Sunday Worship Prayers - Christ the King Sunday - Nov 20

Approaching God

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Song

Call to Worship

Pastor:             The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens.

People:           Who is like the LORD our God, the One who sits enthroned on high?

Pastor:             From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the Name of the LORD is to be praised. Amen.

First Hymn:

           

Prayers of Adoration and Confession

Guide:              Living Lord and Divine Creator, whose mighty deeds have delivered Your people, and whose sacred power sustains our lives; we humbly gather in Your presence to joyfully praise Your Holy Name. Your mysterious ways challenge our lives, and Your plans are never thwarted. We place our lives at Your disposal, to do Your bidding and serve Your Kingdom.

People:           Heavenly Father, we confess that our sins bring shame upon us, and that our selfish mistakes damage our souls. Forgive us for choosing to do wrong, and for deserting Your commands when we seek to fulfill our own desires. Here us now as we pray.

- Silent Confessions -

Guide:              Everlasting God, You have laid the disgrace of our deceits and the humiliation of our iniquities upon Jesus. You have made Him the scapegoat for our sins and the victim of our vices. Without His sacrifice, we would remain unforgiven. Without His suffering, we would be unsaved. In His Name , we make our confessions and continue to pray, saying, "Our Father....THE LORD’S PRAYER"  (debts/debtors)

           

Promise of the Gospel:

Guide: Jesus judges us correctly because He knows us completely. We cannot make excuses before Him, nor can we justify our sinful choices. He alone stands with the Father, who sent Him to us. When we sincerely confess our sins to Christ and earnestly repent of our foolish ways, Jesus receives our prayers, reclaims our lost souls, and restores us to God's everlasting favor, both now and forever. Amen.

Gloria Patri (sung unison): Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

Family Sermon (parents and all children, including Elementary school students come forward)

Encountering God

Choir Anthem

Prayers for Health and Healing

Pastor:             King of all the nations, we come to You for healing; may our prayers not be in vain. We gather together in Your holy presence, and ask that You anoint us with Your Healing Spirit.

People:           O LORD, throw off the fetters of our fears; cast aside our worries that chain us to despair. Smile upon us and bless us with Your comfort; favor us with Your grace and mercy.

Pastor:             Rebuke the sicknesses in our hearts and minds; heal the injuries of our bodies and souls. Loving God, install Your holiness within us and all our loved ones. Grant us recovery and remission, strength and sustenance; health and healing. Hear us now as we silently pray.

Silent Prayers for others and ourselves. A candle is lit.

Pastor:             God speaks to us and calls us His children. He hears our prayers and remains our Loving Father. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.

(Healing prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 2)

           

Singing of “Jesus Draw Me Close.” (twice)

Prayer of Illumination

Reader:           Holy Spirit, help us to leave behind our personal issues as we approach God's sacred word.  Inspire us with Christ's teaching and send us into our community with faith, hope, and love. In Jesus' Name, we pray.  Amen.

Scripture Readings

The Message and the Apostles' Creed

Serving God

Offering & Offertory

Dedication (unison): Lord Jesus, we cannot ignore Your commands, nor set aside Your teaching. You claim us as Your own and we need to respect You as our Master and King. We give of our lives and resources, our tithes and offerings, asking for You to bless them, so that we may sacredly use them for the continuing ministry of Your Church in this congregation and throughout the world. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen.

Closing Hymn:

Benediction (unison): May Christ send us out into the world to do God's will; may the Father strengthen our church so that we may serve His ways; and may the Holy Spirit bind us together with all the saints to glorify, worship and praise the One, Triune and Living God forever and ever. Amen.

Doxology         May God's Blessing & Postlude

Sunday Worship Prayers - Christ the King - November 21

Approaching God

Announcements & A Word of Welcome

Gathering & Handbell Prelude

(Hymn)

Prayer of Adoration and Confession

Guide:                         Sovereign God of the Universe, who speaks to the Earth calling all people to praise Your Holy Name, we gather as seekers and worshippers, servants and followers to glorify Your wonderful deeds and bless Your Sacred Kingdom.

People:                        Merciful Lord, even though we call ourselves Christians, our beliefs are sometimes inconsistent and unsound. We allow our fears and doubts, our trials and temptations, to constantly attack and undermine our faith.

Guide:                         Gracious Lord, we are in need of forgiveness; we are in want of mercy and grace. We ask You to pardon our proud and selfish ways; our greedy and self-centered deeds; our neglect of charity and insensitivity to the needs of other people. Hear us now, as we sincerely confess our faults to You alone.

- Silent Confessions -

Guide:                         Heavenly Father, Your Son Jesus died for our misdeeds and sacrificed Himself for our shameful sins. His blood liberates us from everlasting punishment; His broken body protects us from Your justifiable wrath.  Without Your plan of salvation, we would be eternally lost. Without Jesus as our Savior, we would have no immortal hope. In Christ's  words we now pray, saying, “Our Father…THE LORD’S PRAYER” (debts/debtors)

Promise of the Gospel

Guide:             Christ came amongst us to reveal God's mercy and show us how to live as true servants of His Kingdom. By confessing our sins to Jesus, we are accepted by Him and restored to God's everlasting favor. Let us rejoice and be glad, for Christ is our Savior and we are redeemed to the Lord, both now and always. Amen.

Gloria Patri(unison):             Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

Family Sermon (parents and all children, including Elementary school students come forward)

Encountering God

Minute for Mission

Choir Anthem

Prayers for Health and Healing

Pastor:             O Lord, remember Your words of healing and compassion, so that we may be filled with strength and hope. In the midst of our sicknesses and suffering, comfort us with Your promises of care and help.

People:            When our anxieties attack our faith or when fear affects our souls, be our shield and salvation. Help us to remember Your ancient ways and gain strength from Your everlasting power.

Pastor:             When frustration disturbs our peace or when we feel isolated and vulnerable, draw near to us and hear our prayers. Wherever we are or whatever our loved ones are enduring, may Your love heal us from all that harms us in body, mind, heart and soul. Hear us now as we quietly pray.

Silent Prayers for others and ourselves. A candle is lit.

Pastor:             May this always be our practice to call upon the name of the Lord and be assured of His everlasting care. In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen.

(Healing prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 119:Zayin)

Singing of ‘Jesus, Draw Me Close'

Prayer of illumination

Reader:             Holy Spirit, in the midst of all our weaknesses and failings, let Christ's words become our strength and salvation. Enable us to receive His teaching and apply these lessons in our daily lives. In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen.

Scripture Readings

The Message & The Apostles’ Creed

Serving God

Offering & Offertory

Dedication (unison):              Lord Jesus, we submit to Your authority and quietly bring this offering before You. Take these tithes and gifts. Receive them for the ministries and missions You would have fulfilled and supported by this congregation, in this community, and throughout the world. In Your Precious Name, we give and pray. Amen. 

Closing Hymn:

Benediction (unison):              May Christ fill us with His goodness and grace everyday; may the Father enhance our faith and knowledge throughout our lives; and may the Holy Spirit keep instructing and guiding us in all that we say or do, to the glory of the One, Triune and Living God, both now and forever. Amen.

Doxology        Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; etc & Postlude

Sunday prayers: Christ the King Sunday - Sun November 22

Approaching God

Announcements & Welcome

Gathering Song & Prelude

Hymn:

Confessional Prayer

Guide: Almighty and Everlasting God, Creator of Heaven and Earth, we gather before You as worshippers and servants, believers and disciples.

People: Eternal Sovereign of the Universe, we long to please You with our lives and hope to honor You with our praises.

Guide:  Loving Lord, we know that we are not all that we should be. We admit to making mistakes, surrendering to sin, and yielding to temptation. Pardon our pride and forgive our fallen ways. Hear us now as we silently confess our past mistakes to You alone.

- SILENCE -

Guide: Merciful God, we rely upon Jesus to save us from ourselves. We look to Him to cleanse our souls, acquit us of our sins, and restore us to Your favor. In His Holy words, we unite ourselves in prayer, saying: Our Father…THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts/debtors).

Promise of the Gospel

Guide:  Only Jesus can give us eternal life through the forgiveness of our sins. He truly guides us each day and leads us to the point where we completely rely upon His grace. His body was broken for our mistakes; His blood was shed for our sins. He is our Lord and Redeemer, both now and for ever.  Amen.

Gloria Patri (sung): Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.

As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

Family Sermon (parents and all children, including Elementary school students come forward)

Encountering God

Anthem

Minute for Mission: PW Thank Offering

Prayers for Health and Healing

Pastor: Hear us, O Living Lord as we call upon Your Name. Be our shepherd and guide us in the midst of our troubles. Come amongst us, Gracious God, and touch us with Your Healing hands. Save us from our sickness and deliver us from despair.

People:            Restore us, O Lord, to health and strength. Look favorably upon us and grant us hope with peace. Hear our prayers, LORD God and give us patience to wait upon Your answer.

Pastor: Listen to the cries of our hearts and heal us, and all our loved ones, from all that harms us in body, mind, heart and spirit. In the midst of our discomfort and pain, grant us rest. At the time of our greatest anxieties and deepest concerns, be our strength and solid foundation. Hear us now as we silently pray.

Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit

Pastor: Restore us, O God Almighty; make your face shine upon us, that we may be healed.

In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.

(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 80)

Singing of “Jesus, Draw Me Close.”

Prayer for Illumination:

Reader:             Holy Spirit, no matter who we are or what we have done, You will always have a message for us each time we read the scriptures. Today, we humbly pray that You will touch our hearts and minds with God’s Word and Christ’s Teaching.  In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.

Scripture Readings

The Message & The Apostles’ Creed

Serving God

Offering & Offertory:

Dedication(unison): Lord Jesus, we thank You for Your precious love and for the many ways You protect us from evil. We rejoice in Your Life, we celebrate Your Truth, and we are here to support Your Way. Take these gifts and bless them for the continuing ministry that You have ordained amongst us. May these tithes and offerings bring blessing to our community and glory to Your Most Holy Name, both now and forever. Amen. 

Hymn:

Benediction(unison):  May we serve Christ each day through our love, faith and devotion; may we worship the Father as dedicated disciples and devoted servants; and may the Holy Spirit govern our choices and guide all our decisions, both now and always. Amen.

Doxology         Praise God, from whom all blessings flow & Postlude

Sunday Prayers: Christ is King Sunday Nov 23

Approaching God
Welcome & Announcements

Prelude & Gathering

Hymn:

Confessional Prayer
Guide: Almighty and Everlasting God, Creator of Heaven and Earth, we gather before You as worshippers and servants, devotees and disciples. We long to please You with our lives and hope to honor You with our praises.

People: Loving Lord, we know that we are not all that we should be. We admit to making mistakes, surrendering to sin and yielding to temptation. Pardon our pride and forgive our fallen ways. Show us how shallow our faith is and reveal to us our sinful errors. Hear us now as we silently confess our past mistakes to You alone.

- SILENCE -

Guide: Merciful God, we remember that we are mere dust and hopelessly deluded at times. We rely upon Jesus to rescue us from Your wrath. We look to Him to cleanse our souls, acquit us of our sins, and restore us to Your favor. We make these prayerful requests and heartfelt confessions in Christ’s Name. We unite ourselves to Him by saying His Holy words together, “Our Father…” THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts/debtors)

Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Only Jesus can grant us eternal life through the forgiveness of our sins. He truly guides us each day and leads us to the point where we completely rely upon His grace. His body was broken for our mistakes; His blood was shed for our sins. He is our Lord and Redeemer, both now and forever. Amen.

Gloria Patri : Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

Family Sermon (parents and all children, including Elementary school students come forward)

Encountering God

Prayers for Health and Healing

Pastor: Hear us, O Living Lord, as we call upon Your Name. Be our shepherd and guide us in the midst of our troubles. Come amongst us, Gracious God, and touch us with Your Healing hands. Save us from our sickness and deliver us from despair.
People: Restore us, O Lord, to health and strength. Look favorably upon us and grant us hope with peace. Hear our prayers, LORD God and give us patience to wait upon Your answer.

Pastor: Listen to the cries of our hearts and heal us, and those of all our loved ones. Protect us from all that harms us in body, mind, heart and spirit. In the midst of our discomfort and pain, grant us rest. At the time of our greatest anxieties and deepest concerns, be our strength and solid foundation. Hear us now as we silently pray.

Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit

Pastor: Restore us, O God Almighty; make your face shine upon us, that we may be healed.
In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 80)

Anthem

Prayer for Illumination:
Reader: Holy Spirit, no matter who we are or what we have done, You will always have a message for us, each time we read the scriptures. Today, we humbly pray, that You will touch our hearts and minds with God’s Word and Christ’s action. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.

Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles’ Creed

Serving God

Offering & Offertory:
Dedication: Lord Jesus, we thank You for Your precious love and for the many ways You protect us from evil. We rejoice in Your Life, we celebrate Your Truth, and we are here to support Your Way. Take these gifts and bless them for the continuing ministry that You have ordained amongst us. May these tithes and offerings bring blessing to this community and glory to Your Most Holy Name, both now and forever. Amen.

Hymn:

Benediction: May we pay our debts to Christ each day through our love, faith, and devotion; may we serve the Father as dedicated disciples and devoted servants; and may the Holy Spirit govern our choices and guide all of our decisions, both now and always. Amen.

Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; etc & Postlude