November 2023
November 19, 2023
11/19/23 11:00
BETHANY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
November 19, 2023
PRELUDE Debbie Harris
Opening Scripture: 2 John 7
I say this because many deceivers have gone out into the world. They deny that Jesus Christ came in a real body. Such a person is a deceiver and an antichrist.
Welcome and Announcements
- CALL TO WORSHIP
People: Tell of God’s saving power from day to day.
Leader: Worship the Lord in holy splendor.
People: Tremble before God, all the earth.
*OPENING PRAYER
*OPENING HYMN: My Hope is Built on Nothing Less #368
Be Seated
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION What a debt we owe to you, O God. You have given us all things in Christ and yet we withhold from you the honor and glory that are yours. Instead, we mock your truth with empty praise, and put your patience to the test. (moment of silent confession). Forgive us, O God, and by your grace restore in us the images of your face; through Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Leader: Hear and believe the good news of the gospel
People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!
GLORIA PATRI #546
PSALM READING: Psalm 96
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
Stand and wave hello to those around you as the children go back to their seats.
PASTORAL PRAYER with LORD’S PRAYER
SCRIPTURE READING
Old Testament Lesson: Daniel 7:25-27
Gospel Lesson: Mathew 24:23-26
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord
All: Thanks be to God Take a minute to think about what this scripture says to you.
SERMON Revelation: The Antichrist; the Rapture and Other Bizarre Stories
*PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
*DOXOLOGY #544
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION All honor and majesty, strength and beauty are yours Almighty God, maker of heaven and earth. Let these simple offerings we bring be a sign of the great glory that is due to your holy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
*APOSTLE’S CREED
*CLOSING HYMN: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God #91
*CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
*CHARGE
Leader: Go forth and declare God’s glory among all the nations!
People: God’s wonderful work will be known to all!
BENEDICTION
*Choral Benediction: The Church’s One Foundation V1 #437