Matthew 25:1-13, Amos 5:18-24 | Throughout Scripture we’re encouraged to “be prepared” for the coming of Christ in our midst. But what does it really mean to “prepare”? Often in our lives and in our world, to be “prepared” implies having things under control, having loose ends tied up, and having a road map directing us forward. But, as we approach a parable of 10 bridesmaids this weekend, we’ll be challenged to consider that preparation goes beyond having our ducks in a row (which, perhaps is good news for some of us!). Instead, to “prepare” pushes us to be obedient to the call and the role that God has entrusted to us: to be the light of the world. So this weekend, join us for worship as once again we are invited to partake in a foretaste of God’s feast to come, and as we are sent forth by the power of the Spirit to participate in God’s mission.
Sunday, November 12, 2023, Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Bulletin
Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under Augsburg Fortress License #SB135131, CCLI License #1141706, One License #738128-A. Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Prelude: Wayfaring Stranger. Text and Music: Mark Hayes. Text and Music: © 2011 The Lorenz Publishing Corporation. Covered under One License subscription. Gathering Song: Blessed Assurance. Text and Music: ASSURANCE, Phoebe Knapp, Fanny Crosby. Text and Music: © OCP Publications. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning. Text and Music: African American spiritual. Text and Music: Public Domain. Offering Song: Grateful. Text and Music: Mark Hayes. Text and Music: © 2016 The Lorenz Publishing Corporation. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Song: Full Attention. Text and Music: Jeremy Riddle. Text and Music: © 2007 Mercy/Vineyard Publishing (Admin. by Integrity Music). Covered under CCLI subscription. Sending Song: Soon and Very Soon. Text and Music: Andraé Crouch, b. 1945. Text and Music: © 1976 Bud John Songs, Inc./Crouch Music, admin. EMI Christian Music Publishing. Covered under CCLI subscription.