Mulberry Street United Methodist Church Macon, Georgia

The Church at Worship

All Saints’ Sunday November 3, 2019 Nine O’clock

As you enter this holy space and begin to make the transition from “getting here” to “being here,” you are encouraged to use these moments to become aware of the quiet places within so that you are ready to worship God. Please silence your cell phones.

Come, let us worship God.

Entrance and Praise

Voluntary Elegy G. T. Thalben-Ball

Greeting in the Name of Christ Rev. Dr. Matt Woodbery The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Mulberry Moment Being Followers of Jesus Gregory Bushway

Call to Worship Mary Carson Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us. In the name of Jesus, our one Lord and Savior, let us worship God.

* Hymn No. 79 (Stanzas 1-4) Holy God, We Praise Thy Name GROSSER GOTT

* Opening Prayer Mary Carson Loving God, we your saints gather to worship and praise you this day. We celebrate the saints who have served you and have been an example for us throughout the past. We give you thanks for the joy of being a part of the communion of saints with those who have gone before and those scattered around the globe. Open us to your Spirit to continue being the saints you have called us to be. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

* Congregational Response Mary Carson Holy God, we praise thy name; Lord of all, we bow before thee; all on earth thy scepter claim; all in heaven above adore thee. Infinite thy vast domain; everlasting is thy reign.

Remembrance of the Saints

Naming of the Saints Rev. Dr. Matt Woodbery Let us remember those from this congregation who now share the triumph of Christ.

George Gostin Freeney John Waters October 30, 2018 May 2, 2019

Aliene Yancey Warchak Everett Drinnon November 18, 2018 May 9, 2019

Valynda Dunn Frederick “Pete” Hill December 22, 2018 May 26, 2019

Florence Grenade Mary Ann Heard January 18, 2019 June 14, 2019

Betty Hurdle Paul Triesenberg February 19, 2019 July 17, 2019

Priscilla Stinson Charlie Yates February 24, 2019 July 30, 2019

Ruth White Myranelle Layfield March 4, 2019 August 4, 2019

Captain Jack McCarty Virginia Witherington March 8, 2019 October 3, 2019

Ray Dominy Edsel Davis May 2, 2019 October 29, 2019

Prayer of Remembrance Rev. Jeff Cook We bless your holy name, O God, for all your servants who, having finished their course, now rest from their labors. Give us grace to follow the example of their steadfastness and faithfulness, to your honor and glory; through Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

Proclamation

Congregational Prayer for Illumination Hymn No. 598 (Stanza 1) O Word of God Incarnate MUNICH Please remain seated to sing. O Word of God incarnate, O wisdom from on high, O Truth unchanged, unchanging, O light of our dark sky: we praise you for the radiance that from the hallowed page, a lantern to our footsteps, shines on from age to age.

Epistle Ephesians 1:11-23 Rev. Dr. Matt Woodbery

Homily BEING FOLLOWERS OF JESUS Rev. Dr. Matt Woodbery 9. Followers Celebrate Our Resurrection Hope!

Thanksgiving and Communion

Offering of Our Gifts

A Service of Word and Table Rev. Jeff Cook

Invitation to the Table Ye that do truly and earnestly repent of your sins, and are in love and charity with your neighbors, and intend to lead a new life, following the commandments of God, and walking from henceforth in his holy ways: Draw near with faith, and take this Holy Sacrament to your comfort, and make your humble confession to almighty God.

Confession Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, maker of all things, judge of all people: We acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, which we from time to time most grievously have committed, by thought, word, and deed, against thy divine majesty. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; the remembrance of them is grievous unto us. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father. For thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past; and grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please thee in newness of life, to the honor and glory of thy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for Pardon Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of thy great mercy hast promised forgiveness of sins to all them that with hearty repentance and true faith turn to thee: Have mercy upon us; pardon and deliver us from all our sins; confirm and strengthen us in all goodness; and bring us to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Words of Assurance

The Great Thanksgiving Rev. Dr. Matt Woodbery The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Prayer of Humble Access We do not presume to come to this thy table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under thy table. But thou art the same Lord, whose property is always to have mercy. Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord, so to partake of this Sacrament of thy Son Jesus Christ, that we may walk in newness of life, may grow into his likeness, and may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.

Giving of the Bread and Cup

Prayer after Communion Rev. Dr. Matt Woodbery

Sending Forth

* Hymn No. 711 For All the Saints SINE NOMINE

* Benediction Rev. Dr. Matt Woodbery

* Please rise in body or spirit.

Those parts of the service of worship in which the congregation participates in word or song are noted in bold type.

Rev. Dr. Matt Woodbery, Lead Pastor Rev. Jeff Cook, Associate Pastor Tom Granum, Director of Music/Organist Mary Carson, Reader

Gluten-free communion: Because our table is open to all, we serve gluten-free communion bread.

Caleb Esmond Concert Pianist Caleb Esmond is presenting a free concert this afternoon at 3 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The first half is classical piano repertoire: Beethoven Sonata No. 26, Op. 81a and Chopin Ballade No. 1, Op. 23. The second half is from a CD he’s releasing entitled Hymn Contemplations, familiar hymns he’s arranged. Please join us for the recital and a reception which will follow.

Being Followers of Jesus Worship/Sermon Series:

November 3: Followers Celebrate Our Resurrection Hope! – Ephesians 1:11-23 November 10: Followers’ Faith Is Lived – Job 19:23-27a (Commitment Sunday) We will bring our pledge cards forward. November 17: Followers’ Faith Is Known by All – Isaiah 65:17-25 November 24: Followers Follow Christ Jesus – Colossians 1:11-20

Welcome to Mulberry Thank you for worshiping with us today! We are grateful for your presence and invite you to participate in Mulberry’s worship and our opportunities for growing through education, fellowship, and mission. We hope you find our congregation to be a warm and caring community.

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Children’s church is open to children in Kindergarten and under after the Children’s Moment each week. Please see our nursery staff or volunteer on the front row to check your child in and receive your Nursery pickup tag. Nursery is available for the entire service for children below Prekindergarten. Please see an usher for assistance in locating our nursery.

To keep up with Mulberry Street UMC’s events, services, and more, we invite you to visit us at www.mulberrymethodist.org and find us on Facebook.

Please speak to one of the pastors if you are interested in knowing more about membership at Mulberry Street United Methodist Church. If you would like to join with a group, our next joining Sunday is November 17.

Our 11:00 a.m. worship service is broadcast live over radio station AM 940 WMAC. You can download the Sunday bulletin at https://mulberrymethodist.org/worship/worship-online.

Up and Coming at Mulberry Street UMC

Wednesday, November 6 Midweek at Mulberry Program: Macon Outreach 5:30 p.m. Serving line begins 6:15 p.m. Children’s Choirs (grades K4 – 5) Youth Fellowship (grades 6-12) Family Connection Group 7:15 p.m. Ainsworth Choir

Sunday, November 10 Being Followers of Jesus: November 10: Followers’ Faith Is Lived – Job 19:23-27a (Commitment Sunday) We will bring our pledge cards forward.

Evensong Sunday, November 10 4:00 p.m. Three choirs combined under the direction of Robert McCormick. Robert will play a 30-minute organ recital following Evensong. Mass choir comprises choirs from Christ Episcopal Church (Jonathan Alan Poe, organist/director), St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (Nadine Cheek, organist/director), and Mulberry Street United Methodist Church (Tom Granum, organist/director) Robert McCormick grew up at Mulberry Street UMC.

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Tuesday, November 26 7:00 p.m. Temple Beth Israel