THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Neillsville, Wisconsin

Pastor Jacoba Koppert

Church 715-743-2147

Pastor's Office 715-743-2117

www.uccneillsville.org

 

November 5, 2017                                                     10:00 a.m.

All Saints Day

All who are comfortably able are invited to stand at those

places in the service indicated by an asterisk*

We ask you to please turn off all telephones

and electronic devices.

We Gather to Worship God

 

PRELUDE                                                               Karen Mohr

            ÒAssuranceÓ   (arr. John Ness Beck)                                  

 

RINGING OF THE BELL               

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

GATHERING MUSIC                                           Senior Choir

ÒForward Through the AgesÓ

 

*CALL TO WORSHIP Based on Psalm 34

Leader:  Children of God, let us bless the LORD at all times; may praises to God always be on our lips.   

People: I will praise the LORD–- let the suffering listen and rejoice.

Leader:  Beloved, as we seek the LORD, God answers our prayers and delivers us from all our fears.  

People: As GodÕs holy ones, we honor the LORD, because those who honor God do not lack a thing.

Leader:   God redeems the life of all who serve the LORD, none of those who take refuge in God will be condemned. Let us worship God whose love for us is made known in Jesus Christ our Lord.

 

* HYMN          ÒChildren of the Heavenly FatherÓ               #89

 

We Confess Our Sin and Seek GodÕs Forgiveness

CALL TO CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

God of love, a love made known through JesusÕs life, death and resurrection, forgive us in those moments when we do not love you with all our heart, mind and soul. Have mercy on us when we let fear, hurt, grief, bitterness and hatred separate us from family and strangers. Be kind to us so that we might learn how to be kind to all who share your world with us. Give us courage in the face of evil. Soften hearts when meanness enters our lives. We need your faithful love; help us to walk humbly with you. In the name of Jesus.

SILENT PRAYERS OF CONFESSION

 

ASSURANCE OF PARDON1

Beloved, hear these comforting words: If we repent and believe in GodÕs redeeming mercy, our sins are forgiven. Trust in GodÕs promises and live at peace with God and all people in the name of Jesus Christ.

PASSING THE PEACE  

When grief overwhelms us we need to feel God near.                             

When emptiness robs us of joy, we need our friends to support us.   

Jesus proclaims to grieving disciples, ÒPeace I leave with you; my peace I give you.Ó Let us receive and share that peace with one another. The peace of Christ be with you.

And also with you.

(All are invited to greet others with handshakes or hugs while saying to them ÒThe peace of Christ be with youÓ and responding, Òand also with you.Ó

SONG OF HOPE 

They that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength,

they shall mount up with wings as eagles,

they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Help us Lord, help us Lord on our way.

 

We Listen for the Good News

CHILDRENÕS TIME         ÒAll Saints DayÓ                                   

CHOIR SINGS 

      ÒIt is Well with My SoulÓ                        (arr. Don Wyrtzen)

       

SCRIPTURE READINGS 

I John 3:1-3

 

MEDITATION                                   Pastor Jacoba Koppert    

ÒBeloved Children of GodÓ

 

We Respond to the Word of God

THANKSGIVING LITANY FOR THE BLESSED ONES

Pastor:    Jesus said, ÒI am the resurrection and the life.  Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me, will never die.  Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God.Ó

People:  ÒDeath will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more for the first things have passed away.Ó

Pastor:    The Lord is faithful in all GodÕs words and gracious in all GodÕs deeds.

People:  The Lord upholds all who are falling down and raises up all who are bowed down.

Pastor:    The Lord is near to all who call, who call from their hearts.

People:   The desires of those who fear God are fulfilled; their cries are heard; they are saved.

Pastor:    On this day of remembrance, let us recall and give thanks for those blessed ones who have gone before us.

(The families and friends of those whose services were held

through the ministry of the church since November 2016 are

invited to come forward when the Pastor names their loved

ones, light a candle and offer a sentence of remembrance.)

 

Rene Harder              Eleanor Raine

Richard Harrington  Ellis ÒToddÓ Wall

Doris Berteau                       Delores Harwick

Iris Gerger                             Gordon Vine

George Rizner

 

(The families of those who died since November 2016 are

invited to come forward light a candle, naming their loved one

and offering a sentence of remembrance.)

 

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Pastor:   Living God, we give you thanks for the lives of these blessed ones.

People:  O God, keep them forever in your arms.  May they stay forever in our hearts.  Through their living, teach us to live faithfully.  Amen.

 

*HYMN    ÒFor All the SaintsÓ                     vs. 1, 2 & 4  #614

     

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE         

     

THE OFFERTORY                                         Karen Mohr

      ÒChildren of the Heavenly FatherÓ     (Swedish Folk Song)

*THE DOXOLOGY

      Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

      Praise God, all creatures here below;

      Praise God for all that love has done;

      Creator, Christ and Spirit One.  Amen

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

The Sacrament of Holy Communion

THE INVITATION2

THE COMMUNION PRAYER2

THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION

THE CONSECRATION

THE BREAKING AND THE POURING

THE LORDÕS 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.

SHARING THE ELEMENTS

 We invite you to come forward to receive the bread and the cup. Come forward, using the center aisle. You may choose to take the bread and dip it in one of the chalices and then eat it; or you may take the bread, eat it and then take and drink from one of the small cups (Gluten free wafers in the covered container) The small cups contain wine (dark color) grape juice (light color). The silver chalices contain wine; the ceramic chalices, grape juice. Youth will receive your empty cups at side aisles as you return to your pews. Anyone who would like to receive the elements in the pew is asked to raise their hands as the servers come nearby.

 

THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING2

We thank you, Most Holy God, for refreshing us at your table where along with your saints we receive all ChristÕs gifts. Strengthen our faith and increase our love for one another. Give us the grace to praise you with our lives in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

 

 

 

*THE BENEDICTION

*RESPONSE         "Blessed Be the Tie That Binds" 

      Blessed be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian           love,

      The sharing of a common life is like to that above.

 

      We share each otherÕs woes, each otherÕs burdens bear,

      And often for each other flows a sympathizing tear.

 

      When we are called to part it gives us inward pain,

      But we shall still be joined in heart and hope to meet again.

 

*POSTLUDE                                                          Karen Mohr

The Light of Christ Leads Us into the World

 

1 Book of Worship United Church of Christ copyright 1986
2 Written by Henrietta Stith Andrews, Copyright 2010 Local Church Ministries, United Church of Christ,.  Permission granted to reproduce or adapt in a worship bulletin. All publishing rights reserved. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Announcements

We welcome you to this service of worship.  We hope you will experience the love of God and your neighbors. Following worship you are invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall for coffee/refreshments and conversation   Whoever you are and wherever you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.

 

Note:   You will find the attendance folders in the pews on the center racks of every pew - please take time to fill out the attendance sheet including your full address and return them to the side aisles, ushers will collect them during the last hymn. Thank you.

 

Today: 3:00 p.m. Communion served at Neillsville Retirement Community; you are invited to join us.

 

Radio Broadcast Sponsors –  The radio broadcast portion of todayÕs service is given today anonymously by a faithful radio listener.

 

Calendar

Monday, November 6-  6:30-7:30 p.m. Nar-Anon.

Tuesday, November 7 – 2:30 p.m. Neillsville Care & Rehab church service; Pastor Jacoba leading.

Wednesday, November 8 – 3:30 p.m. CDÕs & Confirmation;

(CDÕs helping set up for the Holiday Fair) 

Friday, November 10 –  Confirmands leaving for Confirmation Retreat at Moon Beach.

 

2018 Radio Sponsors are NEEDED. Check with Audrey.

Looking for Coffee Hosts – sign-up on the bulletin board

 

 

 

 

 

 

53rd HOLIDAY FAIR

Saturday, November 11

9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. (New Hours)

ÒEgg BakeÓ Brunch 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Crafts, Outdoor Decorations, Quilts

ÒNew to YouÓ Treasures, Greeting Cards

Bake Shop/Goodies

Jams/Jellies

ÒHope to See You All ThereÓ

 

 

Campital Campaign Fund Raiser – ItÕs time to raise our $5000 for 2017! Chicken Pot Pies are being offered again to help raise monies for this campaign.  This year vegetable/meat pies and just meat pies will be offered.  The cost of a pie is $15.00 for the 8 inch Pie and $10.00 for the

7 inch pie. Order NOW through Sunday, November 12.  Pick-up at the UCC Wednesday, November 15 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. and on Sunday, November 19 11:00 a.m.-Noon. (If you wish, monetary donations will be accepted) If you write a check – designate on the memo line ÒCampital Campaign.Ó Thank you. (Volunteers are needed to help with the pot pies  November 13-15.) If you have any questions, check with Bonnie Weyer or Sue Vornholt.

 

Order Forms in the bulletin and on the table in the narthex. 

 

Community Thanksgiving Dinner – Check out the bulletin boardÉthere are many ways you can help out with the Community Thanksgiving Dinner. You will find lists of items needed as well as HELP.   This Community Thanksgiving Dinner is a well-attended every year at Calvary Lutheran Church.  Can you help out?