Ward Hill Church of Christ the King
A Christ-Centered Community of Faith, Hope, & Love
Eve of Thanksgiving Day, November 23,
in the Lord’s Year 2022
Service of Thanksgiving
Please speak bold words and sing italicized words. * We invite you to stand as able.
Prelude
In the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
* Hymn 715 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come ST GEORGE’S, WINDSOR
* Invocation & the 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 and ever. Amen.
* Fellowship in Christ The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you.
Welcome and Announcements
* Hymn 98 Now Thank We All Our God NUN DANKET
Gathering Prayer (Collect for Thanksgiving): Almighty and gracious Father, we give you thanks for the fruits of the earth in their season and for the labors of those who harvest them. Make us, we pray you, faithful stewards of your great bounty, for the provision of our necessities and the relief of all who are in need, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
The Holy Scriptures Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Psalm 100 – hymnal p 821
Philippians 4:4-9 John 6:25-35
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Thanksgiving Homily – “Thanks for All”
* Hymn 716 Sing to the Lord of Harvest WIE LIEBLICH IST DER MAIEN
Prayers of Thanksgiving
Litany of Thanksgiving
Almighty God, from whom comes each good gift of life, we remember your loving-kindness and your uncounted mercies and we join in grateful praise. For all your gifts to us, for our lives and the world in which we live,
We give you thanks, O God.
For the order of nature; for the beauty of the earth; for day and night, summer and winter, seed-time and harvest; for the joys which every season brings,
We give you thanks, O God.
For the work we are enabled to do, and the truth you reveal to us and help us discover; for whatever of good there has been in our lives, and for all the hopes which lead us on toward better things, We give you thanks, O God.
For all the joys and comforts of life; for homes and families; for our friends; for the love, sympathy, and good will of persons near and far,
We give you thanks, O God.
For wise government and laws which order our common life; for the land of America and all her prosperity and liberty, We give you thanks, O God.
For education and all the treasures of literature, science, and art;
We give you thanks, O God.
For all the discipline of life; for the tasks and trials which train us to know ourselves, love others, and be drawn closer to you,
We give you thanks, O God.
For the desire and power to help others; for every opportunity of serving our generation in ways large or small, We give you thanks, O God.
For the gift of Jesus Christ, and everything which is ours as his disciples; for the presence and inspiration of your Holy Spirit throughout our day,
We give you thanks, O God.
God of grace and love, we have praised you with our lips for all the richness and meaning that life holds for us. Now send us into the world to praise you with our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Offering – to benefit World Relief
Offertory(Hymn 729)
All things are thine; no gift have we, Lord of all gifts, to offer thee; and hence with grateful hearts today, thine own before thy feet we lay.
* Doxology (Hymn 731)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
* Offertory Prayer
* Hymn 714 We Plow the Fields WIR PFLUGEN
* Benediction
Postlude
Monthly Scripture Memory for November
Philippians 4:6-8 (ESV) – 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
The Ward Hill Church Bell Ringer
Thanksgiving 2022
Advent Supper & Decorating Night – Next Wed., Nov. 30 at 6 pm
The potluck is back! Let’s ring in the Advent and Christmas seasons together through food, fellowship and decorating.
“Blue Christmas” Advent Service of Hope – Wed., Dec. 14 at 7 pm
Christmas can be a difficult season. The season brings to mind all those we have loved and lost over the years. In this service of healing and hope, we will remember those we have lost with trust in God’s comfort mercy.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – Sat., Dec. 24 at 7 pm
with Christmas Reception afterwards.
Christmas Day Service of the Nativity – Sun., Dec. 25 at 10 am
Join us to celebrate the birth of Jesus! Hope to see you here!
Lectionary and Hymns for This Sunday, November 27, 2022
Season: Advent (November 27 to December 24, 2022)
Color: Purple – to prepare our hearts of the Coming King
First Sunday of Advent – Hope
Lectionary: Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44
Hymns: 318 – Lo, He Comes with Clouds Descending; 194 – O Come, O Come,
Emmanuel; 328 – My Lord, What a Mourning; 327 – One Day He’s Coming
Lord’s Day Schedule
Service – 10 am (Lord’s Supper observed on 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month)
Fellowship & Study – 11 am to 12 noon
Nov 27 Advent I – Hope Dec 25 Nativity of Christ – Christmas
Dec 4 Advent II – Love* Jan 1 Holy Name of Jesus Day*
Dec 11 Advent III – Joy Jan 8 Baptist of Christ Sunday
Dec 18 Advent IV – Peace* * Communion
Web site – wardhillchurch.org; Facebook – facebook.com/wardhillchurch
Email – wardhillchurch@gmail.com
Monthly Prayer Focus for November
Local Church Focus: First Baptist Church, Haverhill–Rick Harrington, pastor
Missions Focus: Cru Mission
Community Resources – Food, Clothing, Shelter, & Other Help
www.communityactioninc.org/phocadownload/resource_guide_english_october_2017.pdf National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 or 988
Refugee Ministries: Interserve USA (interserveusa.com); Emmanuel Gospel Center’s Greater Boston Refugee Ministry (www.egc.org/refugee)
Global Crisis Help: World Relief – worldrelief.org
Information on Persecuted Christians: Open Doors USA–opendoorsusa.org
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