Study for Christ in the Wilderness  Kramskoi, Ivan Nikolaevich 1837-1887

©Order of Worship March 06, 2022
First Sunday in Lent

Women’s History Month
Holy Communion


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Text for hymns are found below each hymn.  Click on the hymn highlighted text for music.

Prelude: “Domine Deus, Agnus Dei”, by Antonio Vivaldi,
© 2003 Roger Dean Publishing Company………Greg D.
 
Greetings……………………………………Pastor Steven
 
Opening Prayer: …………………………………..…Lorri B.
 
Opening Hymns: Forward Through the Ages#555 UMH
Words: Frederick Lucian Homer, 1908
Music: Arthur S. Sullivan, 1871
 
1.Forward through the ages, in unbroken line,
move the faithful spirits at the call divine;
gifts in differing measure, hearts of one accord,
manifold the service, one the sure reward.
Refrain:
Forward through the ages, in unbroken line,
move the faithful spirits at the call divine.
 
2.Wider grows the kingdom, reign of love and light;
for it we must labor, till our faith is sight.
Prophets have proclaimed it, martyrs testified,
poets sung its glory, heroes for it died.
Refrain:
Forward through the ages, in unbroken line,
move the faithful spirits at the call divine.
 
3.Not alone we conquer, not alone we fall;
in each loss or triumph, lose or triumph all.
Bound by God’s far purpose in one living whole,
move we on together to the shining goal.
Refrain:
Forward through the ages, in unbroken line,
move the faithful spirits at the call divine.
 
 
I Love to Tell the Story #156 UMH
Words: Katherin Hanke, ca. 1868
Music: William G. Fischer, 1869
 
1.I love to tell the story of unseen things above;
of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and his love.
I love to tell the story, because I know ‘tis true;
it satisfies my longings as nothing else can do.
Refrain:
I love to tell the story, ‘twill be my theme in glory,
to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.
 
2.I love to tell the story; more wonderful it seems
than all the golden fancies of all our golden
dreams. I love to tell the story, it did so much for
me; and that is just the reason I tell it now to thee.
Refrain:
I love to tell the story, ‘twill be my theme in glory,
to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.
 
3.I love to tell the story; ‘tis pleasant to repeat what
seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet.
I love to tell the story, for some have never heard
the message of salvation from God’s own holy Word.
Refrain:
I love to tell the story, ‘twill be my theme in glory,
To tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.
 
4.I love to tell the story, for those who know it best
seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest.
And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song,
 ‘twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long.
 
Refrain:
I love to tell the story, ‘twill be my theme in glory,
to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.
 
Psalm:  Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 ……………………Lorri B.
 
Liturgist: You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.”
 
All: Because you have made the LORD your refuge, the Most High your dwelling place no evil shall befall you, no scourge come near your tent.
 
Liturgist: For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.
 
All: You will tread on the lion and the adder, the young lion and the serpent you will trample under foot. Those who love me, I will deliver; I will protect those who know my name.
 
Liturgist: When they call to me, I will answer them; I will be with them in trouble, I will rescue them and honor them.
 
All: With long life I will satisfy them, and show them my salvation.
 
Giving of our tithes and offerings ……………Lorri B.
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Offertory Response:  The Doxology” #95 UMH
Words: Thomas Ken, 1674 Music: Attr. to Louis Bourgeois, 1551
 
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him,
all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly
       host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.  Amen.
 
Prayer After Receiving:……………………Pastor Steven
 
Hymn of Preparation:“Jesus, Tempted in the Desert #2105 TFWS
Words: Herman G. Stuemple, Jr. Music: Thomas J. Williams
Words: © 1993 GIA Publications, Inc.
 
1.Jesus, tempted in the desert,
lonely, hungry, filled with dread:
“Use your power,” the tempter tells him;
“Turn these barren rocks to bread!”
“Not alone by bread,” he answers, “Can the
human heart be filled. Only by the Word that
calls us is our deepest hunger stilled!”
 
2.Jesus, tempted at the temple,
high above its ancient wall:
“Throw yourself from lofty turret;
angels wait to break your fall!”
Jesus shuns such empty marvels, feats that
fickle crowds request: “God, whose grace protects,
preserves us, we must never vainly test.”
 
3.Jesus, tempted on the mountain
by the lure of vast domain:
“Fall before me! Be my servant!
Glory, fame, you’re sure to gain!”
Jesus sees the dazzling vision, turns his eyes
another way: “God alone deserves our homage!
God alone will I obey!”
 
4. When we face temptation’s power,
lonely, struggling, filled with dread,
Christ, who knew the tempter’s hour,
come and be our living bread.
By your grace, protect, preserve us lest
we fall, your trust betray. Yours, above all other
voices, be the Word we hear, obey.
 
Gospel Lesson: ……Luke 4:1-13………………Lorri B.
 
4:1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, 4:2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished.4:3 The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a loaf of bread.”
 
4:4 Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘One does not live by bread alone.'”4:5 Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. 4:6 And the devil said to him, “To you I will give their glory and all this authority; for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please.
 
4:7 If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours.”4:8 Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.'”4:9 Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, 4:10 for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you, to protect you,’ 4:11 and ‘On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.'”
 
Jesus answered him, “It is said, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'”4:13 When the devil had finished every test, he departed from him until an opportune time.
 
Sermon:…”Welcome to the Valley”………Pastor Steven
 
Anthem: “Jesus Walked this Lonesome Valley”, American Folk Hymn………………soloist, Brandon H.
 
Prayers of the People: ……………………Pastor Steven

 
Holy Communion:
 
Communion Hymn: “Come, Share the Lord#2269 TFWS
Words and Music: Bryan Jeffery Leech
© 1984, 1987 Fred Bock Music Co.
 
1.We gather here in Jesus’ name, his love is
burning in our hearts like living flame; for
through the loving Son the Father makes us one:
Come, take the bread; come, drink the wine;
come share the Lord.
 
2.No one is a stranger here, everyone belongs; finding
our forgiveness here, we in turn forgive all wrongs.
 
3.He joins us here, he breaks the bread, the Lord who
pours the cup is risen from the dead; the one we love
the most is now our gracious host; Come, take the bread,
come, drink the wine; come, share the Lord.
 
4.We are now a family of which the Lord is head; though
unseen he meets us here in the breaking of the bread.
 
5.We’ll gather soon where angels sing; we’ll see the
glory of our Lord and coming King; now we anticipate
the feast for which we wait: Come, take the bread;
come, drink the wine; come, share the Lord.
 
Closing Hymn: “God Will Take Care of You#130 UMH
Words: Civilla D. Martin, 1904, Music: W. Stillman Martin, 1905
 
1.Be not dismayed what e’er betide,
God will take care of you;
beneath his wings of love abide,
God will take care of you.
Refrain:
God will take care of you, through every day,
o’er all the way; he will take care of you,
God will take care of you.
 
2.Through days of toil when heart doth fail,
God will take care of you;
When dangers fierce your path assail,
God will take care of you.
Refrain:
God will take care of you, through every day,
o’er all the way; he will take care of you,
God will take care of you.
3.All you may need he will provide,
God will take care of you;
nothing you ask will be denied,
God will take care of you.
 
Refrain:
God will take care of you, through every day,
o’er all the way; he will take care of you,
God will take care of you.
 
4.No matter what may be the test,
God will take care of you;
lean, weary one, upon his breast,
God will take care of you.
Refrain:
God will take care of you, through every day,
o’er all the way; he will take care of you,
God will take care of you.
 
Dismissal with Blessing:…………………………Pastor Steven
 
Postlude: “We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations”, Words and Music by H. Ernest Nichol……………………………….……Greg D.
 
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CONFESSION & PARDON
Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

All pray in silence.

Pastor Steven: Hear the good news:
Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God’s love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
All: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
All:  Glory to God. Amen.

THE PEACE

Let us offer one another signs of reconciliation and love.
All, including the pastor, exchange signs and words of God’s peace by crossing hands, wave to one another due to social distancing guidelines.

Pastor Steven: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Pastor Steven: Lift up your hearts. The pastor may lift hands and keep them raised.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
Pastor Steven: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Pastor Steven: And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
All: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Pastor Steven: In union with Christ’s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith.
All: Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.
Pastor Steven: All honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and forever.

All: Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER


 
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