Worship Service 29 th Sunday in Ordinary Time Prelude God So Loved the WorldAnnouncementsChoral Introit God On the Mountain

Call to Worship                      L: Gather together to hear stories of faith and courage.

Listen for the ways God has acted among us.P: Our ancestors in the faith listened for God’s word.

They dared to believe God’s promises.L: Leaders like Moses and Paul saw evidence of God’s work.

They believed they were face-to-face with God’s truth.P: They looked beyond the present moment.

They lived for dreams not yet realized.L: Many felt God’s love in knowing Jesus.

They experienced a new relationship with neighbors.P: We have come seeking community centered in Christ.

We want to feel God’s presence as we worship.

Unison Prayer of Adoration and PraiseGod, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the earth was formed, long before there were people on this planet, you were fashioning life in its myriad forms. Out of the billions of years you have been creating, our live have come to this moment of meeting. We stand in awe before you, amazed to discover that you care about us, tiny blips on the screen of eternity, O God, we want our lives to count for something. Show us how to fit into your plans. Amen.

*Hymn #527 Near to the Heart of God

*Postlude

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, November 1 6:30 PM Bell Choir

Upcoming Events and Concerns This afternoon the Salvation Army Clothing Drive will be held in our parking lot. If you have items you may leave them in the Fellowship Hall or come back during the afternoon.

Daylight Saving Time Ends, Sunday, Nov. 5 --Don’t forget to change your clocks on Saturday night before you go to bed.

The Presbyterian Women will meet following worship and coffee hour on Sunday, November 5. The PW will be preparing and serving a meal at the Keystone Mission on Friday, November 10 and will be making plans. All women are always welcome.

Church Women United Gathering on Saturday, November 4th

At 1 PM at The Presbyterian Church of Dunmore. A program will begin at 1 PM followed by refreshments. All women are invited to attend.

Bible Study will continue on Thursday, Nov.9th at 12 at noon with a bag lunch and study begins at 12:30. The Worship Committee will meet Saturday, November 11 in the Pastor’s office.

*Call to Confession L: The proof of God’s amazing love is this: while we were sinners

Christ died for us.

P: Because we have faith in him, we dare to approach God with confidence.L: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Rom. 5: 8 Heb. 4: 16*Prayer of Confession Almighty God, in Jesus Christ you called us to be a servant people, but we do not do what you command. We are often silent when we should speak, and useless when we could be useful. Have mercy on us, O God. Forgive us and free us from sin; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *Time of Silence and Personal Confession *Song of Assurance There’s a Song of Joy

Scripture Lesson           I Thessalonians 2: 1 - 8 Pew Bible pg. 835

2.Anthem The Summons Choir Sermon “ We All Are One In

Mission “ *Hymn #343 Called As Partners In Christ’s Service

*Affirmation of Faith This is the good news which we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved, if we hold it fast: that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day; and that he appeared first to the women, then to Peter, and to the Twelve, and then to many faithful witnesses. We believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus Christ is the first and the last, the beginning and the end; he is our Lord and our God. Amen.

(various scriptures) *Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father . . . . . .

Sharing Our Joys and Concerns

Morning Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Offertory God That Made the Earth and Heaven*Doxology *Prayer of Dedication

*Closing Hymn #538 Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing*Benediction *Choral Benediction He’ Got the Whole World in His HandsHe's got the whole world in His hands He's got ev'rybody here in His handsHe's got the whole world in His hands He's got ev'rybody here in His handsHe's got the whole world in His hands He's got ev'rybody here in His hands

He's got the whole world in His hands He's got the whole world in His hands

3. CCLI Song # 33681

We believe God deserves your full attention during worship.Please turn off and put away all cell phones and all electronic devices during our service.

The Session of the Presbyterian Church of Dunmore

Church Office: 570-343-6807 Pastor’s home phone: 570-344-3145 Pastor Forbes email: Pastorkf@verizon.net Church Email: dunmorepresb@verizon.net Sue: dpcsecretary1@verizon.net

For safety reasons, the Session has decided that the two outside doors leading to the Fellowship Hall will be locked during the worship hour. If anyone needs to use the

rest room facilities, please exit the sanctuary by the doors in the front of the sanctuary on either side of the pulpit.

The Presbyterian Church of Dunmore 137 Chestnut Street Dunmore, Pa 18512 (570) 343-6807

Rev. Ken Forbes, Pastor

October 29, 2017

10:30 AM