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A SONG FOR COMMUNION This Is Our God TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST November 18, 2018 by Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves

THE LORD’S PRAYER We join our voices in solidarity with our brothers and sisters who have Liturgy prayed this prayer throughout space and time. Emcee: Andrew Tai Musicians: Joseph Chen (lead), Olivia Yeh (keyboard), Thomas Lee (electric guitar), Hung-Hsin Yen Our Father in heaven, (bass), David Liu (cajon) Hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Call to Worship Give us today our daily bread. Take some time to to make yourself present to the God who makes himself present to us. You Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. are free to sing or simply sit and allow the music to help you center yourself on God. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Come As You Are

For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, by Ben Glover, David Crowder, Matt Maher

forever and ever. Psalm 27:1-14 Amen.

PARTAKING IN THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST

SONG OF RESPONSE Welcome Let this song be a response to what God has spoken to you this morning. Throughout the season of Ordinary Time we have been going through Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians in its entirety. Today is week 24 of our 24-week study! We will be This Road focusing on two verses from 1 Corinthians 16, the final chapter of the letter. In these

by , , Matt Odmark, verses Paul exhorts the Corinthians (and us), “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”

Benediction A benediction is a “good word.” As you go back out into the world, may Praise through Song you receive God’s good word of blessing on you. Love is Here by Drew Middleton, Jason Ingram, Jason Jamison, Mike Donehey, Phillip LaRue Go forth into the world in peace; Be of good courage; Hold fast that which is good; How Can I Keep From Singing Render to no one evil for evil; by Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, Matt Redman Strengthen the fainthearted; Support the weak; Help the afflicted; Honour everyone; Offering Love and serve the Lord, The discipline of offering helps loosen our grip on that which has the power to possess us, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit; inviting us into the weekly practice of generosity, gratitude, and simplicity.

If you are a guest, please do not feel obliged to give. And the blessing of God Almighty,

the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Checks can be made payable to Kaleidoscope Church or by texting “give” to (760) 978-6977. be among you and remain with you always. Amen. A SONG OF OFFERING House of God Forever Book of Common Prayer by Jon Foreman

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. A PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

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SILENCE Greeting Take a moment to pause in silence and tend to God’s still small voice. LEADER: The peace of Christ be with you. For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him. Ps. 62:1 PEOPLE: And also with you.

Take a few minutes to greet one another in the peace of the Lord. Confession

In the hands of grace, confession becomes for us a gift to help realign please place in prayer box the back of room. Announcements ourselves with God’s good intentions for us. 2019 RETREAT: 3/22-3/24 (FRI-SUN) @ OAKS CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTER We will be holding our 2019 church retreat at Oaks Camp & Conference Center in Lake A PRAYER OF CONFESSION Hughes from Mar. 22-24. Save the date! More details to come. (in unison)

THANKSGIVING POTLUCK & SERVICE: FRI, NOV. 23 FROM 6-9PM Most merciful God, This year we will be holding our annual Thanksgiving potluck and service on the Friday after we confess that we have sinned against you Thanksgiving Day. We will be meeting at Grove House Community Center (near Andrew’s in thought, word, and deed, house). Address is 16601 Sonora Street, Tustin. (Make sure you type in Sonora Street into by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. your GPS or else you might end up somewhere in Costa Mesa.) We have not loved you with our whole hearts; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: SUN, 12/2 AFTER SERVICE Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, 12/2, during lunch after Sunday [PAUSE FOR REFLECTION] worship. We will be voting on the 2019 budget as well as electing a new board for our

church. Take some time to consider whether this is something God is calling you to in 2019. Board roles are Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary. It is a one-year We are truly sorry and we earnestly repent. term (January to December), and you do have to commit to meet once a month for board For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, meetings. If you are interested, let Ken know after service. have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Hearing God’s Word Amen. As we come to God’s Word, may our hearts be fertile ground to receive what God has Book of Common Prayer

to say to us. ASSURANCE OF PARDON PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION (in unison) In Christ we have redemption through his blood, Living God, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace Help us to hear your holy Word with open hearts that he lavished on us. (Eph. 2:7-8) so that we may truly understand; ALL: Thanks be to God. and understanding, that we may believe; Name and believing, that we may follow in all faithfulness and obedience, Eucharist seeking your honor and glory in all that we do. : ______Through Christ, our Lord. Amen. The term Eucharist literally means “grateful.” In gathering around the bread and the cup, we celebrate together a meal of thanksgiving. Mark 8:22-26 (Read by Diem Tran) READER: The Gospel of our Lord. WORDS OF INSTITUTION ALL: Praise to you, O Christ. PRAYER FOR THE WORK OF THE SPIRIT 1 Corinthians 16:1-24 (Read by Wen Tong) READER: The Word of the Lord. INVITATION TO THE TABLE ALL: Thanks be to God. We now invite all those who call Christ Lord to come and partake of his body and blood. SERMON Stand Firm in the Faith Ken Hsu

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