INVITATION AND GATHERING
Prelude “Come, Let Us Join the Saints Above” Jan Kaupp
Welcome & Greetings
Announcements
† Hymn of Praise “Freely, Freely” UMH #389
† Call to Worship: (responsively)
Pastor: The earth and all that is in it belongs to the Holy One.
People: Look, here is our God, for whom we have waited.
Pastor: Let us be glad and rejoice in our salvation.
People: Who shall ascend the hill of the Holy One?
All: And who shall stand in this holy place? We come, seeking the face of God.
Opening Prayer: (In Unison)
Faithfull Redeemer, you are the beginning and ending of all things. You promise to wipe
away every tear, that death and mourning will be no more. Teach us to live as the saints you
call us to be, that we may truly be your people, living and doing your will, in the name of
Jesus, who is the Christ. Amen.
PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
Affirmation of Faith: “A Modern Affirmation” UMH #885
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament: Isaiah 25:1-8 Pew Bible Pg. 1095
New Testament: John 11:32-44 Pew Bible Pg. 1669 & 1670
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
Ministry of Music: “Be Still My Soul” Duet
Leslie Bassett & Audrey Walsh
Joys and Concerns
Remembering of the Saints
Pastoral Prayer– Followed by The Lord’s Prayer Rev. John Bhajjan
Prayer Focus for this Week: DECEASED LOVED ONES
Preparatory Hymn: “Be Thou My Vision” UMH #451
THANKSGIVING AND REFLECTION
Invitation to the Offering
Offertory “How Firm a Foundation” Jan Kaupp
† Doxology: UMH #95
† Prayer of Dedication
Sermon: ”OUR SAINTS WITH GOD” Rev. John Bhajjan
Invitation to Holy Communion UMH Pg. 12
SENDING FORTH
† Closing Hymn: “Rescue the Perishing” UMH #591
† Benediction Rev. John Bhajjan
† Threefold Amen: UMH #898
† Postlude “Sing with All the Saints in Glory” Jan Kaupp
† indicates Worshipers are invited to stand, if able.
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HYMNAL: UMH = United Methodist Hymnal