Pentecost 27: Sunday November 26

I am the vine, you are the branches, says the Lord. Those who abide in me, and I in them, bear much fruit. (John 15.5)

The flowers on the peace table are placed there by Alison Gates in loving memory of Chuck.

Opening Hymn: Hark, a Herald Voice is Sounding (CP 108)

Collect for Today: Almighty God, you sent your Son Jesus Christ to be the light of the world. Free us from all that darkens and ensnares us, and bring us to eternal light and joy; through the power of him who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Children’s Song: Come, Lord Jesus (SA13)

First Reading: Judges 4: 1-7

Psalm: 123 (BAS page 883)

Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11

Gradual: God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending (CP 601)

Gospel: Matthew 25: 14-30

Choose Life
Refrain:
Choose life, choose life that you may live
in the love of the Lord
Life, choose life that you may live in the love of the Lord.
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Offertory: Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ (SFGP63)

Prayer over the Gifts: Holy God, in this eucharist we renew our baptismal covenant. Help us, through our offering this day, to renounce all things that draw us from your love. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer #1 (BAS page 193)

The Breaking of the Bread #2 (BAS page 212)

Communion Music
I Come With Joy CP60
Make Me a Channel of Your Peace (SFGP2)

Prayer after Communion: Gracious God, in this sacrament we have shared the body and blood of Christ. May we who have been nourished by holy things bear witness to his light, and share in his eternal priesthood; for he is Lord for ever and ever.

Recessional: The Trees of the Field (CP 662)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Richard F.
Preaching: Michael H.
Prayers for Healing: Laura H.
Communion Asst: Anne L.
Server: Alison G.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Greeters 10 am: Anne L., Jim S.
Lectors 10 am: Jenni S., Margaret B.
Coffee Fellowship: Edith & Herm P.
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.