Worship Service for November 24, 2024 at 11 AM

Welcome

Invocation

Confession and Forgiveness:

P: Come into the presence of the Lord our God.
C: Have mercy, O Lord. If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand; but if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

(A time of silence to reflect and personally confess our sins)

P: I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Let us confess our sin before the Lord. Let us confess together.
C: Heavenly Father, we confess that we are sinners.  We have sinned against you and our neighbors. We have not loved you with our whole heart and we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your punishment.  For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us.  Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name.  Amen.

P: (Words of Forgiveness)
C: Thanks and Praise be to the Lord, God! Amen. 

Song of Praise and Thanksgiving – Forever 

Give thanks to the Lord our God and King. His love endures forever.
For He is good, He is above all things, His love endures forever.
Sing praise! Sing praise! 

With a mighty hand and outstretched arm, His love endures forever
For the life that’s been reborn, His love endures forever. 

Pre-Chorus:
Sing praise! Sing praise! Sing praise! Sing praise! 

Chorus:
Forever God is faithful. Forever God is strong
Forever God is with us. Forever. Forever 

From the rising to the setting sun, His love endures forever.
And by the grace of God we will carry on. His love endures forever.

(Pre-Chorus)

(Chorus 2x)                                                  © 2011 © This Is Your Time Music 

Message Reading: Luke 17:11-19

On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus answered, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” And he said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.”

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, O Christ.

Children’s Message – “It’s not just about good manners”

Sermon – “Stopping, Turning, and Giving Thanks” 

Song – Give Thanks

Give thanks with a grateful heart. Give thanks to the Holy One.
Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His son.

(repeat)

And now let the weak say I am strong, let the poor say I am rich,
Because of what the Lord has done for us.

(repeat)

Give thanks. Give thanks. We give thanks.    © 1978 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music

Litany of Thanksgiving: Text in prayer requests to (813) 326-5255

P: O Lord, open my lips,
C: And my mouth will declare Your praise.

P: Make haste, O God, to deliver me;
C: Make haste to help me, O Lord.

All: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever.  Amen.

P: Holy and most gracious Father in heaven, your mercies shower down upon us each and every day, without any merit or worthiness on our part; and so we pause this morning to give thanks and praise to You for the vast abundance of your gifts:  

Reading 1 – Ephesians 2:19-22

So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.

L: Heavenly Father, For Your holy Church and holy ministry, for the preaching of the good news of Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world, for the regenerating and renewing washing of Holy Baptism, for the Supper of our Savior’s body and blood, for His absolving words of forgiveness, for brothers and sisters to encourage, correct, and love us,
C:  We give you thanks, O Lord.

(Personal prayer of thankgiving for the church)

P: Give thanks to the Lord for He is good.
C: His love endures forever. 

Reading 2 – Titus 3:4-7

But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

L:  Heavenly Father, For the gift of salvation in Jesus Christ; for His incarnation, His perfect obedience under the Law, His suffering and death, His resurrection and ascension to the right hand of Majesty, and for His gracious reign over all things for our blessing, For the Holy Spirit and your holy Word, for steadfast faith in Jesus Christ, for the full pardon for our sins, for the promised inheritance of eternal life,
C:  We give you thanks, O Lord.

(Personal prayer of thanksgiving for God’s grace and how He works in our lives)

P: Give thanks to the Lord for He is good.
C: His love endures forever.

Song – O Praise The Name (Anástasis)

 

I cast my mind to Calvary Where Jesus bled and died for me.
I see His wounds, His hands, His feet.
My Savior on that cursed tree.

His body bound and drenched in tears.
They laid Him down in Joseph’s tomb.
The entrance sealed by heavy stone, Messiah still and all alone.

 

Chorus:
O praise the Name of the Lord our God.
O praise His Name forevermore.
For endless days, we will sing Your praise,
Oh Lord, oh Lord our God.

 

Then on the third, at break of dawn,
The Son of heaven rose again.
O trampled death, where is your sting.
The angels roar for Christ the King.

 (Chorus)                                                     © 2015 © Hillsong Music Publishing 

Reading 3 – Jeremiah 32:17

‘Ah, Lord God! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.

L:  Heavenly Father, For the wondrous gifts of creation, for the beauty of earth, sky, mountains and sea, for rain and sunshine in their season, for the plentiful harvest, for farmers who tend the soil; for bread on our tables and wine that gladdens the heart, for meat, fruit, vegetables, and all lavish richness of your creation,
C:  We give you thanks, O Lord.

(Personal prayer of thanksgiving for God’s creation)

P: Give thanks to the Lord for He is good.
C: His love endures forever.

Reading 4 – Philippians 4:19

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

L:  Heavenly Father, For every good and perfect gift which comes down from above, which You daily and richly provide us purely out of fatherly goodness and mercy,
C:  We give you thanks, O Lord.

(Personal prayer of thanksgiving to God for providing for our needs)

P: Give thanks to the Lord for He is good.
C: His love endures forever.

Reading 5 – James 5:14

Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.

P:  Heavenly Father, For healing those who are sick, strengthening those who suffer, comforting the troubled, befriending the lonely, and giving peace to the anxious; especially [prayer requests].  For being with us and carrying us through hardship of any kind,
C:  We give you thanks, O Lord.

(Personal prayer of thanksgiving to God for how He has helped you and those you know in the past year)

P: Give thanks to the Lord for He is good.
C: His love endures forever. 

Song – Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father.
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not.
As Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be.

Chorus:
Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed Thy hand has provided.
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me. 

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside.

(Chorus)                                     © 1923. Renewed 1951 Hope Publishing Company

Reading 6 – 1 Timothy 2:1-2

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.

L: Heavenly Father, For government and all in authority; for the freedoms of worship and speech and assembly, for free commerce and industry, 
C:  We give you thanks, O Lord.

(Personal prayer of thanksgiving for freedom, government, justice, and order)

P: Give thanks to the Lord for He is good.
C: His love endures forever. 

Reading 7 – 2 Samuel 22:2-4

He said, “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge, my savior; you save me from violence. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.

L:  Heavenly Father, For those who defend us from danger and care for our bodies; for policemen, firemen, and soldiers, for doctors and nurses, emergency workers. for those who care for the poor, the dying, the aging, the homeless, the hurting and the helpless,
C:  We give you thanks, O Lord.

(Personal prayer of thanksgiving for those who protect and serve us for our good and the good of others)

P: Give thanks to the Lord for He is good.
C: His love endures forever.

Song – 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)

Chorus:

Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul, Worship His holy name.
Sing like never before, 0 my soul. I’ll worship Your holy name.

 

The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning;
It’s time to sing Your song again.
Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me,
Let me be singing when the evening comes.

(Chorus)

You’re rich in love, and You’re slow to anger.
Your name is great, and Your heart is kind.
For all Your goodness, I will keep on singing;
Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find.

(Chorus)

I’ll worship Your holy name. Yes, I’ll worship Your holy name.
                                           © 2011 Thankyou Music, Said And Done Music, and SHOUT! Publishing

Reading 8 – Ecclesiastes 4:12

And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

L:  Heavenly Father, For home and family, for the company of friends and family, for congregation and community, and for all with whom we share the joys and sorrows of this life,
C:  We give you thanks, O Lord.

(Personal prayer of thankgiving for family and friends)

P: Give thanks to the Lord for He is good.
C: His love endures forever.

Reading 9 – Proverbs 16:16

How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

L:  Heavenly Father, For teachers and schools and all places of learning, for laborers and mechanics, for those who build and those who plan, for scientists and researchers, for engineers and craftsmen, for artists and musicians, writers, poets and craftsmen, for the beauty of text and tune, color and light, and for all who adorn our lives with laughter and beauty,
C:  We give you thanks, O Lord.

(Personal prayer of thanksgiving for family and friends)

P: Give thanks to the Lord for He is good.
C: His love endures forever.

P:  Thanksgiving, honor, glory be to You, O Father, through your Son Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit, now and forever. 
C: Amen.

L:  Almighty God, Your mercies are new every morning, and You graciously provide for all our needs of body and soul.  Grant us Your Holy Spirit that we may acknowledge Your goodness, give thanks for Your benefits, and serve You in willing obedience all our days; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer (stand)

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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.  For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever.  Amen

Offering

Benediction – The online service ends. The closing hymn video is on the Livestream page bulletin at FaithWesleyChapel.com with lyrics below. See announcements below as well.

Closing Song – Gratitude (sit)

All my words fall short. I got nothing new.
How could I express all my gratitude?

I could sing these songs, as I often do

But every song must end and You never do

 

Chorus:

So I throw up my hands and praise You again and again

‘Cause all that I have is a Hallelujah. Hallelujah!

And I know it’s not much but I’ve nothing else fit for a King

Except for a heart singing, Hallelujah  Hallelujah

 

I’ve got one response. I’ve got just one move

With my arm stretched wide, I will worship You

 

(Chorus)

 

Bridge:

So come on, my soul, oh, don’t you get shy on me. Lift up your song,

‘Cause you’ve got a lion inside of those lungs

Get up and praise the Lord

(Repeat 2x)

 

 

(Chorus)                                                                  © 2021 Bethel Worship Publishing