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A CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP
OCTOBER 18, 2020
3224 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34239 941.924.1323 • www.churchofthepalms.org
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We invite you to be purposeful as you choose a space to set apart for worship. Please silence your phone at this time and do not multitask. You may download/print the bulletin on our website and keep it handy. If it’s safe to do so, light a candle, call it the Christ candle to signify the presence of the living Christ, where you are on this day.
WE GATHER
Prelude
WE PRAISE
Call to Worship
HymnEarth and All Stars
WE CONFESS
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession Almighty God,you poured your Spirit upon gathered disciplescreating bold tongues, open ears,and a new community of faith.We confess that we hold back the force of your Spirit among us.We do not listen for your word of grace,speak the good news of your love,or live as a people made one in Christ.Have mercy on us, O God.Transform our timid lives by the power of your Spirit,and fill us with a flaming desire to be your faithful people,doing your will for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord.
TRADITIONAL SERVICE • OCTOBER 18, 2020
20TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
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Declaration of PardonLeader: Friends, believe the good news of the Gospel. People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
Congregational Response (together)Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen, Amen.
Affirmation of Faith - - The Apostles’ Creed The Apostles’ Creed (together)I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
WE SHARE
Passing of the Peace
ResponseCome, Thou Fount of every blessing,Tune my heart to sing Thy grace;Streams of mercy, never ceasing,Call for songs of loudest praise.Teach me some melodious sonnet,Sung by flaming tongues above;Praise the mount! I’m fixed upon it,Mount of God’s unchanging love!
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Life at Church of the Palms
AnthemGlory Be To God Franz Schubert
Psalm 30 I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up, and did not let my foes rejoice over me.O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.O Lord, you brought up my soul from Sheol, restored me to life from among those gone down to the Pit.
Sing praises to the Lord, O you his faithful ones, and give thanks to his holy name.For his anger is but for a moment; his favor is for a lifetime.Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.
As for me, I said in my prosperity, “I shall never be moved.”By your favor, O Lord, you had established me as a strong mountain;you hid your face; I was dismayed.
To you, O Lord, I cried, and to the Lord I made supplication:“What profit is there in my death, if I go down to the Pit?Will the dust praise you? Will it tell of your faithfulness?Hear, O Lord, and be gracious to me! O Lord, be my helper!”
You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, so that my soul may praise you and not be silent.
O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever.
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Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, 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.
Moment of GratitudeWhen Morning Gilds the Sky Arr. Hayes
DoxologyPraise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Prayer of Dedication -Laurie
WE PROCLAIM
Children’s MomentLaurie Haas
HymnHow Great Thou Art
The Lesson Luke 23:50 - 24:12
Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph, who, though a member of the council, had not agreed to their plan and action. He came from the Jewish town of Arimathea, and he was waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God. This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then he took it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid it in a rock-hewn tomb where no one had ever been laid. It was the day of Preparation, and the sabbath was beginning. The women who had come with him from Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how his body was laid. Then they returned, and prepared spices and ointments.
On the sabbath they rested according to the commandment.
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But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in, they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.” Then they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb, they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. But Peter got up and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; then he went home, amazed at what had happened.
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord! People: Thanks be to God!
SermonJoy in the Time of COVIDDr. Stephen D. McConnell
WE GO
Hymn #470O Day of Radiant Gladness
Benediction
Benediction Response In Peace and Joy I Now Depart
PostludeRondo in C John Bull
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LEADERSHIP TEAM
Dr. Stephen D. McConnell Senior Pastor [email protected]
Dr. Lal Hmingliani Browne Congregational Life Pastor [email protected]
Rev. Laurie Haas Family Life Pastor [email protected]
Dr. Alan Rodda Visitation Pastor [email protected]
Pamela Gillespie Executive Director of Operations [email protected]
Sarah Soboleski Director of Outreach & Families [email protected]
Carol Homeister Children’s Ministry Director [email protected]
Susan Neisler Palms Center Recreation Director [email protected]
Genevieve Beauchamp Music Ministry Director [email protected]
Dr. Jonathan Spivey Organist / Pianist [email protected]
OUR MUSICIANS FOR THIS SERVICE
Musicians: Jenny Kim-Godfrey, soprano; Dr. Robyn Rocklein, alto; Brandon Evans, tenor; James Taylor, bass;
GOSPEL OF JOHN READINGS FOR THIS WEEKMondayJohn 5:1-24
TuesdayJohn 5:25-47
Wednesday John 6:1-15
ThursdayJohn 6:16- 24
FridayJohn 6:25-71
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CANDY FOR CHRISTMAS STOCKINGSHundreds of Christmas stockings have been sewn by Dee Webber for kids at Booker, Mision Peniel and Beth El ministries. We need candy! Please drop off small, individually wrapped candy (Halloween candy is perfect) AND candy canes into the collection boxes of the front office, Sanctuary or Campus Center from Oct. 19 - Nov. 22. Dee and her elves will stuff the stockings for delivery. Thanks for helping to make kids feel special.
TAIZE SERVICE: A SERVICE OF PRAYER AND SONGEvery Saturday beginning Oct. 17 - Dec. 5 8 am • YouTube, FacebookJoin us for a Taize service every Saturday via our YouTube channel and Facebook page. Prayer and silence are at the heart of the Taizé experience. Taizé music highlights simple phrases, usually lines from the Psalms or other pieces of scripture, repeated or sung in canon. The repetition is designed to help meditation and prayer.
RACE & CHURCH DISCUSSION: WAKING UP WHITE BY DEBBY IRVINGOct. 19 • 6 pm • ZoomOur next Race and Church discussion will be on Debby Irving’s Ted Talk “Finding Myself in the Story of Race.” Please visit our website to register for the Zoom discussion. The link to the Ted Talk may also be found on our website.
WEEKLY SERMON DISCUSSIONMondays • 10 am • ZoomYou are invited to join Sunday’s preaching pastor via Zoom as they discuss the week’s sermon. Visit our website to register for the Zoom discussion.
LECTIO DIVINA SPIRITUAL PRACTICEWednesdays • 9 am • ZoomJoin Pastor Laurie and Spiritual Director Anita Lustrea to learn about and then practice Lectio divina, which is an ancient way of listening to Scripture.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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PALMS CENTER ACTIVITIES
We are happy to announce that we have resumed activities in the Palms Center. • Please bring exact change, if possible.• Please bring your own exercise equipment (exercise ball, light weights, mats,
props, etc). The church is unable to offer loaners at this time.• Masks are required for entry to the Palms Center and on the church campus.• Masks are not required during class provided you are at least six feet away
from others.
FIRM BELIEVERS SENIOR EXERCISE CLASSMondays & Fridays • 9:30 - 10:30 am • Class Fee: $3This low impact class focuses on strengthening muscles and increasing range of movement for daily life activities. Light weights and ball recommended.
ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUEMondays, Wednesdays & Fridays • 12 - 2 pm • Cost: $3
PICKLEBALLCost: $3 Please bring your own paddle & goggles (loaner equipment is not available)Tuesdays • 8 - 11 am (Intermediate/Advanced) 2:30 - 5 pm (Beginner)Thursdays • 8 - 11 am (Beginner) 2:30 - 5 pm (Intermediate/Advanced)
CHAIR YOGAMondays • 2:30 - 3:30 pm • Class Fee: $5This modified practice of balance, strength and flexibility makes yoga accessible to everyone. Bring a man’s tie or stretch band if possible.
GENTLE GRACE YOGATuesdays • 12:30 - 1:30 pm • Class Fee: $5Stretch, grow, breathe as we explore the body through poses and the heart through scripture. Yoga mat and props recommended.
VITALITY EXERCISE CLASSWednesdays • 10:30 am • Class Fee: $5An aerobic, weight training and core workout with Pilates and yoga exercises for strength, balance and flexibility. 2-5lbs weights and a mat for floor work recommended.
Lynne & Joe ReedTerry RichardsonGrace & Chad SchaefferBarbara ShontzJames “Duke” SnyderLottie SpechtLois TackettMary TheobaldGeorge ThomasCarlene ToddCora TrushelAmoret TulleyMary Ann UsherNancy VafeasBill WalshDebbie WestJune WilsonLeila WindomViolet Woodward
FRIENDSLivingston BakerTim BeardenMarcia BeardenMary BennettThurm BrendlingerClark BrinkAdrian ColeCharles & Wanda CookLarry & Tory CounenBill EsryKathleen FisherDawn GibsonGeorge GonasHolly GrahamNigel GraingeNancy Ellen GrimshawWill HedgepethPeter Higginbotham
MEMBERSDiane “Dee” AndersonMaurice AndersonGeorgia CotterVictoria CroucherDottie DahmnsKathy DotsonKimberly DriggersJudy FalkenthalAnne & Frank Folsom-SmithBill GetzenLinda GetzenPaul GoetzKaty GoodwinWendell GottmanDiane GraebGrace GreeneLinda & Ed HaldermanAllen HigginbothamMaryann HigginsMillie HightowerCarl HirschTaylor HolwegerGloria KnoxBud & Alice LafollettePat LeachRon LeeCindy Lanoue-FosterDavid LindemerEileen LinxwilerMernie LongmanRobert McCulloughAllan McIlraithMary McQueenLarry MingsJoyce NerthlingDoris & Fred NoceraLinda PierceSylvia Phillips
Michele HollandJudith JohnsonSandra KerrNancy LingoDawn McHenryStephen MurrayMiriam & Lowell NissleyBJ ShoemakerBeverly ShubertSean & Pat SkinnerErin Najjar TuttleLandon YoderBarbara Whitlatch
MILITARYKyle RayJake GrecoWilliam DiamondMatthew PurmortTracy ProhoniakMatthew StacyTyler GreenJacob Marsh
THE FAMILIES OFDavid T. Baskett, Jr. Marjorie S. BlasingameElmer ComptonSteve Knothe Patrick McCallumJoan Swanger
If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, please call our church office at 941.924.1323.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.
Philippians 4:4
OCTOBER MEMORY VERSE
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AS WE WELCOME YOU BACK TO
A MODIFIED IN-PERSON WORSHIP
SERVICE, WE ASK THAT YOU:
• SMILE WITH YOUR EYES! Please refrain from hugging, shaking hands &
singing.
• PLEASE WEAR A MASK AT ALL TIMES.
• PLEASE MAINTAIN 6 FT. SOCIAL DISTANCING.
• PLEASE MAKE A RESERVATION ONLINE FOR NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP. RESERVATIONS OPEN ON MONDAY AT 10 AM AND CLOSE ON FRIDAY AT NOON.
