We Gather Together to Worship Our God
Gathering Hymn: Hymnal #296 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!
Announcements:
Today:
- 9:00 Sunday School for all ages. Pre-k – 8th meet downstairs, the High School class meets in the Fireside Room, and the Adult Class meets in the Sanctuary.
- 10:30 Worship in the sanctuary.
- 5:30 pm, Tonight, Young Adult Bible Study at Jay and Kayla’s (address in bulletin). Meal provided.
- 5:30 pm, Tonight, “Respectable Sins” study at the church. This group begins with a potluck meal and fellowship, sing hymns together, study, and end in prayer.
- 6:00 pm, Tonight, “Respectable Sins” study at Allen and Karen’s. This is a great option for those in the Piedmont area. Dessert provided.
This Week:
- 6:00 pm, Monday, A Charlie Brown Christmas Play Rehearsal.
- 6:00 pm, Monday, Session Meeting.
- 6:30 pm, Monday, Mercy Ministry Team Meeting at the church. This will be an in-person meeting, but anyone who prefers to meet by Zoom please let Daniel B. know, and he will send you the link. Also please ask Daniel B. any questions or concerns you may have.
- 5:30 pm, Wednesday, Kids’ Quest and Middle School Youth, for grades pre-k—8th. Meal provided.
- 6:15 pm, High School Youth Group, grades 9-12th, at the Community Center. Meal provided.
- 6:30 pm, Wednesday, Habits of the Household Study during Kids’ Quest. This study helps you discover simple habits to create a home where kids and parents alike practice how to love God and each other. A nursery for ages 0-3 is available during this time.
- 6:20 am, Thursday, Men’s Prayer-time.
- 10:00 am, and 6:30 pm, Thursday, Women’s Bible Study, “No Empty Word: Relentless Pursuit, A Study on Hosea.”
- 7:00 am, Saturday, Men’s Prayer-time.
General:
- 6:00 pm, November 10th, Hymn Sing and Dessert Fellowship to follow. Please bring cookies or bars to share.
- 5:00 pm, November 11th, Deacon Meeting.
- Following worship, November 24th, Thanksgiving Meal and Fellowship. Please RSVP by November 17th.
- December 1st, there will be no Sunday School.
- 8:45 am, December 13th, MomCo meets at the church.
- Save the Date! 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 14th, Christmas Women’s Fellowship.
- If you would like to add any announcements to the page, please submit the information to the church office by 9:00 am Wednesday.
Responsive Call to Worship: Zechariah 2:10; Isaiah 61: 10
Leader: Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion, for behold, I come and I will dwell in your midst, declares the Lord.
All: I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness.
Prayer of Adoration
Hymn of Praise: Hymnal #295 Crown Him With Many Crowns
We Confess Our Sin
Call to Confession: 2 Peter 3: 8 – 9
Leader: Do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. The Lord is not slow about this promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance.
Silent Confession of Sin
Corporate Prayer of Confession:
All: Gracious God, we confess that our fears and doubts can override our hope and faith. When we lose sight of Your love, have mercy upon us, and grant us Your forgiveness through Christ our Lord, Who intercedes for us even today. Restore us and renew in us the joy of Your salvation, even as You establish our feet in the path of faith. These things we pray in the name of Jesus, our Risen Savior, who promises fullness of life here and resurrection for the life to come, Amen.
Assurance of Pardon: Micah 7:18-19
Leader: Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives transgression? The Lord does not stay angry forever but delights to show mercy. God will again have compassion on us; God will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.
Hymn of Assurance: Hymnal #521 My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
We Give Thanks To The Lord
Tithes and Offerings
Doxology
We Hear God Speak
Small Talk
(Following this time, a nursery is available for ages 0-2, Toddlers’ Church for ages 2-4, and Children’s Church for ages 5-8.)
The Lord’s Prayer
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. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, The power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Prayer of God’s People
Hope in the Darkness Daniel 9: 20 – 27
A copy of the sermon notes is available: 11-3-24 sermon notes
Audio only:
Hymn of Response: Hymnal #327 One Day
We Are Dismissed with God’s Blessing
Benediction
Hymn: Step By Step