March
9, 2025
First Sunday in Lent (Purple)
Prayer Focus: Central’s Confirmation Retreat
Welcome to worship at Central!
In the name of Jesus Christ, welcome to worship at Central where it is our mission to follow Jesus by loving God and loving our neighbors. Our clergy, Rev. Thomas Smith, Rev. Dr. Ann Kovan, and Rev. Meg Jiunnies, are grateful you’ve chosen to make Central a part of your day today. If it is your first time worshiping with us, please visit the rear Greeters Table and fill out a Connect Card where you will receive a gift from the church. Once again, welcome!
New Sermon Series: Who’s Who in Lent
This week, we begin a new series called Who’s Who in Lent. Each week’s Gospel lesson invites us to ask ourselves what the Scripture teaches us and to consider what we can learn from asking about the “who” in each reading. Lent is a season of introspection, inviting us to take a spiritual inventory and prayerfully consider our faithfulness as disciples of Jesus.
Sermon Note
The temptations Jesus faced are symbols of things that every human faces: the temptation to focus our lives on seeking our comfort, security, power, glory. This passage illuminates the identity of Jesus in his reactions to temptations. Understanding who Jesus is leads to us understanding what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, a Christian.
New Members
This Sunday in the sanctuary, Eddy and Sara Harding will be received as new members. Please join us in welcoming them to Central!
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Parish Concerns
Lenten Prayer of Confession
Music (Sung by all)
*I Believe (Affirmation of Faith) ............................................................................ The Well Band
*Less Like Me ......................................................................................................... Zach Williams
*Brokenness Aside ..................................................................................... All Sons and Daughters
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms .......................................................................................... Hymn Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer Ministry Spotlight: Recreation
Children’s Dismissal
(Children ages 3K - 1st grade are welcome to attend Children’s Church and may be picked up in room #145 or #147 after the service.)
Connect & Refresh
(Offering one another signs of reconciliation and love within worship is an ancient Christian practice. This is a time to greet others, both familiar and new, whether in your seat, at a table, or while refilling your cup and plate. The countdown on the screen will alert you when it’s time to return to your seats for the next act of worship.)
Music (Sung by all)
Nobody
Assisting in Worship
Stay Connected with The Well’s Worship Music
Did you enjoy the worship songs from The Well today? Now you can sing along all week long! The Well has a dedicated YouTube playlist featuring the songs we sing during our blended genre Methodist worship service. Scan the QR Code to explore videos of your favorite worship songs, discover new songs for upcoming Sundays, and keep the spirit of worship alive in your daily life. Let the music of The Well uplift and inspire you throughout the week!
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