Today’s service will be held indoors in the sanctuary as an in-person service and also live streamed at this link.  Click on “live” for the live stream.  Join us!   

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Gathering Music                                    Polly Dunford               

Welcome and Announcements                 Ed Yokley   

Call to Worship

Opening Hymn “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me”            Hymnal #700

1)  I’m gonna live so (live so) God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!

I’m gonna live so (live so) God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!

2)  I’m gonna work so (work so) God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!

I’m gonna work so (work so) God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!

3)  I’m gonna pray so (pray so) God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!

I’m gonna pray so (pray so) God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!    

4)   I’m gonna sing so (sing so) God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!

I’m gonna sing so (sing so) God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!                            

Scripture Lesson           Philippians 4: 1-9

Sermon    “Six Seconds”                Rev. Deb Richardson-Moore

Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People 

Communion Hymn “Come to the Table of Grace”Hymnal  #507

1)  Come to the table of grace.

Come to the table of grace.

This is God’s table; it’s not yours or mine.

Come to the table of grace.

2)  Come to the table of peace . . .

3)  Come to the table of love . . .

4)  Come to the table of hope . . .

5)  Come to the table of joy . . .

Communion                                                                                                                                                                            Gathering at the Table              Rev. Nancy Blakely

The Great Thanksgiving

Sharing the Bread and Cup

Prayer After Communion

Communion

Closing Hymn and Offertory “Part of the Family”      Handout

Words and Music by Jim Manley

1984. James K. Manley. All rights reserved (ASCAP)

Refrain:   Come in, come in and sit down    You are a part of the fam’ly.

We are lost and we are found, and we are a part of the fam’ly.

1)  You know the reason why you came    Yet no reason can explain,

So share in the laughter and cry in the pain    For we are a part of the fam’ly.

God is with us in this place   Like a mother’s warm embrace,

We’re all forgiven by God’s grace    For we are a part of the fam’ly.Refrain

2)  Children and elders, middlers and teens,  Singles and doubles and in-betweens,

Strong eighty fivers and streetwise sixteens,  We are a part of the fam’ly.

Greeters and shoppers, long time and new,  Nobody here has a claim on a pew.

And whether we’re many or only a few   We are a part of the fam’ly.Refrain

3)  There’s life to be shared in the bread and the wine, We are the branches, Christ is the vine,

This is God’s temple, it’s not yours or mine   But we are a part of the fam’ly.

There’s rest for the weary, and health for us all, There’s a yoke that is easy and a burden that’s small

So come in and worship and answer the call    For we are a part of the fam’ly. Refrain

Benediction

Congregational Meeting 

Discussion 

Shalom  (meaning - “May you be well and whole and in communion with all creation.”)

Shalom, my friends, Shalom, my friends, Shalom, Shalom.

Till we meet again, Till we meet again, Shalom, Shalom.      ************************************************************Reprinted with permission under One License #A-625711.  All rights reserved.

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Stay after Worship to help decorate the church for Christmas.

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Calendar of Service -  

November 30 - Rev. Tricia Lytle; 1st Sunday in Advent

December 7 - Dr. Keith Ray; 2nd Sunday in Advent

December 14 - Dr. Keith Ray; 3rd Sunday in Advent; Pageant rehearsal

December 21 - 4th Sunday in Advent; Christmas Pageant; Winter Solstice & Walk

December 24 - Dr. Keith Ray; Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 7 pm

December 28 - Lessons and Carols

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It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Glennie Burns early Friday morning at the age of 96.  Glennie had a difficult week leading up to her passing, and we ask that you keep Andi and Glennie's family in your prayers during this time.

Her son is currently making arrangements, and we will share details about the service and other plans as soon as they are available.  Please join us in remembering Glennie’s life.

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Please bring your NACCP Fall Food Fest items by noon on November 23.

Who —  North Anderson members and friends may participate.

What —  A fun food drive to fill the shelves at AIM’s Food Cupboard by the end of November

Where —  Collect food at home and then bring to church.

When —  Beginning November 9, add one of the items on the checklist below daily to your donation box and bring your filled box to church by noon on Sunday, November 23.

Why —  Because we have plenty to share and some folks may not have enough to eat.

LIST OF POSSIBILITIES (include can opener for non-pop top cans)

Cereal, boxed milk Peanut butter, jelly, bread

Stuffing mix Boxed potatoes

Macaroni and Cheese Canned fruit, applesauce

Canned tomatoes/veggies Canned tuna or meat

Salt, pepper, spices Tea bags, Coffee, sugar

Cranberry sauce Eggs, butter

Box of rice or pasta   Feminine hygiene products

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The NACCP Search Committee recently sent a survey to everyone via email.  Please take a moment to fill this out as the committee really wants your input about our next minister and your thoughts for our church’s future. This is very important!  Paper copies available too.

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Join in the Thanksgiving Potluck at Andi Nelson’s farm, Rabbit Hill Farm, on Thursday, November 27 at 1:00 pm.  Bring a dish to share and a chair.

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Christmas is coming.  That means Christmas Concerts are coming.  The Carolina Bronze Clemson Christmas Concert will be at 7 PM on Friday, December 5 at Clemson United Methodist Church.  To those copied who have never heard this choir:  you are in a for a treat.  To those who know their performance quality:  Mark your calendars!

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The GAMAC Christmas Concert featuring the GAMAC Chorale, Anderson Symphony Orchestra, and The Electric City Big Band will be on Tuesday, December 9 at 7:00 PM in the Rainey Fine Arts Center at Anderson University. Children are free with a donation of pet food, treats or toys for Anderson County PAWS. Call (864) 231-6147 or go to www.gamac.org for tickets.

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Meet & Eat gathering will be Wednesday, December 10 at J. Peters at 5:30 pm.

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Our next Keenager event will be at Boxwood Manor, Annette Buchanan’s home, on Wednesday, December 17 at 11 am.  More details to follow.

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Our Christmas Pageant will be on Sunday, December 21 and will incorporate the traditional story with a play set in a truck stop. The play is based on a story written by Harriett Richie.  If you are interested in being part of cast or crew, contact Diane Lee at dianeblee48@gmail.com

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A new group, Al-Anon, is now using the church building on Saturdays from 9:30-10:30.  Volunteers have been asked to open and close the building for them.

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Bible Study meets on Mondays at 6:30 pm through Zoom.  If you’d like to be added to the Zoom invite list, contact Cynthia at cynthiakwarner@mac.com.

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Please remember to donate non-perishable food items to AIM (Anderson Interfaith Ministries).  An extra item when you shop is a great help to others in our community.

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Are you interested in becoming a member of NACCP?  Would you like to make this community your spiritual home?  Please contact Keith at keithdray@gmail.com or at 864-508-1530.

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