ORDER OF WORSHIP March 10th, 2019 1st Sunday in LENT * indicates please stand as you are able. Please sign and pass the Friendship Book ( pew pad ) where you can also record any prayer requests. WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Jason Stuart PRELUDE Just a Closer Walk with Thee Piano/Organ Spiritual (arr. Fred Bock) CALL TO WORSHIP Walter Welch A Sacred Heart Advent by Anonymous Author **The children are excused at this time to attend Junior Chapel.** *SONG OF WORSHIP LAMB OF GOD (VERSE 1) Your only Son, no sin to hide But you have sent him from your side To walk upon this guilty sod And to become the Lamb of God (CHORUS) O Lamb of God, sweet Lamb of God I love the holy Lamb of God O wash me in his precious blood My Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God (VERSE 2) Your gift of love, they crucified They laughed and scorned him as he died The humble King they named a fraud And sacrificed the Lamb of God (CHORUS) (VERSE 3)
I was so lost, I should have died But you have brought me to your side To be led by your staff and rod And to be called a Lamb of God (CHORUS) CCLI Song #16787 1985 Straightway Music Mountain Spring Music Twila Paris For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights Reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License #296507 INTRODUCTION: O, The Deep Deep Love of Jesus The Lamb by William Blake Bill Colvin Sam and Judy Palpant Diana Blank THE INVISIBLE LAMB - Chosen before the creation of the world Scripture Reference: Genesis 3:8-2 Rev. Peter Blank THE PROVIDED LAMB - Atonement for One Person Scripture Reading: Genesis 22:1-13 Camille Troxel THE PASSOVER LAMB - Atonement for Each Household Scripture Reference: Exodus 12 Karen Colvin THE UNBLEMISHED LAMB - Atonement for the People Scripture Reading Leviticus 1:1-4 Chenayla Welch *SONG OF WORSHIP: WHAT WONDROUS LOVE IS THIS (Hymn #212)
(VERSE 1) What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul, what wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss to bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul, to bear the dreadful curse for my soul! (VERSE 2) When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down, when I was sinking down, sinking down; when I was sinking down beneath God s righteous frown, Christ laid aside his crown for my soul, for my soul, Christ laid aside his crown for my soul! (VERSE 3) To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing, to God and the Lamb I will sing! To God and to the Lamb, who is the great I AM, while millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing, while millions join the theme, I will sing! (VERSE 4) And when from death I m free, I ll sing on, I ll sing on, and when from death I m free, I ll sing on! And when from death I m free, I ll sing and joyful be, and through eternity I ll sing on, I ll sing on and through eternity I ll sing on. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Rev. Peter Blank Invitation to the Offering Jason Stuart God gave the only begotten Son so that we may have eternal life through him. Let us offer our thanksgiving with the gifts of our lives. *Doxology 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.
Offering Prayer Voice in the wilderness, Lamb upon the tree, Wind carrying the Word of salvation to the world you who are the One in Three, thank you for calling us by name, for providing for our needs, for freeing us to live in union with Christ. We offer to you what you have given to us in joy with love for the common good. Bless gifts, givers, and receivers so that we can give you our richest praise in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. We invite you to come forward to light a candle at this time. OFFERTORY A Psalm of David Organ Walker Baylor THE PROMISED LAMB - Atonement for Israel s Redemption Scripture Reading: Isaiah 53 Sam Palpant *SONG OF WORSHIP: THERE IS A REDEEMER (VERSE 1) There is a Redeemer, Jesus, God s own Son, Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy One. (CHORUS) Thank you, O my Father, for giving us your Son;
And leaving your Spirit till the work on earth is done. (VERSE 2) Jesus, my Redeemer, Name above all names, Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, hope for sinners slain. (REPEAT CHORUS) (VERSE 3) When I stand in glory I will see his face And there I ll serve my King forever, in that holy place. (REPEAT CHORUS) CCLI Song #11483 1982 Birdwing Music BMG Songs, Inc. Ears To Hear Melody Green-Sievright For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights Reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License #296507 Prayer of Confession Carole Stuart Rest Your Head in Our Hearts by Anonymous Author Dance Set Apart to Be Holy by Beckah Shae Kristen Robertson THE SHEPHERD LAMB Scripture Reference: Psalm 23 We Run in Abundant Fields by Ben Palpant Judy Palpant Vocal Solo: I Shall Not Want by Aubrey Assa & Bryan Brown Camille Troxel THE PINPOINTED LAMB - Atonement for the world Scripture Reading: John 1:19-34 Diana Blank Choral Anthem: The Lamb by Gerald Patrick Coleman THE HOLY LAMB
Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 1:18-21 Karen Colvin Scripture Reading: Revelations 5 THE RULING LAMB Lois Robertson *SONG OF WORSHIP: CROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNS (Hymn #92) (VERSE 1) Crown him with many crowns, the lamb upon his throne; hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own; awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for thee, and hail him as thy matchless king through all eternity. (VERSE 2) Crown him the Lord of life, who triumphed o er the grave, and rose victorious in the strife for those he came to save; his glories now we sing who died and rose on high, who died eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die. (VERSE 3) Crown him the Lord of love; behold his hands and side, rich wounds, yet visible above, in beauty glorified; No angels in the sky can fully bear that sight, but downward bend their burning eyes at mysteries so bright. (VERSE 4) Crown him the Lord of years, the potentate of time, creator of the rolling spheres, ineffably sublime. All hail, Redeemer, hail! For thou hast died for me; thy praise shall never, never fail throughout eternity. POSTLUDE Beautiful Savior Organ Paul Davis Readings today by Robert A. Chamin
Elder Misty Cross is available for prayer after the service. Lectionary Readings Deuteronomy 26:1 11 Romans 10:8b 13 Psalm 91:1 2, 9 16 Luke 4:1 13 Questions for Reflection In Luke 4:1 13, the devil tempted Jesus to turn stones into bread, to take control of the kingdoms of the world, and to perform a spectacular stunt that would wow the crowd. Jesus refused to take control in these ways. Instead, Jesus chose another way to feed hungry people, to demonstrate what the kingdom of God looks like, and to enter Jerusalem humbly. Why do think Jesus chose another way to do justice and what are some ways that you and your faith community practice justice in his name? Household Prayer: Morning As I enter into the gift of this day, I trust that you are with me. May I see signs and wonders of your presence in the world today, for you alone are God. I ask that this day afford me opportunities to celebrate and share with others the abundance of your grace and love. Help me to be open to all people you bring my way, for you yourself make no distinctions, but are Lord of all. In Christ s name, I pray. Amen. Household Prayer: Evening I pray this night for all who long to see a sign of your power in the darkness that surrounds them. Be near to them and show them your salvation. And in the morning when I rise, give me your work to do for another day; in Jesus name. Amen.