GOD BLESS YOU and THANK YOU

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1 Presbyterian Church of the Roses Reaching Out with Nurturing Love to All God s People GOD BLESS YOU and THANK YOU November 13, 2016 Worship 10 am 26 th Sunday after Pentecost

2 First time here? We are happy to have you visit with us today and hope that your worship experience is blessed. Please pick up a free visitor bag in the narthex. All are invited for coffee and fellowship in Bowen Hall after the service. Children with you? Activity materials for young worshipers are in the entry way. Child care (2-3yrs) and Sunday School are provided during the service. Infants with a parent may enjoy our quiet room while listening to the service. Assistance needed? The ushers have large print bulletins and hearing devices for you. CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP * O n e a s t e r i s k s i g n i f i e s t h e c o n g r e g a t i o n s t a n d s i f a b l e. T h r o u g h o u t t h e s e r v i c e t h e b o l d t y p e i s s p o k e n b y t h e c o n g r e g a t i o n PRELUDE How Lovely are Thy Dwellings Samuel Liddle WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (Please sign the red friendship pad and pass it along for the whole pew to sign.) MOMENT FOR MISSION Stewardship Chris Rhodes THE RINGING OF THE CHIMES INTROIT When All is Ended by William P. Rowan *CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively) The day is coming, says the Lord, when Evil will be utterly consumed. Surely the Lord is our salvation. Trust in God; do not be afraid. Let us worship God! *HYMN #697 Take My Life And Let it BE H.A. César Malan,1827 STEWARDSHIP PROCESSIONAL (Please come forward with your pledge card. If you have already handed it in, please join the procession to pick up a bracelet.) CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER (responsively) Holy God, your Word is our wisdom and strength, our saving truth in times of trouble,

3 Give us the courage to contend with evil and to resist easy answers and compromises, so that we may testify to your glory at the coming of Christ our Savior. Sovereign God, we confess that we have not turned away from sin. We hear of terror and trouble and forget your promise of salvation. We see signs of destruction and try to save ourselves from harm. Forgive us, God of grace. Give us the strength to endure every trial that is set before us, always testifying to your saving love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Silent confessions WORDS OF AFFIRMATION (responsively) Our ever-living God is wondrous and powerful. God gives life and breath to the whole creation. God strengthens us and keeps us in God s tender loving care. I declare to you, in Jesus Christ we are forgiven! Thanks be to God! Amen CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE #581 Gloria Patri CALL FOR OFFERING OFFERTORY A Dream Gabriel Faure *DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION HYMN #450 verse 2 PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (unison) Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true Word; I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord; Thou my soul s shelter, and thou my high tower; Raise thou me heavenward, O Power of my power. FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 65:17-25 This is the word of the Lord! Thanks be to God!

4 ANTHEM Sing to the Lord a New Song by Shirley Porter SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 21:5-11, 19 Holy Wisdom, Holy Word! Thanks be to God! SERMON Endurance For Your Soul Rev. Dr Cynthia Alloway *HYMN #373 O Day of Peace! C. Hubert H. Perry, 1916 PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE Veteran s Day Recognition (The Lord s Prayer) Amen. CHORAL RESPONSE *HYMN# 338 O Beautiful For Spacious Skies Samuel Augustus Ward, 1882 *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Now Thank We All Our God George F. Kaufmann The Session of the Presbyterian Church of the Roses in Santa Rosa calls a Special Congregational Meeting for Sunday, November 27, 2016, after the 10:00 a.m. worship service in the Sanctuary to elect officers for No other business can come before this meeting. The Stewardship Luncheon is TODAY following the service. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Liturgist: Carole Michel Flowers are given by Christie and Ward Page in memory of Jack Page. Music & Video License numbers: CCLI# & CVLI#

5 Prayer Requests Please include in your prayers Those mourning the loss of a friend or family member Please pray for the family of Marti Sepulveda, who passed away November 3 rd. Her memorial will be held at Church of the Roses on Sat., Nov. 19 th at 10:30 am. Please pray for the family of Jim Taylor, whose sister-in-law Julie, passed away recently. Please pray for the family of David Downard, whose wife died unexpectedly. Please pray for the family of Fay St. John who passed away recently. Please pray for the family of Alan Reil who passed away recently. Please pray for the family of Ann McClure as they mourn the passing of her son-in-law, Royce Waltrip, on October 1, John Baker Judy Bello Dan Boland Helen Burns Jim Chestnut Vern Cooper Jackie Del Carlo Wendy Galde Sheryl Gobble Please pray for those facing health issues Sam Imbimbo Barbara Saunders Helen MacKenzie Margie Snater Ted McCarthey Vera Patten Bill Moberly Rhonda Patton Knoles Marie Patchin Bob Simmons Randy Pierce Ed St. John Albert Reil Ines Teague Virginia Rylett Bob Weber Pamela Sage Those serving in our military Sgt. David A. Dickens, USAF Jason Morse, Coast Guard Lt. Ian Alloway Culver, Lt. Col. David Trowbridge, M.D. is stationed at the Joint Air Force Base Elmendorf- Richardson in Anchorage, Ak and serves as a Cardiologist with the Alaska Native Medical Center, Ed and Dale Loranger serving in Afghanistan. The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Alloway, Pastor Barbara McElroy, Director of Music Althea Wright, Accompanist Chelsea Howard, Children s Program Eddie Seamans, Director of Youth Activities Ruth Canniff, Office Administrator Nancy Morgan, Finance Administrator Susan Jenkins, Rosebud Preschool Director 2500 Patio Ct. Santa Rosa, Ca Phone: Fax: office@churchroses.org Website:

6 Remember, audio versions of this year s Sermons are available online for the months of January, February, and March plus Oct. 23, Oct. 30 and Nov. 6! Thanks to our volunteer, Carole Michel, PDF s of the sermons are also available to read online or in print, from January through October 16 th. Thank you! USHERS ARE ANGELS! WOULD YOU CONSIDER SERVING THE CHURCH AS AN USHER/GREETER? We are looking to expand our Usher Team. Serving as an usher is an excellent way for members of all ages to be involved in the life of the church. Ushers serve one Sunday a month. Please call the church office or call Nancy Taylor if you are interested in becoming an usher. WIDOWS SUPPORT GROUP Thursday, Nov. 17, 11:30 am -1 pm Adel s Diner, 456 College Ave. SR Medicare Open Enrollment has started again for this year. Medicare s open enrollment period is always Oct. 15 th Dec. 7 th Do you have questions regarding your Medicare benefits? Are you in the best plan for your needs? Should you enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan? Are you properly enrolled in Medicare part D? What are the costs associated with the various options? HiCAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) is a FREE unbiased resource for Seniors that provides educational seminars and individual counseling regarding the best Medicare and Insurance options for you. There will be a free Medicare Annual Changes and Choices seminar at the Santa Rosa YMCA, 1111 College Avenue, Santa Rosa on November 14 th from 2:00 pm 3:30 pm where you will be able to ask questions and get further information. (SEE NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER FOR MORE INFORMATION)

7 PLEASE LABEL YOUR CRECHE WELL SO WE CAN RETURN IT AFTER CHRISTMAS! THE DEACON S TOUR OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB takes place SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH AFTER CHURCH. REFB DISTRIBUTES MONTHLY FOOD BOXES TO SENIORS 60 YRS AND OLDER. If you or someone you know can use the help, call :30 pm Dec. 2 nd, Jan. 6 th Relaxing, uplifting.