reading:
Ephesians 1:15–23 Liturgist, Shari Latto
Matthew 25:31-46 Pastor Paul
Reflecting on Scripture – Sermon Title: The Least Pastor Paul
It Is Well With My Soul – Audrey Assad
Prayers of the People/The Lord’s Prayer (Please use debts and debtors)
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. Give us, this day, our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Call to Stewardship
God holds the depths of the earth and the heights of the mountains, the sea and the dry land. Let us offer our gifts to God, our Maker.
NOTE – Please leave your tithes in the offering plate at the end of worship
We ask for blessings on our tithes and offerings (Unison)
Almighty God, we give you thanks and praise for your love in Jesus Christ our Lord. Accept our offering in union with Christ’s offering for us. Confirm in us the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, that we may testify to the sovereignty of his love. Through Christ, with the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, Almighty God, now and forever. Amen.
Doxology (seated)
WE RESPOND AND GO IN GOD’S NAME
Hymn – Glory to God #363 – Rejoice, the Lord Is King! (verses 1 & 3)
Charge & Benediction
Closing Response
“Go ye now in peace and know that the love of God will guide you…Feel his presence here beside you, showing you the way…go ye now in peace, go ye now in peace.”
Postlude “The Ash Grove”-Wood
