WELCOME AND CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION
PRELUDE “The Gift of Love” arr. John Carter
*CALL TO WORSHIP – Psalm 24:1, 9-10
Leader: The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it,
People: the world, and those who live in it.
Leader: Lift up your heads, O gates!
and be lifted up, O ancient doors,
People: that the King of glory may come in!
Leader: Who is this king of glory?
People: The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory.
*PRAYER OF THE DAY
*HYMN 806 I’ll Praise My Maker
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Eternal God, in every age you have raised up men and women to live and die in faith. We confess that we are indifferent to your will. You call us to proclaim your name, but we are silent. You call us to do what is just, but we remain idle. You call us to live faithfully, but we are afraid. In your mercy, forgive us. Give us courage to follow in your way, that joined with those from ages past, who have served you with faith, hope, and love, we may inherit the eternal kingdom you promised in Jesus Christ…
Silent Prayers of Confession
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS from Romans 6:2-4
Hear the good news: “When we were baptized in Christ Jesus, we were baptized into his death. We were buried so that, as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of God, we too might walk in newness of life.” Friends, believe the good news:
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
*GLORIA PATRI “Glory Be to the Father” – Hymn 581
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SCRIPTURE LESSONS: Isaiah 25:6-9; Revelation 21:1-6a; John 11:32-44
SERMON “In That Number” Rev. Barrett Ingram
*HYMN 730 I Sing a Song of the Saints of God
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed pg. 35
PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERTORY ANTHEM “Ubi Caritas” Becki Slagle Mayo
* DOXOLOGY – Hymn 606
* LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE
Minister: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Minister: God of the ages, we praise you for all your servants who have done justice, loved mercy, and walked humbly with their God. For apostles and martyrs and saints of every time and place, who in life and death have witnessed to your truth,
People: we praise you, O God.
Minister: For all your servants who have faithfully served you, witnessed bravely, and died in faith, who still are shining lights in the world,
People: we praise you, O God.
Minister: For those no longer remembered, who earnestly sought you in darkness, who held fast their faith in trial, and served others,
People: we praise you, O God.
Minister: For those we have known and loved, who by their faithful obedience and steadfast hope have shown the same mind that was in Christ Jesus, and especially for those members of Clarkton Presbyterian Church who have, in the year just past, finished their race and are now at rest with you (reading of the names)…We give thanks, O God, and for these your servants,
People: we praise you, O God.
*HYMN 326 For All the Saints
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE “O The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus” Annie Laura Page
ANNUAL MEETING *Those who are able are invited to stand.