THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
March 7, 2010
10:30 a.m.
— GATHERING —
Call to Worship Steve Harnish
Prayer Louise Wideman, Worship Leader
*Opening Hymn “O let all who thirst” HWB 495
* The Psalm Psalm 63:1-8
L: O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you;
C: my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
L: So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory.
C: Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.
L: So I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands and call on your name.
C: My soul is satisfied as with a rich feast, and my mouth praises you with joyful lips
L: when I think of you on my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night;
C: for you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I sing for joy.
All: My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me.
Musical Offering “Loving Kindness” arr. by Alice Parker
Chancel Choir
— HOLDING ON —
Time with Children
[ Sing verse 1 as the children come forward]
Conversation Melissa Friesen
Hymn “Let the children come to me” STS 47
[Sing verse 2 as the children return to their parents]
Sharing our Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer Louise Wideman
Prayer Response “Precious Lord, take my hand” HWB 575
Verses 1& 3
Scripture Reading Isaiah 55:1-9; Luke 13:1-9 Pat Sheidler
Hymn “For God Alone” STS 70
Sing twice
Scripture Adaptation LOGOS
Sermon “Free Food and Drink” Steven Yoder
Time of confession
Hymn of Assurance “Come, ye disconsolate” HWB 497
Sing verse 3 in unison
Presenting Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory “What Wondrous Love Is This?” Anonymous
[Please sign and pass the friendship pads in the pews]
* Dedication Hymn “God, whose giving” HWB 383
Verse 1
*Closing Hymn “ There’s a wideness in God’s mercy ” HWB 145
*Benediction
Postlude “The Church’s One Foundation”
* Please stand, remaining seated if that is more comfortable for you.
HWB – Hymnal: A Worship Book STS – Sing the Story STJ – Sing the Journey
