WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS — Dr. Brian Anderson

GOD’S PEOPLE PREPARE TO WORSHIP CHIMES PRELUDE “Exultation on Cwm Rhondda” — M. Radice CHORAL INTROIT

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP — Joyce Dudley

Leader: Love each other as I have loved you,

People: Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for

his friends,

Leader: You are my friends if you do what I command.

People: As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you.

Leader: Now remain in my love.

People: This is my command said Jesus: Love one another.

VETERANS DAY LITURGY

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

HYMN OF PRAISE “God of Grace and God of Glory” No. 569 GOD’S PEOPLE PRAY

OPENING PRAYER (In unison)

Gracious God and Father, on this Veteran’s Sunday we thank

you for those in the various branches of our armed forces–

those who served in the past and those who serve today.

We are proud of the men and women who have served our

nation at home and abroad, who have served in times of

peace and war. May every veteran in this land feel our

affection and respect not just this day, but every day, and

may your blessing, O Father God, be upon all of them today.

Amen.

SILENT PRAYER

PASTORAL PRAYER followed by

LORD’S PRAYER [debts / debtors] — sung by the Congregation GOD’S PEOPLE WORSHIP WITH THEIR GIFTS

Please sign and pass pew registration books at this time.

OFFERTORY “Battle Hymn of the Republic” — arr. Peter Wilhousky Trumpet: Dan Reed & Piano: Christine Kyhn DOXOLOGY “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” No. 34

PASTORAL PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHORAL ANTHEM “We Honor You” — R. Emerson GOD’S PEOPLE HEAR HIS WORD SCRIPTURE 2nd Timothy 2:1-13 [NIV Page No. 1851-1852] Pew Bible

Pastor: THIS IS THE WORD OF THE LORD. Congregation: THANKS BE TO GOD.

HYMN OF PREPARATION “Be Still, for the Spirit of the Lord” No. 129 SERMON “Soldiers of Christ” — Dr. Brian Anderson THE CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

The Gracious Words of Invitation The Call to the Supper The Prayer of Confession [in unison]

Forgive us our sins, O God our Father, the sins of the past and the sins of the present, the sins of our souls and the sins of our bodies. May the Holy Spirit work in us to make us contrite and seek your forgiveness. Let us accept the call and command of Christ to eat this bread and drink this wine, and let us do so with clean hands and pure hearts. Let us join with one another at this table with thankful remembrance, living faith, steadfast purpose and true repentance; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Scripture Sentences The Act of Communion Please hold the elements until all have been served. Pastor: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, Let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Congregation: And also with you.

HYMN OF DEDICATION “This Is My Father’s World” No. 21 PASTORAL BENEDICTION CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE “God Bless America”

God bless America, land that I love, Stand beside her and guide her Through the night with the light from above. From the mountains to the prairie To the oceans white with foam God bless America, my home sweet home. God bless America, my home sweet home.

POSTLUDE Finale on “The Star Spangled Banner” — C. Callahan

= Those who are able, please stand.

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COMMUNION SUNDAY

ORDER OF WORSHIP November 5, 2017 - 9:30AM

Hearing Implements are available from the sound technician at the back of the sanctuary. Page Magnifiers are available at the sound booth in the back of the sanctuary.

Welcome to our worship and fellowship; we are delighted you are here. If you are seeking a church home, we invite you to consider membership in our church family of Faith, Freedom, and Fellowship.

Please call the church office for more information. Our pastor will be glad to answer any questions you may have concerning the Congregational Way.

Attendance last Sunday: 175

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Church Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday: 8:00AM — 1:00PM

Ph: 623-977-4241 ● Fax: 623-977-0008

E-mail: admin@ccscaz.org Web Site: www.ccscaz.org

GREETERS: Joan Miller, Millie Blackstone, Arlene Porter

USHERS:: Julie Wood [head usher], Russell Wood, Chuck & Geneva Harrison, Carl & Mary Wolkenhauer, Bonnie Shetley, Bill Muir

SOUND: Mike Rush

PROJECTOR: John Lozano

FELLOWSHIP HOSTS:

Bob & Jeanne Cook, Gwen Leifheit

9Day Date Time Church Activities — this week Location

Sun 11/5 9:30a Worship Service Join us for fellowship, coffee, and a snack after worship service in Alexander Hall

Sanctuary

Mon 11/6 8:30a Sweat Shop Sorority Choir Room

9:00a Deacons’ Board Meeting Conference Room

Tues 11/7 8:00a Staff Meeting Conference Room

9:00a Flower Committee Flower Room

Wed 11/8 9:00a Bible Study Alexander Hall

Thurs 11/9 8:00a Volunteer Breakfast Alexander Hall

9:00a Bulletin Folders Conference Room

2:30p Choir Rehearsal Choir Room

Fri 11/10 Church office is closed

The Congregational Church of Sun City

Worshiping God through Faith, Freedom and Fellowship

COMMUNION SUNDAY

WORSHIP SERVICE

November 5, 2017

18401 N. 99th Avenue, Sun City, Arizona 85373

Worship Service Helpers

The Congregational Church of Sun City is a member of the

National Association of Congregational Christian Churches.

Flowers given by Ula Miller

to honor wonderful memories.

• ROADRUNNER INFO: Enjoy the November Roadrunner that was emailed to all who have email. Print copies are available in the Narthex. Please submit articles for the December Roadrunner by November 15th to the church office.

• CHRISTMAS FOR THE TROOPS: We have the opportunity to contribute to this drive sponsored by the Sunset Lions Club of Peoria again this year. There is a box in the Narthex marked for donations. Attached to the box will be lists of requested items. Please note they do not want travel size or warehouse size toiletry items, just regular size. We will collect only until November 12, so check it out and see what you could donate. Thank you for your generosity.

• THANK YOU FROM MARCIA LYNK: “Thank you to everyone for your prayers and

support during JR’s illness and his death. The Lord was so present, and our family is full of praise and thanks. A private memorial will be held at Best Funeral Home on Nov. 24th at 11 AM.”

• VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST SIGN UP: Today is the LAST day to sign up for a special volunteer breakfast hosted by the Deacons on Thursday, Nov. 9th at 8 AM. Please sign up on the board in front of Alexander Hall if you plan to attend so we have a count for food. All volunteers are welcome and encouraged to attend this special event.

• WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP BAKE SALE: A bake sale will be held during the Arts and Crafts Fair [Nov 17-18].Think holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas when you consider what you can make and bring to the church kitchen on Thursday, Nov. 16th between 10AM-Noon. Items needed are pies (fruit, pecan, pumpkin, etc.), breads of all sizes, small cakes, cookies, or candy. Sugar free and gluten free items are needed. We need workers on Thursday to package and price; Friday and Saturday for 2 hour shifts: 8:30-10:30, 10:30-12:30, 12:30-2:30. Please let me know if you can help -Joyce Dudley 623-256-6402. Pie tins are available on the kitchen counter for your use.

• ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR HELP NEEDED: We need volunteers to help out with the set up/clean up of the Arts & Craft Fair. Please plan to come and help with any of the following days/times:

Nov. 12th After Fellowship—Removing tables/chairs from Alexander Hall

Nov. 13-16 beginning at 8:30 AM—Arranging rectangular tables & chairs

Nov. 18th at 2:30—Clean Up

• THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON TICKETS: We will be hosting a catered Thanksgiving luncheon at noon on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 23, 2017) in Alexander Hall. This is the same catering company as last year with a delicious traditional turkey dinner and all the fixings. Tickets will be the same as last year at $20 per person and are on sale Sunday after service in Alexander Hall during fellowship today through Nov. 19th.

Please see our bulletin board for those needing our prayers.