9:55 a.m. November 3, 2019 Watch
Welcome to worship! As you settle in for worship, please feel free to light a candle of prayer in the chapel area (right side of sanctuary). The children will be with us through the Blessing of the Children. There is nursery care available throughout the service, and a crying room at the back of the sanctuary for those who become inconsolable. Additionally, for a quieter space, audio of the service is in the library, just outside the sanctuary.
RINGING OF THE CHIMES Yukiko Oba, Guest Organist
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS Sue Koza, Vice Moderator
Church Warrant – Church wide budget meeting Watch
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN ‘For All the Saints’ (verses 1-3) No. 637
GATHERING PRAYER AND BLESSING OF THE CHILDREN Watch
(the children may be excused to their program following the blessing)
INTROIT ‘I’ve Got Peace Like a River’ Traditional
PSALM 149 Lay Reader: Bill Cockshaw Watch
GOSPEL READING Luke 6:20-31
SERMON Rev. Patricia Hayes
MORNING PRAYERS Watch
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 sins, as we forgive those who sin 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.
CALL FOR OFFERINGS
*Asterisk indicates all who are able may stand
Bold print indicates congregational response
OFFERTORY ‘The Lone Wild Bird’ PROSPECT, Traditional Watch
Alisa Cassola, soloist arr. David N. Johnson
The lone wild bird in lofty flight is still with thee, nor leaves thy sight. And I am thine! I rest in thee. Great Spirit, come, and rest in me. The ends of earth are in thy hand, the sea’s dark deep and far off land. And I am thine! I rest in thee. Great Spirit, come and rest in me. The lone, wild bird in lofty flight is still with thee, nor leaves thy sight.
*DOXOLOGY ‘Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow’ No. 50 Watch
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 OF OFFERINGS
*PASSING OF THE PEACE (by handshake, hug, or wave)
Leader: The peace of Christ be with you!
People: And also with you.
*HYMN ‘It Is Well With My Soul’ No. 561
(the children will rejoin us for the Remembrance and Communion)
ALL SAINTS REMEMBRANCE Watch
*READING OF THE NAMES OF THOSE WHO HAVE DIED
Readers: Jeff Illsley and Jan Howard
(after we have read the names, if you would like to add the name of a loved one who was not listed who died since the last All Souls Day, please do so)
*UNISON PRAYER
Holy God, on this day we remember and honor, your faithful servants. Hold these precious people in your eternal heart, O God. We thank you for them, and for all those who have entrusted their lives to Jesus and followed him as faithful disciples. We want to learn from their trusting, their loving and serving, their willingness to suffer for him in sharing his mission on earth. May their spirits testify to us this day, that we may go forward into the future owning the faith and courage we have inherited. Amen.
ANTHEM ‘Ubi Caritas’ A. Gregory Murray Watch
Where true love and kindness are found, God himself is there. Now the love of Christ has gathered us together, let us then rejoice, be glad in him
forever, fear the Lord, yet love him, God the everlasting, Let us love each other with a love unceasing. We are of one body, therefore when we gather, let no strife or discord our true friendship sever, may no evil action, word or thought divide us, may the Lord our God be every hear beside us. Grant us, Lord, we pray you, in your love so tender, that with all the saints we see you in your spendour; may we share in heaven perfect joy unfailing, where you reign supreme in majesty unending.
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Watch
INVITATION
PRAYER OF RECONCILIATION (in unison)
When we wander from your path, forgive us, Loving God. When we forget to care for other, forgive us, Loving God. When we lose our faith or misplace hope, forgive us, Loving God.
KYRIE (refrain of ‘It is Well With My Soul’)
It is well (it is well) – it is well (it is well), it is well, it is well with my soul.
*WORDS OF ASSURANCE
*THE COMMUNION PRAYER
God be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to God.
Let us give thanks to God Most High.
It is right to give God thanks and praise.
It is indeed right to give you our thanks and praise, O God…Therefore, with all who love and serve you in heaven and on earth, we raise our voices:
(please be seated)
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
PRAYER OF CONSECRATION
SHARING THE BREAD AND CUP
Our communion table is open to all who wish a closer relationship with Jesus. Today we will receive in our pews. Please pass the tray to the center of your pew, then serve one another, offering the tray to the next person so that they may take a piece of the bread, dip it in the grape juice, and eat. Please use this time for silent prayer.
COMMUNION MUSIC ‘The Call’ Ralph Vaughan Williams Watch
arr. K. McChesney
Chancel Ringers: Doug Anderson, Carol Bradford, Bill Cockshaw, Jilliann Larson, Leigh-Ann Larson, Leo Larson, Sharon Quesnel – Murray Kidd, director
Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life: Such a Way, as gives us breath:
Such a Truth, as ends all strife: Such a Life, as killeth death. Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength: Such a Light, as shows a feast: Such a Feast, as mends in length: Such a Strength, as makes his guest. Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart: Such a Joy, as none can move: Such a Love, as none can part: Such a Heart, as joyes in love.
RESPONSIVE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Watch
You have given yourself to us, Lord.
Now we give ourselves to others.
Your love has made us a new people.
As a people of love we will serve you with joy.
Your glory has filled our hearts.
Help us to glorify you in all things. Amen.
*CLOSING HYMN ‘For All the Saints’ (verses 4-5) No. 637
*COMMISSIONING AND BENEDICTION
(please be seated for the closing music)
CLOSING MUSIC
Serving Today:
Rev. Patricia Hayes, Senior Minister
Ann-Marie Illsley, Acting Associate Minister
Murray Kidd, Music Director
Alisa Cassola, Soloist
Sylvia Berry, Organist
Yukiko Oba, Guest Organist
David Wilcox, Sign Language
Loren Stott, Sign Language
Kelly Deyoe, Hospitality Team Leader
