Alive Forever More

All Saints’ Sunday

The Gospel lesson for this Sunday is from John 11: 32-44.

As we celebrate All Saints Sunday, we are reminded that death is a paradox, and this explains why we hold our griefs and our hopes together in tension. Death is the “last enemy” which Jesus defeated through his death and resurrection. Death is also the door to eternal life through which we all must pass to attain the joys of heaven. This is a message of hope, and is at the core of faith we hold at Hope. It is our prayer and encouragement that we are all able to gather together this Sunday to share our grief and celebrate our hope together.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Elegy and Berceuse”, Alfred Hollins

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “For All the Saints”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-9

Second Reading: Revelation 21:1-6a

Anthem: “Treasures in Heaven”, Allen Pote

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation

Gospel: John 11:32-44

Sermon: “Alive Forever More” Pastor Kevin Murphy

Sermon Hymn: “Give Thanks for Saints”

Apostles Creed

Remembering the Saints

Prayers of Intercession

Offertory: “A Quiet Reflection”, David Lasky

Offering Response and Prayer

The Great Thanksgiving

The Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Communion Distribution

Post Communion Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “As Saints of Old”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones”, Dr. Wilbur Held