4th Sunday in Lent
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We Gather as the Body of Christ
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WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS,
and Funny Story
Pastor Bob
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CENTERING WORDS (Ephesians 2, John 3)
Pastor Bob
Grace is the gift that binds us to God.
It protects us, redeems us, restores us and
makes us whole.
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CALL TO WORSHIP
(Psalm 107, Ephesians 2, John 3)
Sharon Stewart - Liturgist
The goodness of God beckons,
Calling us to goodness and grace.
The grace of God redeems,
Saving us and making us whole.
The love of God welcomes,
Inviting us to worship and praise.
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HYMN: Give Thanks
The Faith We Sing Hymnal #2036
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OPENING PRAYER
(Psalm 107, Ephesians 2, John 3)
(Unison) Sharon Stewart
God of goodness and grace, gather us in your arms of love.
Gather us as people of your goodness and grace.
Gather us in worship and prayer, that we may be
strengthened with faith and courage.
Gather us as those who are eager to live and
to share your goodness and grace. Amen.
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OLD TESTAMENT READING
Numbers 21: 4-9 Sharon Stewart
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CHILDREN'S TIME with Pastor Bob
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PREPARATION to PRAYER
Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus
UMC Hymnal #349
LIFTING THE PRAYERS FROM THE HEART
Pastor Bob
PASTORAL PRAYER
LORD’S PRAYER
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We Attend to the Word
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HYMN: To God Be the Glory
UMC Hymnal #98
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GOSPEL READING John 3: 14-21
This is the Word of God for the People of God
Thanks be to God, Amen
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MEDITATION Pastor Bob
The Heart of Jesus part 5
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INVITATION to the OFFERING
(Ephesians 2, John 3) Pastor Bob
As we have been saved by grace for the goodness of all, may we share our gifts of grace for the goodness of God’s world. Give as you are called and as you are able.
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OFFERTORY Erin Tellier
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DOXOLOGY
Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow
UMC Hymnal # 94
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BLESSING of the OFFERING
(Ephesians 2)
(Unison) Pastor Bob
O Merciful God, you have richly blessed our lives with love and bounty beyond measure. Bless these gifts we return to you now, that they may bestow the same richness of your love and grace in the world. Amen.
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We Are Sent in Ministry to the World
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HYMN: Because He Lives
UMC Hymnal #364
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BENEDICTION (Mark 9) Pastor Bob
Go forth in the light of God’s grace.
Go forth with the love of Christ’s mercy.
Go forth with the goodness of the Spirit’s generosity.
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SENDING FORTH HYMN
Let There Be Peace on Earth
UMC Hymnal #431
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DEPART IN PEACE...SHALOM!
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Worship Liturgy is taken from two sources:
Lectionary Liturgies and the Abingdon Worship Annual 2024.