October 2023
October 29,2023
10/29/23 11:00
BETHANY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
October 29, 2023
PRELUDE Debbie Harris
OPENING SCRIPTURE: Philippians 1:6
Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
- CALL TO WORSHIP (Acts 2:42-47)
People: For many signs and wonders are being done among us.
Leader: Let us break bread together and share our lives in common.
People: Let us give what we can to all who have needs so that all people, no matter who they are, may regard us with good will.
Leader: Let us devote ourselves to our prayers and to the gospel.
People: For this way God will add to our numbers every day.
*OPENING PRAYER
*OPENING HYMN: My Hope is Built on Nothing Less #368
Be Seated
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (1 Peter 2:19-25)
Holy one, we confess to you and to one another that we have not always followed Christ’s example. When we have been abused, we have been abusive in return. We have gone astray. (moment of silent confession). Lead us back into your fold and guard our souls in Jesus name. With faith in your love and mercy we pray. 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
SCRIPTURE READING
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 22:20-23
Gospel Lesson: John 10:1-15
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 Church at Philadelphia
The Small and Faithful Church
*PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
*DOXOLOGY #544
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION Holy and generous God, you have anointed us and we are yours. Bless these tithes and offerings that they may become green pastures and still waters for any and all who need your comfort and restoration.
*APOSTLE’S CREED
*CLOSING HYMN: Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross. #376
(This hymn is one of the many hymns inspired by the book of Revelation)
*Charge
Leader: Devote yourselves to the teachings of the gospel.
People: We will devote ourselves to prayer.
Leader: Devote yourselves to the fellowship of the people of God.
People: For this will lead us to have a gld and generous heart.
BENEDICTION
*CHORAL BENEDICTION: The Church’s One Foundation V1 #437