Sunday March 10th Worship Service

(Image: “Light upon the Cathedral” Washington National Cathedral

Washington, DC, United States)

©Order of Worship for Sunday March 10, 2024

Fourth Sunday in Lent

Women’s History Month

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The worship video will be available live at 11:00 am

Prelude:……..“I Behold the Christ in You”…………….Greg D.
Words: F. Whitney Music: B. Provost © 1981, Bill Provost
 
Coming of the Light:…………………………………….Evan G.
 
Greetings:……………………………………Pastor Steven

Opening Prayer: ………………….………….…Kelly G.
Lenten travelers, the journey is long.  Let us take a moment to rest and breathe.
Only in God do we find our rest.
Sometimes the road is easy, and we bask in the warmth of the Light who guides us.
Other times the road is hard, and we hide from the Light, afraid for our actions to be made known in public.
Some days we delight in the joy of journeying together on this road.
Other days we struggle with the temptation to judge and condemn one another as we travel this path.
Today, let us come into the Light together as we learn to love God and one another through the twists and turns of our Lenten journey.
Come, let us worship God together!
Amen.
 
Opening Hymns:..“I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” #206 UMH
Words and Music: Kathleen Thomerson, 1966 © 1970, 1975 Celebration
 
1. I want to walk as a child of the light. I want to follow Jesus.
God set the stars to give light to the world. The star
of my life is Jesus.
Refrain
In him there is no darkness at all.  The night and the day are
both alike.  The Lamb is the light of the city of God.
Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus.
 
2. I want to see the brightness of God. I want to look at Jesus.
Clear Sun of Righteousness, shine on my path, and
show me the way to the Father.
Refrain
In him there is no darkness at all.  The night and the day are
both alike.  The Lamb is the light of the city of God.
Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus.
 
3. I’m looking for the coming of Christ. I want to be with Jesus.
When we have run with patience the race, we
shall know the joy of Jesus.
Refrain
In him there is no darkness at all.  The night and the day are
both alike.  The Lamb is the light of the city of God.
Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus.
 
“Majesty, Worship His Majesty” #176 UMH
Words and Music: Jack Hayfor, 1981, © 1981 Rocksmith Music
 
(Sing Twice)
Majesty, worship his majesty; unto Jesus be all glory, honor,
and praise.  Majesty, kingdom authority, flow from his throne
unto his own; his anthem raise.  So exalt, lift up on high the
name of Jesus.  Magnify, come glorify Christ Jesus, the King.
 
Passing of the Peace:…………………………….Pastor Steven
Let us offer signs of reconciliation and peace to one another.
 
Gloria Patri:………“Glory Be to the Father” #71 UMH
Words: Lesser Doxology, 3rd-4th century
Music: Henry W. Greatorex, 1851
 
Glory be to the Father
and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen. Amen.

Announcements:…………………………………………Lorri B.
 
Giving of our tithes and offerings …………………
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Offertory:………………..“Thy Word”…………..……..Greg D.
Words and Music: A. Grant and M. Smith, © 1983, Meadowgreen Music
Co. and Word Music LLC
 
Offertory Response:….. “The Doxology” #94 UMH
Words: Thomas Ken, 1674 Music: Geistliche Kirchengesänge, 1623;
Adapt. © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House
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Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God,
all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God the
source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power up-lifts!  Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
 
Prayer After Receiving:………………………….Pastor Steven
 
Reception of New Members:………………….Pastor Steven
 
Prayers of the People:………………….……….Pastor Steven
 
Anthem:……………..“Welcome”………………Samantha M.
Words: Laurie Zelman and Mark A. Miller Music: Mark A. Miller
© Abingdon Press, admin. by The Copyright Company
 
Gospel Lesson:……………John 3:14-21…………….Kelly G.
And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.
 
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.
 
Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
Those who believe in him are not condemned; but those who do not believe are condemned already, because they have not believed in the name of the only Son of God.”
 
And this is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and people loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil. For all who do evil hate the light and do not come to the light, so that their deeds may not be exposed. But those who do what is true come to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that their deeds have been done in God.”
 
Hymn of Preparation: “God Is Here Today”  #2049 TFWS
Words and Music: Trad. Mexican trans. C. Michael Hawn
© 1999 Choristers Guild
 
God is here today; as certain as the air I breathe,
as certain as the morning sun that rises, as
certain when I sing you’ll hear my song.
 
Sermon:………“Seeking His Truth’…………Pastor Steven
 
Closing Hymn: “Celebrate Love” #2073 TFWS
Words and Music by Handt Hanson
 
Celebrate love, love, love.
Celebrate love, love, love.
Celebrate love — so amazing.
He’s creating his wonderful love in you.
 
We can celebrate his love today.
Jesus loves everyone.
We can celebrate new life today.
Jesus loves everyone.
 
Celebrate love, love, love.
Celebrate love, love, love.
Celebrate love — so amazing.
He’s creating his wonderful love in you.
 
We can sing about his love for us.
Jesus loves everyone.
He is living here inside of us.
Jesus loves everyone.
 
Celebrate love, love, love.
Celebrate love, love, love.
Celebrate love — so amazing.
He’s creating his wonderful love in you.”
 
Dismissal with Blessing:…………………Pastor Steven
 
Postlude:…………………………………………………….Greg D.
 
The flowers on the altar are in honor of Steve and Donna Mains’ Birthdays (March 2 and March 9).

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