LEARNING TO WALK in the Dark
MARCH 23
DARK NIGHT of the SOUL
JOB 3:1-9, 20-26
A welcoming community of faith where Jesus Christ transforms lives
WORSHIP LEADERS
Rev. Christopher A. Henry Senior Pastor
Rev. David T. Kim Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry
Rev. Hannah G. Ostlund Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry
Jennifer Zorn Liturgist
Sanctuary Choir
Dr. Michelle Louer Director of Music and Fine Arts
Dr. John Allegar Organist and Assistant Director of Music and Fine Arts
All music in this service used by permission: CCLI License #719352; OneLicense #A-715008; or public domain.
PROCESSION
Acolytes
Mallorie Swift
Madeline Swift
Element and Ewer Bearers
The Zorn Family
WELCOME FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
Following today’s Word with Children, children ages 4 through grade 8 may remain with their families or depart for Children’s Choir. If departing, please assure your child is wearing a green nametag. Children’s Choir pickup will be on the first floor in room 112. Childcare is available on the second floor for infants through age 3.
VISUAL AND HEARING ASSISTANCE
Please speak to an usher if you need a large print bulletin, large print hymnal, or an assistive listening device.
March 23, 2025
THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
We Come Together as God’s People
Prelude Variations on Wondrous Love Samuel Barber Dr. John Allegar, organ (1910-1981)
Welcome Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Choral Call to Worship Cry Out and Shout Knut Nystedt Sanctuary Choir; Dr. Michelle Louer, conductor (1915-2014)
Cry out and shout, ye people of God! The Lord is strength and song!
Text: Isaiah 12 (adapted by Frank Pooler)
* Call to Worship Rev. David T. Kim
One: May your love and mercy be upon us today, O Lord.
All: Cleanse and refresh us.
One: Let your goodness dawn in our spirits,
All: and the recreating power of your Spirit make us new.
One: Have mercy upon us O God,
All: and let your Spirit lead us in truth and righteousness.
One: Let us worship the God of forgiving love.
* Prayer of Adoration
* Processional Hymn #458 Earth and All Stars DEXTER
Invitation to Confession
Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.
Kyrie
no.
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Prayer of Confession
Be gracious to us today our Lord, for we are in need of your mercy.
We are often quick to doubt and slow to pray.
We are tempted to let go of faith when we need to hang on.
We are discouraged by wrong; encourage us by your Spirit.
O God, give us the strength to trust you. (Silent Prayer)
Assurance of God’s Grace
* Passing the Peace of Christ
* Hymn #366 Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me ST. CATHERINE
Kyrie
(from Symphony,
9, II) Antonin Dvořák (1841-1904) arr. Ruth Elaine Schram (b. 1956)
We Experience God’s Word
The Word with Children
Prayer for Illumination
First Scripture Lesson
Anthem
Psalm 130:1-6 (p. 562)
I Want Jesus to Walk with Me
Spiritual/arr. Alice Parker (1925-2023)
I want Jesus to walk with me. I want Jesus to walk with me. All along my pilgrim journey, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.
When I’m in trouble, Lord, walk with me. When I’m in trouble, Lord, walk with me. When my head is bowed in sorrow, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.
In my trials, Lord, walk with me. In my trials, Lord, walk with me. When my heart is almost breaking, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.
Second Scripture Lesson
Job 3:1-9, 20-26 (p. 445)
Dark Night of the Soul
“Let the stars of its dawn be dark; let it hope for light, but have none; may it not see the eyelids of the morning—”
(Job 3:9)
Moment of Silent Meditation
Jennifer Zorn
Sermon
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
We Give Thanks to God
Prayers of the People and 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
Invitation to Discipleship and Generosity
Offertory
Rev. Hannah G. Ostlund
Étude in G b major, Op. 10, No. 5
Frédéric Chopin Danny Fisher, piano (1810-1849)
Commissioning of Malawi Trip Participants
We Go Forth to Serve
* Closing Hymn #434 Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples KINGSFOLD
* Charge and Benediction
* Choral Benediction
The Lord Bless You and Keep You Peter Lutkin (1858-1931)
The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord lift his countenance upon you; and give you peace, the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you.
Text: Numbers 6:24-26
Postlude Poco Vivace Hermann Schroeder (1904-1984)
Notes
THE POWER OF PRAYER
We remember in prayer these members who have died, and their loved ones. The white roses in front of the lectern are in memory of:
Bruce Morical
Jeffrey Duncan
Sara Haley
Would you like one of our pastors to pray with you today? We invite you to come to Room 356 immediately following the 10 AM worship service for a short time of communion and prayer. You may also visit SecondChurch.org/Prayer to fill out a Prayer Request Form.
If you or a loved one is hospitalized, please contact:
Rev. Madison VanVeelen, Associate Pastor of Care MVanVeelen@SecondChurch.org
GIVING
SecondChurch.org/Give
Thanks to your faithful generosity, Second continues to reach thousands each year with the love of Christ. From worship and music, to our community involvement and groups for all ages—we are moving, reaching, inspiring, and loving our Church family and our community. To give today, you may do so through the envelopes in the pews or by texting “Give” to (833) 818-3036. You may also give through the QR code below or through the Tithe.ly App on the App Store. Thank you!
FEBRUARY FINANCIAL UPDATE
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Bread for the World Letter Writing March 23 & 30 • 11 AM • McFarland Hall
Sacred Arts Series Concert: The Creation by Franz Joseph Haydn 4 PM • Sanctuary Lenten Sunday Evening Service Room 356 after The Creation Concert
NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 30
Rev. Christopher A. Henry BEFORE YOU GIVE UP...
8:15 AM • Chapel Worship • Room 356 9 AM • Sunday School for All Ages 10 AM • Sanctuary Worship 11:15 AM • Service of Wholeness and Communion • Room 356 5 PM • Sunday Evening Lenten Service • Room 356 SecondChurch.org/Worship
Watch Sunday worship all week long at SecondChurch.org/Live
UPCOMING EVENTS
SecondChurch.org/Events
Men's Monthly Fellowship March 25 • 6 PM • The Roost in Nora
South Africa Book Club March 25 • 7 PM • Zoom
Second Act Community and Cards April 1 • 12 - 3 PM • Room 356
Women@Second Evening of Fellowship April 1 • 6 - 8 PM • Home of Kathy Clark
Middlers Gathering
April 1 • 7 - 8:30 PM • Blind Owl Brewery
Lake Fellow Celebration: Rev. David Kim
April 6 • 8:15 and 10 AM Services
Reception following 10 AM Service • McFarland Hall
