Rev Ed Sunday-Winters – Service
Hal Parker – Musical Director, Organ, Piano, Voice,
Priscilla Bonney-Smith – Flowers
Sunday Service
(Twenty-Third Sunday of Pentecost)
November 13, 2022
10:00am
Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25
Sermon: “As a Joy” by Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters
*Hymn: #108 (New Century Hymnal) Isaiah the Prophet Has Written of Old
*Hymn: #303 (New Century Hymnal) Rejoice, Give Thanks and Sing
*Hymn: #247(New Century Hymnal) My Shepherd Is the Living God
Prelude: Hal Parker, solo organ
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
One: Steadfast One, there is no wavering in you.
Many: We come boldly, yet uncertain and unsure.
One: Fountain of truth, you reveal what is true and what is not.
Many: You help us to see and hear so we’ll know which road to travel.
One: Eternal Wisdom, your mind and heart are stayed on loving us.
Many: We set our hearts and minds to love ourselves and others, the way that you do.
Opening Prayer
*Gloria Patri #36
Glory be to the Creator, and to the Christ and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
*Hymn: #108 (New Century Hymnal) Isaiah the Prophet Has Written of Old
Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25
Anthem “Serenade”, Standchen D.899, by Franz Schubert, Hal, solo piano
Sermon: “As a Joy” by Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters
A Time of Silence
Offertory
*Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God for all that love has done; Creator, Christ, and Spirit, One. Amen.
*Unison Prayer of Dedication
Divine One, receive our gifts in the love we give them. Thank you for blessing us with gifts to share, so the needs of your people can be met. We offer our gifts with made-up minds. May what we give be used to facilitate wholeness for all. Amen.
*Hymn: #247(New Century Hymnal) My Shepherd Is the Living God
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (using “debts:” turn to the bottom of page #271 in the green hymnal)
*Hymn: #303 (New Century Hymnal) Rejoice, Give Thanks and Sing
*Benediction: Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters
*Musical Benediction
“We are Building a New World” (to tune of “We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder”, #500 NCH),
“We are building up a new world, We are building up a new world, We are building up a new world, Builders must be strong!”“Ride, shine and give God glory, Rise, shine and give God glory, Rise, shine and give God glory, Children of the Light.”
Postlude: Hal Parker, solo organ
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