Sunday, November 3, 2019
A Service of Healing and New Beginnings
For Meditation and Reflection:
A new church is being born. It may not be the church we expect or want. The church of the future may not include our favorite liturgy or hymn, our central theological principle, or even our denomination! God’s promises always arrive with surprises in them. The form of the new world and new church is not in our hands. (Loren B. Mead, The Once and Future Church.)
Welcome and Announcements
Opening Prayer (Pastor)
Call to Worship
Pastor: We do not worry about our life.
People: God gives us what we need.
Pastor: We are not afraid.
People: God is our refuge and strength.
Opening Hymn: Arise Shine Jennifer Taylor
Prayer for Illumination (Pastor)
Today’s Scripture Reading: Luke 12:22-32
Sermon “New Beginnings” Mike Lyle
The Offerings and Offertory Music
A Litany of Thanksgiving
Pastor: All things come from you, O God, and with gratitude we return to you what is yours. All that we are, and all that we have, is your gift to us.
People: And so, in gratitude for all your gifts, we offer ourselves, and all that we have. By your Spirit make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world.
All: Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Reflective Hymn:I Will Always Be With You
Jennifer Taylor and Diane Younkins
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Prayers of the Pastor and People
Lord’s Prayer[Traditional, with “debts”]
Closing Hymn: We Are One . . . Jennifer Taylor
Benediction (Pastor) Go forward in the comfort and strength of God’s blessing. Remember that you are loved, that God is ever near, and that divine mercy is your way in the world. Amen.
Thoughts for the Day/Week
Jesus said the kingdom of God is like a tiny mustard seed that grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches. And the kingdom of God is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with the flour until all of it was leavened. (Luke 13:18-21)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
This Sunday, Nov. 3rd
11am – Communion Service led by Rev. Dr. Michael Lyle music by Diane Younkins and Jennifer Taylor
12pm – First Sunday Community Table pot-luck in Fellowship Hall.
Next Sunday, Nov 10th
10am – Sunday Schools for both children and adults. Adults meet in the Sanctuary to discuss Ch 9 & 10 of The Phoenix Affirmations. In the Fellowship Hall and backyard (weather permitting), Robin Scott will lead the children in spiritual discovery.
11am – Worship led by Rev. Dr. Michael Lyle
Sunday, Nov. 17th
9am – Council Meeting in Fellowship Hall.
11am – Worship led by Rev. Dr. Michael Lyle
Sunday, Nov. 24th– Worship led by Rev. Dr. Mary Mason
Serving with a Purpose If you haven’t already filled one out, Service forms are on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall. Please put completed forms in the basket on top of the piano. You can also do it online:
Adult Form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/33HF6WZ
Children’s Form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B75T56L
Saturdays 8:30am – English Language Classes for those with a first language other than English. Many Thanks to Audra for leading the class, to Noemi for assisting with the class, and to Lauranne for providing childcare during class.
Childcare is offered during services in the Fellowship Hall.
Lovettsville Food Bank Donations: Please bring non-perishable food items to church. Thank to Tena for taking our donations.
Statement of Faith: We gather as an open and affirming community to worship God, however known. We welcome everyone, no exceptions. Together we seek spiritual comfort and challenge, learn from ancient and modern texts, and seek new dimensions of truth. We practice following the way of Jesus. We dare to demonstrate God’s love by working for justice and peace among all people.