Worship Bulletin

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November 15, 2026

WE GATHER

Welcome & Announcements (Elder Mary Ann Matchett)

Prelude: The Dream Web by Lorie Line; edited by Paul Maybery (Marianna Gill)

Call to Worship (Elder Mary Ann)
   One: God has entrusted each of us with gifts, possibilities, and the sacred work of love.
   ALL: We come to discover the gifts within us and the ways we are called to share them.
   One: Come, let us worship the God who entrusts us with life and invites us to make it fruitful.
   ALL: Free us from fear, O God, and give us hearts willing to risk, serve, and grow. Amen.

Opening Praise:
   We Are (Praise Band)
   Hymn #453 (1-3): Called as Partners in Christ’s Service

Young Disciples Time (Marianna Gill)

Prayer Hymn #609 (1, 4-6): Take My Life

Moment of Silent Prayer

Pastoral Prayer (Rev. James Hilleson)

WE HEAR THE WORD

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30 NRSVUE (Cheryl McCoy)

Special Music: Holy, Holy, Holy arr. by Walter Ehret (Choir)

Message (Rev. James)

WE COME TO THE TABLE

Communion Hymn #295: In This Very Room

Invitation to Communion & Words of Institution (Rev. James)

Prayer of Blessing for Elements (Elder John Starnes)

The Lord’s Prayer (in unison)
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 sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S CALL

Invitation to Offering (Elder Mary Ann)

Prayer of Blessing for Offering (Elder Mary Ann)

Sending Forth: That’s My King (Praise Band)

Benediction (Rev. James)

Postlude: Gigue by Douglas Wagner (Lori Rhoden)

CALENDAR

Sun., November 15: Praise Band Rehearsal, 11:30am, Sanctuary; Morrison Woods Chapel Service, 1:30pm
Mon., November 16: Preschool Ad Hoc Team, 4:30pm, Room 108
Tues., November 17: Coffee Conversations, 9am, Concannon’s (4801 W Baker Ln); Trustees, 5:30pm, Room 108
Wed., November 18: Bible Study, 10am, Room 108 & Zoom; Preschool Team, 2pm, Room 108; Choir Rehearsal, 7pm, Sanctuary
Sun., November 22: Gratitude Sunday; Annual Congregational Meeting, 11:30am, Sanctuary & Zoom (Everyone is invited to stick around after the meeting to decorate the church for Advent)

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Next Sunday, November 22, we will celebrate our many blessings during Gratitude Sunday. There will be a special time in our worship service for you to bring forward non-perishable food items or monetary gifts for delivery to Christian Ministries’ Food Pantry.

The pantry is running low on some much-needed items right now. If you are unsure what to donate, suggested items include: peanut butter, canned tuna, canned fruit and vegetables, macaroni & cheese, oatmeal, cereal, and toilet paper.

On November 15 & 22, we will be collecting your gifts to the Thanksgiving Offering, which helps to support the fifteen colleges and universities and the seven theological institutions in covenant with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). 

Higher education has been an important focus for Disciples since the very beginning of the movement. Throughout our history, Disciples have founded institutions of higher learning to educate students and form leaders to make a difference in the world. The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is still committed to higher education. Our gifts to the Thanksgiving Offering help support the education of thousands of students.

Click HERE to donate directly to this worthwhile cause.