5th Sunday of Lent
We Gather as the Body of Christ
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND
FUNNY STORY Pastor Bob
CENTERING WORDS
(Isaiah 6, Luke 5, 1 Corinthians 15)
Pastor Bob
All you who journey with Jesus through Lent, trade your tears for joy, and your past for God’s future. Give your best gifts freely to those who long for God’s peace.
CALL TO WORSHIP
(Psalm 126 )
Sharon Stewart – Liturgist
HYMN: O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
UMC Hymnal #57
Barbara Houser
OPENING PRAYER OF CONFESSION
(Psalm 126, Isaiah 43) (Unison)
God of grace, you call us into your glorious future. When we dwell on the past, you tell us to remember no longer the things of old. When we fail to notice the poor among us, you call us freely of what we have. When we are reluctant to share our gifts and talents, you give your own life so that we may live. Free us, Holy Spirit, from self-absorption and from fear. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON (John12)
Leader: God invites us to hear and receive the good news:
People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God!
OLD TESTAMENTREADING
(Isaiah 43: 16-21 )
Sharon Stewart – Liturgist
CHILDREN'S TIME with Pastor Bob
PREPARATION FOR PRAYER
Jesus Savior Pilot Me
Barbara Houser
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Pastor Bob
PASTORAL PRAYER
SPECIALMUSIC: Broken and Spilled Out by Steve Green
GOSPEL LESSON John 12: 1-8
MEDITATION Pastor Bob
Then Jesus said, "Leave Her Alone."
INVITATION TO OFFERING
(1 Corinthians 15) Pastor Bob
The Spirit of Christ visits us in this place. Let us respond by giving the best of our treasures and talents for the work of God’s church in the world. Give as you are called and as you are able.
OFFERTORY Here I Am to Worship
Barbara Houser
BLESSING OF THE OFFERING
(Isaiah 6) (Unison)
Receive, O God, all that we are: our treasures, our time, our talents, and even our forgiven flaws. May your grace be made known through our giving, that others may be healed by the Spirit of Christ, our friend. Amen.
HYMN: In Rememberence of Me
The Faith We Sing Hymnal #2254
Barbara Houser
GREAT THANKSGIVING
HOLY COMMUNION
LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN
O How I Love Jesus
UMC Hymnal #170
Barbara Houser
BENEDICTION (Isaiah 43, John 12) Pastor Bob
May our service to others become a fragrant gift in God’s name.
Go with God, the one who is about to do a new thing in and through us.
DEPART IN PEACE, SHALOM.
SENDING FORTH HYMN
Let There Be Peace on Earth
UMC Hymnal #431
Amen.
DEPART IN PEACE, SHALOM.