sunday november 12, 2023

Fruitland United Methodist Church
November 12, 2023
24th Sunday After Pentecost

Prelude

Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship

-Preparing our hearts and souls for worship-
Welcome and Announcements - Pastor Clynton

* Call to Worship
“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” UMH #196

*Responsive Reading - Liturgist
Psalm 78 UMH Page 799

Scripture Reading - Liturgist
Matthew 25: 1-13 Page 1540
God’s Word for God’s People.  Thanks be to God!

Young People’s Moment - Pastor Clynton

Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn “The Summons” TFWS #2130

We Offer Our Gifts
Offertory

*Doxology
“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise him, all creatures here below;
praise him above, ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Offering Prayer

Message “Be Prepared” - Pastor Clynton

*Hymn “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me” TFWS# 2153

*Benediction
“The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve” v. 1-4 TFWS #2241

Postlude (Please be seated)
- Symbolically taking the light into the World -

Thank you for worshiping with us today!

Additional Lectionary Readings for the Week:
Joshua 24: 1-3, 14-25
1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18