4 th Sunday in Lent Youth-Led Worship

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1 March 31, th Sunday in Lent Youth-Led Worship ORDER OF WORSHIP THE GATHERING 10:50 am MINISTRY OF HOSPITALITY "You shall also love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt." Deut. 10:19 (The people welcome each other as Christ welcomes us.) WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Ruth Bailey PRELUDE Theme from the 1812 Overture Tchaikovsky Sirri Tabufor, Euphonium PRAYER OF PREPARATION (Please pray in silence.) O Lord, attune me to your presence, fill me with your Holy Spirit, and make Christ known to my heart and mind and body. Amen. *CALL TO WORSHIP Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord! Lord, hear my voice! If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with you So that you may be revered. I wait for the Lord and my soul waits, And in his word I hope. My soul waits for the Lord More than those who watch for the morning. Ethan Stewart *PRAYER OF PRAISE AND ADORATION Jason Tatang *HYMN Mighty to Save Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan CALL TO CONFESSION Bond Nsi We know our faults -- the way we have treated others, our alienation from God, our unwillingness to be faithful people. We will not hide our sin or remain silent, but confess them to the One who surrounds us with steadfast love. Please join me as we pray, saying, * Please stand if health permits

2 PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison) Bond Nsi O Lord our God, you call us to work for a world where all will be fed and have dignity, but we find ourselves distracted by our own desires. You call us to seek justice and peace, but we are satisfied with injustice and discord. You call us to bring liberty to the oppressed, but we do not insist on freedom for all. Forgive us, O Lord. Turn us to your will by the power of your Spirit, so that all may know your justice and peace; though Jesus Christ, your Son, our Savior. Amen. (Time of silence) KYRIE Kyrie Eleison arr. Ruah Carvelle Kuja, Piano ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS Jason Saleem Hear the good news! The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. I declare you are forgiven people, in the name of Jesus Christ, God s son, our Lord. Amen *PASSING THE PEACE Anita Renaud Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you! And also with you! Let us now exchange signs of peace with our brothers and sisters. *GLORIA PATRI #581 Glory Be to the Father GLORIA PATRI THE WORD ANTHEM Good, Good Father Chris Tomlin Ushers will collect prayer cards and distribute Ritual of Friendship books at this time. SPECIAL MUSIC Jesus Loves Me Ruth Bailey, Piano CHILDREN'S TIME Anita Renaud and Julien Tatang Children are invited to the chancel. Afterward, crafts and Bible stories are available every week for toddlers in the nursery, and Noah s Neighborhood for ages 4 through 1 st grade. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Edison Ashu OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Brian Nchotu Joshua 5: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. THE PSALM LESSON (Unison) Ruby Lynne Stout Psalm The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

3 THE GOSPEL LESSON Luke 15:1-3, 11b The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to You, O Christ. SERMON The Prodigal Son: Safe in God's Arms Dylan Williams *HYMN Amazing Love Karri Jobs *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Unison) The Apostles' Creed Aiden Stewart (p. 35, Glory to God) PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD'S PRAYER Sarah Bailey OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD Sirri Tabufor OFFERTORY Smile Kirk Franklin *DOXOLOGY #606 Dylan Williams, Organ *PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS Hannah Fishpaw THE SENDING *HYMN Forgiven Crowder *BENEDICTION Dylan Williams *COVENANT OF THE CONGREGATION (Unison) Lexie Ngwa Go forth into the world in peace, have courage, hold on to what is good, return to no person evil for evil, strengthen the fainthearted, support the weak, help the suffering, honor all persons, love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit. POSTLUDE Irish Blessing Ruth Bailey, Julien Tatang, Edison Ashu, Brian Nchotu, Hannah Fishpaw, Flute WORSHIP CONTINUES WITH SERVICE IN LIFE Worshippers interested in church membership are asked to indicate on the Ritual of Friendship and schedule a consultation with the Pastor

4 TODAY Sunday, March 31 Youth-led Worship Cans for Cows 8:30 Contemporary Worship 9:35 Sunday School 10:00 Kinder Choir 10:50 Traditional Worship 12:00 Prayer Group 12:30 Praise Choir Rehearsal 5:00 Urdu Worship Monday, April 1 6:30 Boy Scouts 7:00 Webelos II Tuesday, April 2 7:00 Quilt Guild 7:00 WMT VISION STATEMENT A Caring Congregation Seeking God s Purpose in a Changing World To Equip and to Send Forth Disciples with Christ s Love Through the Power of the Holy Spirit MISSION STATEMENT Worship God, Prepare Disciples and Serve the World Wednesday, April 3 7:00AM Men's Bible Study 6:00 Lenten Meal Hosted by Christian Education 6:30 Vespers 7:00 Chancel Choir Rehearsal MILITARY: Andrew Brazier, Philip Coldwell, Chip Collins, David Collins, Scott Collins, James Drake, Jordan Henderson, Victor Lange, Matt McCormick, Ben Nelson, Austin Ramsey, Jacob Ramsey, Scott Shelton MISSION WORKERS: Steve and Margie Doty, Thailand; Karla Koll, Costa Rica; Philip and Bacilia Beisswenger, Guatemala; Dennis Smith, Brazil; Mark Adams, Mexico OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY PRAYER LIST Thursday, April 4 10:30 Bible Study 7:00 Deacons' Meeting Friday, April 5 Monday Morning Deadline 7:00 Home Bible Study Home of the Campbell Family Saturday, April 6 8:00 Community Breakfast 8:00 Water Run First Methodist Church 9:00 Building and Grounds Meeting 10:00 Quilters Workshop 11:00 Keyboard Lesson Sunday, April 7 Heritage Sunday 9:35 Sunday School 10:50 Combined Worship 12:00 Family Table 12:00 Prayer Group 12:30 Praise Choir Rehearsal 1:00 Evangelism Meeting 5:00 Urdu Worship MEMBERS: Joy Alverson, Doris Barker, Nancy Baxendale, Kay Damms, Bettye Davis, Marilyn Durbin, Arlis Erwin, Debbie Garvin, Joan Griffis, Dick Hart, Phyllis Hock, Rick Hutchings, Patricia Jubera, Lydia Kuja, Martha Lupher, Julie McClain, Carl Peavy, Carol Pollock, Royanne Ramsey, Damon Renaud, Robert Saylor, Jack Turner, Twila Smalley, Bloyce Tarpley, Ron Tinney, Sopphey Vance, Doris Watkins, Charlcy Wess

5 Deacons Fund for the 2nd quarter is Camp Gilmont. Attendance at the worship services on March 24 th was 172 Total Operating Income Giving was $4,937 $8,600 per week needed to balance the budget. ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday Lenten Supper and Vespers "Lectionary B-Sides." Christian Education will be hosting the Lenten supper on April 3 rd and the Christian Chicks will be hosting the Lenten super on April 10 th. Heritage Sunday Celebration Sunday, April 7, :00 Noon Fellowship Hall Make your plans now to join your church family as we celebrate our 131 st birthday. We will share a potluck luncheon following worship. Each family is asked to bring one or two of the following: vegetables, meat dishes, casseroles, salads or desserts to share. The drinks and bread will be provided. PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP Rev. Paul M. Burns Pastor Rev. Dr. Gladys Nwabah, Associate Pastor for Discipleship Elizabeth Smith - Director of Music Ministries Margaret Ball Organist/Pianist Youth-led Worship Liturgist Jacob Saleem, Bond Nsi, Anita Renaud- Acolytes OFFICERS ON CALL April Elders Seth Pendarvis, Saleem Masih and Deacons Sandra Smith, Teri Urff STAFF Rev. Paul M. Burns, Pastor Rev. Dr. Gladys Nwabah, Associate Pastor for Discipleship Rev. Oliver Jamshaid, Parish Associate Sue Suneson, Director of Christian Education Elizabeth Smith, Director of Music Ministries Margaret Ball, Organist/Pianist Cathy Schingle, Administrative Assistant Dana Dunlap, Receiving Treasurer Linda Jones, Disbursing Treasurer Nohemi Gipson, Nursery Director First Presbyterian Church 930 West Avenue B Garland, Texas (972) fpcgarlandtx@gmail.com