WORSHIP SERVICE LITURGY INFORMATION



WORSHIP SERVICE LITURGY INFORMATION

Date: March 7, 2021

Sunday: Lent 3

Centering Scripture: "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to

you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer." Ps 19:14

Welcome and Announcements

Call to Worship

The heavens are telling the story of God; and the firmament proclaims God's handiwork.

The commandments of God are clear, enlightening the eyes. In following them, we gain wisdom and strength.

All: Come, let us worship God.

Reflective Interlude

A TIME FOR PRAISE AND PRAYER

ςPraise Songs: #597 "Take My Life and Let It Be" verses 1, 4

Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee;

Take my moments and my days - let them flow in ceaseless praise,

Let them flow in ceaseless praise.

Take my silver and my gold, not a mite would I withhold;

Take my intellect and use every power as Thou shalt choose,

Every power as Thou shalt choose.

#337 "Nothing But the Blood" vs 1, 2

What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus;

What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Refrain: O precious is the flow that makes me white as snow;

No other fount I know, Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

For my pardon this I see, Nothing but the blood of Jesus;

For my cleansing, this my plea, Nothing but the blood of Jesus; Refrain

Call to Confession

Prayer of Confession

Dear God, you have only to listen to the news to know that we humans have a hard time living together. We have forgotten the basic Ten Commandments that begin to teach us what love looks like. We have made idols out of people and things in our lives, we have not always honored our parents, and we have coveted and wished we had what our neighbor had or been more life them than who you have made us to be. Forgive us. Help us to begin again to reach out in love to you, to other, and to ourselves. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

Special Music "A Wonderful Time Up There" Abernathy/Pethel

Quartet: Marti Leader; Pastor Lou Ann; Nelson Leader; Ed Bishop

ς Presentation of Offering #170 “Give Thanks”

Give Thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One;

Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son. (repeat)

And now, let the weak say "I am strong;" let the poor say, "I am rich;"

because of what the Lord has done for us. (repeat) "Give Thanks."

ς Prayer of Offering Dedication (In Unison)

We bring our offerings, O God, not to buy your favor, but to express our gratitude, and to further your mission. We support the church in its efforts to challenge the false wisdom that prevades our culture. We seek to make this community of faith a center of values that are consistent with your will. May we be zealous in your service, willing to sacrifice for love's sake, and eager to embrace your word in our everyday living. Amen.

Hymn #631 “Lord’s Prayer”

Prayers of the People

Prayer Response #641 “Hear Our Prayer, O Lord”

Hear our prayer, O Lord, Hear our prayer, O Lord.

Hear our prayer, O Lord, and grant us Thy peace. Amen.

A TIME TO LEARN AND GROW

Bible Lesson: John 2:13-22 Reader:

Children’s Message

Message "The Temple of God"

Moment for Reflection

ςClosing Hymn #604 "I Then Shall Live"

ςCommission and Blessing

We have been embraced by God's power and love. Live in awwe that God chooses us as a witness.

We dare to face the world,bearing God's wisdom. The law of God is perfect, reviving the souls.

The scriptures will guide us toward God's truth. God's steadfast love will sustain us.

We will seek to keep the spirit of the commandments. Self-giving love toward God and humanity will guide us. Amen.

ςBenediction

ςChoral Benediction “Live Your Love”

Live your love, give your grace, let every breath be an offering of praise.

Pass your peace, share your song, trust in the Lord all your days.

Thought for the day: Commitment is an act, not just a word. Be willing to commit to follow God's lead in all our relationships.

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