26 Nov. 2006 Bulletin

Reign of Christ Sunday

The flowers gracing the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of my sister, Marion E. & brother-in-law, Richard Main, by Lucille L. James.

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "Majesty" J. Hayford

Welcome & Call to Worship: Psalm 29
Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!
WORSHIP THE LORD IN HOLY SPLENDOR!
The voice of the Lord is over the waters.
THE GOD OF GLORY THUNDERS, THE LORD, OVER THE MIGHTY WATERS!
The voice of the Lord causes the oaks to whirl,
And strips the forest bare;
AND IN HIS TEMPLE ALL SAY, "GLORY!"

*Hymn 233 "Alleluia! Sing to Jesus"

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: by Psalm 123
TO YOU I LIFT UP MY EYES, O YOU WHO ARE ENTHRONED IN THE HEAVENS! HAVE MERCY ON US, O LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US. FOR WE HAVE HAD MORE THAN ENOUGH OF CONTEMPT. AS THE EYES OF SERVANTS LOOK TO THE HAND OF THEIR MASTER, SO OUR EYES LOOK TO YOU, THE LORD OUR GOD.

Kyrie (sung)
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.
CHRIST, HAVE MERCY ON US.
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.

A Word of Assurance

The Summary of God's Law (Mark 12:29b-31)
This is the first commandment:
HEAR O ISRAEL,
THE LORD OUR GOD,
THE LORD IS ONE!
THEREFORE YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD
WITH ALL YOUR HEART,
WITH ALL YOUR SOUL,
WITH ALL YOUR MIND,
AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.
This is the second commandment:
YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.
There is no greater commandment than these.

Anthem "Rejoice, the Lord is King" J. Darwall

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 93:1-5

*Gloria Patri (Hymn No. 623)
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!

The Greeting of Peace
Announcements
*Hymn 206 "There is a Redeemer"

Scripture Lessons:
Jewish Scriptures: 2 Samuel 23:1-7
Epistle: Revelation 1:4b-8
The Celtic Allelulia!
Gospel: John 18:33-38
The Rev. John T. Ryan, preaching

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*The Offering, Doxology (625) and Prayer
PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW;
PRAISE GOD ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW;
PRAISE GOD ABOVE YE HEAVENLY HOSTS;
PRAISE FATHER (CREATOR), SON (CHRIST) AND HOLY GHOST. AMEN.

Giving Thanks to God
The Prayer of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
*Hymn 231 "Jesus Shall Reign"
*The Benediction
*Choral Response
Postlude "Hymn Medley"

*Please stand if you are able.

For our Christmas Giving Tree: The consistory invites you to bring in scarves, gloves and hats to match coats that Deacon Debbie is collecting for the homeless. More details will come from Debbie!

Next Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent. We will celebrate the Eucharist together!