Promises of Hope - “Jeremiah’s Letter to Exiles”
*Please stand in body or in spirit. Congregational responses are in bold and preceded by "All"
GATHERING
Welcome and Announcements
Invitation and Sharing of Peace
Peace be with you. And also with you.
Prelude Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Rejuvenate
Lighting of the Altar Candles
Call to Worship (Clergy Stuff)
LEADER: I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord.
ALL: We will not let our hearts be troubled.
LEADER: To give you a future with hope.
ALL: We will not let our hearts be troubled.
Opening Prayer (Clergy Stuff)
All: Consoling God,
Often we find ourselves dissatisfied with where we are in life, questioning our past and our future, unsure whether this is your plan for us. Grant us patience to accept the present, wisdom to discern your will, and courage to carry it out. In all things, help us to trust that you are our guide, and will lead us home. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
*Opening Song Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness ( TFWS 2120}
Refrain
Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,
blow through the wilderness
calling and free;
Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,
stir me from placidness,
Wind, Wind on the sea.
1. You moved on the waters,
you called to the deep,
then you coaxed
up the mountains
from the valleys of sleep;
and over the eons
you called to each thing:
wake from your slumbers
and rise on your wings.
Refrain
Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,
blow through the wilderness
calling and free;
Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,
stir me from placidness,
Wind, Wind on the sea.
2. You swept through
the desert,
you stung with the sand,
and you goaded your people
with a law and a land;
and when they
were blinded
with their idols and lies,
then you spoke
through your prophets
to open their eyes.
Refrain
Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,
blow through the wilderness
calling and free;
Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,
stir me from placidness,
Wind, Wind on the sea.
3. You sang in a stable,
you cried from a hill,
then you whispered
in silence
when the whole
world was still;
and down in the city
you called once again,
when you blew
through your people
on the rush of the wind.
Refrain
Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,
blow through the wilderness
calling and free;
Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,
stir me from placidness,
Wind, Wind on the sea.
4. You call from tomorrow,
you break ancient schemes,
from the bondage
of sorrow
the captives dream dreams,
our women see visions,
our men clear their eyes,
with bold new decisions
your people arise.
Refrain
Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,
blow through the wilderness
calling and free;
Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,
stir me from placidness,
Wind, Wind on the sea.
LISTENING
Scripture Reading Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14
This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Message for All Ages
Sermon “Jeremiah’s Letter to Exiles”
RESPONDING
*Sermon Song Great Is Thy Faithfulness (UMH 140)
- Great is thy faithfulness,
O God my Father;
there is no shadow
of turning with thee;
thou changest not,
thy compassions,
they fail not;
as thou hast been,
thou forever wilt be.
Refrain
Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning
new mercies I see;
all I have needed
thy hand hath provided;
great is thy faithfulness,
Lord, unto me!
- Summer and winter
and springtime
and harvest,
sun, moon, and stars
in their courses above
join with all nature in
manifold witness
to thy great faithfulness,
mercy, and love.
Refrain
Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning
new mercies I see;
all I have needed
thy hand hath provided;
great is thy faithfulness,
Lord, unto me!
- Pardon for sin and a
peace that endureth,
thine own dear presence
to cheer and to guide;
strength for today
and bright hope
for tomorrow,
blessings all mine,
with ten thousand beside!
Refrain
Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning
new mercies I see;
all I have needed
thy hand hath provided;
great is thy faithfulness,
Lord, unto me!
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Prayers of the People |
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God of promise, hear our prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (spoken)
All: 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, forever.
Offertory Craig Nickerson, Organist
*Offering Response Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH 94)
*Prayer of Dedication (Clergy Stuff)
All: Holy God, we come to you with thankful hearts and set before you our gifts of time, money, and skill in gratitude for all that you have given us. Bless these offerings for the life of the world, that all might experience the light of hope. Amen.
SENDING
*Closing Song Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (UMH 196)
- Come, thou
long-expected Jesus,
born to set thy people free;
from our fears and sins release us,
let us find our rest in thee.
Israel’s strength and consolation,
hope of all the earth thou art;
dear desire of every nation,
joy of every longing heart.
- Born thy people to deliver,
born a child and yet a King,
born to reign in us forever,
now thy gracious
kingdom bring.
By thine own eternal spirit
rule in all our hearts alone;
by thine all
sufficient merit,
raise us to
thy glorious throne.
*Benediction
Benediction Response
Postlude Craig Nickerson, Organist
Next Week
God's Presence Brings Life - "Daniel: The Fiery Furnace"
November 30, Daniel 3:1, 8-30
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This Week at Arnolia
- Thursday, November27: Happy Thanksgiving
- Friday, November 28 Pastor’s Sabbath - Church Office Closed
- Sunday, November 30: 10 AM Worship Service
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Copywrite
Amazing Grace My Chains are Gone by Chris Tomlin, John Newton, Louie Giglio, © 2006 Rising Springs Music-
Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness by James K. Manley, © 1978 James K. Manley
Reprinted / Streamed with permission under One License A-735755. All Rights Reserved
Great Is Thy Faithfulness - UMH 140 – Public Domain
Crown Him with Many Crowns - UMH 327 – Public Domain
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