Worship Bulletin

Click HERE to stream the service on our Facebook page (service begins at 10am)

November 8, 2026
Today, we welcome guest minister Rev. Ellen Mitchell

WE GATHER

Welcome & Announcements (Elder John Starnes)

Prelude: Oblivion by Astor Piazzolla (Lori Rhoden, piano; George Wolfe, sax)

Call to Worship (Elder John)
    One: In every breath, God is present. In every moment, God is creating anew.
   ALL: We gather in gratitude for the breath that sustains us and the Spirit that renews us.
   One: Open our hearts to the holy presence that lives within and among us.
   ALL: Come, let us worship the God who gives us life, fills us with the Spirit, and calls us into the wonder of being. Amen.

Opening Praise (Praise Band)
   Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
   Hear Us from Heaven

“Winnie’s Kids” Presentation & Video (Dr. Winnie Mucherah)

Prayer Hymn #450 (1-3): God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian

Moment of Silent Prayer

Pastoral Prayer (Rev. Ellen Mitchell)

WE HEAR THE WORD

Special Music: Create in Me a Clean Heart arr. by Paul Christiansen (Choir)

Message & Scripture: Breath of Heaven; Job 33:4 NRSVUE (Rev. Ellen)

WE COME TO THE TABLE

Communion Hymn #254: Breathe on Me, Breath of God

Invitation to Communion & Words of Institution (Elder Rhea Morgan)

Prayer of Blessing for Elements (Elder Rhea)

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 John)

Prayer of Blessing for Offering (Elder John)

Sending Forth: You Revive Me (Praise Band)

Benediction (Rev. Ellen)

Postlude: That’s My King by T. Agan, K. Gamble, L. Nicks, & J. Russ (Praise Band)

CALENDAR

Sun., November 8: Praise Band Rehearsal, 11:30am, Sanctuary
Tues., November 10: Coffee Conversations, 9am, Concannon’s (4801 W Baker Ln)
Wed., November 11: Choir Rehearsal, 7pm, Sanctuary
Sun., November 15: Praise Band Rehearsal, 11:30am, Sanctuary; Morrison Woods Chapel Service, 1:30pm

Click HERE to see events further out on the calendar