Nov 16-Infinite Possibilities

Welcome to Ivy Chapel UCC
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105

We are glad that you could join us today, Bible Presentation Sunday, as we share God’s Word with our young people. Please join us following worship for refreshments and fellowship.

Please click here for a link to all of the music for today or below on individual songs.

WELCOME

PRELUDE   How Firm a Foundation    arr. Gilbert Martin            

*CALL TO WORSHIP —   Kathryn Kuntzman

One:  Sing praises to God on high, for glorious are God’s works!
All: We will sing praises to the ends of the earth!
One: Blessed is the One who comes to dwell among us.
All: We rejoice in the salvation that God has provided!
One: Let us worship the Lord with joy and thanksgiving!
All: For He is our strength and our song!

*HYMN    Praise to the Lord, the Almighty #10

*PRAYER OF INVOCATION —  Kathryn Kuntzman
Gracious and Mighty God, we gather before You with hearts ready to sing a new song. Your works are marvelous, Your love unshakable, and Your salvation reaches to the ends of the earth. Let every breath within us join the chorus of creation, lifting our voices in praise. Let us be comforted and strengthened in your presence. Let your Spirit awaken joy in every heart. And remind of us your vision that all might live in a world of peace, and justice and love.  Amen.

*RESPONSE   Stand Up and Bless the Lord! #100

GOD’S WORD    Isaiah 12     Kathryn Kuntzman

BIBLE PRESENTATION      Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE — Tara Lowry

SPECIAL MUSIC   Jesus Loves Me! This I know. For the Bible tells me so.

GOSPEL READING  Luke 21:5-19     Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

SERMON      Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE      Rev. Dr. Carol Trissel
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer (debts… debtors)

*HYMN   How Firm a Foundation   #179

*BENEDICTION      Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

*POSTLUDE   Standing on the Promises      arr. James Koerts