November 25, 2018 ~ 10:30am

Liturgists
The People of Peace Church
Gary Boelhower, Lay Leader
Doug Bowen-Bailey, ASL Interpreter
Jim Pospisil, Music Director
Rev. Kathryn Nelson

Prelude

Greeting One Another

Announcements

Ringing of the Peace Bells and Candles Lit by Acolytes

God is Revealed as We Gather

Responsive Call to Worship                       Thom Schuman

We have chosen to be here, where God remembers us.
God comes to us, the One who was and is and is to come.
Like leaves skipping over the carpet of grass:
God comes to us, the One who was and is and is to come.
Like the first glimpses of the sun peeking over the horizon:
God comes to us, the One who was and is and is to come.
Like the moon lighting our way on a cloudless, autumn night:
God comes to us, the One who was and is and is to come.

*Opening Hymn   “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” (#304)

Unison Prayer of Confession

The choices we make, Mighty God, reveal who we are. Choosing the lies of the world, your Word has not been on our lips. Choosing independent and isolated lives, we do not reflect your Spirit in our actions toward others. Choosing to exalt the powerful of our day, we are unable to follow the One whose weakness gives us life.

Forgive us, God who became weak for our sake. Do not turn your face from us, but help us to face ourselves honestly. Free us from our captivity, so we may faithfully follow in the path of Jesus.    Amen.

Story for All Ages   Kelli Farell, Children’s Ministry Coordinator

God is Revealed in the Word

God’s Word in Revelation:   Revelation 1:4-8

Special Music                                               Wendy Durrwachter

God’s Word in the Gospel:  John 18:33–37

Sermon       “A Wise Reign”

Hymn      “Be Now My Vision”    (#451)

We Respond to God’s Presence

Sharing Our Prayer Concerns, Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer by Nathan Holst, the Lord’s Prayer (with debts), and Choral Amen

Sharing our Offerings

Offertory

*The Thanksgiving “For the Fruit of All Creation”   (#425, 1 vs)

*Unison Prayer of Dedication

As we offer our gifts in this moment to you, Holy God, we pray that they might be used to bring hope, to bring healing, to bring new life to all your people. In Jesus’ name, we pray.    Amen.

*Closing Hymn    “God Reigns o’er All the Earth”   (#21)

*Benediction

*Postlude