First United Methodist Church, Pasadena Traditional Service Order of Worship All Saints Sunday November 1, 2020 All Saints Sunday is a day of remembrance for the saints of the church of Jesus Christ; all Saints here on earth as in heaven. We celebrate the communion of saints as we remember those who have passed both of the Church universal and of our local congregation. When the name of your loved one is read a bell will chime and a candle will be lit following each name. Prelude Song of Remembrance By: Gilbert M. Martin Welcome Choral Introit Clouds of Witnesses Surround Us By: Robert A. Hobby *Greeting Grace and peace to you from God who is, and was and is to come. Amen. And from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead and ruler of kings on earth. Amen. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen. *Gathering Prayer 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. *Hymn of Praise For All the Saints (United Methodist Hymnal) UMH 711 Verse 1 *Litany of Naming of the Saints We give you thanks, our God and Father, for all who have died in the faith of Christ - for the memory of their words and deeds and all they accomplished in their time, for the joyful hope of reunion with them in the world to come, and for our communion with them now; in your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice saying: Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb. And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, singing, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.” Let us give thanks for these brothers and sisters in Christ whom God has granted rest from their labors. Adapted from Revelation 7:9-12 Rhonda Clifton Donna Jordan Darlene Raedeke Billie Crenshaw Pat Lowery Ruby Tausend Gene Hollier Helen Parker Patty Holthaus Gail Phillips Prayer of Illumination Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that as the Scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen. Hymn of Preparation Shall We Gather at the River UMH 723 Verse 1 Scripture Lesson Matthew 5:1-12 Sermon Blessed are the Saints Invitation Christ our Lord invites to His table all who love Him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Therefore, let us confess our sin before God and one another. Confession and Pardon Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved You with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. All pray in silence Peace Hear the good news: Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God’s love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! Glory to God. Amen. By dying, Christ destroyed our death; in rising, He restores our life; in giving us His Spirit, He grants us peace. The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you. Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Ever-giving God, receive our gifts back to you and through them bring life and hope to many. Amen. The Sacrament of Holy Communion 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. *Breaking the Bread The Giving of the Bread and Cup Communion Music One World, One Communion By: Pepper Choplin Prayer After Receiving Communion Eternal God, Heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and You have fed us with spiritual food in the sacrament of his body and blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Announcements and Updates *Hymn of Commitment I Sing a Song of the Saints of God UMH 712 Verse 1 *Benediction Postlude Fantasia on WEBB By: Franklin Ritter *Please stand as you are able. Bold print denotes speaking in unison. Preaching This Morning: Rev. Arturo (Artie) Cadar Liturgist: Gail Alston Organist: Dan Miner Music and lyrics used by permission: CCLI #1169030 Church App Our new website comes with a convenient and easy to use app! Download Church.app in your phone or device’s store and search for FirstPasadena and have all of the church’s information at your fingertips. Welcome Pastor Arturo (Artie) and Dulce Cadar! Pastor Artie and his wife Dulce join us today as part of our church family! Be sure to introduce yourself and give them a warm welcome! Scan this QR code for access to our online giving options. If you worship with us in person and discover later that The Grief Support Group will meet on the porch of you have Covid-19, please contact Amanda Horton at the Log Cabin (located in the church’s back parking [email protected] so that others can be lot) TODAY at 2:00 pm. Please bring your own notified of a possible exposure. Your identity will be kept chair. private in any notifications. Thank you! Rain will be the only reason to cancel. .