Clifton United Methodist Church
“The Church Outside the Church”

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

Order of Worship

All Saints and Retired Educators Recognition Sunday

November 2, 2025

*PROCESSIONAL – Music Ministry

*CALL TO WORSHIP

On this All Saints Sunday, we gather to remember teachers and storytellers who made God’s
stories come alive for us.
We give thanks!
We remember choir members, praise bands, organists, and all the musicians who sang and
played your praises.
We give thanks!
We remember preachers and lay leaders who led our worship through the years.
We give thanks!
We remember parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and siblings who showed us how to
hold fast to the faith.
We give thanks!
We remember our church families – this one and others we have loved. We remember all those
who have been a part of this faith family with whom we grew our faith and our love for God and
neighbor.
We give thanks!
We remember our ancestors in the faith whose courage enables us to be here today.
We give thanks for the saints who came before us, are present here with us, and will
continue after us. Thanks be to God!
Adapted from Rev. Susannah DeBenedetto and posted on
LiturgyLink, https://www.liturgylink.net/2014/10/29/all-saints-litany/ 

GREETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS - Greeters Ministry

*OPENING PRAYER

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH - The Apostles' Creed - UMH 881

PROCLAMATION – RETIRED EDUCATORS DAY - Velma Larkins
We thank God for the saints who are teachers.
Their knowledge and encouragement are a blessing to generations
and generations.

Retirees
Wendell “Dee Howard
Nina Johnson
Velma Larkins
L. Marie Lester
Helen McGrady
Selma Miller
Beatrice Morrison
Connie Sinclair
Linda Wheeler
Jamie White
Normadelle Whittle

Active
Timothy Jones
Dorothy Massey
Kayla McMurray
Armond Ward

*HYMN - I Am Thine O Lord - UMH #133

ALL SAINTS REMEMBRANCE

Nathaniel Arnold
Willie Ed Arnold
Elmer Ash
James Bell
Russell Black
Aric Bolden
Mildred Childress
Antonio Curtis
Willie Dowdell
Rosalind Johnson
Venora Harmon-Goodrich
Thomas Henderson
Terrance Hollingsworth
Gilford E. Larkins
Gwen Lester
Fred Lewis, Jr.
Nathaniel Lewis
Lois Ollison
Pearl Stern
Augustus Lett Jr.
Augustus Lett Sr.
Minister Pattie Shaw
Wallace Stewart
Yvonne Howard Thorpe
Emile Wilkinson
Pauline Williams

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER - Johnny Simmons
THE LORD’S PRAYER - Music Ministry

*SCRIPTURE - Luke 19:1-10 - Pamela Simmons

SONG OF PRAISE - Music Ministry

OFFERING/OFFERTORY

SONG OF PREPARATION

SERMON - Jesus Sees You - Rev. Candy Thacker

INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP

HOLY COMMUNION - Service of Word and Table II - UMH 12

SONG OF PRAISE - Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow - UMH 94

*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING

*RECESSIONAL

*Stand if able

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Women In Faith will meet after worship service.

November 6th - 7:15 p.m. - Charge Conference

Clifton is invited to a one-night Revival at Ousley United Methodist Church on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. This spirit-filled evening will take place at 3261 Panola Road, Stonecrest 30038, as they prepare for the celebration of their 167th Church Anniversary. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Byron E. Thomas.