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October 22, 2023 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 A. M.
Announcements
Prelude Lighting of the Candles
*Opening Prayer Pastor, Apache translation by Vernon Stumblingbear
*Call to Worship Responsive Reading
Leader: God, the Eternal Spirit, brooded over the face of the deep and created all there is.
People: Now the forests and mountains, rivers and seas, savannahs and deserts, stars and planets sing praises to God’s glory.
Leader: Of one blood God made all people, that we should come together to join in creation’s song of praise.
People: See what love the Father has given us, that we are called the children of God.
All: We gather to worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in truth.
*The Hymn “They’ll Know We Are Christians” No. 119
(All Verses)
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession
O Great Spirit, we have not paid attention to your planting, your growth, your produce, and your people. Your winds have blown, and we have not been moved. Your sun has shone, and we have yet grown cold of heart. There are many moments in which we do not think of you. We search for what does not fulfill. Forgive us and turn our hearts toward you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon Pastor
“For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that He has chosen you because the gospel came to you not simply with words, but with power… you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, and to wait for his Son, Jesus, whom he raised from the dead to rescue us from the coming wrath.” In Christ we are saved! 1 Thessalonians 1:4, 9-10
Special Music/Response “Holy Spirit” from Choctaw Worship Team
Our Giving to the Lord Pastor
“All you families of nations, give to the Lord glory and strength…bring an offering and come into his courts. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.” Psalm 96:7-9a
*Offertory, Doxology and Offertory Prayer
*The Hymn “Rock Of Ages” No. 490
(All Verses)
Sharing of Blessings and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer Pastor
Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
First Scripture Reading Psalm 96
Second Scripture Reading Exodus 33:12-23
Leader: This is the Holy Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God for His Holy Word.
Sermon “Sing A New Song to the God of All People” Pastor
*The Hymn “People Need the Lord” No. 527
(All Verses)
*Benediction
*Retrieval of the Light
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.
*Postlude