November 23 -Together in Christ

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All of the music for today’s worship can be found here or below on the individual songs listings.

Welcome to Ivy Chapel UCC – Today is Reign of Christ Sunday
We gather today on the final Sunday of the Christian Church Year.
May we come alive as Christ’s disciples and may our love for God continue growing forever.
Praise God for the Eternal Reign of Christ.

WELCOME

PRELUDE    Crown Him with Many Crowns      arr. Cindy Berry
(in the setting of J. S. Bach’s Prelude in D Major)

*CALL TO WORSHIP (Inspired by Psalm 46)       JoAnn Moody
One: In this present time, no matter what passes before us,
All: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
One: As earth shakes and nations are in an uproar,
All: God is present with us and is our refuge in times of trouble.
One: As the world trembles in fear and worry,
All: May we find stillness and peace, knowing God is God of all.

*HYMN   We Gather Together  #597

*PRAYER OF INVOCATION    JoAnn Moody
Holy Redeemer, In the dusk of this liturgical year, we recall the beauty of our days together. The blessedness of Christmas love and the light of Epiphany move us to bring illumination to our neighbors. The hope of Easter and the strength of Pentecost inspire us to bring the Good News of God’s love to this world. All of this is to create God’s Realm here on this earth, where we follow the steps of Christ, knowing the endurance of the Holy Spirit abides with us today and always. Through Christ, who reigns forever. Amen.

PASSING OF THE PEACE    Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
“May the peace of Christ be with you.”   (Response) “And also with you.”

*RESPONSE    Jesus, Name Above All Names   #57   
(sing twice)

A READING FROM THE PSALMS   Psalm 46      JoAnn Moody

SPECIAL MUSIC    “Here I Am, Lord”    arr. Mark Hayes

NEW TESTAMENT READING  Colossians 1:11-20    Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

SERMON    Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

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

*HYMN    We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations  #524  

*BENEDICTION     Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell

*POSTLUDE   Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah    arr. Cindy Berry
(In the setting of J. S. Bach’s Fuga II, from the W.T.C., Vol. I)