Twenty Second Sunday After

Pentecost
Memorial Sunday

11:00 A.M.
October 29, 2023
Rev. Carlos R. Onilla - Pastor in charge
Bishop Kenneth Bigham-Tsai
-Preacher-
Atty. Thelma Lee R. Sadoy
-Liturgist-
Ghiven Joy D. Flores
-Pianist/Organist-
Dianna Isabella L. Ang
-Acolyte-

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 Order Of Worship GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
† Please stand as you able Celebrators from
Musical Gathering Mr. Ghiven Flores - Pianist October 29-November 04, 2023
Lighting the Candles Acolyte November 01: Luisita Antalan,
Opening the Bible Pastor Angela Piguing
Introit “Canticorum Jubilo” November 02:: Bishop Israel Painit
November 03: Karl Theodore Bernardo,
Composed by George Frideric Handel
Julianna Francesca Molina-Hipol
Chancel Choir
November 04: Edwin Corrales,
* Words Of Welcome & Call To Worship Liturgist Leonardo Venancio
L: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the
Wedding Annivesaries
fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
P: And also with you. October 29-November 04, 2023
L : Salvation comes from our God who is seated on the throne; (Note: No wedding anniversary celebrators for this period.)
P: And from the lamb at the center of the throne who is our Pledge Flower Offering today, October 29, 2023
shepherd.
October 29, 2023 - Bautista family / Angelita Nabia
L: All blessing and glory,
Pledge Flower Offering for the month of
P: All thanksgiving and honor,
L: All power and might, NOVEMBER 2023
P: All praise and worship, November 05, 2023 - Marlin Canlas
L: All tributes that heaven and earth can offer, November 12, 2023 - Desiree Macaraeg
P: Belong to our God forever and ever. Amen. November 19, 2023 - Dario Borje; Arceo Family;
Fe Alano Family; Angie Houston
†Hymn Of Praise TUMH #711 November 26, 2023 - Sharon Abela
For All the Saints
1. For all the saints, who from their labors rest, Activities for the whole month of OCTOBER
who thee by faith before the world confessed, (Laity Month)
thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Oct. 29, 2023—Memorial Sunday
Alleluia, Alleluia! Bishop Lanette Plambeck - Tagalog Service
Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth - Ilocano Service
2. Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might;
Bishop Kenneth Bigham-Tsai - English Service
thou Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight;
thou in the darkness drear, their one true light.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
3. O may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold,
fight as the saints who nobly fought of old,
and win with them the victor's crown of gold.
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†Offertory Prayer In Unison Alleluia, Alleluia!
We bring our gifts to you, O God. The gifts you first gave us. Here is
4. O blest communion, fellowship divine!
the labor of our hands, here is the love of our hearts. Accept and use
them, through Christ our Lord. Amen. We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
yet all are one in thee, for all are thine.
†Hymn Of Dedication TUMH #723
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Shall We Gather at the River
5. And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long,
1. Shall we gather at the river, where bright angel feet have
steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
trod,
and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong.
with its crystal tide forever flowing by the throne of God?
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Refrain:
6. From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast,
Yes, we'll gather at the river,
through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
the beautiful, the beautiful river;
singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost:
gather with the saints at the river
Alleluia, Alleluia!
that flows by the throne of God.
†Prayer Of Invocation In Unison
2. On the margin of the river, washing up its silver spray, Gracious Spirit, creator of life, carrier of hope, make your presence
we will walk and worship ever, all the happy golden day. known among us. Enable us to be brave in our remembering,
3. Ere we reach the shining river, lay we every burden down; honest in our sorrow, and open in love and compassion to each
grace our spirits will deliver, and provide a robe and crown. other. Help us to seek not so much answers to our questions, but,
rather, the patience to mourn and grieve. Enable us to remember
(Prayer Of Dedication And Thanksgiving)
with joy the lives of those we have loved. Send us your peace.
4. Soon we'll reach the shining river, soon our pilgrimage will Amen.
cease; † Litany Of Remembrance Liturgist
soon our happy hearts will quiver with the melody of peace. Today we come to this place made holy by the faith and witness of
†Benediction our parents and siblings in the faith.
The Lord bless us and watch over us. We remember with gratitude.
The Lord make His face shine on us and be gracious to us. Our mothers and fathers in the faith brought the word of God to
The Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon us, and give us this place. By their courage and commitment the church here was
peace, this day and for evermore. Amen gathered and given life.
We remember with gratitude.
†Sung Response “We Are One”
Let us not forget these exemplars of Christian witness.
Words and Music by Allen Pote
We remember with gratitude.
English Chancel Choir
Remembering those Christians who have gone before us, let us
Extinguishing The Candles Acolyte follow as they followed in the way, the truth, and the life of Jesus
Closing The Bible Pastor Christ.
Postlude Pianist We dedicate ourselves anew to the faith that is Jesus Christ.
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Knowing that God has made the Church God's instrument to Greetings And Announcements Liturgist
minister to the world in all generations, †Scripture Reading:
We dedicate ourselves anew to witness to Jesus Christ. Old Testament: Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Liturgist
Trusting that God will continue to speak God's love for all people †Gospel: Matthew 22:24-36 Pastor
and that God will look to the Church today,
Minister: The word of the Lord.
We dedicate ourselves anew to being the Church, as we make
People: Thanks be to God.
bold to pray as our Lord has taught, us to pray.
†Response Thy Word TUMH #601
†Sung Response: The Lord’s Prayer Chancel Choir Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path
Prayer Of Confession Pastor When I feel afraid think I’ve lost my way, still you’re there
Good and great God, we come to you through Jesus Christ who right beside me; and nothing will I fear as long as you are near
intercedes for us sinners. We confess our sins, seeking Please be near me to the end. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet
forgiveness not only that we may be at peace with you, but also And a light unto my path.
that we may pray for others. We are ashamed that our prayers The Anthem: “God is My Rock”
are often as self-centered as our lives. Excuse our disordered Based on Psalm 62 and 90
priorities as we seek to change and reorder our lives according to Music by Allen Pote;
the teaching and spirit of Jesus Christ you Son, our Lord. Amen. Julius Teodoro, Conductor
-Moment of Silence Prayer Ghiven Joy D. Flores, Pianist
Assurance Of Pardon English Chancel Choir
Pastor: Friends, hear the good news! God has chosen you to be Sermon: Bishop Kenneth Bigham-Tsai
saved through sanctification by the Spirit. Resident Bishop, Iowa Annual Conference UMC
People: We are saved by the Spirit through belief in the truth in
Audio Visual Presentation: (Each one will offer a flower and
Christ.
pin on the cross for our Departed Loved Ones. This is also the
Pastor: Friends, believe the good news!
time to offer our Special Memorial Offering)
People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
Pastor: As a forgiven people of God let us offer one another a Offertory Sentence Liturgist
sign of peace, love, and reconciliation. "...for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you
with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having
Sung Response: Change My Heart O God enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good
Change my heart oh God Make it ever true work." - (2 Corinthians 9:7b-8)
Change my heart oh God May I be like You
Giving of Tithes and Offerings
You are the potter I am the clay
Mold me and make me This is what I pray Offertory Song “No More Light”
Change my heart oh God Make it ever true Composed and arranged by Walt Harrah
Change my heart oh God May I be like You Based on Hebrews 11:13-16 and Revelation 21
Special Offering For the Multi-Purpose Building Project † Sung Response Doxology

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