Christ the King Sunday

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Christ the King Sunday November 25, 2018

10:00 a.m.

ORDER OF WORSHIP November 25, 2018

10:00 a.m.

Christ the King Sunday (* the congregation is invited to stand as able)

GATHERING OF THE PEOPLE IN PRAISE TOLLING OF THE CHIMES The chimes call us to quiet and to prepare for worship. Reflect during the prelude about what a difference Jesus has made in your world.

GREETING Welcome to the WUMC Suburban Campus! All members, friends, and visitors are invited to sign the Attendance register. Help us to keep our information up to date and get to know those worshiping near you! Also, please refer to the “Happenings” insert for upcoming events! CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS Prayer request cards are in the pews. If you have any concerns or celebrations please fill out a card. You may hand it to an usher or the pastor during the second hymn. (As indicated in the bulletin). PRELUDE “Crown Him with Many Crowns/Crown Him King of Kings” arr. Carol Tornquist * CALL TO WORSHIP ** L: Christ has come to be our king. P: We have come to be Christ’s people. L: Clothed in righteousness, Christ has come to save us. P: Let the faithful shout for joy. L: Like the sun rising on a cloudless morning, Christ disperses the darkness with justice and mercy. P: Worship the prince of peace. * THE LIGHT ENTERS OUR WORSHIP * HYMN

“Rejoice, the Lord Is King”

715, UMH

* OPENING PRAYER (in unison) *** We come this day, rejoicing, in the presence of the King of Kings, Jesus Christ. At his birth the angels proclaimed his name to be Emmanuel, God with us. Today in this place, in this time of worship, may we truly feel the power and presence of Jesus Christ in our lives.

May our hearts and spirits be warmed and challenged to proclaim with our lives, "Christ is Lord!". AMEN. A TIME WITH CHILDREN

Rev. Mollie Brown

HEARING & PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORD SCRIPTURE LESSON * HYMN

Revelation 1:4b-8

p. 230, NT

“He Is Exalted” 2070, FWS -- Please hold up prayer cards so ushers can receive them --

GOSPEL LESSON

John 18:33-37

SERMON

“Jesus Is Our King”

SPECIAL MUSIC

p. 106.7, NT Rev. Mollie Brown

“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” arr. Richard Walters Annie Kaschube, Christopher Neely

RESPONDING TO THE WORD COMMUNITY TIME PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD'S PRAYER 895, UMH 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. WORSHIPING WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS OFFERTORY

“Jesus Shall Reign/Great Is the Lord Almighty” arr. Carol Tornquist

* DOXOLOGY 94, UMH Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! * PRAYER OF DEDICATION

SENDING FORTH * HYMN

“Jesus Shall Reign”

157, UMH

* THE LIGHT LEADS US INTO SERVICE * BENEDICTION * POSTLUDE “Praise be to God” JS Bach _________________________________________________________________ UMH: United Methodist Hymnal

FWS: The Faith We Sing

**From The Abingdon Worship Annual 2015 Edition, edited by Mary J. Scifres and B.J. Beu. Copyright © 2014 by Abingdon Press. Used by permission. ***From Ministry Matters https://www.ministrymatters.com/all/entry/3255/worship-connectionnovember-25-2018. Used by permission. Westlake UMC OneLicense.Net #A711142

This worship service is being live-streamed via our website: westlakeumc.org. Please note that due to copyright and licensing restrictions, not all music or other multimedia presentations may be broadcast.  In Our Service Today: Liturgist: Matthew Wolf Ushers: Skip Gianfagna, Judy McDonald, Russ Wearsch, Gail Wearsch Greeters: Sharla Johnston, Rachel Amable

Please join us every Sunday after the 10:00 a.m. Worship Service in Fellowship Hall for Coffee & Fellowship Time. All are welcome!

Today’s Coffee Hour is sponsored by... The Wearsch & Johnston Families In Memory of Gail Wearsch & Sharla Johnston’s Parents Today’s Altar Flowers are sponsored by... Earl & Carol DeWerth In Celebration of our Anniversary