A Simplified Order of Worship October 4, 2020 - World Communion Sunday
Prelude “Ashokan Farewell” Jay Unger
Tom Tatton - Viola; Barbara Hoff - Piano
Call to Worship Debbie Livingston and Josie and Oliver Main
The heavens are telling the glory of God;
And the earth shows God’s handiwork.
May the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts,
Be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer.
Opening Prayer
O God, the Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer of our lives:
Make us, we pray, obedient to your commandments and responsive to your grace, that we may live in prosperity as we follow the Author of our whole life; the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns for ever. Amen.
Hymn “And Can It Be that I Should Gain” #363
Jora Landis
Prayer Before the Word Kay Bolin
First Lesson Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20
Psalm Psalm 19
Children’s Time Cheryl Dove
Second Lesson: Philippians 3:4b - 14
Message: “Eyes on the Prize” Pastor Gilbert Stones
Hymn “Bread for the World” by Gilbert Stones
Jora Landis
Prayers of the People
Offering [Click here for Online Giving]
Offertory “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” arr. by Becki Slagle Mayo
Barbara Hoff - piano
Prayer of Dedication
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
The Lord’s Prayer Debbie Livingston w/ Josie and Oliver Main
Receiving the elements
Hymn “Let All Things Now Living” #2008
Jora Landis
Benediction
Join us on Zoom at 11:00 a.m. for fellowship.
Song of Blessing: “Shalom to You” #666
Jora Landis
Passing the Peace of Christ with phone calls, texts, emails, cards and prayers
Thanks to everyone who made today’s service possible
Barbara Hoff - Organ and Piano
Jora Landis - Vocal
Tom Tatton - Viola
Debbie Livingston w/ Josie and Oliver Main; Cheryl Dove - Liturgists
Kay Bolin - Reader
Cathy Bonnett - Children's Time
Kasey Lindsay - Video Editing
Rich Bolin - Music Coordinator and some camera work