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November 24, 2024 Christ the King Sunday 10:30 A. M.
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Prelude Lighting of the Candles
Opening Scripture Sentence: Jesus answered, “You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” John 18:37
*Opening Prayer
*Call to Worship Responsive Reading, Psalm 93
Leader: The Lord reigns; he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and is armed with strength.
All: The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved. The Lord’s throne was established long ago; You, Lord and King, are from all eternity.
Leader: The seas have lifted up their voice and their ponding waves. Mightier than the breakers of the sea -- the Lord on high is mighty.
All: Your statutes stand firm. Holiness adorns your house for endless days, O Lord!
*The Hymn Now Thank We All Our God No. 592
(All Verses)
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession
Righteous God, you have crowned Jesus Christ as Lord of all. We confess that we have not bowed before him; we are slow to acknowledge his rule. We give allegiance to the powers of this world and fail to be governed by justice and love. In your mercy, forgive us. Raise us to proclaim the Truth of Christ as ruler of all, that we may be loyal ambassadors and faithful witnesses, in service to our Risen Lord. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon Pastor
Jesus Christ is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth; because of his great love for us, he has freed us from our sins by his blood, and he has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve God.
Revelation 1:5-6
*Hymn of the Month I Will Enter His Gates Insert
Our Giving to the Lord Pastor
The mystery of Christ’s reign in a kingdom not from this world shines through our lives, enriching us in unexpected ways. Our offerings give witness to our devotion and submission to Jesus as Lord. May our gifts strengthen the ministry of Christ’s church in the world.
*Offertory, Doxology and Offertory Prayer
*The Hymn Come, Ye Thankful People, Come No. 588
(All Verses)
Sharing of Blessings and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer Pastor
Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
New Testament Reading John 18:33-37 and Revelation 1:4b-8
Leader: This is the Holy Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God for His Holy Word.
Sermon “A Kingdom from Another Place” Rev. Cindy Barton
*The Hymn Our God Reigns No. 290
(All Verses)
*Benediction
*Retrieval of the Light
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.
*Postlude
