First Sunday in Lent
We Gather as the Body of Christ
WELCOME
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUNNY STORY
CALL TO WORSHIP Pastor Bob
When Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River, he emerged from
the waters…to see the heavens splitting open and the Spirit soaring down like a dove.
When Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River, he stood up from
the waters and heard…”You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well please.”
When Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River, he emerged from
the waters…to walk a new path and to call the world to join him.
Here comes God’s kingdom. Teach us your path, brother Jesus.
Now is the time as we continue on our journey toward the cross!
HYMN:
Lord Who Throughout These Forty Days
UMC Hymnal #269
OPENING PRAYER (unison)
Debbie Young-Liturgist
Gracious Lord remind us anew of Your saving grace as we enter this season of Lent. In the midst of the storms and floods of life, teach us the ways of life and death, that we may use this season as a time of gratitude for the past, and a time of hope for the future. Amen.
OLD TESTAMENT READING
Genesis 9: 8-17
CHILDREN'S TIME with Pastor Bob
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
PASTORAL PRAYER
LENTEN PRAYER OF CONFESSION
(in unison)
We have a list of things to do, Lord, and wonder if we are ready for a journey of discipleship. Forgive when I do not pray since I am too busy, and when I get distracted and neglect Your Word. Reset our priorities and ready us to follow Jesus in the wilderness to the Cross. Amen.
LORD’S PRAYER
PRAYER RESPONSE
Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
The Faith We Sing Hymnal #2193
HYMN:
Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley
The Faith We Sing Hymnal #2112
GOSPEL LESSON Mark 1: 9-15
MEDITATION Pastor Bob
Jesus in the Wilderness…
Let Our Journey Begin!
OFFERTORY
Hope of the World
Debbie Young-soloist
BLESSING OF THE OFFERING (unison)
Because you are the God who saves us, we give you these gifts. Take our lives and our gifts and use them to save our world. We put our hope in you. Amen.
HYMN:
In the Midst of New Dimensions vs. 1-4
The Faith We Sing Hymnal #2238
BENEDICTION
Beloved of God, Go to your neighbor in peace. Go into the wildernesses where God sends you. Go in the knowledge that, when you encounter trials and temptations, God’s angels will care for you.
Go forth in the name of the Father-Our Creator, the Son-Our Redeemer, and the Holy Spirit – Our Sustainer. Amen.
DEPART IN PEACE...Shalom!
SENDING FORTH HYMN
Change My Heart, O God
The Faith We Sing Hymnal #2152