November 1 Bulletin

Claremont United Church of Christ Sunday, November 1, 2020 10:00 am We are an Open and Affirming congregation, welcoming into our full life and ministry persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, races, socioeconomic status, faith experiences, countries of origin, and abilities. Jesus welcomes everyone and so do we!

A CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP CLAREMONT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST PRELUDE Hark! A Voice Saith, All are Mortal Bach INTROIT Come, Come, Blessed Bird Campbell WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP One: We remember, O God… All: The countless saints of history who have blazed a trail of courage through time, and the remarkable acts of fearless ones. One: We remember, O God… All: The tender touch of loved ones, the example of heroes, and the healing words of comforters, One: We remember, O God… All: The steady love of Jesus, the blessing of his Spirit, the reminder of his words, the glory of his resurrection. One: We remember in every time and place the saints of God who have shown us the Lord. All: Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us worship God with joy! OPENING HYMN I Sing a Song of the Saints of God GRAND ISLE (Hymn requested by Shirley Burns.) I sing a song of the saints of God, Faithful their whole lives through, Who bravely labored, lived, and died For the God they loved and knew. And one was a doctor, and one was a queen, And another a shepherd in pastures green: They were saints of God, if you know what I mean. God, help me to be one, too. They loved their God and they lived that love. It was loving that made them strong. They did what was right, for Jesus’ sake, Lived justly their whole lives long. And one was a prophet, and one was a priest, And another was slain by a fierce wild beast: There is no earthly reason, none in the least, Why I shouldn’t be one, too.

They lived not only in ages past, There are hundreds of thousands still. The world is filled with living saints Who choose to do God’s will. You can meet them in school, on the road, or at sea, In a church, in a train, in a shop, or at tea: For the saints are folk like you and like me, And I mean to be one, too. READING OF OUR NEWEST SAINTS GUEST ARTIST Candle On the Water Colette & Clara Keating PASSING OF THE PEACE One: May the peace of Christ be with you. All: And also with you. SERMON ON THE STEPS OFFERING/MUSIC Hornpipe Set Aedan MacDonnell, harp Susan Winsburg, flute DEDICATION SCRIPTURE Isaiah 40:1-7 40 Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. 3 A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. 4 Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain.

5 Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” 6 A voice says, “Cry out!” And I said, “What shall I cry?” All people are grass, their constancy is like the flower of the field. 7 The grass withers, the flower fades, when the breath of the Lord blows upon it; surely the people are grass. SCRIPTURE Hebrews 12:1 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us… SERMON Rev. Dr. Jen Strickland ANTHEM Lux Aeterna from Requiem Rutter COMMUNION One: … in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ’s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith: All: Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER One: …We pray, All: Our Father/Mother/Creator who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom/kin-dom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom/kin-dom, the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. GUEST ARTIST The Cloud’s Veil Aedan MacDonnell, harp Susan Winsburg, flute BENEDICTION CLOSING RESPONSE For All the Saints (verse 1) SINE NOMINE

For all the saints who from their labors rest, Who to the world their steadfast faith confessed, Your name, O Jesus be forever blessed. Alleluia! Alleluia! POSTLUDE For All the Saints Held WAYS TO DONATE TO THE CHURCH: 1. Mail in your donation (233 W. Harrison Ave., Claremont, CA 91711) 2. Contribute on our website: claremontucc.org 3. Text an amount to (909) 343-5901 4. Set up automatic giving through your bank Reflection Questions About Today's Worship * What was the most meaningful moment of worship for you today? * What is one new question or idea today's worship service inspired for you

PLEASE BE IN TOUCH Claremont United Church of Christ 233 W. Harrison Ave., Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 626-1201 | claremontucc.org @uccclaremont Claremont United Church of Christ Senior Pastors Director of Music & Fine Arts Rev. Dr. Jacob Buchholz Dr. Jonathan Campbell [email protected], x230 [email protected], x242 Rev. Dr. Jen Strickland [email protected], x 228 Children’s Music Director Ms. Sarah Shufeldt Finance & Payroll Administrator [email protected] Ms. Jocelyn Bocking [email protected], x225 Principal Organist Dr. Carey Robertson Office Manager [email protected] Ms. Jasmine Tomita [email protected], Moderator (Council President) x222 Mr. Tad Creasey [email protected] Minister of Children, Youth, & Families Director of the Early Childhood Rev. DJ Severin Center [email protected], x227 Ms. Kristy Knight [email protected], x226 Children, Youth, & Families Assistant Ms. Elizabeth Zehm [email protected] Junior High Youth Director Ms. Zoe Estrada [email protected]