COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
THE WORSHIP OF GOD
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026
ALL SAINTS’ DAY
REV. BETSEY YOUDRIS
10:00 A.M.
Our Gathering Music
“People Need the Lord”
Our Meditation of Preparation
The Peace of Christ
L: The Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
P: And also with you.
Our Welcome and Announcements
The Ringing of the Bells
The Choral Introit
“A Jubilant Song”
Our Prayer of Invocation
The Call to Worship (Responsively)
(L) Come, a great cloud of witnesses surrounds us as we gather.
(P) May the lingering echo of saints resound in our songs
(L) May their stories open a space for the Spirit to enter us anew
(P) In remembering them, may we find ourselves re-membered
(L) May the God of every generation form us anew for this generation.
(All) And may a new joy rise in our lives and in the life of the world.
Our Opening Hymn #366
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”
The Call to Confession
As we prepare to celebrate the sacred mysteries of death and life in Christ, let us now take time to acknowledge our sins and confess them before the Lord, together, and then in silence.
Our Prayer of Confession (Unison)
Eternal God, in every age you have raised up men and women to live and die in faith. We confess that we are indifferent to your will. You call us to proclaim your name, but we are silent.
You call us to do what is just, but we remain idle. You call us to live faithfully, but we are afraid. In your mercy, forgive us. Give us courage to follow in your way, that joined with those from ages past, who have served you with faith, hope, and love, we may inherit the kingdom you promised in Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Our Silent Prayers
The Assurance of Pardon
(L) Beloved, when we are called to faith, we are given assurance of our salvation that nobody can take away or destroy. By our faith, we are justified, and we are made sure of our security among the great body of the saints. Hear the great news this day; you are forgiven!
(P) Thanks be to God! Amen.
The Gloria Patria #581
Our Prayer for Illumination
The Old Testament Readings
Jeremiah 29:10-14 (p.1221) and Psalm 34:1-10 (p.871)
The Choral Anthem
“Feed Me Lord”
The New Testament Readings
Hebrews 11:39-12:3 (p.1877) and Colossians 3:1-17(p.1834)
L: The Word of the Lord
P: Thanks be to God
The Message “Calling the Faithful Home”
By: Rev. Betsey Youdris
Hymn of Response #326
“For All the Saints”
Affirmation of Faith (The Nicene Creed)
(All): We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come.
Amen
The Sharing of Joys and Concerns
(After each request for prayer the leader will say “We lift this prayer to the Lord” and the people will respond “Lord hear our prayers”. Following each praise the leader will say “We lift this praise to the Lord” and the people will say “Thanks be to God”)
Remembrance of the Saints
Memorial Prayer (Unison):
Almighty God, in whom there is no shadow or change, we thank you for the gift of life eternal, and for all those who having served you well, now rest from their labors. We thank you for all the saints remembered and forgotten, for those dear souls most precious to us. In joyful expectation of the resurrection to life eternal, we remember before the Lord our departed family and friends who have gone before us in the faith and all those who are in our hearts and minds this day.
(Three large candles will be lit to honor members of our congregation whom have passed within the last year. Smaller candles can be lit by the people for others whom have passed. You may either come forward to light them in remembrance of the person, or simply request it to be lit on your behalf from your pew.)
- Bonnie Mark (4/11/2026)
Joy Jacobs (8/24/2026)
Gene Mark (10/14/2026)
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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.
The Choral Amen
The Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
The Doxology #606
Our Prayer of Dedication (Unison)
God, you call us to serve you with the many gifts you have given us. As we render back to you what is yours, we thank you, and ask that you may use them in your power for the work of your kingdom. Amen.
Our Communion Hymn #506
“Look Who Gathers at Christ’s Table”
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
(Both red wine and white grape juice are served. Please take the cup that is appropriate for you. For those who have gluten allergies - the wafers are Gluten-free)
The Invitation to the Table
The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
L: The Lord be with you
P: And also with you
L: Lift up your hearts
P: We lift them to the Lord
L: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God
P: It is right to give our thanks and praise
L: It is truly right and our greatest joy . . . who forever sing to the glory of your name:
All: 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.
L: Remembering all your mighty and merciful acts, we take this bread and this wine from the gifts you have given us, and celebrate with joy the redemption won for us in Jesus Christ.
Accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving as a living and holy offering of ourselves, that our lives may proclaim the One crucified and risen.
Great is the mystery of faith…
All: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
The Words of Institution & Breaking of the Bread
L: These are the gifts of God, for the people of God.
All: Thanks be to God.
The Communion of the People
The Prayer after Communion
Our Closing Hymn #263
“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
The Sending and Blessing
The Postlude