March 19, 2023
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Welcome
Prelude: "Prelude in C Minor" Henryk Pachulski
Call to Worship: Sandy Green
Come together, people of God, out of the gloom of a troubled world.
We come with joy to the great light God has given in Jesus Christ.
Come to worship, people of God, leaving behind all that blinds us to your gracious compassion.
We come to refocus our lives and to become more alert to God’s actions among us.
Opening Hymn: “Shine, Jesus Shine” #2173
Opening Prayer: Sandy Green
Make
us worthy, Lord, to serve those throughout the world who live and die in
poverty or hunger. Give them, through our hands, this day their daily bread;
and by our understanding love, give peace and joy. Amen
Prayer Before the Word: Marian Kaser
Psalm: Psalm 23 #754
Gospel: John 9:1-41 Mike Eggleston, Kasey P. Lindsay, Mike Lindsay, and Kelley Weir
L: The word of the Lord P: Thanks be to God
Sermon: "Not Sin, but Seeing" Mike Eggleston
Hymn: "Amazing Grace" #378
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: "Goodness of God"
Prayer of Dedication
Closing Hymn: "Christ is the World's Light" #188
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: Mike Eggleston
Sarah Jane Scott - Piano, Organ, and Vocals
Cheryl Dove, John Kersten, Jora Landis, Mike Eggleston - Vocals
Sandy Green & Marian Kaser - Liturgy & Scripture
Mary Anne Meyer, Rich Bolin, Sarah Jane Scott - Primary Videography
Kasey P. Lindsay - Video Editor
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