November 13, 2022, Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost

ORDER FOR WORSHIP

For those with prayer requests, please fill out a pink card in the pew and give it to an usher during the opening hymn.

Theme: “Finding the Sacred Beneath Our Feet”

GATHERING

Prelude “We Gather Together” Tom Ajack, guitar

Welcome Rev. Susan Bresser

*Hymn “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Red Book 400, verses 1, 2 Tower Bells

*Call to Worship Rev. Greta Hietpas

*Hymn “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Red Book 400, verse 3, 4 (see screen) Children are invited to come to the front of the sanctuary during the hymn. Tower Bells

Words for God’s Children

Musical Response “T’Filat Haderech” Chancel Choir music by Debbie Friedman, arr. Sheldon M. Levin

A Time of Prayer

THE WORD

Musical Setting for Scripture “Thy Word” by Michael W. Smith

The Word of God 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NRSV), Philippians 1:3-11 (the Message) Nanc Ihrcke

Contemporary Message “Prayer and Benediction” Rev. Susan Bresser

RESPONSE

Stewardship Witness Tim Sears

Ministry Moment Rev. Greta Hietpas

Invitation

Offertory “Of the Father’s Love Begotten” Tower Bells Plainsong arranged by Jon Mallory

*Doxology

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn “Sanctuary” Black Book 2164, verses 1, 2 & 1 (see screen)

*Benediction Rev. Susan Bresser

Postlude “Come Thou Fount” John Sheaffer, organ (A time for reflection.) by Albert Travis

Prepare for worship next Sunday by reading John 6:25-35, Philippians 4:4-9.

Flowers were donated by Tekla Fingland, in honor of our church family and their generous support of the mission and ministry of FUMC.