Reign of Christ Sunday
8:00 & 9:45 Services
November 25, 2012
THE GATHERING OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD
(† Indicates congregation standing for those who are able)
(Ω The 8:00 a.m. service includes only the parts with this symbol)
The Lord is King
Prelude
Edward Broughton
Ω Greeting – Announcements (Please sign the Friendship Folder)
David Wilkins, Organist
Pastor Amy D. Yarnall
A Time of Silence and Centering
† Processional Entrance: Bringing the Light of Christ
† Hymn 715 UMH
Rejoice, the Lord Is King
Amanda Wilgus
David Wilkins, Organist
Ride On, King Jesus
Anthem
Chancel Choir
Arr. Parker/Shaw
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
Prayer for Illumination
Lay Readers: Dr. Stuart Knapp
& Connie Strickland
† Ω Gospel Lesson
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Ω Sermon
John 18: 1 - 19: 42
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
Pew Bible 105
Pastor Amy D. Yarnall
Ω Affirmation of Faith UMH #882
† Ω Call to Worship1
Harry T. Baxter
Leader:
Come, let us bow down and worship the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords.
People:
At this birth the angels proclaimed it. He is the Wonderful Counselor, Lord of
Lords, King of Kings, the Prince of Peace.
† Hymn 157
Ω Pastoral Prayer, and The Lord’s Prayer #895
Prayer Focus of the week – For all who struggle with loss
Harry T. Baxter
Leader:
People:
Offertory Prayer
Sharing of Our Tithes and Gifts
Harry T. Baxter
Chancel Choir Response
Through his teaching and his life we have learned how to live for God.
By his death and resurrection we have been saved and claimed by God as witnesses
to God’s eternal love.
Chancel Choir Response
Jesus Shall Reign
Andante Maestoso
The Offertory
† Ω Prayer of Confession2
Pastor Amy D. Yarnall
Almighty God, we are intoxicated by power--the power to dominate, the power to
control, the power to punish, the power to reward, the power to have our own way. We live in a
powerful country with powerful leaders and a powerful military. Forgive us when we lose sight
of what true power is all about. Forgive us when we forget that Jesus is our true and only King.
Help us refasten our gaze on Christ’s kingdom, that we might work to bring this kingdom here
on earth. In the name of the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, we pray. Amen.
† Ω Words of Assurance (based on Psalm 132)
Pastor Amy D. Yarnall
The Lord made a covenant with King David, promising faithfulness to his descendants. In
Christ, we have a new covenant, assuring us forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace. In Christ, our true
king, you are forgiven and made whole.
† Doxology UMH 95
Arcangelo Corelli
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Ministry Matters, Sara Dunning Lambert
2
Ministry Matters, B. J. Beu
UMH: United Methodist Hymnal (Navy Blue)
TFWS: The Faith We Sing Hymnal (Black)
David Wilkins, Organist
David Wilkins, Organist
† Ω Passing of the Peace (Let us exchange signs of God’s reconciliation and love.)
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
Ω Benediction
SENDING FORTH TO SERVE
† Recessional Hymn 61 UMH
Come, Thou Almighty King
†Taking the Light of Christ into the World
1
David Wilkins, Organist
† Postlude
Christ The Redeemer
Tom Birchwood
Pastor Amy D. Yarnall
David Wilkins, Organist
Amanda Wilgus
David Wilkins, Organist