March 12 @ St. Paul's UMC: Worship

 

Flowers from the Vander Vorstes and Sandra Jordan

Lorie offers the prelude

We love being together

Service starts at https://youtu.be/KI1jOyxBeZY?t=160

Today’s Meditation Verse: “Jesus said to them, ‘I am fed by doing the will of the One who sent me and by completing this work.’” —John 4:34

Welcome...Pastor Charles

Prelude...Lorie Courier / “Down to the River to Pray”

*Call to Worship (Psalm 95:1-2, CEB)...Joey Vander Vorste

Come, let’s sing aloud to the Lord! Let’s raise a joyful shout to the rock of our

salvation! Let’s come before God with thanks! Let’s shout songs of joy to God!

*Hymn...“Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me” (UMH #361)

Prayer of Confession (Book of Worship #481)...Joey Vander Vorste

Almighty and merciful God, we know that when we offend another, we offend You. We are aware that we have often allowed the shadow of hate to cloud our souls, hiding the light from our unseeking eyes. We have said unpleasant and hurtful things to our brothers and sisters when they have failed to live up to our expectations. Grant that we might find that spark of love that ever burns within us, the love that You have shown to us even when we failed You. Fan the embers of love, peace, and reconciliation. Forgive us our sins and help us to forgive those who have sinned against us. Lead us into new life through Your Son Jesus Christ, who died for the sins of all. Amen.

Community prayer requests, concerns, and celebrations

Pastoral Prayer / The Lord’s Prayer...Pastor Charles

First Lesson: Romans 5:1-11...Joey Vander Vorste

Choral Anthem...“Come Home,” arranged by Anna Laura Page and jean Anne Shafferman

Second Lesson: Exodus 17:1-7...Pastor Charles

This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

Sermon...Pastor Charles / “A thirsty people”

*Hymn...“Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken” (UMH #731)

*Words for the Journey...Pastor Charles

Postlude...Lorie Courier / “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”