St. David’s United Church Order of Worship
November 8, 2020 Pentecost 23

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Prelude
 
Lighting of Candle
The Christ candle is lit,
but what does it mean? Why are we here?
The Christ candle is lit,
but does it touch our hearts?
Why do we keep coming?
(a moment of silence)
The Christ candle is lit,
but does it change anything?
It’s a light that flickers.
It’s small and seemingly insignificant.
It’s made of ordinary material.
It’s rather unremarkable.
Yet, still, it speaks to us of Christ.
 
Singing: MV#45 “You are holy”
 
Call to Worship
 
Opening Prayer
 
Remembrance Time
 
Reading from Scripture:
Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25
Matthew 25: 1-13 from the Message

We respond:
In ages past, disciples, prophets, priests and historians wrote down their faith. 
This is a faithful witness of our ancestors. 
Word of God for us today.
Thanks be to God.
 
Solo
 
Sermon:  Remember the Covenant
 
Singing: #176MV  “Three Things I Promise”
 
Giving Our Offerings:
#161MV (verse four)
I have given you a name, it is mine;
I have given you my Spirit as a sign.
With my wonder in your soul, make my wounded children whole;
go and tell my precious people they are mine.
 
Offering Prayer:
Searcher of Hearts, we open ourselves to your grace. Grant us vulnerable spirits so that we might willingly follow the pilgrim way.  Enable us to venture beside sojourners and saints who deeply trust you.
May we grow in faith, expand in trust, and broaden in love. Bless all who receive our time, talents and treasurer this week. 
Free us to focus our faith on the One who reveals your grace, Jesus Christ. Amen.
 
Hymn Before Prayer:   A Prayer for All Humanity
 
Prayer of the People

The Lord’s Prayer:  Sung version of KJV on VU 960
 
Singing: #633 Bless Oh God
 
Sending Out
Go from here
both challenged and comforted by the Spirit.
We go from here
surrounded by the great cloud of witnesses.
Go from here to praise your Maker
We will praise God, while we have breath,
and to love our neighbour as ourself.