February 21 @ St. Paul's UMC: Worship

First Sunday in Lent

Today’s Meditation Verse: “I have placed my bow in the clouds; it will be the symbol of the covenant between me and the earth.” --Genesis 9:13

Welcome—Pastor Charles

Prelude: “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty” —Lorie C.

Call to Worship ((Psalm 25:1-2a, 8-10)—Pastor Charles (Leader) and Claudia M. (People)    

Leader: I offer my life to You, Lord. My God, I trust You.                                                                People: The Lord is good and does the right thing; God teaches sinners which way they should go. Leader: God guides the weak to justice, teaching them His way.                                                     People: All the Lord’s paths are loving and faithful for those who keep God’s covenant and laws.

             Hymn: “Breathe On Me, Breath of God” Verses 1 & 2 —Hannah G. and Steve & Michele M.

Collect for Lent—Claudia M.

Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness, and was tempted as we are, yet without sin: give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to Your Spirit; and, as You know our weakness, so may we know Your power to save; through Jesus Christ Your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

           --The Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England, 2000-2004

Community prayer requests, concerns, and celebrations—Pastor Charles

Pastoral Prayer/The Lord’s Prayer—Pastor Charles

First Lesson: Psalm 25:1-10—Claudia M.

Musical Offering: Shubert’s “Ave Maria” — Wally C. and Lorie C.                  

Gospel Lesson: Matthew 3:13-4:2—Amy A.

Sermon: “Feast or fast”—Amy A.

Hymn: “Be Thou My Vision” Verses 1 & 2 — Hannah G. and Steve & Michele M.

Words for the Journey—Pastor Charles

Postlude: “Brethren We Have Met to Worship” —Lorie C.