 O Antiphon Paintings by Sister Ansgar
Payette United Methodist Church November 17, 2024 – 11:00 AM Welcome Passing the Peace “Family of God” Hymn: “To God Be the Glory” UMH#98 vs. 1-3 Call to Worship - Tony Irwin One: With all our hearts, we glorify the Lord! Many: Our hearts rejoice in God, our Savior! One: God looks upon the lowly with favor, Many: The mighty one has done great things! Holy is God’s name! One: God shows mercy to everyone, from one generation to the next. Many: God is strong and scatters the proud in their conceit. One: God pulls the powerful down from their thrones and lifts up the lowly. Many: God fills the hungry with good things, and sends the rich away empty-handed. One: God remembers the promise of mercy that has been passed to God’s people for generations. Many: So let us worship God! Opening Prayer (in unison) - Tony Irwin Adoni, Lord of might; we adore you because you have come to us in the past; we adore you because you come to us now; we adore you because you will come to us at the end. In this Advent season, draw us together in unity, mission, and service, that we may see Christ in all whom we meet, and that all whom we meet may see Christ in us. Amen. Hymn: Gloria Patri UMH#70 Scripture Reading: Mark 13:1-8 (CEB) Advent Candle Lighting Tony Irwin “O Come, O Come Emmanuel Hymn: “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” UMH#110 vs. 1,2 Children’s Time Cris Warzyn Prayers of the People Danny Crego Offering Prayer Danny Crego Doxology UMH#94 Hymn: “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” UMH#110 vs .3,4 Sermon: 1 Samuel 1:4-20 (CEB) Danny Crego Hymn: “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” UMH#626 vs. 1,2 Communion Service Announcements Sending Forth/Benediction Danny Crego One: Go now to follow the way of Jesus: see others as he did; dare to give freely as he did; and to love unconditionally as he did. The grace of the Word of life rest upon you; the love of the Source of life embrace you; and the transforming power of the Breath of life help, strengthen and surprise you, this day forth and forevermore. Many: In the season of Advent, let us not be closed to the new things God seeks to do in the world, and may we partner with God in the work of redemption. Amen. Prayer List Continue to pray for: Peyton, Lexi, Irene Jeffries, Lis Williamson, Taylor Family, Grace Hammon, Peggy Roach, Carmen’s cousin Tory, Glenora’s brother Jim, Shannon Osborn, the family of Kurtis Haren, Kris Roberts, Don Keim’s family. Kathie Phelps’ sister Jackie has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Keep her in your prayers. Upcoming Events The Ad Board will meet tomorrow, November 18th at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting. We will decorate the church for the Christmas season next Sunday, Nov. 24th after church. Please plan to help if you can. Save the date! Our annual Winter Festival will be on Friday, December 6th! We will need everyone’s help. It’s time to prepare your shoebox for Operation Christmas Child. Ask Lyna for the details.
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