Center for Spiritual Wellness

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1 Center for Spiritual Wellness November 25, 2018 WELCOME! Please accept a special welcome to this service of worship. God has gathered us as his people and we pray the worship hour will bring refreshment, renewal and inspiration. Guests are encouraged to fill out the Welcome cards found in the pew racks. Prayer requests can be written on the flip side of those cards and placed in the collection plate. We will include your prayers in today s service. Please join us for fellowship at our coffee hour following the service. Nursery care (up to 3 yrs. old) and Sunday School are offered during the worship hour. If you are not sure where to find these services, please speak with the usher. Please silence your cell phone when entering the sanctuary Large Print Bulletins Are Available From The Ushers

2 Prelude Christ the King Sunday 10:00 am Welcoming, Announcements & Greeting Introit Call to Worship: God of all lands and cultures, on this day we take time to reflect on the influences and the inspirations of our past. We think of the apostles, who found Jesus, followed Him and helped others to see Him. May we be women and men who follow our vision and enable the holy dreams of others. We are grateful for those in the past who have invested their strength and wisdom, their energy and commitment in the welfare of the people of Scotland, America and beyond to all nations. Those who gave of themselves in working for freedom and justice for all; those who cared and sacrificed for the good of everyone; those who enabled our dreams and visions. Not only do we think of our past, but we look to catch a glimpse of where you may be at work in and through our countries today. Hymn #62: (please stand) Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise verses 1, 2, 4 Children s Message: Prayer of Thanksgiving John Knox: Braveheart Servant of God Part 1 Prayer of Confession: Don Van Antwerpen God, we pray for our world today, and for ourselves. We pray for those in power and for those who feel powerless; for those in poverty and for those in the places of plenty; for those whose

3 ancestors lived here and for those who have recently joined our national family; and for those who work to break down barriers, (continued on next page) create peace, and build a better Scotland, United States, and world. We confess that we have not been ready or willing at times to pray for and to help these people. We have been people of the worldly desires, not focusing on your heavenly Kingdom. May we be inspired and challenged by them to follow our Christian vision in our personal, community and national life. God within us, between us and around us, help us as individuals and as a nation to show gratitude for what has been good in our past, goodwill in the present and hope with determination for the days ahead. Presentation of Gifts, Tithes, and Offerings Anthem Be Thou My Vision Doxology: #809 (please stand) Prayer of Dedication: The Church in Brielle Chancel Choir Lord, we thank for Your faithfulness. Thank You that we can always trust in You. You are an abundant God and out of Your great mercy You have given us so much. We give You this offering today. With it we worship You and give our whole selves to You. Please now take it and use it for Your kingdom and Your glory. Extend and multiple its reach and influence, we pray. May it be a great blessing to many. We ask all this in the powerful name of Jesus. Amen. John Knox: Braveheart Servant of God Part 2 Hymn #365: (please stand) Abide with Me, Fast Falls the Eventide verses 1, 5 John Knox: Braveheart Servant of God Part 3 Prayer from John Knox and The Lord s Prayer

4 Hymn #502: (please stand) Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound verses 1, 4, 5 Benediction (please remain standing) Postlude Our Kingdom Goals Maximizing the use of our Church Facility Stephen Husarik and Ken Olenyik Focus on Children and Youth Don Van Antwerpen, John Linfante, Allison Devereux, Pam Bachler, Shannon Nish and Tamara Christiani Expand our Mission and Outreach Mission and Outreach Ministry under the leadership of Candace Moose Provide Support and Counseling Opportunities for our Congregation and our Community Candace Moose, April Humes, and Lorrie McGough Offer Opportunities to Grow the Spiritual and Physical Health of our Congregation and our Community Lisa Clark and Allison Devereux NOTES

5 The Church in Brielle Rev. Louis J. LaFazia, Pastor Karen Riehs, Consistory Vice President Mark Cook, Director of Music Donald Van Antwerpen, Minister of Youth and Education Jeniene Stango, Church Admin. Admin Assistant Al Comire, Sexton Jennifer D Andrea, Preschool Director preschool@churchinbrielle.org Mental Health Counselors - April Humes, MA, LPC, ( ), Lorrie McGough ( ) 821 Riverview Drive, Brielle, NJ (732) CCLI# CVLI#