NOVEMBER 8, 2026
24TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
REV. DOMINGOS FERNANDO
ORGANIST JIM ROSS

Prelude – “An Expression of Joy” – John A. Behnke (Bells) 
 Welcome & Announcements – Sue DeArment
 
  *Call to Worship
 LEADER:          Are you awake? Are you alert?
 PEOPLE:          Christ is coming into our lives in a new way. 
LEADER:           Are you watching the signs? 
Are you interpreting what is happening today? 
PEOPLE:           Christ is coming into our lives in a new way. 
LEADER:           Do you see opportunities for ministry? 
                               Do you see the poor, the homeless, the hungry, the 
needy? 
PEOPLE:          Christ is coming into our lives in a new way. 
LEADER:            Come, let us worship and let us work in the reign of 
God. 
ALL:                      Christ has extended the invitation:  let us work 
together in the reign of God on earth. 
 
*Opening Hymn “Jesus Calls Us" UMH #398
 
  *Opening Prayer, in unison 
You do not want us to be ignorant of your dreams 
and hopes for us, 
God of holiness, so you speak to us in parables, 
So we might pay careful attention to your words; 
You tell us stories about our grandparents in the faith, 
So we might become mentors to our grandchildren, and theirs. 
Filling us with the holy oil of generosity and grace, 
You make us ready to welcome Jesus Christ into our lives, 
And to open our hearts to those who are in need. 
On this day, we choose to serve you, God in Community, Holy in One. Amen. 
 
Responsive Reading – Psalm 130, UMH p. 848 

Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord! 
Lord, hear my voice! 
Let your ears be attentive 
to the voice of my supplications! 
If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, 
Lord, who could stand? 
But there is forgiveness with you, 
that you may be worshiped. 
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, 
in the Lord’s word I hope; 
My soul waits for the Lord 
more than those who watch for the morning. 
more than those who watch for the morning. 
O Israel, hope in the Lord! 
For with the Lord there is steadfast love, 
with the Lord is plenteous redemption. 
And the Lord will redeem Israel 
from all iniquities. 
 
Children’s Time 
 
Recognition of Our Veterans and Prayer
 
 Scripture Reading – Matthew 25: 1-13 (NRSVUE)
     Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
     ALL: Thanks be to God.
 
Morning Message – “Are You Ready When the Bridegroom Comes?”
 
Receiving of Tithes & Offerings 
Offertory – “The Blessing” – Paul A. MckIveen (Bells) 
Doxology #95
 
 
 *Prayer of Thanksgiving

Prayers of the People: Sharing of Joys & Concerns
 
Prayer Hymn – “Spirit of the Living God” UMH #393 
 
Prayers of the People 
Lord’s Prayer-  UMH p. 895 
 
 *Closing Hymn – “Lead On, O King Eternal” UMH #580 
 
 Blessing & Benediction
 
Postlude – “Armed Forces Medley” -Dan Coates/Arr. Jim Ross
 
The flowers on our altar today are given to the glory of God and in honor of all veterans past and present from the Baker family.

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