October 31, 2021
In-Person Sunday Morning at 9:30 am
or
Pre-Recorded Worship Service
To access, please visit our website at www.umcw.org/sermons
Order of Worship
BOLD indicates congregational SPEAKING participation
* stand with your heart or with your posture
GATHERING AS THE BODY OF CHRIST

Prelude
 "Come, Let Us Join Our Friends Above "
UMH #709
(In-Person Only)

Welcome and Sharing of Announcements

A Time to Make Connections
(In-Person Only)
Liturgist: We remember, O God…
People: the countless saints of history who have blazed a trail of courage through time.
Liturgist: We remember, O God…
People: the tender touch of loved ones, of spouses, of brothers and sisters, the example of heroes, the healing words of comforters, the remarkable acts of fearless ones.
Liturgist: We remember, O God…
People: the gentle strength of grandparents, the loyalty of friends, the kindness of strangers, the joy of children, the sacrifice of parents.
 Liturgist: We remember, O God…
People: the supreme love of Jesus, the blessing of his Spirit, the reminder of his words, the sharing of his suffering, the glory of his resurrection; shown forth in the lives of his disciples, young and old, strange and familiar, brilliant and ordinary.
Liturgist: We remember in every time and place the saints of God, who have shown us the Lord. Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us worship God with joy!
*Opening Prayer
Faithful Redeemer, you are the beginning and ending of all things. You promise to wipe away every tear, that death and mourning will be no more. You make your home among us, and abide with us as our God. Teach us to live as the saints you call us to be, that we may truly be your people, living and doing your will, in the name of Jesus, who is the Christ. Amen.
(Ministry Matters)

Opening Hymn
"For All the Saints"
UMH #711 (vs. 1 & 4)

Dismiss Children and Youth to Sunday School
(in-person only)

Joys and Concerns
(in-person only)

All Saints’ Remembrances: 
Melva-Jean Shepherd, Ken Muzykewicz, (Members) 
Lys Parrington, David R Burns (not members)

Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer

Prayer Response
 Spirit of the Living God
UMH #393
ATTENTION TO THE WORD OF GOD

Liturgist:
Scripture Readings:
 Hebrew 11:1-12

1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 Indeed, by faith[a] our ancestors received approval. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible. 4 By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable[c] sacrifice than Cain’s. Through this he received approval as righteous, God himself giving approval to his gifts; he died, but through his faith[d] he still speaks. 5 By faith Enoch was taken so that he did not experience death; and “he was not found, because God had taken him.” For it was attested before he was taken away that “he had pleased God.” 6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever would approach him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. 7 By faith Noah, warned by God about events as yet unseen, respected the warning and built an ark to save his household; by this he condemned the world and became an heir to the righteousness that is in accordance with faith. 8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to set out for a place that he was to receive as an inheritance; and he set out, not knowing where he was going. 9 By faith he stayed for a time in the land he had been promised, as in a foreign land, living in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. 10 For he looked forward to the city that has foundations, whose architect and builder is God. 1By faith he received power of procreation, even though he was too old—and Sarah herself was barren—because he considered him faithful who had promised. 12 Therefore from one person, and this one as good as dead, descendants were born, “as many as the stars of heaven and as the innumerable grains of sand by the seashore.”

Luke 6:27-31

“But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. 31Do to others as you would have them do to you.


 Liturgist: The word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.

Message
 "Companionships with Our Saints
 Pastor Seok-Hwan

Message in Music
 “Steal Away to Jesus”
Afro-American spiritual
Ken Muzykewicz, saxophone, and Matt Cron, piano


We Respond

A Time for Reflection
Pastor Seok-Hwan
Offertory Prayer

God of all generations, pour out your goodness on the gifts we offer that they may be used according to your will. May our ministry continue to grow as we seek to meet the needs of our community and world. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

*Closing Hymn
  "Faith of Our Fathers" 
UMH#710 (vs. 1 & 3)


The Blessing and Sending Forth
Go into the world as the living body of Christ, bringing eternal life to all who seek God’s face. Amen.

Postlude
  “Sine Nomine”
Thomas J. Crawford
(in-person only)

Online Service

Video: Sharon Lipp
Liturgist: Jodie Kruger
In-Person Service

Liturgist: Pete Seymour
Usher: Roy Higgins
Technology: Sharon Lipp
Organist: Matt Cron
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“God calls us to be disciples of Jesus, building community through service and fellowship and sharing the love of Christ with all.”

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