WESTLAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

27650 Center Ridge Rd. Westlake OH 44145

(440) 871-3088 westlakeumc.org

NOVEMBER 5, 2017 10:00 A.M.

All Saints’ Sunday

ORDER OF WORSHIP November 5, 2017 10:00 a.m.

All Saints’ Sunday (* the congregation is invited to stand as able)

GATHERING OF THE PEOPLE IN PRAISE

TOLLING OF THE CHIMES The chimes call us to quiet and to prepare for worship. Reflect during the prelude about what a difference Jesus has made in your world.

GREETING Welcome to WUMC! All members, friends, and visitors are invited to sign the Atten-dance register. Help us to keep our information up to date and get to know those worshiping near you! Also, please refer to the “FYI Welcome” insert for upcoming events!

CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS Prayer request cards are in the pews. If you have any concerns or celebrations please fill out a card. You may hand it to an usher or the pastor during the first hymn. (as indicated in the bulletin).

PRELUDE “In My Beloved God I Trust” arr. Johann Hanff * CALL TO WORSHIP** L: Throughout all our lives God is with us. P: Praise be to God for God’s mercy and love. L: Even when we are faced with difficult decisions, God’s presence is near. P: When we don’t know which way to go, God will guide and lead us. L: Open your hearts today to God’s gentle leading. P: We open our lives to God, that we may faithfully serve God all our days. AMEN.

* THE LIGHT ENTERS OUR WORSHIP

* HYMN “For All the Saints” 711, UMH -- Please hold up prayer cards so ushers can receive them --

* OPENING PRAYER (in unison)*** In life and in death you bless us, O God. When trouble overwhelms us, you save us. When sorrow overtakes us, you comfort us. When death overcomes us, you overcome death and raise us to new life. You promise us joy everlasting and, even now, give us glad hope and glimpses of you realm,

which is to come when Christ makes all things new. For calling us your children and bestowing upon us such great love, we give you thanks, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

A TIME WITH CHILDREN Rev. Mollie Brown

HEARING & PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORD

SCRIPTURE LESSON Revelation 7:9-17 p. 235, NT

SCRIPTURE LESSON 1 John 3:1-3 p. 225, NT

GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 5:1-12 p. 4, NT

SERMON “Being Comforted” Rev. Mollie Brown

ANTHEM “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” arr. Jack Schrader Chancel Choir

A TIME OF REMEMBRANCE Carl Antel Bill Deierhoi Bob Long Dot Antel Val Dickerson Alice Tyrone Rita Bassett Shirley Johnston George Vlach Mary Chidester

SPECIAL MUSIC “I Can Only Imagine” arr. Rich Gallo Rich Gallo, solo

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

A SERVICE OF WORD & TABLE p.12, UMH

COMMUNITY TIME

CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” 2193, FWS

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

WORSHIPING WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY “It is Well with My Soul“ arr. Martha Mier * DOXOLOGY 94, UMH

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

* PRAYER OF DEDICATION

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Musical Setting A p. 17, UMH

THE LORD'S PRAYER 895, UMH 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for-ever. Amen.

HOLY COMMUNION As the ushers direct, you are invited to come forward to receive communion. If you wish, you may kneel in prayer at the rail. After you receive communion, you may return to your pews by the side aisles.

COMMUNION MUSIC “Just as I Am, Without One Plea” 357, UMH

“For the Bread Which You Have Broken” 614, UMH

“Let Us Break Bread Together” 618, UMH

SENDING FORTH

* HYMN “Christ for the World We Sing” 568, UMH * BENEDICTION

* THE LIGHT LEADS US INTO SERVICE

* POSTLUDE “The Rejoicing” Handel _____________________________________________________________________

UMH: United Methodist Hymnal FWS: The Faith We Sing **Modified from Ministry Matters http://www.ministrymatters.com/all/entry/3211/worship- connection-november-1-2015 ***Reprinted by permission of Westminster John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word © Worship Companion. Copyright 2014 Used by permission. Westlake UMC OneLicense.Net #A711142

In Our Service Today: Liturgist: Carole Mller Ushers: Mike Salis, Jim Marshall, Sam Marshall, Ed Hammon Greeters: Sharon Smith, Lou & Emily Kompare

Please join us every Sunday after the 10:00 Worship Service in Fellowship Hall for Coffee & Fellowship Time. All are welcome!

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