(Image: Chartres Cathedral Labyrinth, Chartres, France)
©Order of Worship for Sunday November 10, 2024
Twenty Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
Native American Heritage Month
A Service of Healing
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The worship video will be available live at 11:00 am
Prelude:.……….“America the Beautiful”………….Greg D.
Words: K. Bates Music: S. Ward. arr. by Greg D.
Coming of the Light:…………………………
Gathering:……………………………………Pastor Steven
Announcements:…………………………………………Lorri B.
Greeting:……………………………………………Pastor Steven
May grace and peace be yours in abundance
in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
We have come to lift up our brothers and sisters before the Lord
that they might receive healing.
Let those who seek God’s healing
open their hearts to the Spirit of the Lord.
Bless the Lord, O my soul!
And all that is within me, bless God’s holy name!
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all God’s benefits.
The Lord forgives all our iniquity, and heals all
our diseases.
The Lord redeems our lives from the pit,
and crowns us with steadfast love and mercy.
God satisfies us with good as long as we live
so that our youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
Opening Prayer:…………………………………………….Beverly B.
Almighty and everlasting God,
who can banish all affliction both of soul and of body,
show forth your power upon those in need,
that by your mercy they may be restored to serve you
afresh in holiness of living,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Opening Hymns:….“There Is a Balm in Gilead” #375 UMH
Afro-American spiritual (Jer. 8:22)
Refrain
There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole;
there is a balm in gilead to heal the sin sick soul.
1. Sometimes I feel discouraged, and think my work’s in vain.
But then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again.
Refrain
There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole;
there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin sick soul.
2. Don’t ever feel discouraged, for Jesus is your friend,
and if you look for knowledge he’ll ne’er refuse to lend.
Refrain
There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole;
there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin sick soul.
3. If you can’t preach like Peter, if you can’t pray like Paul,
just tell the love of Jesus, and say he died for all.
Refrain
There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole;
there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin sick soul.
“Precious Lord, Take My Hand” #474 UMH
Words: Thomas A. Dorsey, 1932
Music: Thomas A. Dorsey, 1932
© 1938 Hill & Range Songs, renewed Unichappell Music, Inc.
1. Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand,
I am tired, I am weak, I am worn;
through the storm through the night, lead me on to the light:
Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.
2. When my way grows drear, precious Lord, linger near,
when my life is almost gone,
hear my cry, hear my call, hold my hand lest I fall:
Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.
3. When the darkness appears and the night draws near,
and the day is past and gone,
at the river I stand, guide my feet, hold my hand:
Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.
Passing of the Peace:…………………………..Pastor Steven
Let us offer signs of reconciliation and peace to one another.
Gloria Patri:………“Glory Be to the Father” #71 UMH
Words: Lesser Doxology, 3rd-4th century
Music: Henry W. Greatorex, 1851
Glory be to the Father
and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen. Amen.
Giving of our tithes and offerings: Online Giving
Offertory: …….…“Heal the World”……..Video/Michael Jackson
Offering Response:
“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” (The Doxology) #94
The United Methodist Hymnal
Adapted © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House
Words by Thomas Ken, 1674, adapted by Gilbert Vieira, 1978
Music: Geistliche Kirchengesänge, 1623; harmony by Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1906
“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise God, all creatures here below:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!”
Prayer After Receiving:…………………………Pastor Steven
Prayers of the People:…………………………..Pastor Steven
The Lord’s Prayer:
Anthem: …..“Crowded Table”……….Drew G./Phillip J.
Words and Music: The Highwomen, 2019
Meditation:……………………………………….Pastor Steven
Confession and Pardon:
James 5:14-16a………………………………Beverly B.
Are any among you sick?
They should call for the elders of the church
and have them pray over them,
anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord.
And the Lord will raise them up;
and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven.
Therefore confess your sins to one another,
and pray for one another,
so that you may be healed.
Hear the good news:
Christ died for us while we were yet sinners;
That proves God’s love toward us.
In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
Glory to god. Amen.
Prayers For Healing and Wholeness
With Laying on Of Hands:…………………….Pastor Steven
Name, I lay my hands on you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
May the power of God’s indwelling presence heal you of all
illnesses-of body, mind, spirit, and relationships,
that you may serve God with a loving heart. Amen.
Almighty God,
We pray that our brothers and sisters
May be comforted in their suffering and made whole.
When they are afraid, give them courage;
When they feel weak, grant them your strength;
When they are afflicted, afford them patience;
When they are lost, offer them hope;
When they are alone, move us to receive them.
In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.
Closing Hymn:“God Will Take Care of You” #130 UMH
Words: Civilla D. Martin, 1904, Music: W. Stillman Martin, 1905
1. Be not dismayed what e’er betide,
God will take care of you;
beneath his wings of love abide,
God will take care of you.
Refrain:
God will take care of you, through every day,
o’er all the way; he will take care of you,
God will take care of you.
2. Through days of toil when heart doth fail,
God will take care of you;
When dangers fierce your path assail,
God will take care of you.
Refrain:
God will take care of you, through every day,
o’er all the way; he will take care of you,
God will take care of you.
3. All you may need he will provide,
God will take care of you;
nothing you ask will be denied,
God will take care of you.
Refrain:
God will take care of you, through every day,
o’er all the way; he will take care of you,
God will take care of you.
4. No matter what may be the test,
God will take care of you;
lean, weary one, upon his breast,
God will take care of you.
Refrain:
God will take care of you, through every day,
o’er all the way; he will take care of you,
God will take care of you.
Dismissal with Blessing:………………………Pastor Steven
The Lord who heals all your iniquity bless and keep you;
The face of the Lord who heals all your afflictions
Shine upon you and be gracious to you;
The light of the countenance of the Lord who redeems
Your life be lifted upon you and give you peace. Amen.
Postlude:………………………………………………….Greg D.
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