Washington Street United Methodist Church

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Christ the King Sunday
Liturgical Color: White

November 22, 2009
Eleven O'clock


The theme of our worship this Sunday is sacred places. When we think of sacred places we usually think of a sanctuary, a favorite place of retreat, or perhaps a cemetery. The most important turning point in our lives, though, is when we decide to make a place for God. When we do that, God makes a place for us, and all the other pieces of life’s puzzle begin to come together in those sacred places that are within us. May our worship touch that place in our hearts that we can reserve for God, and take with us into the rest of our lives.


  The Prelude


"Jamaican Processional
"
"Hark, How the Bells"
Washington Street Jammers

"Come, Ye Thankful People, Come"






Radice


  The Call to Worship

 

 


  The Ringing of the Bell

       

*The Hymn


"Great Is Thy Faithfulness"


No. 140


*The Affirmation of Faith


"The Apostles' Creed"


No. 881


*The Gloria Patri
     


No. 71


  The Children's Anthem

"Praise Ye the Lord"

Heinrich

Cherub Choir and Washington Street Singers


  The Collect
         
 

Almighty and everlasting God, it is your will to restore all things to Christ, whom you have anointed priest for ever and ruler of creation. Grant that all the people of the earth, now divided by the power of sin, may be united under the glorious and gentle rule of Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.


  The Welcome, Concerns and Celebrations
   

 

  (First time visitors should register using a blue card, and place it in the offering plate later in the service.)


  The Children's Anthem

"Lord We Give Thanks"

Patterson

Washington Street Singers


  The Children's Moments
     

  (Children from two years through five years of age may leave for Children's Church I and II.)


  The Youth Anthem

"For the Beauty of the Earth"

 

Youth Ensemble


*The Scripture

Psalm 132:1-5, 11-18 (response 2)

Pages 849-850


  The Anthem

"All Good Gifts"

Butler

  We plow the fields and scatter the good seed on the land, but it is fed and watered by God’s almighty hand. He sends the snow in winter, the warmth to swell the grain, the breezes and the sunshine and soft refreshing rain.

(Refrain) All good gifts around us are sent from heav’n above. Then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord for all His love.

God only is the Maker of all things near and far; He paints the wayside flower and lights the evening star. The winds and waves obey Him, by God the birds are fed. Much more to us His children, He gives our daily bread.

(Refrain)

We thank you then, O Father for all things bright and good. We pledge to care for your world, our life, our health, our food; Accept the gifts we offer for all your love imparts. We bring to you our gratitude, our humble, thankful hearts.

(Refrain)


  The Pastoral Prayer

  The Lord's Prayer

  The Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

   

 


  The Offertory

"Glory to God"

Bach

  (Refrain) Glory to God, the Father, Bow before Him all ye nations, Glory be to God, the Father.

Sing His praises evermore, Let all earth and heav’n rejoice, For the blessings He has brought, Glory to the great creator for the wonders He has wrought. O Give thanks unto the Lord and call upon His holy name.

(Refrain)


*The Doxology

"Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow"

No. 95


*The Prayer of Thanksgiving
       
 

Our gifts are both great and small, O God, but we give all we dare. Bless this offering that your glory and honor may be spread abroad. And, Lord, give us courage to dare to give our all; for then we will be imitators of the One who gave his all for us. Through that same Lord Jesus we pray: Amen.

*The Hymn


"Bless Thou the Gifts"


No. 587


  The Sermon


"God's Bag of Cookies"


Harmon


  The Consecration of Our Estimates of Giving


FLOWERS
Altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of
Professor Wilfrid H. Callcott by
Rebecca and his family.

           

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