4 November 2018
TO ALL who are spiritually weak & seek rest, who mourn & long for comfort who struggle & desire victory, who sin & need a savior, who are strangers & want fellowship, who hunger & thirst for righteousness, and to whosoever will come, this church opens wide her doors & offers welcome in the name of the LORD JESUS CHRIST. Our Worship and Celebration ( All Saints Sunday ) Gathering Hymn v.1 - Hymn #377 There is a Redeemer - Jesus, God s own Son; Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy One. Thank You, O my Father, for giving us Your Son, and Leaving Your Spirit till the work on earth is done. One: All: God Welcomes Us The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. Welcome and Announcements Prelude For All the Saints Rev. Rusty Mosley - arr. Wagner ( please stand if you are able.) Hymn Let All Things Now Living Hymn #379 Call To Worship Leader: Prayer of Adoration Then Jesus said, Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light. Liturgy for All The Saints Leader: Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us.
People: We praise and thank you, O God, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Through him you have enlightened us by revealing the Light that never fades, for death has been destroyed and radiant life is everywhere restored. What was promised is fulfilled; we have been joined to God through renewed life in the Spirit of the risen Lord. Glory and praise to you, through Jesus your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, in the kingdom of light eternal, forever and ever. Amen. Leader: Leader: We do not live to ourselves and we do not die to ourselves. If we live, we live to the Lord and if we die we die to the Lord; so then whether we live or we die, we are the Lord s. For this end Christ died and lived again, so that he might be Lord of the living and the dead. Let us now remember the saints whose names we call this day who from their labors rest: (Bell will chime and a brief period of silence after the reading of each name) Charlene Burns, Mother of Beth Hays Pat Kain, Wife of Bob Kain George Miller, Father of Barbara Watkins Pat Ott, friend of church People: Eternal God, we remember with thanksgiving, those who have loved and served you in your church on earth, who now rest from their labors, especially those most dear to us. Keep us in fellowship with all your saints, and bring us at last to the joy of your heavenly kingdom. In the name of the Risen Christ we pray, Amen. Prayer of Confession Father, we confess a coldness in our hearts, a hardness toward You, an unwillingness to admit our sin and need for You. Forgive us, for Jesus sake. Come near and strengthen us until Christ reigns supreme within us, in every thought, word, and deed; in a faith that purifies the heart, overcomes the world, works by love, fastens us to You, and always clings to the cross. In Jesus name, Amen. (Silent Confession) Assurance of Pardon Hymn of Assurance God Cleanses Us Gloria Patri Hymn # 705 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. 3
First Reading Romans 5:14-19 (p. 942) 14 Yet death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those whose sinning was not like the transgression of Adam, who was a type of the one who was to come. 15 But the free gift is not like the trespass. For if many died through one man's trespass, much more have the grace of God and the free gift by the grace of that one man Jesus Christ abounded for many. 16 And the free gift is not like the result of that one man's sin. For the judgment following one trespass brought condemnation, but the free gift following many trespasses brought justification. 17 For if, because of one man's trespass, death reigned through that one man, much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man Jesus Christ. 18 Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men. 19 For as by the one man's disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man's obedience the many will be made righteous. One: All: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Anthem You Raise Me Up Children s Moment Second Reading Arr. Fettke Hebrews 9:11-15a; 10:1 (p.1006) 11 But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent ( not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) 12 he entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. 13 For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the sprinkling of defiled persons with the ashes of a heifer, sanctify for the purification of the flesh, 14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God. 15 Therefore he is the mediator of a new covenant,.... 10:1 For since the law has but a shadow of the good things to come instead of the true form of these realities, it can never, by the same sacrifices that are continually offered every year, make perfect those who draw near. One: All: God Strengthens Us through His Word and Sacrament The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 4
Sermon Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament Rev. Rusty Mosley Notes: The Sacrament of The Lord s Supper Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. 5
The Nicene Creed, A.D. 325 We believe in one God, The Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy universal and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. God Sends Us Prayers of the People and The Lord s Prayer All: 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, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen Ministry of Mercy Tithes and Offerings Offertory Meditation on 'Finlandia' - arr. Ritter 6
Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heav nly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Hymn For All the Saints Hymn #567 Benediction Congregational Response v.2 - Hymn #377 Jesus, my Redeemer, name above all names; precious Lamb of God, Messiah, hope for sinners slain. Thank You, O my Father, for giving us Your Son, And leaving Your Spirit till the work on earth is done. Postlude The Righteous Live Forever - Ritter (Please be seated during the postlude to reflect on the worship service, consider God s Word, and prepare your response as you follow Christ s light into the world.) Announcements: We will have a Called Congregational Meeting on November 11, 2018 during the 10:30 a.m. service to vote on the Elders, Deacons and Nominating Committee Members for the upcoming year. We are planning a service on November 11, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate Veterans Day. Please help us recognize our veterans by filling out the information in the insert and returning it to the church office (gracepres@conwaycorp.net) or to Tommy Mebane (mebanet@hotmail.com) by Thursday, November 8, 2018. Please join our Wednesday night church service. We begin with sandwiches at 6:00 p.m. At 6:30 p.m. we move into the sanctuary for singing, prayer, and a study of the book of Galatians. Prayer Concerns: Margaret Baker, friend of Sheila Rupert; Ilona Beczo; Judy Bright, friend of Henry and Jane Hawk; Joe Brown; Cody Burnell, Bill Conner; Stuart Dornblaser, brother-in-law of Ken Hunter; Jeannene Ellis, sister-in-law of Herman and Betty Ellis; Booker Glover, Uncle of Adele and Joe Pruett; Gary Green, friend of Jim Watkins; Jimmy and Nancy Higgins; family of Elna Hill, friends of Kevin, Erin and Micah Tucker; Steve & Norma Hoffman, friends of 7
Prayers of Meditation: Prayer for those Searching for the Truth Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth, and the life. Grant that I might be undaunted by the cost of following you as I consider the reasons for doing so. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and open to me the reality of who you are. Give me an understanding of you that is coherent, convincing, and that leads to the life that you promise. Amen. Prayer of Belief Lord Jesus, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever before believed, but through you I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared hope. I thank you for paying our debt, bearing our punishment on the cross, and offering forgiveness and new life. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive you as Savior and Lord. Amen. Prayer for those Struggling with Sin Lord Jesus, grant that I may see in you the fulfillment of all our need, and may turn from every false satisfaction to feed on you, the true and living bread. Enable me to lay aside the sin that clings so closely, and run with perseverance the race set before me, looking to you, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. Amen. Prayer of Commitment Lord Jesus, you have called us to follow you in baptism, and in a life of committed discipleship in your church. Grant that I may take the necessary steps to be one with your people, and live in the fullness of your Spirit. Amen. Like us on @gracepresconway or @GracePresConway For a free downloadable copy or podcast of the sermon, please visit our website at www.gracepresconway.org Staff: Pastor: Richard H. (Rusty) Mosley, ph. 501.339.9300 Administrative Assistant: Erin Tucker, ph. 501.504.6899 Lay Pastor: Jim Hays, ph. 501.499.2885 Lay Pastor: Joe Pruett, ph. 501.733.1650 Organist: Lyle Rupert Choir Director/Pianist: Eloise Stowe Elders: Larry Dunn Susan McNabb Tommy Mebane Robin Ralston Rodney Rice Our Denomination: Office: 1010 Hogan Lane, Suite 2 Conway, AR 72034 501.504.6899 gracepres@conwaycorp.net Deacons: Sue Dablock: 501.472.0511 Nancy Davis: 501.733.8030 Ken Hunter: 501.944.1204 8