C e l e b r a t i o n of W o r s h i p
March 9 , 2025 First Sunday in Lent 9:00 am ( All hymn numbers above 2000 are in The Faith We Sing )
WE ENTER TO WORSHIP
PRELUDE Adagio J . S . Bach
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 |
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When temptation seeks to ensnare us , |
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We look to Jesus , who has overcome ! |
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When fear and doubt threaten our peace , |
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We trust in Jesus , who has overcome ! |
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When suffering and shame weigh us down , |
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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 |
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We lift our voices in praise and thanksgiving to Jesus , |
who has overcome , and in whom we find peace ! |
* OPENING HYMN All Hail the Power of Jesus ’ Name ( Vs . 1 , 2 , 4 , 6 ) No . 154
WE OFFER OUR GIFTS AND PRAYERS TO GOD
OFFERTORY When I Survey the Wondrous Cross ROCKINGHAM OLD / arr . Karen Keene
* 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 15-16 God chooses David 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