First Congregational UCC Vision StatementFirst Congregational United Church of Christ of Sioux City yearns to be

a burden-bearing, justice-seeking, beloved community of Christlike spirituality.

Cover Art: Rossakiewicz, Jacek Andrzej. Jesus Appears to Thomas, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.

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Sunday Gathering for Worship

November 4, 2018Voting The Whole Counsel of God

*=the people stand as they are able the people reply when in bold

all hymn numbers refer to the purple hymnal, “Glory to God,” unless otherwise noted**THERE IS NO CHILDREN’S LESSON TODAY. Feel free to drop 1st graders and

younger in the nursery or keep them with you in worship, as is most comfortable and convenient for you.

Prelude "I Need Thee Every Hour " arr.  Wood Rick Darrow, organist Welcome & Announcements *Gathering Hymn “Be Thou My Vision” #450

Prayer of Confession Lord though you should guide us, we inform ourselves;

though you should rule us, we control ourselves,though you should fulfill us, we console ourselves.We think your truth too high, your will too hard,your power too remote, your love too free. But they are not!And without them, we are of all people most miserable.Now heal our confused minds with your word,

heal our troubled consciences with your love,heal our anxious hearts with your presence,all for the sake of your Son,who loved us and gave himself for us. AmenKyrie (Song of Confession)Rain down; rain down; rain down your love on your people.Rain down; rain down; rain down your love, God of life.Affirmation of GraceGloria (Song of Celebration) Glory to God, whose goodness shines on me;And to the Son, whose grace has pardoned me;And to the Spirit, whose love has set me free!As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. Amen.The Peace …The peace of the Lord be with you all. And also with you.

Prayer for WisdomMay we hear God’s message for us today in the words of ancient Scripture.Scripture Reading I Timothy 2: 1-4 Acts 20-27Anthem "Souls of the Righteous " by Young Rick DarrowMeditation on Scripture Karen Heidman

*Hymn of Response "Immortal Invisible God Only Wise” #12Prayers of the People …Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.The Prayer That Jesus Taught

Our Father/Mother/Creator 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. Amen.Offering Our Gifts "I Sing a Song  of the Saints " arr Burkhardt Rick Darrow*Doxology (Song of Praise) Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;Praise Christ, all people here below;Praise Holy Spirit evermore;

Praise Triune God, whom we adore.*Prayer of Dedication*Sending Hymn "Open Your Ears, O Faithful People” #453*Blessing and Sending Postlude "Rise Up O Saints" arr Burkhardt  Rick

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