Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 11, 2018 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. The pealing bell calls us to worship, reminding us to quiet our hearts and minds as we prepare for the worship of the living God. Opportunities in Church Life The Gathering of the People of God Prelude Prelude in G Major (BVW 541) Johann S. Bach Call to Worship (from Psalm 146) One: Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! All: I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God all my life long. One: The Lord sets prisoners free and lifts up those who are bowed down. All: The Lord watches over the stranger and upholds the orphan and the widow. The Lord will reign forever. Praise the Lord! Prayer of Praise *Hymn 363 Rejoice, the Lord Is King! DARWALL S 148TH Call to Confession The Confession of the People of God Unison Prayer of Confession Forgive us, Lord, when we think too highly of ourselves and clamor after privilege and honor. Forgive us, Lord, when we cannot lift our gaze because we do not believe we have anything to give. And forgive us when we fail to open our eyes to the abundant life you make possible. Have mercy on our foolishness and heal our lovesick hearts, that we may live faithfully for you. In Jesus name we pray. The prayer continues in a time of silent confession. * All who are able please stand. GTG = Glory to God Hymnal
Assurance of God s Love *Gloria Patri GTG 581 A Word of Welcome A Time for Young Disciples (8:30) The Word for the People of God Sacrament of Baptism (11:00) Stephen Mark Doughton III *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed GTG, p. 35 Prayer of Thanksgiving The Baptism Welcome One: Stephen has been received into the one holy catholic and apostolic church through baptism. God has made him a member of the household of God, to share with us in the priesthood of Christ. Let us welcome the newly baptized. All: With joy and thanksgiving we welcome you into Christ's church to share with us in his ministry, for we are all one in Christ. *Hymn 484, v. 2 Out of Deep, Unordered Water RUSTINGTON Water on the human forehead, Birthmark of the love of God, Is the sign of death and rising; through the seas there runs a road. There is water in the river Bringing life to tree and plant. Let creation praise its giver: There is water in the font. Prayer for Illumination Old Testament Lesson Deuteronomy 8:11 18 Page 165 One: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. New Testament Lesson Mark 12:38 44 Page 49 One: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. Sermon Putting in Everything Randy Harris The Response of the People of God *Affirmation of Faith (8:30) The Apostles Creed GTG p. 35 Voluntary (8:30) Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing arr. Joel Raney Anthem (11:00) Psalm 100 John Weaver
Chancel Choir Make a joyful noise unto the Lord! Serve the Lord with gladness, come before his presence with singing; know ye that the Lord, he is God. It is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves. We are his people and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise. Be thankful unto him and bless his name. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting, and his truth endureth to all generations. (King James Version) Prayers of the People and Lord s Prayer, GTG p. 35 Our Gifts to God Carol Ann Harris *Hymn 700 I m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me I M GONNA LIVE Presenting Today s Offerings and Our Commitments for 2019 *Litany of Dedication One: O God, the earth is yours, and all who are in it. All: You have entrusted us with gifts time, talent, energy, money and asked us to use them to serve your kingdom. With thanks and praise we respond to your call. One: We bring these gifts you have given, our generosity in response to yours. All: We offer ourselves, our lives, our dollars and our hours. We commit ourselves to work for your world, to love and serve wherever you call. One: We ask your blessing on this, your church, as we seek to follow you with heart, mind, and soul. All: Bless also these gifts, our investment in your future, that they may multiply in faith, hope, and love. Amen. The Sending Forth of the People of God *Hymn 697 Take My Life HENDON *Charge and Benediction The ringing of the bell, symbolizing the Trinity, marks the end of the service. Please remain in the pew until the bell is silenced. *Postlude Fugue in G Major (BVW 541) Johann S. Bach
Welcome to Highland We extend a warm welcome to all who come to this sanctuary today. May you find in this place and among the people gathered here grace and peace from the living Christ who has promised to be present when we gather in his name. If you are visiting with us today, please include your contact information on the friendship pad that is passed during the service. If you are a college or graduate school student, add your school name as well. Large-print Bibles, bulletins, and hearing aids are available. Please ask an usher for assistance. A Loop Assisted Hearing System is in place in Highland s Sanctuary. You can access this service by switching your hearing aid s T-coil to On and adjusting the volume control if needed; you may also request a headset from an usher. Childcare is available on Sunday mornings at Highland: During the 8:30 Worship Service, bring children to Room 112 on the lower level near the Magnolia Street entrance. During the 9:30 Education Hour, bring infants and toddlers to Room 112. During the 11:00 Worship Service, bring infants and toddlers to Room 112 on the lower level near the Magnolia Street entrance. Children ages 2 5 meet on the third floor following the Time for Young Disciples in Rooms 301 or 306. During both worship services, we also offer a room for Infants & Mothers/Fathers Room 216 Friendly childcare space on the sanctuary level where parents can tend to the needs of their infant and still be able to hear the service. Ages 5 and older Following the Children s Time, these children are encouraged to remain in the sanctuary. Worship activity bags and children s bulletins are available in the Narthex. Between worship services Highland offers Christian education for all ages. Information about locations can be found on a bulletin board in the second-floor hallway. You may also ask a deacon or an elder for directions.
Worship Notes Our acolyte today is Anna Grace Yurkutat. We welcome to our worship leadership today guest organist and choir director Reid Gilliam. We welcome by baptism Stephen Mark Doughton III, son of Kara and Stephen Doughton. Today s Chancel flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of his wife, Betty Mumy, by Don Mumy and their children. Text-Giving. To give via smart phone, text the word highland to 73256 and follow the instructions. We are thankful for your generous sharing! Bless You! Our prayers for one another. FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 11, please pray for Hank and Betty Barnum; Beverly Edwards; David, Daniel and Madison Havens; Jean Loftis; Julia, Lindsay and Ian Rushing; Robin Taylor and Sallie West; Craig Woosley. The Lord bless you and keep you. (Numbers 6:24) Calendar Sunday November 11 8:30 a.m. Worship Service (nurseries provided), Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Education for All Ages 11:00 a.m. Worship Service (nurseries provided), Sanctuary 4:00 p.m. Waking Up White Book Study, Salem Room 4:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship, Fellowship Hall Monday November 12 11:00 a.m. Staff Meeting, Library 5:00 p.m. Stewardship Committee, Salem Room 6:00 p.m. Boy Scout Meeting, Activity Building 7:00 p.m. Faith & Film, Sherwood Restaurant Tuesday November 13 9:00 a.m. Salem Presbytery, Blowing Rock 12:00 p.m. XYZers, Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. Session Meeting, Ardmore Room Wednesday November 14 7:00 a.m. Men s Breakfast, Fellowship Hall 5:00 p.m. Gloria Choir, Room 101 5:00 p.m. Small Group Study, Salem Room 5:30 p.m. Chime Choir, Room 100 5:45 p.m. Fling Fellowship Meal & Mission Fair, Fellowship Hall 6:30 p.m. Youth Choir, Room 101 7:00 p.m. Disciple Bible Study, Ardmore Room 7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir, Room 101 Thursday November 15 10:00 a.m. Women s Bible Study, Ardmore Room 6:00 p.m. Finance Committee, Ardmore Room 7:00 p.m. Community Service Committee, AB 4 7:00 p.m. Membership Committee, AB 5 8:00 p.m. Young Adult Study Group, Five Points Restaurant Friday November 16 4:00 p.m. Boy Scouts, Fellowship Hall
For more information about the events in this calendar, please pick up a copy of Highlights, the weekly newsletter, in the Narthex or Gallery Hall. Check www.highlandpres.org, for changes or cancellations.