November 22, 2020 Order of Worship for Christ the King Service

Welcome and Announcements

Call:

Let the bells ring out calling us to worship together as we gather in many different place at different times.

Leader: Come to worship Jesus Christ, Alpha and Omega, the one who is, who was, and is to come (Rev. 1:8).
People: We come to worship the one who rules justly (2 Samuel 23:34).
Leader: Come to worship Jesus Christ, the faithful witness
The firstborn of the dead,
The ruler of the kings of the earth! (Rev. 1:5)
People: Bread of Heaven, God with us! (John 6:51, Mt. 1:23.)
Leader: Good Shepherd, True Vine! (John 10:11, John 15:1.)
People: Eternal Word, Great I AM (John 1, John 8:58).
Leader: Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace! (Isaiah 9:6.)
All: We come to worship Jesus Christ, King of kings and Lord of lords! (Rev. 19.16.)
To him be glory and dominion forever and ever! Amen. (Rev. 1:6.)

Choral Response: All Hail the Power of Jesus Name

Prayer of Illumination:

God of Eternity, we stand with the courage of those who insisted, even in perilous times,
that not even the most powerful rulers of this earth hold our eternal destiny in their hands.
We are secure in Christ, whose reign is just, whose power is endless, and whose love is unfathomable. God of Eternity, we join the chorus of saints who continue to declare that Christ is our King. Amen.

Psalter: Psalm 100 

Hymn of Praise: Rejoice the Lord is King

Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed

Gloria Patri

Offering and Doxology

Meditation Music

Pastor Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Sermon Scripture: Matthew 2:31-46

Sermon: Kingdom Living – Matthew 25 Perspective

Closing Song: Lead On O King Eternal

Benediction:

It is not enough to acclaim Jesus Christ
as our Lord and King.
Our mission in life is
to make his kingdom a reality among us
and to bring it to those around us
by our words and deeds.
The way to do this is to live as he lived:
for others, in love and service.
May almighty God bless you for this task:
the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord
and to give shape to his kingdom. Thanks be to God!

Go and tell the Story

God and be the church