Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 12, 2023 | 10:00am
Rev. Jeremy Campbell, Temporary Pastor | Larry J. Carey, Director of Music
Thought for Worship: Loving others isn't about us at all. And until that sinks in, we'll never be able to love the way Christ truly loved. | Jarrid Wilson
GATHERING
Welcome
Prelude Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence | arr. Harris
Call to Worship
Votum
Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Amen
Opening Sentences
One: Today as we gather together for worship, each one of us brings our own unique experiences.
Left Side: Some of us are on the mountain top, relishing a joyful season of life.
Right Side: Some of us are in the valley, sitting with unimaginable disappointment and sorrow.
One: No matter the condition of our hearts or the circumstances of our lives, God’s hope is steadfast, and God’s love is abundant.
All: Let us rejoice in the Hope we share through Christ Jesus and give glory and praise to God!
Salutation
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ
Amen.
*Hymn of Praise: Today We are Called to Be Disciples
Call to Confession
Our God is a God of glorious deeds,
of wondrous works.
Our hope is in God.
But we do not always keep God’s commandments.
Let us confess our sins
before our merciful and mighty God.
Prayer of Confession
God of hope, draw us near to you in this time together.
Though we have often fallen short, remind us again of the
many ways we are connected, both to one another, and to you.
Encourage us to be resilient, to rely on you to see us through,
even when it feels impossible to keep going.
Renew our hearts, O God, and revive our spirits,
we pray. Amen.
Silent Confession
Assurance of Pardon
All who seek God will rejoice and be glad.
We proclaim that God is great because of this good news:
we are forgiven! Be at peace.
The Law of God:
*Gloria Patri | #579
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.
*Commitment to Peace Keeping and Peace Seeking
One: May the peace of Christ be with you!
All: And also with you!
Share a sign of peace with one another. After sharing the peace, let us all sing together:
Together, by grace, we witness and work, remembering Jesus, in whom we grow strong. Together we serve in Spirit and truth, remembering love is the strength of our song.
THE WORD OF GOD
Anthem Laudate Dominum (O Praise the Lord) | Mozart
Prayer for Illumination
Sovereign God, let your Word rule in our hearts and your Spirit govern our lives until at last we see the fulfillment of your realm of justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
First Reading: Isaiah 58:1-9a
This is the Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Hymn: My Lord! What a Morning
Second Reading: Romans 12:9-21
Sermon: “Loving First” | Rev. Campbell
Silent Reflection
THE RESPONSE TO GOD
*Affirmation of Faith
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended to hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Offering O How Amiable | Vaughan Williams
Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him all creatures here below;
Praise him above ye heavenly hosts;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen!
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession (ending with Lord’s Prayer)
In Jesus’ Name, we pray as you taught us…
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 debts as we forgive our debtors, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory forever. Amen.
SENDING
Hymn: Shine, Jesus, Shine
Benediction
Postlude Jesus Shall Reign | arr. Page
DEAR FRIENDS
Welcome to worship here at Peapack Reformed Church! If you are visiting with us, welcome! If you are a member, welcome back! Our mission is to be a congregation called by God, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and committed to being the very presence of Jesus Christ in the world. This mission is the catalyst for all that we do, and is our aim for who we want to be.
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FOOD PANTRY NEWS
Many thanks for all those who have shared their abundance with neighbors in need.
Our church refrigerators have plenty of space to hold even more!
Mark your calendars now to pick up these important items
and bring to church by the dates listed:
Sunday, November 5- gallon(s) whole milk
Sunday, November 12- eggs
Sunday, November 19 - gallon(s) whole milk
Peapack Reformed Church is a congregation called by God, empowered by the Holy Spirit and committed to being the very presence of Jesus Christ in the world.
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