Thanksgiving Sunday

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Thanksgiving Sunday October 12, 2008
We light the Christ Candle to symbolize the
presence of Christ with us through the Holy
Spirit in this room. Let us enjoy the light of
Christ
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Choral Introit Be Still My Soul
Voices United 652
Words Katharina von Schlegel 1752 Eng. trans.
Jane Laurie Borthwick 1855 Music Jean
Sibelius 1899 Please remain seated Soloist
Alex Bois
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CALL TO WORSHIP One For waking from sleep into
this day All We thank you O God. One For
hearing a childs delight in laughter All We
thank you O God. One For sipping a glass of
clean, cold water All We thank you O
God. One For watching the sunset paint the sky
All We thank you O God. /2
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One For sharing a moment with a friend All
We thank you O God. One For smelling the
fragrance of moist soil All We thank you O
God. One For feeling the comfort of clean
clothing All We thank you O God. One For
forming the words that make a prayer All We
thank you O God. /vu516
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Come, You Thankful People, Come Tune Voices
United 516 words will be projected Words
Henry Alford 1844 Music George Job Elvey
1858 Please stand, as you are able.
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Prayer of Unburdening
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Kyrie Tune Voices United 946 Words Music
Russian Orthodox Liturgy Kyrie eleison, kyrie
eleison, kyrie eleison Translation Lord,
have mercy
/assurance of grace
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Assurance of Grace
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Hallelujah Voices United 717 Words trad.
liturgical text Music as transcribed from the
singing of George Mxadana Please stand to sing,
as you are able Please be seated
/childrens time
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Childrens Time
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All Things Bright and Beautiful Voices United
291 Words Cecil Frances Alexander 1848 Music
17th c. English melody Please remain seated

/2
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Isaiah 251-9 Psalm 106 Philippians
41-9 /response
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Response to the readings
ONE This is the faithful witness of Gods
people through the ages the Divine Word to us
today ALL Thanks be to God
/sermon
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Sermon Rev. Anna S. Christie
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Sing to the Lord of Harvest Tune Voices United
519 Words verse 1 John Samuel Bewley Monsell
1866 Music Johann Steurlein 1575 Words verses
2-3 William Watkins Reid, Sr., 1960 words
will be projected
Please stand to sing, as you are able
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MINUTE FOR CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
/prayers of the people
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Prayers of the People Lords Prayer
/choir anthem
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Choir Anthem Jesu Joy by J.S. Bach
/minute for mission
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Minute for Mission
/offering
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Offering
/announcements
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Doxology Tune Voices United 541 words will be
projected Words Thomas Ken ca. 1674 Music
Genevan Psalter 1551 Please stand to sing, as
you are able DEDICATION PRAYER
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We Plow the Fields Tune Voices United
520 words will be projected Words Matthias
Claudius 1782 trans. Jane Montgomery Campbell
1861 Music Johann Abraham Peter Schulz
1800 Please stand to sing, as you are able
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COMMISSIONING please remain standing One
The harvest has been gathered from field and
orchard and lake. All We give thanks to
God. One A harvest of learning has been
gathered from school and community college,
from the Internet and the library. All We
give thanks to God.
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One A harvest of worship and praise, of care
and service has been gathered from this faith
community. All We give thanks to God. One
As we go out into the world, all our praise
and glory is for the God who loves us. All We
give thanks to God. Benediction
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Blessing Voices United 963 Words Music Jeeva
Sam 1987 Fred Kimball Graham 1995 Please remain
standing, as you are able
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Sharing the Peace of Christ
Come for coffee!
As you leave the Sanctuary today, please greet
one another with a handshake and a smile, saying,
Peace be with you.
Introduce yourself to those you do not know