Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 19, 2023 | 10:00am
Rev. Jeremy Campbell, Temporary Pastor | Larry J. Carey, Director of Music
Thought for Worship: “You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” | 2 Corinthians 9:11
GATHERING
Welcome
Prelude Beside Still Waters | Boodle
Call to Worship
Votum
Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Amen
Opening Sentences
Leader: The voice of Jesus calls his people, like a shepherd calls the flock, “Come, follow me!”
Left Side: We follow Jesus because we long to learn a world-changing way of loving, and because we are inspired by his deeply courageous compassion.
Right Side: We follow Jesus because he is faithful and constant. Again and again, he brings our wandering spirits back to find peace and comfort with him.
Leader: Jesus is calling us in this moment, and always.
All: Here we are, Jesus. Guide us, O Christ!
Salutation
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ
Amen.
*Hymn of Praise: Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
Call to Confession
As children of God, we come to God in our joys,
in our sorrows, in our fears, and in our guilt.
Knowing that God loves us and embraces us,
let us bring our confessions to God.
Prayer of Confession
Hear us now, O God, as we pray to you.
We are all too aware that we have strayed from your guidance for us.
In both big and small ways, we have lost our sense of center in you.
Through this time together,
encourage us to find our way back to where you are.
Pull us together as one flock.
Help us to hear your voice calling our names and renew in us
your call to genuine kindness and care for the world. Amen.
Silent Confession
Assurance of Pardon
God has destined us not for wrath,
but for salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
who died for us so that we may live with him.
Praise be to Christ! Alleluia!
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 Kyrie (Mass in G) | Schubert
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: Luke 17:11–19
This is the Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Hymn: We Gather Together
Second Reading: Ezekiel 34:11-16,20-24
Sermon: “Faithful Hoping Loving Thankful!” | 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 True Light | Hampton
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: Now Thank We All Our God
Benediction
Postlude Praise the Lord the Almighty | arr. Hayes
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 19- gallon(s) whole milk
Sunday, November 26 - eggs
Sunday, December 3- 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.
CALLED • EMPOWERED • COMMITTED