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ORDER OF WORSHIP
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
November 8, 2026
Prelude to Gathering The Family of God
God Gathers Us to Worship
Call to Worship Ben Franklin
Song of Praise* Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee (Hymn No. 11)
God Speaks to Us Through His Word
Opening Our Hearts Thy Word
God’s Word to Us: Acts 11:19-30 Mark Torgerson
Anthem Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
(arr. Hayes)
God Invites Us Closer Jesus Loves Me
Ministry to Children Pastor Eliza Stiles
Children’s Blessing  
Prayers of the People Amanda Franklin
Song of Preparation* We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations
(Hymn No. 688, vv. 1-3)
Sermon Pastor Nate Hickox
We Respond to God
Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer  
God Invites Us to the Table One Bread, One Body
Holy Communion  
Life in Community  
Offerings of the People  
Hymn and Prayer of Dedication* Doxology
God Sends Us Out
Song of Sending* The Joy of the Lord is My Strength
Benediction and Dismissal to Fellowship*
* Congregation standing in body or spirit, as able