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March 1, 2026 Second Sunday in Lent 10:30 A. M.
Announcements
Prelude Lighting of the Candles
Opening Scripture Sentence: For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17
*Opening Prayer Pastor
*Call to Worship Responsive Reading Psalm 121
Leader: I lift up my eyes to the hills — from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
All: He will not let your foot slip; he who watches over you will not slumber. He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
Leader: The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade at your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day nor the moon by night.
All: The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will watch over your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time on and forevermore.
*The Hymn Send the Light! No. 540
(All Verses)
Call to Confession
God of mercy, you sent Jesus Christ to seek and save the lost. We confess that we have strayed from you and turned aside from your way. We are misled by pride, for we see ourselves pure when we are stained, and great when we are small. We have failed in love, neglected justice, and ignored your truth. Have mercy, O God, and forgive our sin. Return us to paths of righteousness through Jesus Christ, our Savior. In His name we pray, Amen.
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon Pastor
Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed are those whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit. (Psalm 32:1-2) We look to God in faith, fully trusting Him for salvation, rejoicing in what we do not fully understand.
*Hymn of the Month Jesus Bids Us Shine Insert
(All Verses)
Our Giving to the Lord Pastor
The faith that sustains us is not a commodity to be hoarded but is an active, dynamic relationship which God calls us to share with one another. Our offerings enable faithful ministries and outreach to the world. Freely we have received; freely we give.
*Offertory, Doxology and Offertory Prayer
*The Hymn Come, Share the Lord No.260
(All Verses)
Sharing of Blessings and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer Pastor
Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Scripture Reading: Genesis 12:1-4
New Testament Scripture Reading: John 3:1-21
Leader: This is the Holy Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God for His Holy Word.
Sermon “What Do You Have to Share?”
Rev. Cindy Barton
Communion
*The Hymn O How He Loves You and Me! No. 254
(All Verses)
*Benediction
*Retrieval of the Light
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.
*Postlude