PRELUDE Luke Arnold
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Seth Thomas
*CALL TO WORSHIP Brian Johnson, Lector
Come worship God,
who gives food to the hungry and sets the prisoner free.
Come worship God,
who gives life to the lifeless and sets our hearts aflame.
Come worship God,
and bring your gifts before the One who is their source.
*HYMN OF PRAISE “Great is Thy Faithfulness” – GTG #39
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
O Christ, you praised the gift of the widow,
who had so little and gave it all.
Forgive us, O Christ, for turning our eyes away
from people who are trapped in poverty.
Forgive us, O Christ, for turning our resources
into reasons for pride or greed.
Forgive us, O Christ, and by your forgiveness,
teach us to follow in your way of generosity.
ASSURANCE OF GOD’S GRACE
GODLY PLAY Tracy Caruso
*THE PEACE
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
And also with you.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION
Psalm 84NRSV
Hebrews 9:24-28NRSV
SERMON Christ, Presence for All Time” Rev. Seth Thomas
*HYMN OF RESPONSE “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” – GTG #353
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP
JOYS & CONCERNS
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY “For the Life That You Have Given” – GTG #717
For the life that you have given, for the love in Christ made known, With these fruits of time and labor, with these gifts that are your own; Here we offer, Lord, our praises; heart and mind and strength we bring; Give us grace to love and serve you,
Living what we pray and sing.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
God be with you.
And also with you.
Let us open our hearts.
We open them to our God.
Let us give thanks to the Holy One, our God.
It is right to lift up thanks and praise.
THE INVITATION & WORDS OF INSTITUTION
WELCOME TO THE TABLE
“The body of Christ, given for you.” Amen.
“The blood of Christ, shed for you.” Amen.
COMMUNION PRAYER & PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
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, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
*HYMN OF COMMITMENT “It Is Well with My Soul” – GTG #840
WE GO INTO THE WORLD AS GOD’S AMBASSADORS
BLESSING & CHARGE
POSTLUDE
GODLY PLAY: The Exile and Return
In this story, the Babylonians capture Jerusalem and take God’s People into exile. Even though this journey is forced upon them, they make an astonishing discovery: God is not just in one place, in the temple in Jerusalem, but also in a foreign and strange land. God’s presence is not here or there, but everywhere, waiting. To be found. To find us.
LECTIONARY TEXTS
For anyone wishing to study the lectionary texts this week, November 7th, the Lectionary texts are:
Psalm 146 (worship)
Hebrews 9:24-28
Psalm 127
Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17
1 Kings 17:8-16
Mark 12:38-44
BOOK DISCUSSION Join us Sunday mornings beginning on September 26th thru November 14th at 9:00 am on zoom for a book discussion led by Jennie McLaurin on her new book Designed to Heal. Let Seth or Tracy know if you need a copy of the book.
PRAYERS, PRAISES, AND UPDATES
If you have a prayer request or update you would like to share, please email office@saintjamespres.org.
MULTIFAITH NETWORK FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE
Participate in the “Net of Interconnectedness,” being hosted here at St. James from Sunday, November 7th through Saturday, November 20. During this time you may add your hopes and prayers for this planet and all of its inhabitants by writing them down on colorful donated strips of material which can then be added to the net. You may also collect and email prayers and thoughts to nairbnosnhoj@gmail.com to be added. The net will be on display in the narthex.
Due to the timely coinciding, we ask that you especially consider the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference taking place October 31 through November 12 in Glasgow, Scotland, as a focal point of your heart and your written prayers, thoughts, and expressions.
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