YNE BYTERIANCHURCH W
Sharing the Ministry of Jesus Christ through worship, growing, serving and caring
March 16, 2025 | 10:00AM
Second Sunday in Lent | Youth Sunday
TODAY’S EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP OFFERINGS
Bible Study with Dr. Joe Modica Fireside Room | Not meeting today.
Childcare for Infants & Toddlers Rooms 101/102 | 9:45AM - 11:15AM
Confirmation Class Knox Room | Not meeting today.
Coffee Hour
Connector | 11:00AM
Fellowship of the Bean Library | Not meeting today.
Sunday School: 10:00AM
Pre-K (2, 3, 4-year-olds) | Rm 103
Kindergarten & 1st Grade | Rm 304
2nd & 3rd Grades | Rm 301
4th & 5th Grades | Rm 306
6th & 7th Grades | Rm 204
High School | Rm 208/209
Youth Group Rooms 208/209 | 6:00PM Westminster Youth Choir Music Room | 5:00PM
WinGS: Let’s PAUSE Fireside Room | 6:00PM
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please hold the following in prayer:
Bethany, Bob, Carl, Craig, Carolyn, Diana Whaley, Jacklyn, Jane, Jess and family, Jill, Joann Palmer, Johnson, Lauren, Mason, Melissa, Nancy, Peter Forrest, Richard, Richard Cushing, Sarah Foster, Sarah Stewart, Sean MacLaughlin, Tim, Tyler and family, and Vijay.
COFFEE HOUR FOOD DONATIONS
Members are asked to bring treats for Coffee Hour Fellowship held in the Connector on Sundays in-between Worship services.
Date of Donation by Surname
March 23 | S - Z, March 30 | A - F, April 6 | G - L, April 23 | M - R
Please contact Marian Hollingsworth with any questions. mhholling@gmail.com OR (484) 557 - 5733
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Second Sunday in Lent | Youth Sunday
Prelude | Kathyrn Mull, flute | Ryan Fleming, piano
Shall We Gather at the River
+ Call to Worship
This is the day that the Lord has made We will rejoice and be glad in it!
Let us be the salt of the earth!
When the path of humanity seems lost or dark.
Let us be the light of the world!
In a world of distractions
Let us find Jesus and walk in his way.
Hymn Tune: Robert Lowry (1826-1899)
Setting: Joel Raney (b. 1956)
When the flavor of God’s kingdom seems absent in the world around us
+ Hymn 314: CHRIST, BE OUR LIGHT Christ , Be Our Light + Please stand as you are able.
Let us worship together in the hope and love of Jesus!
+ Call to Confession
+ Prayer of Confession | Written by the Youth
Holy God, we know that you are loving and gracious and forgive us when we have done something wrong. Lord, hear our prayer.
Forgive us when we are unkind and make bad choices.
When we act out when we are angry and sometimes gossip or use hurtful words. When we exclude others instead of showing kindness.
When we don’t listen well and don’t follow directions.
When we don’t offer forgiveness and when we don’t forgive ourselves.
When we want what others have and don’t appreciate what we already have. When we are not understanding and do not offer grace to others. When we have stayed away from your Word.
Jesus, please forgive us and help us to walk in Your way. Give us strength and courage to follow you. Amen!
+ Declaration of Forgiveness
In Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Thanks be to God.
+ Response of Praise: What Wondrous Love is This (Verse 1)
+ Passing of the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
Words of Welcome & Announcements
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading | Matthew 5: 17-20
Reflection | Katie Hadfield
Scripture Reading | Matthew 5: 1-10
Reflection | Grant Dziedziak
+ Hymn 172: BLEST ARE THEY Blest Are They
Affirmation of Faith | Written by the Confirmation Class of 2025
We believe in a loving Father, a caring Son, and a guiding Holy Spirit. God gifts us his forgiveness through his Son, Jesus Christ. He created the world and gives us everything we need. He loves us as a father loves his children. We believe Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus died for us to bring us closer to God. He cared for us to teach us and to heal us from our sins. Jesus treated everyone with love and kindness. We believe the Holy Spirit guides us in our everyday lives. He gives us wisdom and understanding. We believe the Church helps us stay connected to God by giving us a space to worship. It provides a community to grow our faith. We believe we must follow the word of God to imitate the ways of Jesus. Amen.
Invitation to Gratitude
Text the word GIVE (not case sensitive) to our church's Giving Number: (610)-819-4483, or scan the QR code on your phone. Please feel free to give in-person as well.
Anthem | Westminster Youth Choir + Choral Scholars | Ryan Fleming, director He Will Hold Me Fast Matthew Merker/Arr. Dan Galbraith
When I fear my faith will fail , Christ will hold me fast; When the tempter would prevail, He will hold me fast. I could never keep my hold through life’s fearful path; For my love is often cold; He must hold me fast. He will hold me fast; for my Savior loves me so , He will hold me fast. Those he saves are his delight, Christ will hold me fast. Precious in his holy sight, He will hold me fast. He’ll not let my soul be lost: His promises shall last; Brought by him at such a cost , He will hold me fast. For my life he bled and died , Christ will hold me fast; Justice has been satisfied , He will hold me fast. Raised with him to endless life , He will hold me fast. ‘Till our faith is turned to sight when he comes at last!
+ Doxology (Hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication
Orison | Liam Coatzee, oboe | Ryan Fleming, piano
Oboe Concerto Alessandro Marcello (1673-1747)
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
+ Hymn: ERHALT UNS, HERR The Jesus Way
Benediction
Postlude | Kathyrn Mull, flute | Ryan Fleming, piano
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Hymn Tune: Martin Luther (1483-1546)
Setting: Joel Raney (b. 1956)
