NOTE: WE WILL BE CELEBRATING HOLY COMMUNION DURING THIS SERVICE, PLEASE HAVE YOUR ELEMENTS READY IF YOU WISH TO JOIN IN!
Sunday Celebration 11/26/2023
WELCOME & INVOCATION
Our Affirmation of Faith
We believe in God the creator of us all, whose desire for
diversity is seen in the rainbow of humanity. With unrelenting
passion God Seeks to be in relationship with all of us.
We believe in Jesus the Christ, who is the embodiment of
God’s redeeming grace; And in the Holy Spirit through whom
that grace continues its restoring work.
We believe in the Church. It is the body of Christ on the earth
today. As ministers of this church, we are all called like Jesus,
to heal, to deliver, to teach, and to serve.
We believe that together we can change the world,
in our time and for all time Amen!
Affirmation Chorus: In This Place
In this place, There’s joy that I can’t explain
In this place, There’s healing for all my pain
There is love unlike I’ve ever known
Everybody here makes me feel at home
As we gather here, I know I’m not alone
I feel God’s presence, Moving in this place..
SING AND CELEBRATE:
1. EVERY PRAISE
Every praise is to our God.
Every word of worship with one accord
Every praise every praise is to our God.
Sing hallelujah to our God
Glory hallelujah is due our God
Every praise every praise is to our God. (Repeat 2x)
Every praise is to our God.
God my Savior, God my Healer, God my Deliverer
Yes He is, yes He is (Repeat )
God my Savior, God my Healer, God my Deliverer
Yes He is, yes He is, Yes He is, yes He is
Every praise is to our God. Every word of worship with one accord
Every praise every praise (Repeat 7x)… Is to our God
2. THIRSTY
My soul is thirsty, My soul is thirsty for you
My soul is thirsty, My soul is thirsty for you
As the deer is thirsty for the water
So does my soul long for thee
My spirit… Needs… Refreshing
Father, I’m Thirsty, Thirsty For You (repeat all)
Darnell: Let me Drink from the fountain that never shall run dry From the fountain of everlasting life
For if I drink of your water, I will never thirst again
Let me draw from your living well
My soul is thirsty, My soul is thirsty for you
My soul is thirsty, My soul is thirsty for you
As the deer is thirsty for the water
So does my soul long for thee
My spirit… Needs… Refreshing Father, I’m Thirsty,
Father, I’m Thirsty, Father, I’m Thirsty, Thirsty For You
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:
“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to someone, ‘Raca, is answerable to the Court. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell. MATTHEW 5:21-22
Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold…. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. EPEHSIANS 4: 25-27, 29-32
With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. JAMES 3:9-10
SPECIAL MUSIC
PRAISE AND PRAYER
SPECIAL MUSIC
Today’s Sermon: MURDER IN THE HEART
FINAL SONG
HOLY COMMUNION
Announcements:
The month of December will be filled with lots of joyful experiences here at Open Door. We will have three inspirational speakers
Next Sunday, Dec, 3rd as we form our Advent Wreath..our guest speaker will be Rev, Britt Scarda, former pastor of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church.
December 10th we will hear from pastor Dick King.
December 17th we will be fortunate to hear from our dear friend Stan Mitchell.
Then the following Sunday is Christmas Eve. This year we will not have a Christmas eve night service. We will have our regular scheduled Sunday morning worship service at 11 A.M. We will have Christmas music and light candles in remembrance of those who have passed and light candles and sing Silent night.
We will also have a Christmas caroling night which will be announced next Sunday.
So December will be an inspirational month here in the little purple room!