PRELUDE/ENTRANCE
GREETING/ANNOUNCEMENTS
*OPENING SONG
“Faith of Our Fathers" UMH 710
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Liturgist: In the beginning, God called the world into being, saying:
People: “Let there be light!” Liturgist: In the fullness of time, Jesus came from God to us, saying: People: “I am the Light of the world.” Liturgist: In our everyday life, we see the work of the saints. People: The ones in whom God’s light shines. Liturgist: So let us give thanks for the saints this day. People: And let us worship God. Liturgist: We gather this morning to remember our call. People: To do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with God. Liturgist: We bring with us the events of the week in the world and in our lives. People: Trying to know how to be just and loving and humble in the midst of it all. Liturgist: We gather here, and see those who are doing justice, who are kind beyond measure, who set the example for humility. People: With gratitude for living saints, with thankfulness for the purpose of faith let us worship God. Written by Beth Merrill Neel on her blog, “Hold Fast to What Is Good.” Used with permission.
OPENING PRAYER
An Invitation to Christ UMH 466
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
SHARING GOD’S PEACE
JOYS AND CONCERNS
PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
A TIME FOR CHILDREN
SPECIAL MUSIC
*FIRST SCRIPTURE Hebrews 11:1-28
SECOND SCRIPTURE Hebrews 11:29-12:2
MESSAGE “Our Turn”
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
*SONG OF RESPONSE
"Pass it On" UMH 572
*DOXOLOGY UMH 95
*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
NAMING OF THE SAINTS
We bless your holy name, O God, for all your servants who, having finished their course, now rest from their labors. Give us grace to follow the example of their steadfastness and faithfulness, to your honor and glory; through Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. (ENGLAND, 20TH CENT., ALT.)
HOLY COMMUNION
GREAT THANKSGIVING UMH 15 THE LORD’S PRAYER
SHARING THE BREAD AND CUP
SENDING FORTH
*SONG OF DISMISSAL
"This Little Light of Mine" UMH 585
*BENEDICTION
*"God Be with You till We Meet Again" UMH 672
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