ORDER FOR WORSHIP
PRELUDE Nathalie Wang, organist
SALUTATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
* PASSING OF THE PEACE
* SANCTUS (pew card)
* CALL TO WORSHIP Sarah and Annabelle White
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake, though the waters roar.
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High.
God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved; God will help it when the morning dawns.
"Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth."
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.
* HYMN No. 376 We Gather Together
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of grace, we confess that we have elevated the things of this world above you. We have made idols of possessions and people. We have permitted our schedules to come first and have not taken the time to worship you. We have participated in systems that take life instead of give it. We have been unfaithful in our covenant relationships. Forgive us, O God, for the many ways we fall short of your glory. Help us to learn to live together according to your ways through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
* KYRIE (pew card)
* ASSURANCE OF PARDON
* SUMMARY OF THE LAW
Herein is wisdom.
Glory be to God.
* GLORIA PATRI (pew card)
JUNIOR SERMON
ANTHEM: Thanksgiving John Ness Beck
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Lord’s Prayer (pew card)
Prayer Response How Good It Is to Thank the Lord Lewandowski
* HYMN No. 374 Now Thank We All Our God
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Jeremiah 23:1-6 p. 633
Colossians 1:11-20 p. 956
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
SERMON Hope in God’s New King Rev. Blaine Crawford
* CONFESSION OF FAITH: Based on Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 31
Jesus Christ has been ordained by God the Father and has been anointed with the Holy Spirit to be our chief prophet and teacher who fully reveals to us the counsel and will of God concerning our deliverance; our only high priest who has delivered us and who continually pleads our cause with the Father; and our eternal king who governs us by his Word and Spirit, and who guards us and keeps us in the freedom he has won for us.
OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS
Offertory: Shalom Rav Steinberg
* The Doxology (pew card)
* Prayer of Dedication
* HYMN No. 375 Sing to the Lord of Harvest
* BENEDICTION
Response: Amen John Rutter
POSTLUDE
Announcements
We thank Nathalie Wang for serving as our organist today. Nathalie studied organ at the Royal Academy of Music in London at the Juilliard School of Music. She has performed in recitals in Shanghai, London, Denmark and New York.
NO BIBLE STUDY this Tuesday, November 22, 2016.
INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE - Monday, November 21st, 7:30 P.M. Temple Beth Sholom (171-39 Northern Blvd.). Refreshments following. All are invited to attend!
BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE - Friday, December 16th, 7:30 P.M.
Are you anticipating a Blue Christmas? For many, “the most wonderful time of the year” is anything but. Join us at Church on the Hill in the sanctuary for an inspirational service of song, meditation, comfort, and hope. This will be an ecumenical service with Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone and First Presbyterian Church of Whitestone.
CRAWFORD HOLIDAY PARTY - Saturday, December 17th, 3:00-6:30 P.M. Blaine and Brittnee Crawford invite the congregation to the parsonage for a holiday open house. Drop in as you are able--there will be plenty of food and holiday cheer!
White christmas service - Sunday, December 18th, 11:00 A.M. Tableau of the Nativity of Christ. Bring your White Christmas gifts to be presented.
PRAYER LIST
Remember the following individuals in your daily prayer.
Helga Brenner-Khan, Rosemarie Dappio, Allegra DeMelo, Lynne Johnson, Marie Mark, Ann McCaffrey-Amalfitano, James McCreary, Eva Munoz, Joan Pearson, Keith Pearson, Edie Petry, Dorothy Reid, Kook Ryo, Debra & Greg Sparrow, Mary Ann Sullivan