Welcome and Invitation to Worship
Lenten Welcome
“Lent is about Divine Grace. It is a time to reflect on our discipleship and prepare for Easter. It is based on the example of Christ’s forty days in the desert preparing for ministry. Lent is a time to honestly examine who we are, recognize who we are called to become, and receive Divine Grace for the journey in between. Lent is an invitation to fast or replace a behavior with time connecting with God.”
Announcements
Sharing Good News
Sharing and Prayer for Those in Need
For God So Loved the World - John 3:16 Worship Song
Call to Worship: 1 John 4:9, 10
“God showed how much He loved us by sending His one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through Him. This is real love – not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.”
*Gathering Hymn
Jesus Loves Me - Reawaken Hymns
*Invocation
Light the Candle of Peace
Prayer for Peace
“God of Peace, You bring light to our darkness and hope to our determined core. Embolden us as we yearn for peace. Direct us as we watch for peace. Reassure us as we work for peace. You are the light! You are our peace! Amen.”
Disciples’ Generous Response
“All Are Called, one of our Enduring Principles, states that “God graciously gives people gifts and opportunities to do good and to share in God’s purposes. How often do we think, “I can’t do that,” or “I will help with that later,” or “Someone else will do or give – my offering is not important.” We are not fully receiving all of life as a gift from God when we diminish our gifts and opportunities.”
Collection of Offering and Prayer
3:16 - Anne Wilson
Morning Message
Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
You Satisfy the Hungry Heart - CCS 531
Invitation to Communion
Blessing and Serving of the Bread
Blessing and Serving of the Wine
*Closing Hymn
What Wondrous Love Is This - CCS 454
*Benediction
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