Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
ORDER OF WORSHIP
ALL SAINTS / ALL SOULS DAY
November 1, 2026
*ENTRANCE OF THE LIGHT OF CHRIST Acolyte Ministry
*GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Greeters Ministry
PROCLAMATION OF RETIRED EDUCATORS Velma Larkins
PASSING OF PEACE AND NOTICES Rev. Evelyn Austria
REMEMBRANCE OF OUR LOVED ONES: NAMING OF LOVED ONES AND CANDLE LIGHTING
*CALL TO WORSHIP Clevon Harmon
Leader: We gather today in the presence of our loving God, remembering those whose lives have touched ours.
People: We give thanks to God for the love, faith and memories we continue to carry in our hearts.
Leader: Even in our grief, we hold on to the promise of Jesus Christ, who is the resurrection and the life.
People: In Christ, we find comfort for our sorrow and hope for the everlasting life.
Leader: Let us worship the God who holds us in life, in death and in life beyond death.
All: Let us worship with grateful hearts. Trusting in God's unfailing love. Amen.
*OPENING PRAYER Clevon Harmon
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed - UMH 881 Congregation
*OPENING HYMN "It Is Well With My Soul" UMH #37 Congregation
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER Linda Thornton
THE LORD'S PRAYER
*READING OF THE SCRIPTURE John 11:25-26, Psalm 34:18 Rubye Harmon
SONG OF PRAISE Music Ministry
OFFERING/OFFERTORY Pastor Evelyn Austria
DOXOLOGY "Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow" Congregation
SONG OF PREPARATION Music Ministry
The Message Remembering With Love, Hoping In Christ Rev. Evelyn Austria
*INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP Rev. Evelyn Austria
THE CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY COMMUNION
*CLOSING SONG: "Be Blessed" Music Ministry
*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING Rev. Evelyn Austria
*RECESSIONAL Music Ministry
*Stand if able
Marvin Williams
Marvin Fitch
Christine Banks
Regina Smith
Mother Muriel Whittaker
Jamie White
Billie Martin
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Antonio Brown |
Zarie Thompson |
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Mary Jackson |
Sandra Armstead |
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Brandon McMurray |
Colden White |
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Evian McClendon |
Siatta Ollison |
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Sandra Smith |
Clayborn Bailey |