Bryson City Presbyterian ChurchNovember 3, 2019 – All Saints’ Day

Gathering of God’s People

Prelude Shall We Gather at the River? arr. Shackley

Preparing for the Word of God

Call to Worship Psalm 149Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a song of praise in the assembly of the faithful.For the Lord takes pleasure when the people of God offer their praise.Let us praise God’s name with dancing, making melody with tambourine and lyre.Let the faithful sing in joy.LET US WORSHIP GOD!

*Hymn of Praise 326 For All the Saints SINE NOMINE Prayer of Praise and AdorationO Lord, day by day you guide us. Every breath we take is a gift of your mercy. You strengthen our knees to serve you. You lift our hands to give you all praise. We come before you in the company of brothers and sisters to worship your name. May our words be worthy of the trust you place in us and our meditations mindful of your benevolent care.HEAR OUR PRAYERS (silent meditation)

Assurance of Pardon When we seek God, we are found; when we cry out, we are heard; when we confess, we are forgiven and made new. Friends, hear the Good News of the Gospel,

in Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!

*Gloria # 581 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

Story Time

Hymn of Meditation 731 Give Thanks for Those Whose Faith Is Firm REPTON

Reading of the Old Testament Scripture Jeremiah 31: 31-34

Prayer for the Saints and Lords Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

Offertory Rhosymedre Vaughn Williams

*Doxology # 606Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

The Word Proclaimed

Anthem How Can I Keep From Singing? arr. Hayes

Scripture Luke 6:20-31Meditation “The Faith of a Saint” Rev. Terry L. Hanna

Responding to the Word

The Lord’s SupperThe Great Prayer of ThanksgivingThe Lord be with you.And also with you.Lift up your hearts.We lift them to the Lord.Let us give thanks to the Lord our GodIt is right to give our thanks and praise.

*Hymn of Commitment 724 O Jesus, I Have Promised ANGELS STORY

*BenedictionMay the love of God go with you from this place.May your hours and days show forth His praise.

*Postlude All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name arr. Jordan

*Please stand if able

The Mission Statement of The Bryson City Presbyterian Church

We seek to follow Jesus Christ as we…Engage and encourage one another in worship and fellowship

Learn together as we grow in discipleship andReach out in love

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, November 6thNo Bible Study

Thursday, November 7th 8:00 Men’s breakfast at Everett St

4-6:00 The Giving Spoon

Looking Ahead

Sunday, November 17thCommitment Sunday and Congregational Meeting

to vote on new elders

Sunday, November 24th BCPC’s Family Thanksgiving meal

(following Worship)

Please bring your favorite holiday dish, along with your recipe to share.

BCPC EldersCollin Caldwell, Drew Campbell, Cathy Evans, Kyle Colley, Bob Jordan, Mark Brannon, Becky Claxton

BCPC StaffPastor – Rev. Terry Hanna; Minister of Music - Rev. Rachel Lackey;

Administrative Assistant – Amanda Garrett; Custodian – Renee Mercer; Nursery – Josie Parker

Bryson City Presbyterian Church311 Everett Street, PO Box 549, Bryson City, NC 28713

828-488-2480Email-BCPC@bcpcusa.org; Website-www.bcpcusa.org

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