Prelude: Ron Dobscha
Call to Worship: Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name; make His deeds known to all the people! For He is the Lord, our God, faithful to a thousand generations! Sing His praises; tell of His wonderful works, and glory in His holy name! Let those who seek the Lord rejoice! For He is the Lord; our God, faithful to a thousand generations! Search for God, and for His strength. Never stop looking for Him. For He is the Lord, our God, faithful to a thousand generations! INVOCATION: *Hymn: “ We Gather Together” # 336 *PRAYER OF CONFESSION: O God, so often we take You for granted. We take for granted that You will answer our prayers, that You will heal us and make us whole. We take for granted that You love us. Forgive us for not appreciating your grace and presence in our lives. Help us to be more thankful. Give us faith to see You in everything and everyone around us, so that we may be truly grateful. In Christ’s name we pray. AMEN *Time of Silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Scripture reading: Psalm: 107 1-9 Sermon reading: 1 Timothy 2: 1-7 Apostles Creed Special offering for Toys for Tots Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication *Hymn: For the Beauty of the Earth” # 14 *Benediction Postlude: Ron Dobscha
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NORTH BUFFALO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND UPPER BUFFALO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude Bob Senay ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP Elder Mark Scott Leader: Rejoice in the Lord always! Again, I say rejoice! People: Thank you, God, for so many wondrous gifts. Leader: For our homes and families, for our church and friendship, for food and fellowship. People: Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, we say rejoice. Leader: Thank you, God, for new life in Jesus Christ, for love, for belonging and for this time of thanks and praise. People: We all now rejoice and feast in the gifts and grace of Jesus Christ our Savior, the Bread of Life. INVOCATION Rev. Mason
*HYMN Come, Ye Thankful People, Come 367
CALL TO CONFESSION Elder Judy Scott We turn to God in prayer and offer this prayer of confession PRAYER OF CONFESSION Wondrous and generous God, you have blessed us with gentle rains, glorious sunsets and sun-warmed days. You bless us with loving families, kind friends and a caring church. Let us receive these gifts with thankfulness and humility. We cannot earn nor do we deserve such generosity, but we graciously open our hearts and hands to receive. Forgive us when we are hardhearted and tight handed, when we don't let your goodness flow through us, when we hide our talents and turn away from the needs of the world. Release us, Holy One, from fear, and create a contagious spirit of giving that touches the world with hope. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON *Response – Gloria Patri *Passing the Peace L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. P: And also, with you. Children’s Chat The Word of God Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading John 6: 25-35 Jesus the Bread of Life
L: The Word of the Lord
P: Thanks be to God! Sermon “ THE BREAD OF LIFE “ Responding to the Word *HYMN We Gather Together To Ask the Lord’s Blessing 336 *Apostles Creed Elder Don Herschell Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology Prayer of dedication Elder Don Herschell Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People Rev.Mason The Lord’s Prayer *HYMN Now Thank We All Our God 643 *Benediction *Postlude Bob Senay * PLEASE STAND IF ABLE We welcome you to our joint Thanksgiving Eve Service with Upper Buffalo. Our guest speaker is Rev. Dave Mason. Gathering Around the Word
Prelude ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Winds blow, rains fall, storms rage, People: God is our strength and sanctuary. Leader: Floods rise, waves batter, wars ravage, People: God is our strength and sanctuary. Leader: Violence threatens, hunger abounds, diseases flourish, People: God is our strength and sanctuary. All: We are safe here in this Spirit place, for God’s sustaining and nourishing Spirit surrounds and affirms us. |
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