November 26, 2017 9:30 am GATHERING
“Highland Cathedral”
Charles Callahan
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Alex Lang
CALL TO WORSHIP One: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. All: Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing. One: Know that the Lord is God. It is He that made us. All: We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. One: Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. All: Give thanks to God, bless His name. One: For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, All: and his faithfulness to all generations. § “CROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNS”
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CHILDREN’S PRAYER MUSICAL CALL
“Come and Fill Our Hearts”
#466
CONFESSION We admit to you, God, that we were not thinking of you. We saw a homeless person and we turned away. We heard the prison door lock and we breathed a sigh of relief. We bought good clothes, filled our refrigerators, but we forgot about you. Forgive us, God, and stay near us, that we may never forget you when people are hungry, or homeless, or sick, or afraid. May we never again separate our love for you from our love for the world and its people. Through Jesus Christ, our King. Amen.
§ MUSICAL RESPONSE “Come and Fill Our Hearts” “Come and fill our hearts with your peace. You alone, O Lord, are holy. Come and fill our hearts with your peace. Alleluia!”
§ PASSING THE PEACE One: The peace of Jesus Christ be with you. All: And also with you. One: Let us share the peace of Christ with one another.
EZEKIEL 34:11-16, 20-24
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ANTHEM “Psalm 23” Stuart Townend “The Lord’s my Shepherd I’ll not want. He makes me lie in pastures green. He leads me by the still, still waters. His goodness restores my soul. And I will trust in You alone for Your endless mercy follows me. Your goodness will lead me home. He guides my ways in righteousness, and He anoints my head with oil. And my cup it overflows with joy. I feast on His pure delights. And though I walk the darkest path, I will not fear the evil one for You are with me, and Your rod and staff are the comfort I need to know.” Adam Hendrickson, baritone; Megan Hendrickson, soprano; Chris Urban, piano MESSAGE
“Who? Me?” Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46
Judy Hockenberry
§ “WE GIVE THEE BUT THINE OWN”
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Alex Lang
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.
SHARING OUR GIFTS “Cello Suite No.1 - Prelude” Steven Walter, guitar
J.S. Bach
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING § “NOW THANK WE ALL OUR GOD” § BENEDICTION
SENDING MUSIC
#643 Judy Hockenberry
“Now Thank We All Our God”
J. S. Bach, arr. Fox
§ Please stand as you are able. Greeter: Bill Hamilton Ushers: Jerry Clinnin (head usher), Carrie Costello, Don Howard, Ruth Howard, Bill Thompson Flowers: Sue Campbell and Family—Thankful for the life of Mike Campbell Walt & Mary Halatek—In loving memory of family Rob and Nancy Lincoln—In celebration of Kobi & Todd Lincoln’s sixth wedding anniversary Joe and Cathy Walker—In honor of our 30th wedding anniversary Rick Watson—In loving memory of Peggy Pastors: Alex Lang, Judy Hockenberry, TC Anderson Director of Music and Worship: Adam Hendrickson Associate Director of Music and Organist: Christopher Urban
Choose love. Be the light. Change the world. First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights FirstAvenue Presbyterian Church of Arlington 302 N. Dunton / Arlington Heights, IL 60004Heights 302/N. Dunton Avenue / Arlington Heights, IL 60004 847-255-5900
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