Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 18, 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 (8:30) Toccata on Now Thank We All Our God Piet Post (11:00) Come, Ye Thankful People, Come George J. Elvey; Chime Choir arr. Martha Lynn Thompson Call to Worship (from Psalm 16) One: Bless the Lord who counsels and guides us. All: Because we keep the Lord ever before us, we shall not be moved. One: May our hearts be glad, and our spirits rejoice, All: for God does not give us up, but shows us the path of life. Prayer of Praise *Hymn 14 For the Beauty of the Earth DIX Call to Confession The Confession of the People of God Unison Prayer of Confession God of grace, all around us are wars, and rumors of wars, and we are afraid for ourselves and our world. We are prone to grasp for whatever security we can find. Forgive us, Lord, for we are quick to forget that all of life is in your hands. Renew our hope, increase our courage, and keep us watchful for the signs of your just and peaceful reign that is to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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 The Word for the People of God Anthem Thanks Be to God Michael Bedford Gloria Choir Thanks be to God, thanks be to God, thanks be to God for creation. Thank you for homes, thank you for food, thank you for loved ones who care. Thank you for church, thank you for school, thank you for love that we share. Thanks be to God, thanks be to God, thanks be to God for creation. Help us to love, help us to give, help us to sing your praise. Help us to work, help us to live, serving you all our days. Thanks be to God, thanks be to God, thanks be to God for creation. Amen! A Word of Welcome A Time for Young Disciples (8:30) Sacrament of Baptism (11:00) Russell James Plaisted Presentation *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed GTG, p. 35 Prayer of Thanksgiving The Baptism Welcome One: Russell 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. Presentation of Third Grade Bibles (11:00)
Prayer for Illumination Old Testament Lesson Psalm 16 Page 495 One: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. New Testament Lesson Mark 13:1 8 Page 50 One: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. Sermon Keeping Our Focus Randy Harris The Response of the People of God *Hymn 352 My Lord! What a Morning MY LORD, WHAT A MORNING *Affirmation of Faith (8:30) The Apostles Creed GTG p. 35 Prayers of the People and Lord s Prayer GTG p. 35 Our Gifts to God Voluntary (8:30) Now Thank We All Our God Georg F. Kaufmann Anthem (11:00) Sing to the Lord of Harvest Healey Willan Chancel Choir Sing to the Lord of harvest, sing songs of love and praise; with joyful hearts and voices your alleluias raise. By him the rolling seasons in fruitful order move; sing to the Lord of harvest, a joyous song of love. By him the clouds drop fatness, the deserts bloom and spring, the hills leap up in gladness, the valleys laugh and sing. He filleth with his fullness all things with large increase, he crowns the year with goodness, with plenty and with peace. Heap on his sacred altar the gifts his goodness gave, the golden sheaves of harvest, the souls he died to save. Your hearts lay down before him when at his feet ye fall, and with your lives adore him who gave his life for all. (Words by John S.B. Monsell) *Doxology *Prayer of Dedication The Sending Forth of the People of God *Hymn 367 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come ST. GEORGE S WINDSOR *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 Now Thank We All Our God J. 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.
Our acolyte today is Ani McElwee. Worship Notes We welcome to our worship leadership today guest organist and choir director Henry Tysinger. We welcome by baptism Russell James Plaisted, son of Justin and Courtney Plaisted. Today s Chancel flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of their mothers, Betsey Adams and Evelyn Doughton, by Susan and Mark Doughton and family. 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 18, please pray for Dorothy, Sam, Alex and Olivia Barrett; Eben, Missy, Maggie and Micah Carroll; Ethie Edwards; Cathy Greene; Susan, Daniel and Maddie Havens; John and Lili Loftis; Betty Orr; Scott, Lindsay and Ian Rushing; Alex and Emily Taylor; Nina Woosley, Alan and Charlie Beck. The Lord bless you and keep you. (Numbers 6:24) Calendar Sunday November 18 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 12:30 p.m. Officer Preparation, 4:00 p.m. Youth and Parent Trip Meeting and Youth Fellowship, 5:30 p.m. Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, First Christian Church Monday November 19 11:00 a.m. Staff Meeting, Library 6:00 p.m. Boy Scout Meeting, Activity Building 7:00 p.m. Blind Spot Book Group, Salem Room Tuesday November 20 6:30 p.m. Listening to Black Voices Book Group, Salem Room Thursday November 22 Office Closed, Thanksgiving Day 1:00 p.m. Highland Thanksgiving Meal, Friday November 23 Office Closed, Thanksgiving Holiday 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.