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Commitment Sunday
November 13, 2022
10:30 am
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L= Leader C= Congregation
Liturgist: Mrs. BettyOwens
Minister of Music: Mrs. Andrea Moore-DeMartre
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THE GATHERING
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
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CALL TO WORSHIP
L: We are gathered together this morning, from places of work and play, from homes and offices, gardens and warehouses,
C: we come to this festival of the harvest.
L: We are invited to bring the work of our hands, the fruit of our labor,
C: offering back our best to God, in celebration of what God has provided.
L: We come to worship our generous God, with open hearts,
C: listening to Jesus’ call for workers in his harvest fields.
L: Come let us worship God.
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OPENING SONG: “You Are Good”
Lord, you are good, and your mercy endureth forever.
Lord, you are good, and your mercy endureth forever.
People from every nation and tongue, from generation to generation:
We worship you, Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
We worship you for who you are!
We worship you, Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
We worship you for who you are, and you are good!
Lord, you are good, and your mercy endureth forever.
Lord, you are good, and your mercy endureth forever.
People from every nation and tongue, from generation to generation:
We worship you, Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
We worship you for who you are!
We worship you, Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
We worship you for who you are, and you are good!
Yes, you are,
yes, you are,
yes, you are
so good, so good!
Yes, you are,
yes, you are,
yes, you are!
You are good all the time, all the time you are good!
We worship you, Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
We worship you for who you are!
We worship you, Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
We worship you for who you are,
for who you are,
for who you are,
and you are good!
Words and music by Israel Houghton. © 2001 Integrity’s Hosanna! Much and Champions for Christ Publishing (Admin. By ICG). Reprinted with Permission under ONE LICENSE #A-740926. All Rights Reserved.
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UNISON OPENING PRAYER
Gracious God, giver of all good gifts,
you have created us for life together,
and in Christ you have revealed to us that the true riches of faith are
good works, generosity, and a desire to serve.
Strengthen us this day to pursue all righteousness,
godliness, and love with perseverance and gentleness,
that we may take hold of the life that is really life,
and dwell with you eternally. Amen.
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WORDS OF WELCOME
Mrs. Dianne Harper
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ROLL CALL
(IN-PERSON & ON THE PHONE)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs. Lita McClinton
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THE PEACE
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SONG OF PRAISE
“Amen Siakudumisa“
Amen siakudumisa. Amen siakudumisa.
Amen bawo, Amen Bawo, Amen siakudumisa.
Amen sing praises to the Lord.
Amen sing praises to the Lord.
Amen sing praise, Amen sing praise, Amen sing praises to the Lord.
Words & Music: Traditional Xhosa (South Africa). © 1994 Wild Goose Resource Group, Iona Community (Scotland), GIA Publications, Inc., exclusive North American agent. Reprinted with Permission under ONE LICENSE #A-740926. All Rights Reserved.
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SCRIPTURE READING
Old Testament Lesson: Deuteronomy 28:1-14
The Gospel: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
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SONG OF PREPARATION
The Kelly Woodlawn Choir
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SERMON
“More Than Enough”
Rev. Andrea Davidson
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INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP
“Give Thanks”
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
Give thanks to the Holy One,
Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son.
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
Give thanks to the Holy One,
Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son.
And now let the weak say, “I am strong”;
Let the poor say, “I am rich because of what the Lord has done for us.”
And now let the weak say, “I am strong”;
Let the poor say, “I am rich because of what the Lord has done for us.”
Give thanks.
Words and Music by Harry Smith; arr. by Ken Barker. © 1978 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music. Reprinted with Permission under ONE LICENSE #A-740926. All Rights Reserved.
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ALTAR PRAYER
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INVITATION TO FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP
Ms. Lois R. Travillion
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PROCESSION OF GIFTS & COMMITMENT CARDS
“African Processional —
Praise, Praise, Praise the Lord”
Praise, praise, praise the Lord. Praise God’s holy name, Alleluia.
Praise, praise, praise the Lord. Praise God’s holy name, Alleluia.
Praise God’s holy name, Alleluia. Praise God’s holy name, Alleluia.
Praise God’s holy name, Alleluia. Praise God’s holy name, Alleluia.
Words and music: Traditional Cameroon. Words © 1994 Earthsongs. Reprinted with Permission under ONE LICENSE #A-740926. All Rights Reserved.
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CLOSING BLESSING
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CLOSING SONG
“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
United Methodist Hymnal #95
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