Chilmark Community Church
November 15,2009
Prelude: “Prelude in C major” JS Bach
Gathering and Announcements
Introit : “O For the Wings of a Dove” Felix Mendelssohn
Call to Worship Psalm 106:1-5 p.829 (no musical response)
*Hymn 92 “For the Beauty of the Earth” vs. 1,4,6
Peace
Confession (unison) by James T. Fatzinger
God, we have filled our lives with so many things that there is scarcely room left for each other and for you. “There is no time!” we protest. “I know you’re busy,” we assume. Slow us down, God; forgive us our busi-ness which destroys our openness, our preoccupation which leaves us unaware of the gentle breeze of your Spirit, our self-absorption which makes us ignore the cries of our brothers and sisters. And if we have not yet been possessed by your word of grace and acceptance, we pray that our ears may be opened to hear it now. AMEN
Silent prayer
Word of Assurance
Proclamation and Praise
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Anthem
John 2:1-11; John 6:11; Acts 27:35
Sermon“Jesus Comes to Thanksgiving Dinner” Rev.Woody Bowman
*Hymn 694 “Come, Ye Thankful People Come”
Concerns and Celebrations
Let us hold these people in the presence of God in the silent prayer.
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Offering
* “We Give Thee But Thine Own” (inside back cover )
Prayer of Dedication (unison)
Holy One, whose heart abounds with gifts, receive this offering as a sign of our intention to live surrounded by your mercy, inspired by your Spirit, open to the joy of your presence, hospitable to one another, and generous toward your world. AMEN Edwin E. Beers
*Hymn 87 “What Gift Can We Bring”
Benediction (unison)
Grant, O Lord, that what has been said with our lips we may believe in our hearts, and that what we believe in our hearts we may practice in our lives; in the Spirit of Jesus. AMEN
Postlude: “Deus Tuorum Militant” Grenoble Antiphoner
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Organist: Carol Loud
Guest Preacher: Rev. Woody Bowman
Next Week’s Lessons: (interfaith Thanksgiving Service) Food Pantry Offering
*Stand if you are able