November 25, 2007 - 10:30 AM

GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

"He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." Colossians 1:13-14

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

CHORAL INTROIT:

"We Have Come to Worship the Lord," Charles Yannerella

Please join me in praising the Lord using the Response printed in your bulletin: (From Jeremiah 23)

Leader: Our Lord says "I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the lands where I have driven them,

People: And I will bring them back to their fold...

Leader: I will raise up shepherds over them who will shepherd them,

People: And they shall not fear any longer, or be dismayed,

Leader: Nor shall any be missing, says the Lord."

People: Let us worship the Lord, our faithful shepherd and king!"

(After reciting the Response, indicate with your hands for the congregation to stand for the first hymn. DO NOT announce the hymn.)

*SONGS OF PRAISE AND WORSHIP: #139 (Blue Hymnal)

"Come, Thou Almighty King"

(Lector Only) If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just, will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. In humility and faith let us confess our sin to God, using the prayer printed in your bulletin.

**COMING CLEAN BEFORE OUR CREATOR

Lord God:

Forgive us for being quick to follow leaders

Who promise us an easy road,

Who tell us what we want to hear,

Who place blame elsewhere.

Lead us to Jesus, who came not to be served,

But to serve,

And gave his life as a ransom for all!

RECEIVING FORGIVENESS:

(Lector Only)

May the God of mercy, who forgives you all your sins,

strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life.

*SONG OF GRATITUDE FOR FORGIVENESS RECEIVED:

(Red Hymnal #247, Blue Hymnal #322, "Spirit of the Living God")

ANTHEM:

"For the Beauty of the Earth," Pierpoint/Kocher/arr Monk

A SPECIAL TIME WITH CHILDREN: Bonnie Browning

(Red Hymnal #580 "Jesus Loves the Little Children")

WORSHIP IN ACTION

GOD'S WORK IN THE WORLD

SHARING OUR GIFTS

(Prayer requests may be placed in the offering plate; please sign the fellowship pad)

AN OFFERING OF MUSIC

*PRAISING GOD AS SOURCE OF ALL, #593 (Blue Hymnal)

*DEDICATING OUR GIFTS WITH PRAYER

LISTENING FOR GOD'S WORD TO US

SPEAKING TO GOD IN SONG: #145 (Blue Hymnal)

"Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!"

PRAYING TO GOD, LORD'S PRAYER (debts/debtors)

(Blue Hymnal, Page 16, Traditional version)

BIBLE READING: Luke 1:68-79, Pew Bibles pg. 58

Colossians 1:11-20, Pew Bibles pg. 200

Leader: "The Word of the Lord," All: "Thanks be to God"

MESSAGE: "Christ the King," Pastor David Layman

*DECLARING OUR FAITH:

(Apostles' Creed, Traditional, pg. 14, Blue Hymnal)

*SONG OF RESPONSE: #142 (Blue Hymnal)

"All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name!"

*BLESSING

CHORAL RESPONSE:

"Father, Give Thy Benediction," S Longfellow/arr Clayton Lloyd Moore

DEPARTING TO SERVE

*As able please stand

Large print bulletins and hearing devices are available. Please ask an usher.

END OF WORSHIP - BEGINNING OF SERVICE

Pastors ~ David A Layman, John Hollis

Youth Director ~ Bonnie Browning

Choir Director ~ Lynn Kennedy

Organist ~ Linda Hood

Pianist ~ Carol Lou Woodward

Lector ~ Bonnie Browning

Nursery ~ Alice Henry & Lorna Timmerman

SPECIAL MISSION INTERESTS

Hunter and Ruth Farrell, Peru

Charles and Diane Wonnenberg, South Dakota

Bill Yoder, Thailand

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