St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Denton, Texas Twenty‐fifth Sunday after Pentecost November 14, 2021 Gathering around God’s Word Welcome and Announcements Prelude All Hail The Power Of Jesusʹ Name arr. by Jeff BenneStephen Carey, piano Call to Worship ₍Adapted from Psalm 16) Ibless the Lord who gives me counsel. I keep the Lord always before me. Because the Lord is at my right hand,I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; Youshow me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Opening Prayer Lisa Paerson *Hymn 624 I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art TOULON Prayer of Confession Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart.We have failed to be an obedient church.We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy.Forgive us, we pray.Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (Time of silent confession). Hymn 437 You Are the Lord, Giver of Mercy WAYFARING STRANGER Declaration of Pardon Friends, believe the goodnews of the gospel. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God. Reading of the Law Jesus saidto him, “‘Youshall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This isthe greatest and first commandment. And a second islike it: ‘Youshall love your neighbor as yourself.’ Onthese two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” *Hymn 581 Glory Be to the Father GLORIA PATRI (GREATOREX) Proclaiming God’s Word Prayer for Illumination C. J. Prater
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St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Denton, Texas
Twenty‐fifth Sunday after Pentecost
November 14, 2021
Gathering around God’s Word
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude All Hail The Power Of Jesusʹ Name arr. by Jeff Bennett
Stephen Carey, piano
Call to Worship ₍Adapted from Psalm 16) I bless the Lord who gives me counsel.
I keep the Lord always before me.
Because the Lord is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices;
You show me the path of life.
In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Opening Prayer Lisa Patterson
*Hymn 624 I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art TOULON
Prayer of Confession Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient
church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not
loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful
obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (Time of silent confession).
Hymn 437 You Are the Lord, Giver of Mercy WAYFARING STRANGER
Declaration of Pardon Friends, believe the good news of the gospel.
In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God.
Reading of the Law Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your
mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as
yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”
*Hymn 581 Glory Be to the Father GLORIA PATRI (GREATOREX)
Proclaiming God’s Word
Prayer for Illumination C. J. Prater
First Scripture Lesson Romans 5: 1‐11 New Testament, page 43 The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
Time with Young Disciples
Second Scripture Lesson Acts 26: 1‐8 Old Testament, page 236
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
Sermon What I Need from My Church: Hope Richard B. Culp
Responding to God’s Word
*Hymn 683 Lord of All Hopefulness COURTNEY
*Affirmation of Faith The Confession of 1967
Already God’s reign is present as a ferment in the world, stirring hope in people and preparing the world to
receive its ultimate judgment and redemption. With an urgency born of this hope, the church applies itself to
present tasks and strives for a better world. It does not identify limited progress with the kingdom of God on
earth, nor does it despair in the face of disappointment and defeat. In steadfast hope, the church looks beyond
all partial achievement to the final triumph of God. Amen.
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer Malotte
Dan Kyzer, guitar
Presentation of Tithes Offerings
Offertory Prelude from Cello Suite # I Bach Dan Kyzer, guitar
*Doxology Hymn 608, Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Christ, all people here below;
Praise Holy Spirit evermore; praise Triune God, whom we adore.
*Prayer of Dedication
Reception of New Members
*Hymn 39 Great Is Thy Faithfulness FAITHFULNESS
*Benediction Postlude How Great Thou Art arr. by Mark Hayes
Bold Text indicates congregational participation. *Those who are able are asked to stand.
Acts 26: 1‐8
26 Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his
hand and began to defend himself:
2 “I consider myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, I am to make my defense today
against all the accusations of the Jews, 3 because you are especially familiar with all the customs and
controversies of the Jews; therefore I beg of you to listen to me patiently.
4 “All the Jews know my way of life from my youth, a life spent from the beginning among my own
people and in Jerusalem. 5 They have known for a long time, if they are willing to testify, that I have
belonged to the strictest sect of our religion and lived as a Pharisee. 6 And now I stand here on trial on
account of my hope in the promise made by God to our ancestors, 7 a promise that our twelve tribes
hope to attain, as they earnestly worship day and night. It is for this hope, your Excellency, that I am
accused by Jews! 8 Why is it thought incredible by any of you that God raises the dead?
Romans 5: 1‐11
5 Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of
sharing the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffer‐
ing produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope
does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit
that has been given to us.
6 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Indeed, rarely will any‐
one die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. 8 But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. 9 Much more
surely then, now that we have been justified by his blood, will we be saved through him from the
wrath of God. 10 For if while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his
Son, much more surely, having been reconciled, will we be saved by his life. 11 But more than that, we
even boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
Super Wednesday this Week: Therapy Pals
Wednesday, November 17
Room 207/209
Michael Ball & David Dansby
Interacting with animals can lower blood pressure, reduce
stress and anxiety, and assist in achieving physical and emo‐
tional goals. Therapy Pals of Golden Triangle was founded in
2006 and was the first therapy dog organization in North Tex‐
as to be recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). The
organization proudly provides animal‐assisted therapy in
many locations in and around Denton County. Therapy Pals
teams visit the Denton County Juvenile Detention Center,
nursing homes, assisted living centers, behavioral health hos‐
pitals, local libraries, schools, and universities. Learn more
about the services we provide to the community and meet
some of our therapy dogs.
The Spring Guide Deadline Is Coming
Please submit your committeeʹs 3‐4 sentence announcement
for each class or activity that takes place during the spring to
St. Andrewʹs spring publication, The Spring Guide. The Spring
Guide collects all of the groups, classes, and activities that are
going to be held during the season and puts it in a single mag‐
azine‐style publication. If your group or class uses curriculum,
please include the curriculum in the announcement. Please