March 12, 2023

Third Sunday in Lent

Welcome

Prelude:   “Prelude in E Minor” by Alexander Scriabin                                                                                                                                                                 

Call to Worship:  Cathy Bonnett

Let us sing a new and joyful song to the Lord, our rock and salvation!

    We come into God’s presence singing songs of joy and thanksgiving.

Let us come to worship on bended knee before the Lord, our Maker.

    We come with open and grateful hearts and ears ready to listen to the wisdom of the Lord.   

Opening Hymn:   “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”      #127

Opening Prayer: Cathy Bonnett

O Lord, grant us the waters of your grace.  Flow in and through us, reshape us so that our focus is on you and not on every whim and desire of our hearts.  For when we turn to you, we find life filled with possibilities and joy even in our times of turmoil, frustration, fear, or doubt. Your living waters soothe us, comfort us, and make us whole. You, O God, are our navigator on this journey we call life.  You enrich our days and fill us with joy through your loving, unwavering presence.  May we keep the eyes of our hearts ever focused on you.  Amen                                                                                                                                   

Prayer Before the Word: Cathy Bonnett

First Lesson:     Exodus 17:1-7                   

  L: The word of the Lord   P: Thanks be to God  

Gospel: John 4:5-42      Mike Lindsay, Kasey P. Lindsay, Kay Bolin                 

L: The word of the Lord  P: Thanks be to God 

Sermon:   "Who Am I?" Pastor Paula Hulet

Hymn:   "You Who Are Thirsty" #2132

Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

  Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come,

your will be done, on earth as in heaven.   

  Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we

forgive those who sin against us.

  Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever.

Amen.

Offering our Gifts to God   [Click here to go to online giving]

Offertory: “Lord I Need You” by Jesse Reeves 

Prayer of Dedication  

Closing Hymn: "Jesus, Joy of Our Desiring" #644

Benediction

Song of Blessing:    “Shalom to You”

Passing the Peace of Christ with phone calls, texts, emails, cards and prayers

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Thanks to everyone who made today’s service possible

Guest Pastor: Paula Hulet

Sarah Jane Scott - Piano, Organ, and Vocals

Cheryl Dove, John Kersten,  Jora Landis, Mike Eggleston - Vocals

Cathy Bonnett -  Liturgy & Scripture

Mary Anne Meyer, Rich Bolin, Sarah Jane Scott - Primary Videography

Kasey P. Lindsay - Video Editor

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