Fairlawn Christian Reformed Church

THANKSGIVING  DAY  SERVICE

November 22, 2007      9:00 A.M.

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   Prelude:  “Let All Things Now Living”                                        Young           

*  Call to Worship:                                                                  Psalm 105

O give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples.  Sing to him, sing praises to him.  Speak of all his wonders.  Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord be glad.

Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.  Remember his wonders which he has done, his marvels and the judgments uttered by his mouth.  He is the Lord our God, his judgments are in all the earth.

*  Hymn:  454                   “Now Thank We All Our God”               Nun Danket

*  Prayer of the Day:

            Almighty and heavenly Father, we thank you that we are once more permitted to enjoy the fulfillment of your gracious promise, that while the earth remains, seed-time and harvest will not fail. We bless you for you have given to us the fruits of the earth in their season. Teach us to remember that we do not live by bread alone, and grant that we may feed on him who is the true bread that comes down from heaven, even Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

   Reading from the Old Testament:                    Deuteronomy 8:1-3; 11-20

      This is the Word of the Lord.

      Thanks be to God.                                                                       

   Choral Anthem:  “Harvest Song”                                               Lovelace

   Litany of Thanksgiving from Psalm 136:                                                

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.

Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever.

Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever.

to him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever.

who by his understanding made the heavens, His love endures forever.

who spread out the earth upon the waters, His love endures forever.

who made the great lights - His love endures forever.

the sun to govern the day, His love endures forever.

the moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever.

to him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt His love endures forever.

and brought Israel out from among them His love endures forever.

with a mighty hand and outstretched arm; His love endures forever.

to him who divided the Red Sea asunder His love endures forever.

and brought Israel through the midst of it, His love endures forever.

but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea; His love endures forever.

to him who led his people through the desert, His love endures forever.

to the One who remembered us in our low estate His love endures forever.

and freed us from our enemies, His love endures forever.

and who gives food to every creature. His love endures forever.

Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.

Prayer of General Thanksgiving:

      Almighty God, Father of all mercies,

      we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks

      for all your goodness and steadfast love

      to us and to all you have made.

      We bless you for our creation and preservation,

      and for all the blessings of this life;

      but above all, for your immeasurable love

      in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ,

      for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory,

      And we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,

      that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise,

      not only with our lips, but in our lives,

      by giving ourselves to your service

      and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days;

      through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,

      be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.

*  Hymn:  PH 453                “Let All Things Now Living”                  Ash Grove

   Reading from the New Testament:                                    Luke 10:38-42

      This is the Word of the Lord.

      Thanks be to God.                                                                        

   Sermon:  The One Thing Needful

   Prayer

*  Hymn:  PH 527      “Come, You Thankful People, Come” St. George’s Windsor

   Offering:  NAC Food Pantry

      Offertory:  “Now Thank We All Our God”                                     Travis

*  Blessing

*  Doxology:  PH 628     “Praise God, You Angel Hosts Above” Winchester Old

Praise God, you angel hosts above, who stand in heaven’s light;

and praise the Lord, you saints below, who in God’s praise delight.

By all his creatures let his name be honored and adored;

let all that breathe in praise unite to glorify the Lord.                           

   Postlude:  “Old Hundredth”                                                          Lasky

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