All Saints Sunday CALL TO WORSHIP P: Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, in whose image we are made, who claims us and calls us beloved. C: Amen. THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM P: All who are baptized into Christ have put on Christ. In our baptism, we were clothed with Christ. In the day of Christ's coming, we shall be clothed with glory. P: Eternal God, maker of heaven and earth, who formed us from the dust of the earth, who by your breath gave us life, we glorify you. C: We glorify you. P: Jesus Christ, the resurrection and the life, who suffered death for all humanity, who rose from the grave to open the way to eternal life, we praise you. C: We praise you. P: Holy Spirit, author and giver of life, the comforter of all who sorrow, our sure confidence and everlasting hope, we worship you. C: We worship you. P: To you, O blessed Trinity, be glory and honor, forever and ever. C: Amen. HYMN “Give Thanks for Saints” Lyrics are on the video, but no one is singing PRAYER OF THE DAY P: Almighty God, you have knit your people together in one communion in the mystical body of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant us grace to follow your blessed saints in lives of faith and commitment, and to know the inexpressible joys you have prepared for those who love you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 1When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: 3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. 8“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11“Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” SERMON Rev. Lori E.L. Kitzing HYMN “For All the Saints” PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION P: Eternal God, author of our past and promise of our future, we lay before you our private fears and our concerns for the world, knowing that you hear our cries. P: Especially today we pray for those whom Jesus called blessed: for the poor in spirit . . . for those who mourn . . . for the humble and meek . . . for those who thirst and hunger for righteousness . . . for the pure in heart . . . for those who show mercy and those who make peace . . . for those who are persecuted because of Christ . . . Pour out your blessings upon them and us that we may be strengthened in every hardship and joyful at the recognition of every blessing. We call to mind before you all those who have died: those who taught us the faith . . . those who spoke your truth in the face of evil . . . those who cared for the weak and the suffering . . . and those whom we loved and cherished the most . . . Thank you that their pain is ended and their joy made complete. For the saints who now rest in your mercy, we give you thanks. We remember their witness of faithfulness and love. (Here the names of those who have died in the previous year may be read.) Covenanting God, in baptism you claim us and show us how to live. Keep us in your care until that day when all creation sings your praise and you lead all your children to the springs of the water of life. Through Jesus Christ, our Brother, Redeemer, and Lord. C: Amen. OFFERING PRAYER P: How can we withhold our gifts of gratitude in the face of such wondrous love? With glad and generous hearts, let us bring our offerings to God. Financial gifts may be sent to the church. P: We magnify your name, O God, and together exalt your name, for you are so good to us and gracious beyond measure. In this life you lead us, comfort us, guide us, and redeem us in countless ways. In death you usher us to even greater blessing, bringing us through the great ordeal, embracing us in your endless light, and welcoming us to your table of goodness and plenty. The offering we bring today is but a token of our thanks, seeds to be planted for the growing of your kingdom, in which we have sure and certain hope. In Jesus’ name we pray. C: Amen. LORD’S PRAYER Spoken Arabic BENEDICTION P: May the God of all creation, in whose image we are made, who claims us and calls us beloved, who strengthens us for service, give you reason to rejoice and be glad! The blessing of God, Sovereign, + Savior, and Spirit, be with you today and always. C: Amen. HYMN “Holy God, We Praise Your Name” LYRICS 1 Holy God, we praise your name; Lord of all, we bow before you. All on earth your scepter claim, all in heav'n above adore you. Infinite your vast domain, everlasting is your reign. 2 Hark! The glad celestial hymn angel choirs above are raising; cherubim and seraphim, in unceasing chorus praising, fill the heav'ns with sweet accord: "Holy, holy, holy Lord!" 3 Lo, the apostolic train join your sacred name to hallow; prophets swell the glad refrain, and the white-robed martyrs follow; and from morn to set of sun through the church the song goes on. 4 Holy Father, holy Son, Holy Spirit, three we name you, though in essence only one; undivided God we claim you and, adoring, bend the knee while we own the mystery. CHARGE P: Go And...Be Honest! So that you can better love and serve God and your neighbors. C: Thanks be to God. Permission oneliscense.net A-717495
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