INVITATION AND GATHERING
Prelude “Thanksgiving Medley” Jan Kaupp
Welcome & Greetings
Announcements
† Hymn of Praise: “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” UMH #694
† Call to Worship: (responsively)
Pastor: Christ has come to be our King.
People: We have come to be Christ’s people.
Pastor: Clothed in righteousness, Christ has come to save us.
People: Let the faithful shout for joy.
All: Come, let us worship the Prince of Peace together.
Opening Prayer: (In Unison)
Strong One of Israel, with grace and peace, you clothe your people in the garments of
salvation. Open our eyes, that we may behold your glory, and witness your Son coming with
the clouds, to rule with justice and righteousness. Open our ears, that we hear His voice
calling us to shine like dew on the grass. Open our hearts, that we may love as He loves, and
live as He lives. Amen.
Ministry of Music: “Thankful” Grace Choir
PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
Affirmation of Faith: “The Nicene Creed” UMH #880
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament Isaiah 9:1-7 Pew Bible Pg. 1072
New Testament Revelation 19:11-21 Pew Bible Pg. 1935 & 1936
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
Blessing of the Harvest Food Offerings
Thanksgiving Parade “You Are So Good to Me” Young Worshippers
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer– Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
Prayer Focus for this Week: Poor & Hungry
Preparatory Hymn: “Crown Him with Many Crowns” UMH #327
THANKSGIVING AND REFLECTION
Invitation to the Offering
Offertory “Give Thanks” Jan Kaupp
† Doxology: UMH #95
† Prayer of Dedication
Sermon: “In All Circumstances– Thank God” Rev. John Bhajjan
SENDING FORTH
† Closing Hymn: “I Love to Tell the Story” UMH #156
† Benediction
† Threefold Amen: UMH #898
† Postlude “Let All Things Now Living” Jan Kaupp
† indicates Worshipers are invited to stand, if able.
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HYMNAL: UMH = United Methodist Hymnal