WELCOME!We give an enthusiastic welcome to all who wish to join us on our exciting venture of faith development and service. In the Spirit of Jesus, we affirm the dignity and worth of every person regardless of social or economic condition, race, ethnicity, physical or mental abilities, age, gender, marital status, family structure, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, theological background or political ideology. We offer any and all persons the opportunity to share in every aspect of church life. Welcome!If you are new to our church or have a prayer concern, please complete the Welcome Card, which you will find on the back table. Place them in the offering basket. We hope to see you back soon!
We welcome Ken Landall this morning. Thank you for filling our pulpit so admirably.
This morning’s greeters are Bonnie Barrett, Sue Johnson, Will Moore, and Deb Youd. Thanks toFay Rogers,John and Dawn Stephensonfor our coffee hour refreshments.Thanks toSusan Evansfor the sanctuary flowers.
Looking Ahead:
Wed., Nov 15: Handbell practice at 5:45 p.m. and choir at 7:00 p.m.
Thur., Dec 7: Casseroles and Carols at 5:30 p.m.
Prayer List:
Traveling mercies for those going to Cuba
Friend of Alex Sinclair, Deb and Steve Youd’s son-in-law, sympathy in the death of their baby
Barbara Amaral, Kim Newton’s mother, pain and breathing issues
Aria Rose, Mark and Patti Thompson’s first grandchild, prayers of joy
George, Cathy Bonnett’s son, dealing with personal issues
June Fascher, mother of Becky Rugland, heart issues and pneumonia
Gordon Vanderbrug,waiting for test results
Marcia Willard,recovering at home
David Evans, hospice/palliative care at home
Church Information:
Church Website:
Church address: 259 Shore Dr., Mashpee, MA 02649
Church mailing address: P.O. Box 1796, Mashpee, MA 02649
To contact the church office call Susan Evans at 636-346-8199
Rev. Steve Youd: or cell 508-525-6221
Susan Evans: or cell: 636-346-8199
“No matter who you are or where you are on
life’s journey, you’re welcome here.
"Joyfully welcoming all, we seek to grow as
disciples of Jesus Christ."
Nov 12, 2017
The Rev.Ken Landall Guest Minister
The Rev. James Scovil Pastor Emeritus
Cathy Bonnett Minister of Music
Susan Evans Office Administrator
All Members & Friends of the Church Ministers
Order of Worship
God is still speaking,
Praise and Preparation
Welcome
Prelude
Call to Celebration (A Responsive Reading)
Leader: Putting away all that we have substituted for God, let us worship the one
true God.
People: We know that God is beyond all our false images.
Leader: God is not deceived by our solemn assemblies or our empty festivals.
People: We want to give joyous expression to a growing faith. We choose to serve the God whom Jesus revealed.
Leader: Our hope is in God’s grace; our trust is in God’s love.
People: We welcome the light God promises us and seek to respond
with faithful service.
*Hymn No. 310 Softly and Tenderly
*Opening Prayer (Unison)
Gracious God, be our God today as we gather in sincerity and faithfulness to honor you. Attune our hearts to your commandments as we remember your mighty acts. Declare your Word to us so we may be inspired to obey. We know that we must decide today whether or not we will serve you. Not to decide is to reject you. O God, save us from the idols that appear so attractive to us, the toys that take so much of our attention, and the pursuits that dominate our time. Make your dwelling place with us here. In Christ’s name. Amen.
*Response No. 35 Gloria Patri
Pastoral prayer ~ silent prayer
Our lord’s 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.
Response No. 254 Breathe on Me, Breath of God
Breathe on me, breath of God, fillme with life anew,that I may love what thou dost love, and do what thou wouldst do.
God’s Word in Our Lives
Anthem God Be in My Head Handbells
Scripture John Dymecki
Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25
Matthew 25:1-13
Sermon Critical Choices and Difficult Decisions Rev. Ken Landall
*Hymn No. 352 Spirit Song
Dedicating Our Gifts and Lives
Invitation
Offertory
*Doxology(Tallis Canon) No. 48
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Christ, all creatures here below;
Praise Holy Spirit evermore;
One God, triune, whom we adore. Amen.
Sacrament of Love
Invitation - Just as Jesus welcomed all, our table is open to all.
Prayer
Consecration of the Elements
Breaking Bread and Pouring the Cup
Our tradition is to use grape juice.
Sending Forth
*HymnNo. 344 I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
Benediction
Postlude *please stand in body or spirit