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We had a congregational meeting after worship and I tried to trim the recording down because I forgot to turn of the recording. Not sure if I trimmed it enough or not - you can either listen to the boring part at the end or just stop watching - lol.
Worship
Service for March 20, 2022
Prelude
Announcements:
Call to Worship
L: O God, we stand on the brink of today; our
future is unknown.
P: Anoint our heads with Your Spirit, that we
might know the way.
L: O God, we stand in this moment of uncertain
needs and concerns.
P: Anoint our hands with Your Spirit, that
what we touch, we touch with love.
L: O God, we stand at this place of comfort
and stability.
P: Anoint our feet with Your Spirit, that
wherever we walk, we walk Your walk.
L: O God, we stand in love and affirmation of
You and Your world.
P: Anoint our bodies, minds, and hearts with
Your Spirit, so our worship will be filled with signs of Your presence.
Opening Hymn – Near the Cross Hymn #319
(Blue Hymnal)
Prayer of Confession
God of all
seasons, we confess that we would rather live in the glorious days of the past
than risk the uncertain outcome of the future.
We would rather leap ahead to the day of resurrection than undergo our
share of the sufferings of Christ. Forgive our zeal for honors and our reluctance
to accept either unnoticed service or too-conspicuous suffering, through Jesus
Christ, who through humiliation came to exaltation. (Silent prayers are offered) AMEN.
Assurance of Pardon
L: Friends, hear the Good News! When anyone is united To Christ, there is a
new world.
P: The old world has gone, and a new world
has already begun.
L: Friends, believe this Good News!
P: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
Gloria Patri
Affirmation of Faith/Apostles’
Creed
I believe in God the Father
Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord;
who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under
Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the
third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on
the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge
the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost,
the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins; the
resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. AMEN
Choir: Were You There
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s
Prayer
O God, who moves in ways that we can scarcely imagine, come
into our worship today. Hear the prayer
of our hearts. We want to be your
people, yet we are often afraid to do those things that might move us closer to
you. Remind us that we each have a part
to play in the faith community. Whether
or not we see ourselves as leaders, we DO often discount our own gifts because
we don’t think we are smart enough, or strong enough, or articulate enough to
serve you. Yet, as we look to the
scriptures and read stories of the faithful, we must admit that you never seem
to choose those who might be the most obvious.
Rather, you chose those who were too old, or slow of speech or too
young, who those who had a checkered past.
These unlikely candidates carry the banner of your truth into the
world. Remind us that each of us has an
important role to play in your kingdom.
Provide us with the spiritual strength to do what we need to do to be
kingdom people.
Lord, in your son Jesus Christ, you have shown us
compassion, accepted us unconditionally, and given us a new set of values to
embrace. Help us to live in accordance
with your will and aspire to be Christ-like in our relationships. Guide us in paths that lead to life, to the
eternal spring of living water and the peace that only you can give.
Hear our prayers this morning for a world in need…
For our loved ones and family…
For our church and its needs…
For our community….
For the lost and the helpless…
For the lonely and those who
are afraid…
For those who grieve the loss
of a loved one….
For conflict in the world….
For our silent prayers….
We are united in prayer Lord
as we say together…
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. 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.
Hymn – What
Wondrous Love Is This Hymn #85/314
Scripture Reading(s):
First Scripture Reading – Isaiah
55:1-9
Second Scripture Reading – Luke 13:1-9
Sermon “The
Barren Fig Tree”
Offertory -
at Bethesda “Change My Heart, O God”
Doxology
Prayer of Dedication
Lord, here is our gratitude,
for all that you have poured out in blessings upon us. Let these offerings be a true reflection of
our thankfulness and a true measure of our discipleship. AMEN.
Closing Hymn – O Sacred Head Now Wounded Hymn #98/316
Benediction –
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Postlude
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