Clifton United Methodist Church
“The Church Outside the Church”

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

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Church Finance Meeting - Will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2nd.  Please watch your email for a Zoom Link from Finance Chair Velma Larkins. Finance Committee Zoom Link
  • Church Council Meeting - Will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 7th. Click the underlined Zoom link: Council Meeting Zoom Link. Meeting ID: 862 4799 0150 - Passcode: 350104
  • Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd! Make a plan and get out and vote!
  • United Women in Faith  - Will meet on Sunday, November 8th after worship service.
  • Lady T’s Homeless Ministry – Join the Nurture & Outreach Ministry as they make sandwiches in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, November 11th at 11:00 a.m.
  • Join us as we Celebrate our Veterans on Sunday, November 15th during service. Members are asked to list their names and the names of family members who are veterans on a sheet in the narthex.
  • Advent Sundays 2026
    • November 29th - First Sunday of Advent - Hope
    • December 6th - Second Sunday of Advent - Peace
    • December 13th - 3rd Sunday of Advent - Joy
    • December 20th - 4th Sunday of Advent - Love
    • December 27th - First Sunday after Christmas Christ Candle - Celebrating the birth of Jesus
  • PRAYER CONCERNS

Marvin Williams

Marvin Fitch

Christine Banks

Regina Smith

Mother Muriel Whittaker

Jamie White

Billie Martin

  • Happy Birthday to the November Members –

Antonio Brown

Zarie Thompson

Mary Jackson

Sandra Armstead

Brandon McMurray

Colden White

Evian McClendon

Siatta Ollison

Sandra Smith

Clayborn Bailey

 

  • Happy Anniversary to James & Jeanette Barron and Clevon & Rubye Harmon