November 22nd Virtual Worship
The Order of Worship
| Order | Notes |
|---|---|
| Prelude | In Thee Is Gladness Arr. Manz |
| The Bells Call Us to Worship | |
| Welcome and Call to Worship | |
| Special Announcement | Stewardship Update |
| Hymn of Adoration | Come, Ye Thankful People, Come |
| A Message to Children and Families | |
| Response: Jesus Loves Me | |
| Pastoral Prayer & The Lord's Prayer | |
| Response: Hear Our Prayer O Lord | |
| Worship in Music | |
| We Are Thankful | Adam, Whitney, Isaac, Noah, Gideon |
| Doxology | |
| Scripture Reading | Luke 24: 28-35 |
| Hymn of Reflection | We Gather Together |
| Sermon | Luke Adds to the Story: A Thanksgiving Meal in Emmaus |
| Hymn of Parting | Now Thank We All Our God |
| Commissioning and Benediction | |
| On Eagles' Wings | |
| Postlude | Prelude in C Major Bach |
Music Ministry Team: Kristin Petty, Dwight Huntley, Matthew Leone, Rene Vazquez
Worship Team: Sarah Haas, Marc Hayden
Technology Team: Michael Kendall, Mark Raker, Jerry Weissinger
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Key Notes from the reading & sermon:
As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. But they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over.” So he went in to stay with them. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?” That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together. They were saying, “The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!” Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread.
This resurrection story that only Luke tells features movement and change. Two disciples leave Jerusalem and are on the move to Emmaus, a stranger is encountered who changes minds and opens hearts, hospitality leads to recognition and the restoration of community. The Risen Jesus is able to bring about a needed change of mind, heart and perspective.
Questions for Reflection:
Does our culture reflect fear toward the stranger or hospitality toward the stranger? How is that reflected in your attitudes and perspectives?
Share a story when you were surprised by the presence of Christ.
In this story enlightened minds lead to a change of hearts and the movement toward community. Is this a pattern that might be a path of renewal and restoration in our own place and time?
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