Sunday Worship Service
November 15, 2020
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Times
Bulletin for Sunday November 15th, 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Times
Pastor – Rev. Bob Hill
Lay Leader– Beth Walley
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE AND TIME OF PREPARATION:
“Minuet in C Major” by D. Scarlatti
1 Thessalonians 5:5.
You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.
OPENING SCRIPTURE: 1 Thessalonians 5:9.
For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
CALL TO WORSHIP – from Psalm 122.
I rejoiced with those who said to me,
“Let us go to the house of the LORD.”
Our feet are standing
in your gates, Jerusalem.
For the sake of my family and friends,
I will say, “Peace be within you.”
For the sake of the house of the LORD our God,
I will seek your prosperity.
HYMN OF PRAISE: Brethren, We Have Met to Worship 396
CALL TO CONFESSION
Please Stand for the Call to Confession:
Friends in Christ,
God knows our needs before we ask,
And in our asking prepares us to receive the gifts of grace.
Let us confess to God whatever has wounded us or brought injury to others,
With the knowledge that the Spirit has already forgiven us.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
Merciful God, forgive us when we invest our energies into increasing our personal prosperity rather than enriching people’s lives with the good news of Jesus Christ and when we squander our gifts by failing to use them to build people up.
Forgive us when we conceal the wideness of your mercy by our lack of compassionate behavior.
Forgive us when we fail to be adventurous in spreading the gospel around. Increase our capacity to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ in word and deed even if this means taking risks and expending whatever energy we may have.
Help us to hear Jesus’ words addressed to us about being eager to share the spiritual treasure that we have, knowing that as we do, more, much more, will be given.
(Please offer your own silent prayers)
In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS– Rev. Bob Hill
THE PASSING OF THE PEACE: - Rev. Bob Hill
Leader: May the Peace of Christ be with you all
Response: And also with you
SINGING: “Surely the Presence of the Lord”
Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.
I can feel God's mighty power and God's grace.
I can hear the brush of angel's wings,
I see glory on each face.
Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.
(By Lanny Wolfe, Copyright on File)
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
SCRIPTURE LESSON: Matthew 25:14-30.
“Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more. So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more. But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money.
“After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. The man who had received five bags of gold brought the other five. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five bags of gold. See, I have gained five more.’
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
“The man with two bags of gold also came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with two bags of gold; see, I have gained two more.’
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
“Then the man who had received one bag of gold came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘I knew that you are a hard man, harvesting where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed. So I was afraid and went out and hid your gold in the ground. See, here is what belongs to you.’
“His master replied, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed? Well then, you should have put my money on deposit with the bankers, so that when I returned I would have received it back with interest.
“‘So take the bag of gold from him and give it to the one who has ten bags. For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’
ANTHEM: “Amazing Grace/Peaceful Easy Feeling” by John Newton and Jack Tempchin
SCRIPTURE LESSON: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11.
Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
SERMON: Dark Times and New Morning
HYMN: Soon and Very Soon 384
MOMENT FOR MISSION: Stewardship – Tim Larance
OFFERATORY: “Scherzo in C Major” by J. L. Krebs
THE OFFERING:
Please consider the giving of your tithes and offerings during this time. If you are willing please mail them to
Hope Presbyterian Church-Admin
1698 S. Belcher St.
Clearwater, FL 33764
Or by setting up “Bill Pay” on your bank’s web page.
If you cannot give your tithe, please let us know so we can pray for what you are going through.
We have added an outside drop box for food for RCS. Please consider dropping off some food if you venture to the Grocery Store.
THE DOXOLOGY: “Praise God, from Whom all Blessing Flow” 606
PRAYER OF DEDICATION:
Apostles’ Creed (Traditional) – Page 35
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth,
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
HYMN OF SENDING: Blest Be the Tie That Binds 306
POSTLUDE: “Aria” by G. F. Handel
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
RESPONSE: “Go Now in Peace”
Go now in peace. Never be afraid.
God will go with you each hour of ev'ry day.
Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do.
Go now in love, and show you believe.
Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above.
Go now in peace, in faith, and in love.
Amen, Amen, Amen.
(By Don Besig and Nancy Price, Copyright on File)
Pastor – Rev. Bob Hill
Lay Leader– Beth Walley
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE AND TIME OF PREPARATION:
“Minuet in C Major” by D. Scarlatti
1 Thessalonians 5:5.
You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.
OPENING SCRIPTURE: 1 Thessalonians 5:9.
For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
CALL TO WORSHIP – from Psalm 122.
I rejoiced with those who said to me,
“Let us go to the house of the LORD.”
Our feet are standing
in your gates, Jerusalem.
For the sake of my family and friends,
I will say, “Peace be within you.”
For the sake of the house of the LORD our God,
I will seek your prosperity.
HYMN OF PRAISE: Brethren, We Have Met to Worship 396
CALL TO CONFESSION
Please Stand for the Call to Confession:
Friends in Christ,
God knows our needs before we ask,
And in our asking prepares us to receive the gifts of grace.
Let us confess to God whatever has wounded us or brought injury to others,
With the knowledge that the Spirit has already forgiven us.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
Merciful God, forgive us when we invest our energies into increasing our personal prosperity rather than enriching people’s lives with the good news of Jesus Christ and when we squander our gifts by failing to use them to build people up.
Forgive us when we conceal the wideness of your mercy by our lack of compassionate behavior.
Forgive us when we fail to be adventurous in spreading the gospel around. Increase our capacity to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ in word and deed even if this means taking risks and expending whatever energy we may have.
Help us to hear Jesus’ words addressed to us about being eager to share the spiritual treasure that we have, knowing that as we do, more, much more, will be given.
(Please offer your own silent prayers)
In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS– Rev. Bob Hill
THE PASSING OF THE PEACE: - Rev. Bob Hill
Leader: May the Peace of Christ be with you all
Response: And also with you
SINGING: “Surely the Presence of the Lord”
Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.
I can feel God's mighty power and God's grace.
I can hear the brush of angel's wings,
I see glory on each face.
Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.
(By Lanny Wolfe, Copyright on File)
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
SCRIPTURE LESSON: Matthew 25:14-30.
“Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more. So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more. But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money.
“After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. The man who had received five bags of gold brought the other five. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five bags of gold. See, I have gained five more.’
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
“The man with two bags of gold also came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with two bags of gold; see, I have gained two more.’
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
“Then the man who had received one bag of gold came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘I knew that you are a hard man, harvesting where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed. So I was afraid and went out and hid your gold in the ground. See, here is what belongs to you.’
“His master replied, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed? Well then, you should have put my money on deposit with the bankers, so that when I returned I would have received it back with interest.
“‘So take the bag of gold from him and give it to the one who has ten bags. For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’
ANTHEM: “Amazing Grace/Peaceful Easy Feeling” by John Newton and Jack Tempchin
SCRIPTURE LESSON: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11.
Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
SERMON: Dark Times and New Morning
HYMN: Soon and Very Soon 384
MOMENT FOR MISSION: Stewardship – Tim Larance
OFFERATORY: “Scherzo in C Major” by J. L. Krebs
THE OFFERING:
Please consider the giving of your tithes and offerings during this time. If you are willing please mail them to
Hope Presbyterian Church-Admin
1698 S. Belcher St.
Clearwater, FL 33764
Or by setting up “Bill Pay” on your bank’s web page.
If you cannot give your tithe, please let us know so we can pray for what you are going through.
We have added an outside drop box for food for RCS. Please consider dropping off some food if you venture to the Grocery Store.
THE DOXOLOGY: “Praise God, from Whom all Blessing Flow” 606
PRAYER OF DEDICATION:
Apostles’ Creed (Traditional) – Page 35
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth,
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
HYMN OF SENDING: Blest Be the Tie That Binds 306
POSTLUDE: “Aria” by G. F. Handel
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
RESPONSE: “Go Now in Peace”
Go now in peace. Never be afraid.
God will go with you each hour of ev'ry day.
Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do.
Go now in love, and show you believe.
Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above.
Go now in peace, in faith, and in love.
Amen, Amen, Amen.
(By Don Besig and Nancy Price, Copyright on File)
