C e l e b r a t i o n of W o r s h i p
March 23, 2025 Third Sunday in Lent 9:00 am( All hymn numbers above 2000 are in The Faith We Sing)
WE ENTER TO WORSHIP
PRELUDE Adagio for Strings Samuel Barber
GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS( Please register your attendance on the red attendance pad, located at the right end of each pew OR scan the QRL code that is located in the pew pocket)
CHORAL INTROIT |
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross |
MASON / arr. Mallory |
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The Chancel Choir |
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* CALL TO WORSHIP |
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Inspired by John 16:33 |
Leader: |
When temptation seeks to ensnare us, |
People: |
We look to Jesus, who has overcome! |
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When fear and doubt threaten our peace, |
People: |
We trust in Jesus, who has overcome! |
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When suffering and shame weigh us down, |
People: |
We find freedom in Jesus, who has overcome! |
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Even in the face of death, we rejoice, |
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For Christ is risen! He has overcome! |
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Come, let us worship together in Spirit and Truth |
People: |
We lift our voices in praise and thanksgiving to Jesus, |
who has overcome, and in whom we find peace! |
* OPENING HYMN Great Is Thy Faithfulness No. 140
WE OFFER OUR GIFTS AND PRAYERS TO GOD
OFFERTORY What Wondrous Love Is This Am. Folk / arr. Dale Wood
* DOXOLOGY No. 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
TRINITY KIDS’ MOMENT
1 Samuel 16, 18-20 – best friends After the " Trinity Kids’ Moment ", children aged 4 yrs. – 5th grade are welcome to remain with their parents in church OR exit to the Narthex where they will be escorted to Room # 9 for a time of Christian activities, worship, singing and fellowship.
JOYS AND CONCERNS