Hampstead Congregational Church UCC

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Hampstead Congregational Church

November 2, 2025

All Saints Sunday

with Communion

No Matter Who You Are or Where You Are on Life’s Journey,

You are Welcome Here!

Order of Worship

Prelude                                                                                                               Herb Tardiff  

Greetings and Announcements                                                                   

Call to Worship (responsive)                                                                       Fred Malcolm

On this All Saints Sunday, we gather to remember teachers and storytellers who made God’s stories come alive for us.

We give thanks!

We remember choir members, praise bands, organists, and all the musicians who sang and played your praises.

We give thanks!

We remember preachers and lay leaders who led our worship through the years.

We give thanks!

We remember parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and siblings who showed us how to hold fast to the faith.

We give thanks!

We remember our church families – this one and others we have loved. We remember all those who have been a part of this faith family with whom we grew our faith and our love for God and neighbor.

We give thanks!

We remember our ancestors in the faith whose courage enables us to be here today.

We give thanks for the saints who came before us, are present here with us, and will continue after us. Thanks be to God!

Invocation   (unison)                                                                                    Fred Malcolm

      Holy God, Divine Seeker of Our Hearts,
We saunter about in our lives, seeking what’s shiny instead of pursuing you. Even so, you still search for us. You’ll climb trees with us, sit in the dust with us, and journey on long roads alongside us. You abide in our dwelling places- no matter their size or state of order. Today, we welcome you in our spaces: from the churches where we sing your praise to our homes where we rest for the upcoming week. May we recognize your presence and calling in our lives. Amen.

Passing of the Peace of Christ 

(Feel free to pass the peace by shaking hands, offering hugs or waves.  Those who would like to share peace without physical contact are invited to place their hands over their hearts in greeting.)

*Opening Hymn: 

Scripture Readings: Lk 19: 1-10  (NRSVUE)                                     Fred Malcolm

        He entered Jericho and was passing through it. ² A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. ³ He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. ⁴ So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, because he was going to pass that way. ⁵ When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for I must stay at your house today.” ⁶ So he hurried down and was happy to welcome him. ⁷ All who saw it began to grumble and said, “He has gone to be the guest of one who is a sinner.” ⁸ Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, “Look, half of my possessions, Lord, I will give to the poor, and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will pay back four times as much.” ⁹ Then Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because he, too, is a son of Abraham. ¹⁰ For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost.”  

Children’s Message

Sermon: "Guess Who is Coming to Dinner"                                                 Rev. Paige Besse-Rankin

Special Music

Call to Offering

*Doxology:        Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
                           Praise God, all creatures here below;
                           Praise God above, you heavenly host: 
                           One God, Triune whom we adore.

*Prayer of Dedication                                                          Rev. Paige Besse-Rankin

We give ourselves and our possessions with zeal because our spirits seek what is truly real. In love, in faith, in community, in mercy, you reveal to us a new way of belonging, of being, or becoming the realm of God. Bless us and those around us in all these ways. Amen.

Celebrating Our Saints

God, we remember those Saints who have gone before us;
We lament their passing,
And honor their legacy.
We give thanks for all we have learned from them.

Those who followed the Way of Christ faithfully,
We follow their example.
Those who made mistakes along the way,
We learn from their experience.
Those who made progress for peace,
We continue their work.
Those who lived simply and quietly,
We are enlightened by them.
Those who gained honor and distinction without pride,
We are humbled by them.
Those who were martyred for their faith,
We commend them to your care.

They have finished their work on earth,
And it lives on,
Reverberating into our lives now
As the work of Christ lives on.

May the peace of Christ continue to inspire us
To good works, humility, simplicity and peacemaking,
As those foremothers and forefathers were inspired by him
To live in grace and love.

* Hymn:  

Celebration of Communion

Invitation to Communion

Communion Prayer

May the God of all saints be with you.
May God bless you as well.
Children of God, offer your hearts to the One who loves you.
We will empty ourselves so we can be filled with grace.
People of God, sing your praises to the One who loves you.
We will offer the new songs taught to all creation.

Words of Institution

Prayer of Consecration

Sharing of the Elements—All are welcome to the table always

Sharing of the Bread (please come forward and eat once you receive)

Sharing the Cup  (served in the pew.  Please hold so we can take together.)

Prayer of Thanksgiving

     We thank you, Most Holy God, for refreshment at your table where along with your saints we receive all Christ’s gifts. Provide for your church on earth a strong faith and increased love for one another. Give us the grace to praise you with our lives in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

*Hymn of Going Forth: 

*Benediction                                                                              Rev. Paige Besse-Rankin

May the Spirit of Strength sustain us on our journeys.
May the Christ of Grace fill our hearts with understanding.
May the God of Presence lead us from the depths of shadows into the light.
May we know we are never alone in treetops, in corners, or on roads. The steadfast love of God travels with us wherever we go!

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In loving memory on All Saints Sunday

November 3^rd Church Weekly Calendar

Beneficial Breakfast This Sunday 11/2 After Worship --

Join us for a mission opportunity on 11/2 following worship for a Beneficial Breakfast provided by the Missions Team. All good will donations will be given tin support of Holy Joe's Cafe. Holy Joe's mission is simple: Serving a little bit of home to those who serve our country by providing free coffee to our military bases.