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February 18, 2024 First Sunday in Lent 10:30 A. M.
Announcements
Prelude Lighting of the Candles
*Opening Prayer Pastor
*Call to Worship Responsive Reading from Psalm 25:1-10
Leader: We are people of God’s covenant. We are reminded of God’s promises to us, and we remember the promises we have made to him.
All: To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; in you I trust, O my God.
Leader: No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame.
All: Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
Leader: Good and upright is the Lord; therefore, he instructs sinners in his ways.
All: All the ways of the Lord are loving and faithful for those who keep the demands of his covenant.
*The Hymn “Come, Thou Almighty King” No. 88
(All Verses)
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession
Gracious Lord, have mercy on your church, for we forget the covenant into which you call us. We pursue self-serving schemes rather than waiting for your word and affirmation of our choices. We do not seek your higher way but follow our own limited vision. We forget that we are baptized into a faith community built on trust and forgiveness. According to your steadfast love, forgive us and guide us in your truth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon Pastor
Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring us to God. We are saved by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who is the fulfillment of God’s covenant. 1 Peter 3:18,22
*Hymn of the Month “We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise” Insert
Our Giving to the Lord Pastor
We are overwhelmed by your love, which goes to the cross for us, endures the grave, and leads us to new life. Accept the gifts we bring in gratitude and praise, in the name of Jesus Christ, our crucified and risen Lord.
*Offertory, Doxology and Offertory Prayer
*The Hymn “My Jesus, I Love Thee” No. 262
(All Verses)
Sharing of Blessings and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer Pastor
Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
First Scripture Reading Genesis 9:8-17
Second Scripture Reading 1 Peter 3:18-22
Leader: This is the Holy Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God for His Holy Word.
Sermon “To Bring You to God” Pastor
*The Hymn “Bind Us Together” No. 130
(All Verses)
*Benediction
*Retrieval of the Light
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.
*Postlude