Order of Worship for Nov. 12, 2023

THE GATHERING

Prelude (begins at 10:25am w/ 5 minute countdown video) [Brenda Johnson]

• Acolytes light Trinity Candles 

Opening Scripture Reading: Psalm 96:1-6 [Rick Morrison] 

Cornerstone (by Jason Ingram, Reuben Morgan and Matthew Bronleewee) [Chad Carlson & praise team]

Words of Welcome [Pastor Joshua]

Introduction/Prayer over Transitional Leadership Team

Be Thou My Vision (Hymn #451) [Brenda Johnson & choir]

Prayer over offering [Rick Morrison]

Offertory: My Hope is Built (Hymn #368) [Brenda Johnson & choir] 

• Ushers bring forward offering to alter during final stanza 

THE WORD

Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 1:6-10 (NIV) [Rick Morrison]

Message: “Who is Christ Methodist Church?” [Pastor Joshua Strader]

THE RESPONSE

Holy Communion “At the Cross”  (Chris Tomlin) [Chad Carlson & praise team]

Goodness of God (Bethel Music) [Chad Carlson & praise team]

• Last verse, acolytes extinguish Trinity Candles and take light out of sanctuary 

THE SENDING

Benediction & Dismissal [Pastor Joshua Strader]

Postlude (Onward, Christian Soldiers, Hymn #575) [Brenda Johnson]