ORDER OF WORSHIP 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time *ASSURANCE OF PARDON November 16, 2014 10:15 AM GATHERING OF THE PEOPLE As the organ begins to play, all are invited to quietly prepare for worship. “O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright” PRELUDE Setting by: Reger Jim Hutchinson, Minister of Music May the music of the prelude focus our attention on God’s kingdom Danielle Kendig (Children K-4th grade may leave for children’s worship, 0-5 years may go to Nursery/Fuzzy Bear.) “Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem” J. H. Maunder Kristen Kane, soloist DEDICATION OF THE 2015 PLEDGES PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION OLD TESTAMENT READING Elisa Ellenberger I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, forever; With my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations. I declare that your steadfast love is established forever; Your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens. Let us worship God! *HYMN 229 *PASSING OF THE PEACE ANTHEM CHORAL AND CONGREGATIONAL INTROIT “Holy Ground” We are standing on holy ground, And I know that there are angels all around. Let us praise Jesus now. We are standing in His presence on holy ground. We are standing in His presence on holy ground. L: P: L: P: All: *RESPONSE OF PRAISE “Jesus, Name Above All Names” Jesus, name above all names, Beautiful Savior, Glorious Lord. Emmanuel, God is with us, Blessed Redeemer, Living Word. SMALL TALK Deacons Christmas Program *CALL TO WORSHIP Friends, believe the good news of the gospel. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Amen. HEARING THE WORD WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS MINUTE FOR MISSION L: P: “From All That Dwell Below the Skies” LASST UNS ERFREUEN Genesis 2:4b-9; 15-17 (OT pg. 2) Matthew 25:14-30 (NT pg. 27) L: The word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God. NEW TESTAMENT READING SERMON *HYMN 426 *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “What a Generous Giver!” “Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak” Rev. Craig Miller CANONBURY From A Brief Statement of Faith *PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison) Almighty God, we come before you confessing our sin, and asking for your forgiveness. You know how often we have sinned, how often we fall short of your glory. For all our sins, O God, grant us mercy and forgiveness. Forgive our laziness and wasted hours; forgive our haste which outruns your goodness; forgive the dullness of heart and mind that takes everything for granted; forgive the indifference that slays the soul, the indecision that leads us to compromise with evil. Create in us a new heart, and help us to grow into the people you would have us be. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. (Time for Silent Confession) We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the Church. The same Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rules our faith and life through Scripture, engages us through the Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of salvation, and calls men and women to all ministries of the Church. In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God’s new heaven and new earth, praying “Come, Lord Jesus.” Amen. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY “Brother James’ Air” *DOXOLOGY Tune by: Leith MacBeth Bain Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION SENDING *HYMN 369 “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me” *CHORAL AND CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION RESPONSE “God Be With Us Till We Meet Again” God be with us till we meet again Loving counsels guide, uphold you With a shepherd’s care enfold you God be with us till we meet again. *POSTLUDE *Those who are able are invited to stand. (CCLI License #2939070) The Mission of Westmont Presbyterian Church is to offer…. *Worship that celebrates the good news of Jesus Christ and strengthens us as believers; *Christian education that deepens our discipleship, by relating the scriptures to our daily living; *Fellowship that welcomes seekers and longtime members alike in warm, caring, supportive friendship; and *Outreach that transforms our community with Christ’s compassion, justice, and peace. I’M GONNA LIVE