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Weekly Bulletin

26th Sunday after Pentecost

November 26, 2023

10:00 a.m.

Hampton United Methodist Church

525 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH 03842

(603) 926-2702

Email: hamptonumc@myfairpoint.net

Website: www.hamptonnhumc.org

The Rev. Sue Frost, Pastor

David M. Kenney, Sr., Organist & Director of Music

WE GATHER

THE BELLS CALL US TO WORSHIP

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS                                     Pastor Sue                        

PRELUDE: Christ the King, Enthroned in Splendor – William Owen   

INTROIT:  Lo, He Comes with Clouds Descending – Charles Wesley

CALL TO WORSHIP 

Pastor:  The face of Christ can be seen in the faces of others, 

People: Especially among our neighbors in need. 

Pastor:  Let us welcome and care for them,

People: That we may all enter into the joy of life with Christ the King through all eternity!

*HYMN:  Crown Him with Many Crowns            Blue Hymnal #327

           WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 25:31-46                   Nancy Philbrick

Reader: May we hear what the Spirit is saying.  

People: Thanks be to God. 

THE WORD IN MUSIC:                                               

When I Needed a Neighbor, Were You There? – Sydney Bertram Carter

A TIME FOR THE CHILD IN ALL OF US 

*HYMN:  Rejoice the Lord Is King                            Blue Hymnal #715

SERMON: How to Pass Judgment 

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S GRACE WITH THANKSGIVING

CALL TO PRAYER:  More Precious Than Silver – Lynn DeShazo

PASTORAL PRAYER & THE PRAYERS OF ALL 

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.

PRAYER RESPONSE:  More Precious Than Silver – Lynn DeShazo

THE GIVING OF OUR LIVES TO GOD 

OFFERTORY: Salvation to God, Who Sits on the Throne – Attr. Wm. Croft  

*THE DOXOLOGY 

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; 
Praise God, all creatures here below; 
Praise God above, ye heavenly host; 
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

  *PRAYER OF DEDICATION

Holy God, use us and these gifts to provide food & drink, welcome, clothing, wellness care, & visits to honor your presence in all people; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

  WE GO FORTH TO SERVE GOD AND OTHERS

*HYMN: Jesus Shall Reign                                         Blue Hymnal #157  

BENEDICTION 

BENEDICTION RESPONSE:                                             

All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name – Perronet & Holden

POSTLUDE:  Praise to the Lord, the Almighty — arr. Diane Bish

Please join us for coffee & fellowship downstairs in Carter Hall.