11am Traditional Worship – Nov. 12, 2023

Prelude  

Pledges to the Christian Flag and the American Flag

Welcome & Announcements 

Call to Worship

Leader:  This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.

People:  This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.

Leader:  The hour is coming and now is, when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for such the Father seeks to worship him.

People:  Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise!

Opening PrayerRev. L. Bryan McClain 

Hymn UMH #117 – “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”

Children’s Message

Blessing of the Thanksgiving Baskets

Recognition of Our Veterans

Hymn TFWS #2191 – “Eternal Father, Strong to Save”

Scripture Reading – Matthew 25:1-13 NRSV

Message – “Are You Ready?” – Rev. L. Bryan McClain

Offertory / Doxology – UMH #95  

Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer

Hymn UMH #369 – “Blessed Assurance”

Benediction  

Postlude