Reign of Christ Sunday
Gathering in God’s Presence
Music before the Service Joyce Rhodes
“Sing to the Lord of Harvest” – tune – “Steurlein” ~ arr. Dennis Eliot
“The Ash Grove” ~ arr. John Longhurst
Choral Introit Chancel Choir, Joyce Rhodes
“We Will Glorify the King of Kings” ~ TFWS 2087
Prayer Pastor Daniel
- Hymn: “Rejoice the Lord is King” UMH 715
Greetings & Community Announcements Pastor Daniel
Time with Young Christians
Before leaving for Kid’s Church & Sunday School, our students are invited to join Pastor Daniel
at the front for a time of learning. Parents are asked to escort children to their classroom
and to pick-up children following the service. Please sign your child in and out. Thank you.
Listening for the Word of God
First Scripture Reading 2 Samuel 23:1-7
23 These are David’s last words:
This is the declaration of Jesse’s son David,
the declaration of a man raised high,
a man anointed by the God of Jacob,
a man favored by the strong one of Israel.
2 The LORD’s spirit speaks through me;
his word is on my tongue.
3 Israel’s God has spoken,
Israel’s rock said to me:
“Whoever rules rightly over people,
whoever rules in the fear of God,
4 is like the light of sunrise
on a morning with no clouds,
like the bright gleam after the rain
that brings grass from the ground.”
5 Yes, my house is this way with God!
He has made an eternal covenant with me,
laid out and secure in every detail.
Yes, he provides every one of my victories
and brings my every desire to pass.
6 But despicable people are like thorns,
all of them good for nothing,
because they can’t be carried by hand.
7 No one can touch them,
except with iron bar or the shaft of a spear.
They must be burned up with fire right on the spot!
Reader: The Word of God for you the people of God.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
Choral Anthem Chancel Choir, Joyce Rhodes
“Now Thank We All Our God” ~ arr. Mark Hayes
Second Scripture Reading John 18:33-37
33 Pilate went back into the palace. He summoned Jesus and asked, “Are you the king of the Jews?”
34 Jesus answered, “Do you say this on your own or have others spoken to you about me?”
35 Pilate responded, “I’m not a Jew, am I? Your nation and its chief priests handed you over to me. What have you done?”
36 Jesus replied, “My kingdom doesn’t originate from this world. If it did, my guards would fight so that I wouldn’t have been arrested by the Jewish leaders. My kingdom isn’t from here.”
37 “So you are a king?” Pilate said.
Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. I was born and came into the world for this reason: to testify to the truth. Whoever accepts the truth listens to my voice.”
Reader: The Word of God for you the people of God.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
Sermon: The Power of … Pastor Daniel
- Hymn: Bring Forth the Kingdom TFWS 2190
Responding to the Word
Invitation to Give Pastor Daniel
Stewardship Minute Pastor Daniel
Offertory Music Joyce Rhodes
“Pilgrim Chorus from Tannhauser” ~ Richard Wagner
- Doxology: Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 95
- Sharing the Peace of Christ Pastor Daniel
Leader: The peace of Christ be with you all.
ALL: And also with you.
Leader: Let us offer one another signs of God’s peace and love.
Please be mindful that not everyone is comfortable with all signs of Christian affection, exchange signs of peace with others near you. Moving throughout the worship space is discouraged. Signs of peace might include: hugs, handshakes, fist bumps, a head nod, or a wave are all possibilities. Please be respectful of each other’s comfort levels with physical contact and closeness as we carefully bring this practice back to our worship service.
Prayers of the People Pastor Daniel
Pastor will offer a pastoral prayer and received joys and concerns. Pastor will invite the congregation to respond to the joys and concerns received with, “Lord in your mercy,” and the congregation is invited to respond, “Hear our prayer.”
The Lord’s Prayer UMH 895
Sending into the Mission Field
- Hymn: Come, Ye Thankful People, Come UMH 694
- Dismissal with Blessing Pastor Daniel
- Choral Benediction Chancel Choir, Joyce Rhodes
“Give Thanks” ~ TFWS 2036
Music to Inspire the Journey Joyce Rhodes
“Kremser” ~ arr. Evan Becker