CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR

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1 CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR United Methodist Bringing New Life to Greater Heights November 25, :00 a.m., Sanctuary Last Sunday after Pentecost Stewardship Sunday Rev. Andy Call, Lead Pastor Rev. Gregory Kendrick, Jr., Pastor of Connections 2537 Lee Road, Cleveland Hts., OH

2 ORDER OF WORSHIP SANCTUARY 11:00 a.m. OPENING TO GOD PRELUDE A Song of Thanksgiving Edward Broughton We Plow the Fields and Scatter arr. Robert Hughes WELCOME The Rev. Andy Call CHORAL INTROIT *CALL TO WORSHIP 1 Deserie Miller Leader: Worship the Lord with gladness! People: We come into God s presence with singing. Leader: For the Lord our God is good. People: God s steadfast love endures forever. *HYMN OF PRAISE We Plow the Fields and Scatter (see back) *CALL TO CONFESSION *PRAYER OF CONFESSION 2 Sovereign God, we confess that we are not ready for your holy realm. You guide us toward right paths, but we refuse to follow where you lead. You love and feed and care for us, but we fail to love and serve others. Forgive us, merciful God, so that we may return to your fold and rejoice in your presence; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the Lamb upon the throne. Amen. The Rev. Gregory Kendrick, Jr. *ASSURANCE OF GOD S GRACE Leader: In the name of Jesus Christ you are forgiven. People: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Thanks be to God. *PASSING OF THE PEACE (Share signs of reconciliation with each other.) 1, 2 Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year A, Volume Westminster John Knox Press. Edited by Kimberly Bracken Long HEARING GOD S WORD MINISTRY OF MUSIC All Good Gifts Joseph M. Martin Chancel Choir THE SCRIPTURE LESSON Psalm 100 (NRSV) Ms. Miller Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. THE MESSAGE Why Thanksgiving? Rev. Call OFFERING OUR LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP HYMN OF REFLECTION #131 We Gather Together Kremser A TIME OF COMMITMENT PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD S PRAYER (#895) Leader: Lord in your mercy, People: hear our prayer. Rev. Kendrick, Jr. RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Rev. Kendrick, Jr. Please participate in the ministry of hospitality by recording your attendance in the Friendship Pads located at the center aisle of each pew. Offertory Netherlands arr. Beatrice Fisk *The Doxology (#95) & Prayer of Dedication *HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP #694 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come *BENEDICTION & CHORAL RESPONSE St. George s Windsor *POSTLUDE Fantasia on St. George s Windsor Edward Broughton *The people may stand. Acolyte: Estelle Covault Director of Music: David Gilson; Organist: Robert Day Immediately following the service, the congregation is invited to the Parlor for a time of fellowship and refreshments, hosted by the Collage Class. The flowers in Myers Chapel and the chancel are donated by Church of the Saviour Foundation to the glory of God.

3 CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR United Methodist Bringing New Life to Greater Heights November 25, :30 a.m., Myers Chapel Last Sunday after Pentecost Stewardship Sunday Rev. Andy Call, Lead Pastor Rev. Gregory Kendrick, Jr., Pastor of Connections 2537 Lee Road, Cleveland Hts., OH

4 ORDER OF WORSHIP MYERS CHAPEL 8:30 a.m. OPENING TO GOD WELCOME The Rev. Andy Call PRELUDE Prelude on Netherlands arr. Beatrice Fisk *CALL TO WORSHIP 1 Leader: Worship the Lord with gladness! People: We come into God s presence with singing. Leader: For the Lord our God is good. People: God s steadfast love endures forever. *HYMN OF PRAISE We Plow the Fields and Scatter (see back) *CALL TO CONFESSION *PRAYER OF CONFESSION 2 Sovereign God, we confess that we are not ready for your holy realm. You guide us toward right paths, but we refuse to follow where you lead. You love and feed and care for us, but we fail to love and serve others. Forgive us, merciful God, so that we may return to your fold and rejoice in your presence; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the Lamb upon the throne. Amen. *ASSURANCE OF GOD S GRACE Leader: In the name of Jesus Christ you are forgiven. People: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Thanks be to God. *PASSING OF THE PEACE (Share signs of reconciliation with each other.) 1, 2 Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year A, Volume Westminster John Knox Press. Edited by Kimberly Bracken Long HEARING GOD S WORD MINISTRY OF MUSIC Help Us Accept Each Other John Ness Beck Good News Choir THE SCRIPTURE LESSON Psalm 100 (NRSV) Brad Withers Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. THE MESSAGE Why Thanksgiving? Rev. Call OFFERING OUR LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP HYMN OF REFLECTION #131 We Gather Together Kremser A TIME OF COMMITMENT PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD S PRAYER (#895) Mr. Withers RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Please participate in the ministry of hospitality by recording your attendance in the Friendship Pads located at the center aisle of each pew. Offertory *The Doxology (#95) & Prayer of Dedication *HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP #694 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come *BENEDICTION St. George s Windsor *POSTLUDE Fantasia on St. George s Windsor Edward Broughton *The people may stand. Ushers: Mike & Jane Blackburn Director of Music: David Gilson; Organist: Robert Day Immediately following the service, the congregation is invited to the Parlor for a time of fellowship and refreshments. The flowers in Myers Chapel and the chancel are donated by Church of the Saviour Foundation to the glory of God.

5 ADVENT FESTIVAL November 25, :30 WORSHIP Stewardship Sunday The cookie walk at the Advent Festival supports the Fairfield Children s Home in Zimbabwe. Please bring your holiday cookies to the Parlor kitchen on Friday, Nov. 30 or by 9 am on Saturday, Dec. 1. For information contact Gwen Biggins at gwennickdave@att.net. TODAY IN WORSHIP Worship next Sunday, December 2 Luke 21:25-36 Draw Near to Wonder The Message Why Thanksgiving? Rev. Andy Call Scripture Reading Becki Gisser Psalm 100 (NRSV) Ushers Aleem/Lickfelt Family Church of the Saviour, United Methodist 2537 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio Creative Director Chaz Cotton Worship Leader Jill Phillips Production Team Leader Graham Rosen

6 ANNOUNCEMENTS In memoriam: Helen Maurer, November 14, 2018 Donald Archer, November 15, 2018 Heartfelt sympathy is extended to their families and friends. The Christmas Greens have arrived! Please pick yours up today in the COTS Café. Thank you for supporting the Youth Mission Trip! This year, two Advent devotionals are available in the church office to guide you through the season. 1. Draw Near invites you to draw, read, reflect, pray, and color your way through the end of This daily resource has a social justice focus and helps us name our individual and collective longing for God's closeness and for a world made new. Copies are available at no charge. 2. Unlikely Gifts includes thirty-one thoughtful, and never-beforepublished Christmas devotionals from the late, beloved, best-selling author, J. Ellsworth Kalas. The inspirational selections were lovingly compiled by Dr. Kalas son, David, and daughter, Taddy, and include additional notes and memories of their father and the holiday season. Each book is $5. The Angel Tree Project is an opportunity for COTS members to purchase gifts for children in need. Stop in the Parlor this morning to select a child s name. Please drop off the gift by December 2 in room 122 for it to be delivered to the child before Christmas. On Wednesday, December 5 at 7 p.m., the Taizé service in the Sanctuary will turn our attention to this season of waiting and watching. On December 12 in the Prayer Room (Room 204) at 7 p.m., all are invited to a time of preparation with active prayer and quiet reflection. If you have questions, contact Liz Nau at Please join us in the Parlor following worship for a time of fellowship and refreshments, CALENDAR SUNDAY, November 25 Stewardship Sunday Worship at 8:30 Chapel, 9:30 Great Hall, 11:00 Sanctuary 10:40 a.m. Prayer Meeting, Myers Chapel 12:00 p.m. Spiritual Revival Prayer Group, Room :15 p.m. Wesley Bells, Room 223 1:15 p.m. Flute Ensemble, Room 223 4:30 p.m. Good News, Choir Room 6:00 p.m. Catalyst Community Bible Study, Offsite MONDAY, November 26 9:00 a.m. Fit for the Kingdom, Calvary Hall 7:00 p.m. Sojourn Women s Bible Study, Room 121 TUESDAY, November 27 12:10 p.m. DownTown Abbey, Offsite 12:30 p.m. Edna Rhodes Circle, Parlor 7:00 p.m. Martha Circle, Calvary Hall WEDNESDAY, November 28 9:00 a.m. Fit for the Kingdom, Calvary Hall 7:00 p.m. Metro Missions Meeting, Room 161 7:00 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal, Great Hall THURSDAY, November 29 7:00 a.m. Men s Prayer Breakfast, Parlor 9:30 a.m. Women s Bible Study, Room 121 2:00 p.m. Muscles & Motion, Bethel Room 6:00 p.m. Carol Choir, Room 050 6:00 p.m. Celebration Ringers, Room 223 6:30 p.m. Gather, Parlor 6:30 p.m. Gospel Choir, Room 122 6:45 p.m. Bells of the Saviour, Room 223 6:45 p.m. Vivace, Room 050 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir, Choir Room 7:30 p.m. Man Talk, Room 121 FRIDAY, November 30 9:15 a.m. Women s Bible Study, Room 161 7:00 p.m. Jr. Youth-Christmas Craft Setup SATURDAY, December 1 - Advent Festival 8:15 a.m. Spiritual Fitness. Room 121 9:30 a.m. Fit for the Kingdom, Calvary Hall SUNDAY, December 2 Worship at 8:30 Chapel, 9:30 Great Hall, 11:00 Sanctuary 10:40 a.m. Prayer Meeting, Myers Chapel 12:15 p.m. Wesley Bells, Room :30 p.m. Family Connect Open Gym, Great Hall 1:15 p.m. Flute Ensemble, Room 223 4:00 p.m. Pan Methodist Advent Worship, Sanctuary