LITTLE FARMS UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 135 Sauve Rd. River Ridge, LA 70123 504-737-5858 Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost All Saints Sunday November 2, 2014 Prelude and Lighting of the Candles (Please fill out the prayer slip, then place your request in the offering plate) Choral Introit “O Give Thanks” Greetings and Announcements *Opening Hymn “For All the Saints” # 299 vs. 1, 3 & 5 Children’s Church (children are dismissed to attend Sunday School) * Call to Worship Leader: When we stand at the edge of fear and worry, People: God invites us to step into the waters of faith and trust. Leader: When we stand at the edge of the world's pain and need, People: Jesus invites us to step into the land of humble service. Leader: When we stand at the edge of our hunger and thirst: People: the Spirit invites us to sit at the Table of grace. *Morning Prayer (Unison) Lord God, our Father, you keep speaking your Word to us through your Son Jesus Christ. Make us listen to that word and welcome it with all that is in us. Let that word change our mentality and our ways that it may direct our life to make it a lived message of Good News for all to see, to be inspired by, and to follow. Let it be the living power that leads all to give you praise and glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 1 *Assurance of Pardon Pastor: This is the good news: God hears you, God forgives you, God is with you as you journey into that land called Promise. People: Let the redeemed of God say: this is indeed great news! Accepting God's word of joy and grace, we will live as God's children in all the days to come. Amen. Spoken Prayers and Joys of the People Response after each prayer- Pastor: Lord in your Mercy, People: Hear our Prayers. Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer (using debts/debtors) *The Gloria Patri: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be; world without end. Amen. Amen. Scripture Lesson 1 Thessalonians 2: 9-13 *The Gospel Sermon Matthew 23: 1-12 Rev. Dwight Ramsey “You Are the Only Bible Some Will Ever Read” *Response Hymn “Give Thanks for Life” #297 The Offering *The Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, all creatures here below. Praise God for all that love has done, Creator, Christ and Spirit, One. Amen. *Dedication (Unison) We offer our gifts in gratitude, Holy One, for all your blessings in our lives. Use them to touch the lives of all who stand on the edge of hope, of peace, of community that they might step into these promises of yours with confidence. In Jesus' name, Amen. 2 Anthem “A Communion Meditation” Holy Communion *The Apostle’s Creed *Closing Hymn “O Savior, for the Saints” # 298 *Benediction Go forth as God's people into the world and serve those who stand at the edges of life. Go forth as sisters and brothers of Jesus and teach the world the ways of peace and hope. Go forth as those filled with the Spirit and share your lives with everyone you meet. *Passing the Sign of Peace/Closing Circle “Let There Be Peace on Earth” Postlude *Please stand if able ____________________________________________________ Pastor: Rev. Dwight Ramsey Music Director: Dwayne White Lay Leader: Jake Rohm Offering Steward-November: Monica Iacono & Mike Falgout Lock Up –November: Karen Nauck FALL FEST AND TRUNK OR TREAT Just wanted to say Thank You to everyone that came out to our Fall Fest/Trunk or Treat Event and to all those that volunteered to work the event. Because of your willingness to participate and help, it was a huge success. I was just thrilled with the 13 families that volunteered to decorate trunks!!! Many people came from the community to enjoy this special day with us. The children loved the games, space walk, Pony Rides, crafts, Fire Truck and the Trunk or Treating. Looking forward to next year’s event!!! Karen Nauck 3 Welcome We welcome everyone who chose to worship with us today and invite you to join us again. Please sign the Guest Book located in the narthex, including your address to receive information on church activities. To become a member of Little Farms UCC, please see the pastor for more information. Please pray for: Kathy Gancarcik, Gary Ihl, Pierce Ramsey, Karin Oakes, Shiela Grose, Timothy Gamble, Jr., Diana Gottula, George Coll, J.K. Theriot, Roberta Lee, Johnell Smith, Gary Erskin, Elaine Clesi, Dan Hoth, Mario Montagnino, Kelly Montagnino, Adam Verseput, Hank Stogner, Jacob Wagner, Damon Mullins, Laure Coll, Christina Cortez, Kenny Cox, Brian Winters, Ronnie Beecher, Matthew & Mandie Nauck, Rachel Lambert, Debbie Rose, Robert Berglund, Matt Chatelain, Tom Wall, Angie Dykes, Wendy Page, Robert Pollard, Ivy Cavalier, Jules Hillery, Philip Page, James Fagan, Margaret, Rosemary Achee, Elenore and Kissy, for people who are homeless, our search committee, those traveling this week, those with recently diagnosed illnesses, for the new direction of our church, prayers for our nation, for those struggling with family and relationship issues. For Those who Mourn: for those who have recently lost a loved one Praise the Lord: for Mario and family as he continues to recover, for good news of Rev. Ramsey’s cancer check up. For those Serving in the Military and Overseas: Matthew Odom; Sean Gancarcik, Joshua Lassiter, for all our wounded warriors Announcements Weekly Events: Choir Practice Wednesday evenings 7:00 p.m. Lay Readers: If you would like to serve the church as a Lay Reader on Sunday Morning, please sign up in the Narthex. We are looking for new volunteers so please sign up!! Sunday School: If you would like to volunteer there is a sign up sheet in the Narthex. 2014 Flowers: Sign up today! Stewardship Sunday: November 9th. Hanging of the Greens Service and Pot Luck: November 30th Rev. Ramsey: Call him at 504-296-4096 to set an appointment or visit for all your pastoral needs. 4