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All Saints Sunday | October 29th, 2023

Genesis 18:16-33

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Liturgy is an ancient word for worship that is usually translated as “the work of the people.” You’ll hear the voices of our pastoral staff and our community each week, and we are so grateful that this is the work we get to do together. We prayerfully plan our worship services trusting that the Spirit will use each element to shape us and our desires as we pursue the path of Christ. To listen to previous liturgies, you can visit our Soundcloud page below to browse the archives.

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Lyrics*

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

Anthony Johnson Showalter | Elisha Albright Hoffman

What a fellowship, what a joy divine,
Leaning on the everlasting arms;
What a blessedness, what a peace is mine,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.

Leaning, leaning,
Safe and secure from all alarms;
Leaning, leaning,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.

Oh, how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way,
Leaning on the everlasting arms;
Oh, how bright the path grows from day to day,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.

What have I to dread, what have I to fear,
Leaning on the everlasting arms?
I have blessed peace with my Lord so near,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.

Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Louisa M. R. Stead, | William James Kirkpatrick

'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus
And to take Him at His word
Just to rest upon His promise
And to know thus saith the Lord

Jesus Jesus how I trust Him
How I've proved Him o'er and o'er
Jesus Jesus precious Jesus
O for grace to trust Him more

O how sweet to trust in Jesus
Just to trust His cleansing blood
And in simple faith to plunge me
'Neath the healing cleansing flood

Yes 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus
Just from sin and self to cease
Just from Jesus simply taking
Life and rest and joy and peace

I’m so glad I learned to trust thee
Precious Jesus Savior friend
And I know that thou art with me
Wilt be with me to the end

Lead Us Back

Bobby Guilles | Brooks Ritter

Falling down upon our knees
Heavy from our common shame
We have sought security
Not the cross that bears your name
Fences guard our hearts and homes
Comfort sings a siren tune
Weʼre a valley of dry bones
Lead us back to life in you.

Lord we fall upon our knees
We have shunned the weak poor
Worshipped beauty courted kings
And the things their gold affords
Prayed for those weʼd like to know
Favor sings a siren tune
Weʼve become a talent show
Lead us back to life in you

Lord youʼve caused the blind to see
We have blinded them again
With our manmade laws and creeds
Eager ready to condemn
Now we plead before your throne
Power sings a siren tune
Weʼve been throwing heavy stones
Lead us back to life in you.

Weʼre a valley of dry bones
Lead us back to life in you.
Weʼve become a talent show
Lead us back to life in you
Weʼve been throwing heavy stones
Lead us back to life in you.

Doxology

Thomas Ken

Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heav'nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

* CCLI # 108970

Credits

What a wonderful group of friends we had for this week’s service! Chip welcomed us and invited us into a communal practice of gratitude. Tyler called us into worship. Judy, Vivian and Ian created a sacred space for our All Saints Remembrance as we honored the memory of loved ones lost. Grace led us in communal prayer. Bill read scripture. Lindsay provided us with a teaching and offered up the benediction. John Jay invited us into a time of generosity through our offering. Paul provided the offertory. Our other musicians this morning were John Jay, Natalee, Judah, Jason E, Chris B. and the FBCP Choir. Judah and Ruthie reminded us of the different ways we are invited to participate in communal life together. Leslie oversaw the production while Kenny worked his technical magic to mix this special collaborative worship experience.