WELCOME TO WORSHIP
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED SCRIPTURE — Luke 15:11-24 This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON — “Disciple: A Gracious Heart”
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY Echo — Pappas, Brown, Houghton, Ntlele & Furtick DOXOLOGY #95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th 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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FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT • MARCH 19, 2023 • 9:00AM
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS The gathering music signifies the beginning of worship. You are invited to be in a spirit of prayer and meditation. Please silence all mobile communication devices. †
Please stand as you are able
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Loving God, without You we would be nothing. Help us to give back to others in the way that you have given to us. Your love guides us, protects us, and models for us the ways in which we are called to live. All that we are and all that we have is yours. May our offerings be just part of what we give to you this day and always, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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GATHERING MUSIC Your Name — Paul Baloche and Glenn Pakiam GREETING CALL TO WORSHIP Lift us up O Lord, that we may see your face When we long for a place to call home, remind us that your love is always available to us When our spirits falter, your light will lift us May the grace you have poured out for us be shared with all those we meet
WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
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HYMN
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#89 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee — HYMN TO JOY
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
#348 Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling — THOMPSON
BENEDICTION
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BENEDICTION RESPONSE Spirit of the Living God — Daniel Iverson
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Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee — HYMN TO JOY Joyful joyful we adore Thee, God of glory Lord of love. Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, Opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness. Drive the dark of doubt away. Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with the light of day. All Thy works with joy surround Thee, Earth and heaven reflect Thy rays. Stars and angels sing around Thee, Center of unbroken praise. Field and forest vale and mountain, Flowery meadow flashing sea. Chanting bird and flowing fountain, Call us to rejoice in Thee. Thou art giving and forgiving, Ever blessing ever blest. Wellspring of the joy of living, Ocean depth of happy rest. Thou our Father, Christ our Brother, All who live in love are Thine. Teach us how to love each other, Lift us to the joy divine. Mortals join the mighty chorus Which the morning stars began. Father love is reigning o’er us, Brother love binds man to man. Ever singing march we onward, Victors in the midst of strife. Joyful music lifts us sunward In the triumph song of life.
CELEBRATION MUSIC My Feet Are on the Rock — Parker, Bronleewe, Sweat & Hein
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD’S PRAYER 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, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Thank you for joining us in worship today.
PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP PREACHING The Reverend Meg Peters, Assoc.Minister LITURGIST The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister
MUSIC Eddie Pollock, Band Leader Lydia Berger • Nathan Clark • Sam Clark Matthew Epermanis • Joanna Holden • Jacob Hollar • Larry Hollar • Amy Goodman • Lilly Robbins
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