Before the worship service begins, please turn off your cell phone. God may be calling YOU, but probably not on your cell phone. Please turn off your cell phone, or put it on vibrate.

We are so glad you are here! Welcome! We are so glad you are here!

PRELUDE Praise His Greatness arr. Mark Hayes

It’s a good thing to have all the props pulled out from under us occasionally. It gives us some sense of what is rock under our feet, and what is sand. Madeleine L’Engle, Writer

He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. Jim Elliot, Missionary killed by the Auca Indians

First Lady and humanitarian The most important thing in any relationship is not what you get but what you give. Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady and humanitarian

Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take nothing that you have received….but only what you have given. Francis of Assisi

Give a person everything he or she wants, and at that moment, everything will not be everything. Immanuel Kant

Former Chaplain of the Senate Your priorities in life aren’t just marginal options. They are life-determining. Your personality is molded inescapably into the image of what you give priority… We become like the god we worship. Richard Halverson, Former Chaplain of the Senate

If we look to created things to give us the meaning, hope and happiness that only God himself can give, it will eventually break our hearts. Tim Keller

In fact, we are most like God when we are giving. We are at our best when we are giving. In fact, we are most like God when we are giving. Max Lucado

Love has no awareness of merit or demerit; it has no scale by which its portion may be weighed or measured. It does not seek to balance giving and receiving. Love loves: this is its nature. Howard Thurman

Grace is something you can never get but only be given. Frederick Buechner  

PRAYER OF TRANSFORMATION

* HYMN We Gather Together #559 in the Blue Hymnal

We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing; He chastens and hastens His will to make known; The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing, Sing praises to His name; He forgets not His own.

our God with us joining, Ordaining, maintaining Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining, Ordaining, maintaining His kingdom divine; So from the beginning the fight we were winning; Thou, Lord, wast at our side; all glory be Thine!

Thou leader triumphant, And pray that Thou still We all do extol Thee, Thou leader triumphant, And pray that Thou still our defender will be. Let Thy congregation escape tribulation; Thy name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free!

PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS (in unison) Adapted from Angela Ashwin  

Our Father, you have carried us through all our wanderings, and loved us through all our rebelliousness. We praise you. You have given us untold riches; friends to love, beauty to enjoy, quiet spaces.

We praise you for life on this planet, for trust and love with others, and for the unimaginable gift of the Gospel. Keep us thankful all our days,

that no matter the circumstances, we may never lose sight of hope and delight, trusting in your faithful provision for us. In the name of Jesus, your greatest gift, we pray. Amen.

A Time for Silence You may use this time for silent prayer, meditation, or simply to rest in the presence of God.

Assurance of Forgiveness

* Glory be to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen.

A TIME WITH THE Children

The News of the Community

Following worship, please join us on the patio for Visitors, to First Church! Following worship, please join us on the patio for juice and coffee.

Please date, fill out, and pass the red Friendship Register to your neighbor.

Veteran Recognition Day Today we honor Veterans who served in all branches of service. Thank you for defending our country and our freedom. 

Monday, November 13th: 9 – 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 17th: 9 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.  

Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker, by Jennifer Chiaverini Wednesday, November 15th at 10:30 a.m., in the chapel. Our next book is Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker, by Jennifer Chiaverini

November 15th for the December issue

Presbyterian Women’s Cookie Sale is Sunday, November 19. Bring your favorite baked goodies and your appetite – and enjoy someone else's favorites!

November 19th — December 10th for Hollywood Central Elementary (HCE) families in need.  

Please consider sharing Christmas with a child in need Please consider sharing Christmas with a child in need. Gift tags will soon be available. Please return your UNWRAPPED GIFTS to the church by December 3rd.

What Shall I Render to My God? ANTHEM — What Shall I Render to My God? Austin Lovelace  The Anthem is a prayer. Please, no applause.

Thanksgiving for the Word

O Truth unchanged, unchanging, O Light of our dark sky: O Word of God incarnate, O Wisdom from on high, O Truth unchanged, unchanging, O Light of our dark sky: We praise You for the radiance That from the hallowed page, A lantern to our footsteps, Shines on from age to age.

Scripture Readings — Luke 6: 24-26, 30-36 (New Testament, pg 64 in pew Bible)  

“But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation “But woe to you who are rich,     for you have received your consolation. “Woe to you who are full now, for you will be hungry. “Woe to you who are laughing now, for you will mourn and weep.  

“Woe to you when all speak well of you, for that is what their ancestors did to the false prophets. Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again.

Do to others as you would have them do to you Do to others as you would have them do to you. “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.

If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you?

Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return.

Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

RECOGNITION OF VETERANS

UNITED STATES ARMY

U. S. Coast Guard, Auxillary E. C. Burleson U. S. Army U. S. Coast Guard, Auxillary 1978

Richard Ferrara U. S. Army Vietnam 1967

Leonard Duane Koch Army Specialist, Vietnam: 3 years active, 8 years in National Guard Okinawa

Bernard (Burn) Loeffke U. S. Army Major General (Ret) Vietnam, Special Forces; Commander General of the U.S. Army South; 1957-1992

Joseph M. Moniz Specialist, U. S. Army; 2 years, between the Korean and Vietnam wars; U.S.A.

Edward Rasor U. S. Army World War II

CANADIAN NAVY RED CROSS

Officer in Canadian Navy Red Cross Wilma Margaret Baird Officer in Canadian Navy Red Cross World War II, 1942-1945 Newfoundland

UNITED STATES NAVY

Corpsman at the medical hospital in Bethesda, Maryland Charles Baird Adams, Jr. U. S. Navy, PHM3C World War II, 1945-1947 (18 months) Corpsman at the medical hospital in Bethesda, Maryland

Edward Curtis U. S. Navy World War II

George Hale U. S. Navy World War II Vietnam Veteran 1968-1972

Lt. Cmdr. Chester J. Hardenburg, retired U. S. Army – 2 yrs; U. S. Navy - 24 yrs 1942- 1968: World War II, Vietnam Iceland, Malta, Hawaii, Asia, Europe

Austin J. Walker U. S. Navy

Robert S. Walker, Sr. Boot Camp, 1981

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Ted Beutner, Airman First Class; U. S. Air Force, 4 years: Korean War – 1951-1952; 6147th Tactical Control Group Mosquito Squadron Headquarters Command, Washington DC, 1952-1955 Recipient of Ambassador of Peace medal from the Office of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, government of South Korea.

Dwain Hunkins, S/Sgt. U. S. Air Force – 1948-1952

Currently serving in Qatar Airman Mia G. Rus Currently serving in Qatar

Draimon “Carl” Young Sgt., U. S. Air Force (1964 – 1968) Vietnam

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

John Buckalew U. S. Marine Corps World War II

Tom Mason U. S. Marine Corps

Robert S. Walker, Jr. U. S. Marine Corps

Daniel Williams, USMC, Lance Corporal, 4 years, 8th Tank Battalion, Ft. Knox, KY Paris Island, SC Camp LeJeune NC

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

U. S. Coast Guard, World War II S. Howard Banaszak U. S. Coast Guard, World War II San Juan, Puerto Rico

Lieutenant , U. S. Coast Guard Carl Finley Hanna, Jr., Lieutenant , U. S. Coast Guard 5 years – World War II

Virginia Dick Rasor Nurse in U. S. Coast Guard World War II

* This We Believe (in unison) St. Francis of Assisi This We Believe (in unison) The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the -dead; he ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God the Father; from thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sin, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *Hymn of Commitment - Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized # 70 The News of the Community (Sing 2 times) Holy Spirit, come to us, Kindle in us the fire of your love. Holy Spirit, come to us. Holy Spirit, come to us. Prayers of the People & The Lord's Prayer - (Debtors version) (front of Hymnal, pg. 16) Response - Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me; Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me; Melt me, mold me, Fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me.

Lord, make us an instrument of your peace Lord, make us an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love. Where there is injury, let us sow pardon. Where there is doubt, let us sow faith. Where there is despair, let us give hope. This We Believe (in unison) The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the -dead; he ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God the Father; from thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sin, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *Hymn of Commitment - Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized # 70 The News of the Community (Sing 2 times) Holy Spirit, come to us, Kindle in us the fire of your love. Holy Spirit, come to us. Holy Spirit, come to us. Prayers of the People & The Lord's Prayer - (Debtors version) (front of Hymnal, pg. 16) Response - Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me; Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me; Melt me, mold me, Fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me.

Where there is darkness, let us give light. Where there is sadness, let us give joy. O divine master, grant that we may not try to be comforted, but to comfort; This We Believe (in unison) The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the -dead; he ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God the Father; from thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sin, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *Hymn of Commitment - Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized # 70 The News of the Community (Sing 2 times) Holy Spirit, come to us, Kindle in us the fire of your love. Holy Spirit, come to us. Holy Spirit, come to us. Prayers of the People & The Lord's Prayer - (Debtors version) (front of Hymnal, pg. 16) Response - Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me; Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me; Melt me, mold me, Fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me.

not try to be understood, but to understand; not try to be loved, but to love. Because it is in giving that we receive, in forgiving that we are forgiven, and in dying that we are born to eternal life. This We Believe (in unison) The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the -dead; he ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God the Father; from thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sin, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *Hymn of Commitment - Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized # 70 The News of the Community (Sing 2 times) Holy Spirit, come to us, Kindle in us the fire of your love. Holy Spirit, come to us. Holy Spirit, come to us. Prayers of the People & The Lord's Prayer - (Debtors version) (front of Hymnal, pg. 16) Response - Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me; Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me; Melt me, mold me, Fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me.

God of Grace and God of Glory HYMN God of Grace and God of Glory # 420 in the Blue Hymnals

God of grace and God of glory, on your people pour your power; crown your ancient church's story, bring its bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour.

Lo. the hosts of evil round us scorn the Christ, assail his ways Lo! the hosts of evil round us scorn the Christ, assail his ways! From the fears that long have bound us free our hearts to faith and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the living of these days, for the living of these days.

Cure your children's warring madness; bend our pride to your control; shame our wanton, selfish gladness, rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, lest we miss thy kingdom's goal, lest we miss thy kingdom's goal.

Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore; let the gift of your salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving you whom we adore, serving you whom we adore.

The Prayers of the People

Turn your eyes upon Jesus, Look full in his wonderful face And the things of earth will grow strangely dim In the light of his glory and grace.

The Lord’s Prayer (Debtors version)

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. Forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory. Amen.

Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me; Melt me, Response Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me; Fall afresh on me; Melt me, mold me, Fill me, use me. Fall afresh on me.

OFFERING OUR TITHES AND GIFTS (Visitors, in the pew rack you will find a Guest Information card. Please complete the card, then Place it in the offering plate.)

Offertory Anthem Prayer of St. Francis Allen Pote Kay Hall, soprano

from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ, all people here below; The Response of Praise Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ, all people here below; Praise Holy Spirit evermore; Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen.

Anglican Priest and Writer, Offering of Prayer (in unison) Adapted from Jim Cotter Anglican Priest and Writer, 1942-2014

where madness ruled the world and evil sought to overwhelm good. We Lord, we remember those who risked their lives and even died in those places where madness ruled the world and evil sought to overwhelm good. We remember those we know or knew and those whose very name is lost.

Because of their sacrifice, may we renew our fight against cruelty and injustice, against prejudice, tyranny, and oppression. Still we cry to God out of the darkness of our divided world.

Let not the hope of men and women perish. Let not new clouds rain death upon the earth. Turn to yourself the hearts of rulers and of peoples, that a new world may arise where men and women live as friends in the bond of your peace.

who is the Prince of Peace, In Jesus’ name, who is the Prince of Peace, we pray. Amen.

*Hymn God of the Ages # 262 in the Blue Hymnals  

God of the ages, whose almighty hand Leads forth in beauty all the starry band Of shining worlds in splendor through the skies, Our grateful songs before Thy throne arise.

Thy love divine hath led us in the past; In this free land by Thee our lot is cast; Be Thou our ruler, guardian, guide and stay; Thy Word our law, Thy paths our chosen way.

From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence, Be Thy strong arm our ever sure defense; Thy true religion in our hearts increase; Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.

Refresh Thy people on their toilsome way, Lead us from night to never-ending day; Fill all our lives with love and grace divine, And glory, laud, and praise be ever Thine.

Congregational Response: * CHARGE AND BLESSING - Congregational Response: God bless America, land that I love. Stand beside her, and guide her through the night with a light from above. From the mountains, to the prairies, to the oceans, white with foam, God bless America, my home sweet home. *Charge and Blessing Congregational Response: God be with you till we meet again; Loving counsels guide, uphold you, With a Shepherd’s care enfold you; God be with you till we meet again. *Postlude - Morning Has Broken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. H. Royce Eckhardt ~ ~ ~ Lay Reader - Marilyn McIntosh The flowers in the sanctuary are given by Jerry & Judy Gensel in memory of Jerry’s brother, Phil. LAST WEEK’S VITAL STATISTICS: Attendance: 146 AMOUNT RECEIVED AMOUNT NEEDED Offering: Operations $2,810 $5,361 Additional Income: Christmas Offering 275 Deficit 5 Major Repairs 100

Trumpet Tune for a Festive Day * POSTLUDE Trumpet Tune for a Festive Day David Lasky