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November 19, 2023 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 A. M.
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Prelude Lighting of the Candles
*Opening Prayer Pastor
*Call to Worship Responsive Reading, Psalm 67
Leader: God, be merciful to us and bless us and make your face shine upon us, that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations.
People: May the peoples praise you, O God; may all the peoples praise you!
Leader: May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you rule the peoples justly and guide the nations of the earth.
People: May the peoples praise you, O God; may all the peoples praise you!
All: Then the land will yield its harvest, and God, our God, will bless us, and all the ends of the earth will fear him.
*The Hymn “Now Thank We All Our God” No. 592
(All Verses)
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession
Generous God, we are like the parable’s cautious servant: we hoard what we possess and are afraid of risk. You have given us creative minds and varied abilities to use in your service, yet we settle for what is less than we could accomplish in you. You have given us compassionate hearts to reach out to others, yet we avoid the difficult ethical questions of this world. Forgive our misuse and underuse of the gifts you have given. Restore our place in your family, that we may hear you say, “Well done, faithful servant, enter into my joy.” In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon Pastor
“For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.” 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10
*Hymn of the Month “Give Thanks” Insert
Our Giving to the Lord Pastor
Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
*Offertory, Doxology and Offertory Prayer
*The Hymn “Come, Ye Thankful People” No. 588
(All Verses)
Sharing of Blessings and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer Pastor
Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
First Scripture Reading Matthew 25:14-30
Second Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Leader: This is the Holy Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God for His Holy Word.
Sermon “Sowing Generously” Pastor
*The Hymn “God Is So Good” No. 616
(All Verses)
*Benediction
*Retrieval of the Light
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.
*Postlude