Pastor Tim Maxa's Sunday Service - Christ the King Sunday - Nov 22, 2020
The Trinity Larger Presbyterian Sunday morning service as recorded from the Lenox United Presbyterian Church on Christ the King Sunday, November 22, 2020. Led by Pastor Tim Maxa. If you'd like to make an offering, it may be sent to either the Lenox Presbyterian Church at 401 W. Michigan Street, Lenox, IA 59751 or to the Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church in Sharpsburg, IA 50862. Order of Service is as follows: Prelude: Sandy Maxa, flute Words of Welcome/Announcements Song of Preparation King of Kings and Lord of Lords! Glory! Alleluia! Jesus, Prince of Peace. Glory! Alleluia! Call to Worship (Adapted form Psalm 97) Leader: The Lord is King! Let the whole earth rejoice. People: Jesus is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Leader: Justice and righteousness are the pillars of his reign. People: Jesus is Prince of Peace and Lord of Justice. Leader: Light dawns for the righteous and joy for the upright. People: We will rejoice in Jesus, the Lord of Righteousness. Leader: Let us join together in praising Jesus, our King! Hymn of Praise: “Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun” Children’s Message: “The Sheep and the Goats” I don’t want to be a goat! Nope! Cause a goat ain’t got no hope. Nope! I don’t want to be a goat! Nope! I just want to be a sheep! Baa! Going where my master leads. Baa! I just want to be a sheep! Baa! The Sacrament of Baptism (Hagen Breckenridge) Sharing of Joys and Concerns Prayers of the People/Lord’s Prayer Minute for Mission: Christmas Angel Project Rural Harvest Offering of Des Moines Presbytery Scripture Reading: Matthew 25:31-45 Sermon: “Eternal Surprises” Prayer of Confession Eternal God, in Jesus Christ you will judge the nations. Forgive the times we have acted like goats rather than sheep. Give us hearts to love the loveless, the lonely, the hungry, and the hurt, without pride or a calculating spirit so that at last we may enter into your joy. We pray through Jesus Christ, King of joy and Lord of all creation. Amen. An Assurance of Pardon 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 Declaration of Forgiveness & Invitation to the Lord’s Supper The Sacrament of Holy Communion Prayer of Thanksgiving Closing Hymn: “Crown Him with Many Crowns” Benediction
