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TODAY—Sack Lunch Sunday—This is a “bring your own everything” gathering in the Fellowship Hall. If ALL SAINTS you are visiting with us today, we have sandwiches, chips, and drinks for you. We welcome you to stay so that we might get to know you better. Presbyterian Church SIGN-UP NOW! Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost November 15, 2020 ADVENT CELEBRATION—Friday, December 4—Consider a reading (poem/ story), offer a song, join a choral group, direct a fun skit, or prepare an instrumental offering OUR LORD CALLS US OUR LORD CLEANSES US that you might like to share during our gathering of families during Advent and Christmas Season. An email went out with the online sign up for performance offerings. If you did TO WORSHIP HIM FROM OUR SIN not get this email please contact [email protected] and it will be sent to you. You may also sign up at the foyer table. A Corporate Reading of Our Lord’s Instruction † Pastor: Let us worship God! We are gathered in the REGISTRATION OPEN name of God the Father, God the Son, and God the A Song of Ascents Holy Spirit. Let us give thanks to the Lord. “If it had not been the Lord who was on GLORIA SANCTA—Wednesday, December 30, 2020 - Saturday, January 2, 2021— Congregation: We give thanks to the Lord. our side,” This gathering for young adults will take place at Disciples Crossing in Athens, TX. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Let Israel now say— “If it had not been Register at www.gloriasancta.org Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord be with you. the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us, And also with you. Then they would have swallowed us alive, O give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD when their wrath was kindled against us; All Saints will serve as a collection point for those interested in participating in OCC. Printed Make His deeds known among the peoples! plastic shoeboxes are available in the foyer. Please take as many as you intend to pack. Glory in His holy name; Then the waters would have overwhelmed Please return the boxes by Sunday, November 22 and will be taken to the processing center us, the stream would have gone over our the following day. If you have questions, please email Dianne Douglas at Let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice! Seek soul; [email protected]. the LORD and His strength; seek His face evermore! Remember His marvelous works which He has Then the swollen waters would have gone done, His wonders, and the judgments of His over our soul.” Something to think about... mouth. Blessed be the Lord, Who has not given "The word 'majesty', when applied to God, is always a declaration Psalm 105:1-4 us as prey to their teeth. of His greatness and an invitation to worship." J. I. Packer, Knowing God Our soul has escaped as a bird from the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken, and Lift up your hearts… we have escaped. The Lord’s Supper We lift them up to the Lord! Our help is in the name of the Lord, Who The Lord’s Supper is observed every Lord’s Day at All Saints, and we warmly invite to the Lord’s Table all who † COLLECT & LORD’S PRAYER made heaven and earth. are baptized disciples of the Lord Jesus, under the authority of Christ and His body, the Church, and this in- cludes covenant children. By eating the bread and drinking the wine with us, you are acknowledging that you Our Father, Who art in heaven, Psalm 124 are a sinner, without hope except in the sovereign mercy of God, and that you are trusting in Jesus Christ alone hallowed be Thy Name. for salvation. You also acknowledge to the overseers of this congregation that you are in covenant with God, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done. being an active member of a congregation which belongs to the Triune God and is marked by the Word and On earth as it is in heaven. AN INVITATION TO CONFESS OUR SINS— sacraments. If you have any questions about your participation, please speak to one of the elders before or Give us this day our daily bread, This Psalm of Ascents is a song of reflection. This after the service. And forgive us our debts, as we have forgiven our debtors song speaks of our trials and the triumphs given by And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil the Lord. We bring many of our own trials upon ourselves, and there are some are brought about be- ALL SAINTS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory cause of others. All of them have been allowed by 4629 Bryce Avenue | Fort Worth, Texas 76107 | 817-350-4455 | www.allsaintskirk.org Forever, Amen. our loving Lord, and through every one of them our Lord has proven Himself to be our faithful helper— Pastor Jeff Niell - [email protected] Elder Tony Douglas - [email protected] † Congregational Singing the Lord is truly on our side. Our help is in the name Elder Gene Capone - [email protected] Deacon Shawn Brandt - [email protected] of the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. Deacon Nate Douglas - [email protected] Deacon Daniel Robinson - [email protected] I Know That My Redeemer Lives—insert Administrative Assistant | Jessica Caughey - [email protected] † The congregation is invited to stand ‡ CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER In grateful response We Confess Our Sins, Together & Individually We Present the Lord’s Tithes & Our Offerings

Heavenly Father, we come to You as a righteous Judge and as One who is filled with mercy. For- † CONGREGATIONAL SINGING: The Doxology give us for our selfish neglect of others; our fellow Christians, family members, and closest neigh- As the offering is brought forward, we lift our hearts, hands, & our voices in thankful praise...

bors. We have served ourselves, not following the example of Your Son. We have sought our own Prayer of Thanksgiving & Dedication recognition, instead of Your glory. We have neglected prayer and Your Word. We have been quick to dismiss others as being too far gone, too difficult, or too sinful. As Your servants, forgive us for our lord invites us to his table

our sins in these areas. Forgive us for denying the reach of Your pardon. As You forgive, renew us 2 Timothy 2:19; 1 Corinthians 5:7-8 by Your Holy Spirit. Be merciful to us, and according to Your great love, hear our confession, for-

giving the sins we now confess to You… † Pastor: Christians, we confess this as true, [we pause in prayer, and then conclude together...] “The solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: O Lord, we give You thanks for Your kindness and abundant pardon; provided through Your Son “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, who has died for us, taking the penalty which was our due, and You have received us in Him. Now “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.” grant, most merciful Lord, that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, and this to the glory of Thy holy name. Amen. For Christ our Passover was sacrificed for us. Let us keep the feast, not with the leaven of malice and wickedness, † CONGREGATIONAL SINGING: Create In Me a Clean Heart, O God—415 but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

† ABSOLUTION: Our Assurance of Forgiveness is declared The gifts of God for the people of God “In the Name of God the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit” Thanks be to God! “Thanks be to God!”

Lift up your hearts,

† CONGREGATIONAL SINGING: Be Gracious unto Me, O God [Psalm 56]—88 We lift them up to the Lord!

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper We join together praying for the church, one another, & the world We commune with the Lord & with one another

Our lord teaches us from his word After the Eucharist - A Table Blessing † Pastor: May the body and the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ strengthen and preserve you

Scripture Lesson from Scripture Lesson from steadfast in the true faith unto life eternal. In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. the Old Testament the Epistles Thanks be to God!

Proverbs 13:8-17 1 Peter 5:1-5

“This is the Word of the Lord” “Thanks be to God!” † CONGREGATIONAL SINGING: And Can It Be That I Should Gain—286-87

† Gospel Lesson—John 9:1-23

Our lord commissions us “This is the Gospel of Jesus Christ” “Praise be to Christ!” † Benediction & Singing

† CONGREGATIONAL SINGING: Gloria Patri—436 verses 8 & 9 I Bind unto Myself Today (St. Patrick’s Breastplate)— 351-352

Sermon Text Christ be with me, Christ within me, I bind unto myself the name, Psalm 145:10-13 Christ behind me, Christ before me, The strong name of the Trinity,

Christ beside me, Christ to win me, By invocation of the same, Sermon Christ to comfort and restore me. The Three in One, and One in Three. Psalm 145—In Praise of God the King (4) Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Of whom all nature hath creation; Pastor Jeff Niell Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Eternal Father, Spirit, Word:

Christ in hearts of all that love me, Praise to the Lord of my salvation, † CONGREGATIONAL SINGING: From Heav’n O Praise the LORD [Psalm 148]—192 Christ in mouth of friend and stranger. Salvation is of Christ the Lord ‡ The congregation is invited to kneel † The congregation is invited to stand ‡ CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER In grateful response We Confess Our Sins, Together & Individually We Present the Lord’s Tithes & Our Offerings Heavenly Father, we come to You as a righteous Judge and as One who is filled with mercy. For- † CONGREGATIONAL SINGING: The Doxology give us for our selfish neglect of others; our fellow Christians, family members, and closest neigh- As the offering is brought forward, we lift our hearts, hands, & our voices in thankful praise... bors. We have served ourselves, not following the example of Your Son. We have sought our own Prayer of Thanksgiving & Dedication recognition, instead of Your glory. We have neglected prayer and Your Word. We have been quick to dismiss others as being too far gone, too difficult, or too sinful. As Your servants, forgive us for our lord invites us to his table our sins in these areas. Forgive us for denying the reach of Your pardon. As You forgive, renew us by Your Holy Spirit. Be merciful to us, and according to Your great love, hear our confession, for- 2 Timothy 2:19; 1 Corinthians 5:7-8 giving the sins we now confess to You… † Pastor: Christians, we confess this as true, [we pause in prayer, and then conclude together...] “The solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: O Lord, we give You thanks for Your kindness and abundant pardon; provided through Your Son “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, who has died for us, taking the penalty which was our due, and You have received us in Him. Now “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.” grant, most merciful Lord, that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, and this to the glory of Thy holy name. Amen. For Christ our Passover was sacrificed for us. Let us keep the feast, not with the leaven of malice and wickedness, † CONGREGATIONAL SINGING: Create In Me a Clean Heart, O God—415 but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. † ABSOLUTION: Our Assurance of Forgiveness is declared The gifts of God for the people of God “In the Name of God the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit” Thanks be to God! “Thanks be to God!” Lift up your hearts, † CONGREGATIONAL SINGING: Be Gracious unto Me, O God [Psalm 56]—88 We lift them up to the Lord!

THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH We join together praying for the church, one another, & the world The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Our lord teaches us from his word We commune with the Lord & with one another The Lord's Supper should not be observed in individual homes. Scripture Lesson from Scripture Lesson from the Old Testament the Epistles Proverbs 13:8-17 1 Peter 5:1-5 “This is the Word of the Lord” “Thanks be to God!” † CONGREGATIONAL SINGING: And Can It Be That I Should Gain—286-87 † Gospel Lesson—John 9:1-23 Our lord commissions us “This is the Gospel of Jesus Christ” “Praise be to Christ!” † Benediction & Singing

† CONGREGATIONAL SINGING: Gloria Patri—436 verses 8 & 9 I Bind unto Myself Today (St. Patrick’s Breastplate)— 351-352

Sermon Text Christ be with me, Christ within me, I bind unto myself the name, Psalm 145:10-13 Christ behind me, Christ before me, The strong name of the Trinity, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, By invocation of the same, Sermon Christ to comfort and restore me. The Three in One, and One in Three. Psalm 145—In Praise of God the King (4) Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Of whom all nature hath creation; Pastor Jeff Niell Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Eternal Father, Spirit, Word: Christ in hearts of all that love me, Praise to the Lord of my salvation, † CONGREGATIONAL SINGING: From Heav’n O Praise the LORD [Psalm 148]—192 Christ in mouth of friend and stranger. Salvation is of Christ the Lord ‡ The congregation is invited to kneel † The congregation is invited to stand ANNOUNCEMENTS & CALENDAR