You are invited to join us for our Sunday morning church service in the Sanctuary or online at 10. Below is the bulletin.
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March 19, 2023 10:00AM
Fourth Sunday in Lent
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HERE IS THE ADVANCE BULLETIN FOR OUR FULL CHURCH SERVICE. It is being updated regularly, so check back for more details. Click here to watch the complete church service at 10:00AM On Sunday.
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ORDER OF WORSHIP:
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
How have you shared kindness and love this week?
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BREATHING PRAYER:
In: “I stand before you, Lord…”
Out: “… on holy ground.”
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PRELUDE Rhonda Budlong- Reints
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*CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Once you lived in darkness.
P: Now the light of God has shone upon us.
L: Find what is pleasing to God and follow God’s ways.
P: The acts of darkness are left behind as we journey to God’s light.
L: Thanks be to God who gives us the light.
P: Open our eyes and our hearts to receive your light of salvation. AMEN.
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OPENING HYMN: We Are Marching TFWS #2235
(Sing two times)
We are marching in the light of God,
we are marching in the light of God,
We are marching, marching.
We are marching, marching,
we are marching in the light of God,
we are marching in the light of God,
we are marching in the light of God,
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A TIME FOR CHILDREN: Children (of all ages) are invited to come to the front and join the Pastor.
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OPENING PRAYER:
Gracious God, who created us in God’s own image, we are grateful for all that you have done for us, for all that you are doing in us, and for all that you will do through us. Open our eyes to see your presence among us, moving in powerful ways at all times
and in all places. Open our ears to hear familiar words in new ways— ways that will change us and challenge us to become the people you created us to be. Grant us the power and the courage
to walk out of the darkness and into the light of Jesus Christ,
that we may serve you by serving others. Amen
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JOYS AND CONCERNS
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PASTORAL PRAYER:
Forgiving God, in a world filled with so much pain, we would rather shut our eyes and be blind than see things as they really are.
Grant us the courage to face the reality of our world, and give us the strength to bring your light to those who walk in darkness.
Help us see others as you see them, and forgive us when we do not trust you enough to open our eyes to the possibilities before us.
Heal our self-inflicted blindness, O God, and lead us in the footsteps
of the Light of the World, who reveals your glory in his life, his teachings, and his love.
We pray in the name of Jesus, who taught us to pray …
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done;
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation;
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory,
for ever and ever.
Amen.
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PASTORAL PRAYER
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OFFERTORY/SPECIAL MUSIC: Holy Ground performed by Rhonda Budlong Reints
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DOXOLOGY – UMH #94
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise God, all creatures here below;
praise God above, ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen.
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SCRIPTURE READING: Exodus 3:5 – Janet Wysong
5 Then he said, ‘Come no closer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.’
Ephesians 6:10-17
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness. 15 As shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. 16 With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
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SERMON TITLE: Shoes for the Occasion – Pastor Lynn
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CLOSING HYMN: May You Run and Be Not Weary TFWS #2281
May you run and not be weary.
May your heart be filled with song.
And may the love of God continue to
give you hope and keep you strong.
And may you run and not be weary.
May your life be filled with joy.
And may the road you travel always lead you home.
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SENDING FORTH PRAYER:
Let us go forth to carry the light of Christ in to the world. Let walk in strength and boldness together. May we not grow weary in our efforts, and may we find joy in our ministries. Let us go forth in the name of Jesus. Amen!
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SENDING FORTH HYMN: SHALOM TO YOU
Shalom to you now, shalom my friends.
May God’s full mercies bless you, my friends.
In all your living and through all your loving
Christ be your shalom. Christ be your shalom.
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BENEDICTION Pastor Lynn
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POSTLUDE Rhonda Budlong- Reints
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Today’s Worship volunteers
Our Greeter Sandy Griffiths.
Our Ushers Linda Whitney and Melissa Pryor.
Our Liturgist Janet Wysong.
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