Brook Church Hillburn, New York The Rev. Nancy Fields, MS, M.Div, D.Min., Pastor * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY 23 November 2014 WE ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME THE ORGAN PRELUDE THE CHOIR PROCESSION THE ANNOUNCEMENTS THE CALL TO WORSHIP L: This is the day that the Lord has made. P: We will rejoice and be glad in it. L: We gather today to think upon and to thank God, for gifts of creation. P: We were strangers to one another’s ideals, ways of life, hopes and fears. L: We are here today in hope and in prayer. ALL: That harmony and fellowship be a way of life among us all. AMEN. INVOCATION (unison) God of gentle, loving guidance, who brought the Israelites into a new land, filled with new hope and promise: Be with us today, opening our hearts and spirits to an awareness of your abiding love and presence with us. Gather our minds together as one as we send our choicest words of greetings and thanks to you, our Creator. In Jesus’ name we pray, AMEN. *A HYMN OF PRAISE To Be Announced CALL TO CONFESSION Let’s draw near to him and confess our sins now by saying, PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) As the man who was healed of his leprosy returned to Jesus thanking him for the healing; so help us return to you with our songs and spirits of praise. You have blessed us with work to be done, harvests to be gathered in, and people with whom to share our bounty. Help us to reach out to our friends and neighbors and to those whom we have called strangers. Remind us that the harvest is given to be shared and not hoarded. Open our hearts in actions of gratitude that we may truly offer our praise and thanksgiving to you. AMEN. ASSURANCE OF PARDON We are not alone. No matter how lonely we may feel, God is with us. God’s loving care surrounds each and every one of us. Feel the power of God’s love in you. Be at peace. AMEN. *THE GLORIA PATRI Red Hymnal #546 PSALM OF THE DAY Psalm 100 Page 520 CHORAL SELECTION To Be Announced SCRIPTURE LESSON First Testament Exodus 19:2-6 Page 62 Second Testament Romans 5:1-8 Page 980 Gospel Matthew 9:10-23 Page 842 CHORAL SELECTION To Be Announced MESSAGE “To think is to thank” The Rev. Nancy Fields HYMN OF MEDITATION To Be Announced *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed The Peace Greet one another saying: “The peace of Christ be with you” Prayers of the People Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (unison) God has blessed us for a purpose. The blessings are given not because we been good and therefore have earned them. God’s blessings are the outpouring of God’s love. Just as the man who was healed by Jesus, turned back to him, thanking him and praising God for the healing; we are called to turn back to Jesus in gratitude for the ways in which he has taught us to lived and healed our lives. God hears our prayers and responds with love. We have experienced that and we can trust that. What we are called to do, remembering the blessings, is reach out in love and hope to others. Thanksgiving is hollow if it is only a sumptuous meal. It is hollow if it is only a holiday to get out of the way so that we can get on with the Christmas festivities. Thanksgiving becomes real when our bounty is offered to others in need, when the blessings are shared not only with those near and dear, but with those who hunger and thirst for food and hope. Thanksgiving becomes real when we stop rushing around and take time to really praise the God of love who has called us into God’s service. In Jesus’ Name, we offer this prayer. AMEN. OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS TO GOD *THE DOXOLOGY *A PRAYER OF DEDICATION (unison) From tables laden with food; from families gathered; from lives which have been so richly blessed, we offer these gifts. Bless these gifts as you have blessed each of us. Cause us and these gifts to work for you in this world; for healing and hope, so that true thanksgiving may be found everywhere. AMEN. *A HYMN OF DEDICATION To Be Announced * BENEDICTION Go, remembering God who has given us all that we have and all that we are. Go in peace to serve God in this world. May your lives truly reflect your thanks-living. AMEN. *Please stand if you are able + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ANNOUNCEMENTS Liturgist – Norman Martin Sunday School - 11:00am - Norman Martin Email Address – BrookChurch@hotmail WEEKLY EVENTS Pancakes, Cookies & Crafts Sale Saturday December 13, 2014 9am – 2pm Community Prayer List Naomi Morgan, Shawn Dennison, Joey Alexander, Joey Juarez, Madeline Alexander, Paul Alexander, Glenda Royster, Gina VanDunk Burris, Sarah Jackson, Nora Lee Dewitt, Marsha Peterson, Joe Powell, Armond Boone, Mary & Sadie Short, Brother (Robert) Morgan,Betty Powell, Billie Caldwell, Joseph Burris, Ira Appel, Frank DePauw, Donna Appel, Mabel Spruill, Crystal Sullivan,Roman Suchcicki , Alonzo Mann, Carolyn Coupart, Wallace Michael Van Dunk, Leah Powell Benner And Wayne Benner, Greg Van Dunk, Jack Caldwell Sr. & Jr., Eileen Caldwell, Brittnay Cathrine Groff, Joe & Amber Powell, Genisa Jennings Demas, Graceann Mann, John & Eleanor Degraw, Carla Alexander, Geneva Williams, Mike Wright, Mrs Northern, Bruce Haiglar, Dariel Powell, Beatrice Brown, Chuck Stead, Joe & Joan Davis, , Taisha Davis, Lisa Jennings, Chris Morrie, Lee George, David Kyles, Chris Thaxton, Dawn Jennings, LoriAnn Cortez, Lydia and Sandy Chan, Louis Vavaul, Crystal Sullivan, Mike Powell, Heather Jennings, Frank Kyles, Harris Hurwitz, Stan Dennison, Bruce Duncan, Dinger Miller, Donna Hines, David Peterson, Harriet Johnsen, Florence Saint-Victor, David Burrows, Connie Fox, David Muldrow, Pauline Mathais, Fran Becker, Susan Jones, Regina McCormick, Peter Galindez, Peter Alexander, Pearl Morris, Anita Williams, Justine Galinsky, Doug Laforge, Justine Wynn, Carrie Lee, Shirley Dennison, Lola Degroat, Gary and Cindy Hogan, John Perry, Aaron Alexander, Malachai Tenemille, Kellie Garey, Kenny Short, Betty Lou Perry, Clipper Oliver, Janet Hartwill, Liz Cooke, Sam & Patty Lynn Carrington, Jeff DeFreese, Gwen Robinson BROOK CHURCH. All God’s Children – Travelers - Victims of Domestic Violence – Unsaved Loved Ones - All involved in war --- PEACE Federal recognition of the Ramapough Mountain Lenape Comfort and relieve, O Lord, all who are in trouble…sorrow…poverty…sickness…grief…or any other need, especially those known to us, whom we name before you… Heal them in body, mind, or circumstance, working in them, by your grace, wonders beyond all they may dream or hope; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. Prayer List – If you would like to have a family member or friend added to the prayer list please give names to Pat Osterhoudt, or send prayer requests to BrookChurch@hotmail
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