Order of Worship, November 26, 2023
The Gathering
[10:25a] Prelude “Now Sing We, Now Rejoice”/5-minute countdown/Acolytes Light Trinity Candles—(Brenda Johnson)
[10:30a] Opening Reading: Isaiah 7:14 [NIV]—(Reader TBA)
[10:31a] O Come Emanuel [John Mason Neale, Paul Baloche, Rita Baloche, Thomas Helmore]—
(Praise Team)
[10:36a] Welcome/Announcements—(Pastor Joshua)
- Reiterations of mission statement and values (& opening sermon series)
- Preliminary details on pledging membership on Dec 3rd
- Openings in serving roster (and new list of items needed for donation)
- Christmas Eve Service details
- Sign in (attendance pads & QR code for ChurchTrac)
[10:40a] Angels from the Realms of Glory [UMH #220]—(Brenda Johnson/Choir)
[10:44a] Apostles Creed [w/ introductory remarks]—(Rick Morrison)
[10:46a] Gloria Patri [UMH #70]—(Brenda/Choir)
[10:47a] Introduction to offering/Prayer—(Rick Morrison)
[10:50a] Offertory: Take My Life, and Let It Be [UMH #399]—(Brenda Johnson/Choir)
[10:55a] Doxology [UMH #95]—(Brenda Johnson/Choir)
The Word
[10:57a] Matthew 16:24-27 [NIV]—(Rick Morrison)
[10:59a] Message: “Committed”—(Pastor Joshua)
The Response
[11:20a] Build My Life [Pat Barrett]—(Praise Team)
- Last verse, acolytes extinguish Trinity Candles and take light out of sanctuary
The Sending
[11:26a] Benediction & Dismissal—(Pastor Joshua Strader)
[11:27a] Postlude “Festival Toccata”—(Brenda Johnson)