FIFTH SABBATH IN LENT
11:00 a.m. March 17, 2002
Assemble in God’s Name
Organ Prelude:
Choral Introit:
s Hymnbook: "Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty" #11
s Passing the Peace
Concerns of the Church
Call to Worship (John 11:25-26)
Leader: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
People: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.
Opening Prayer
Prayer of Confession (In Unison)
Almighty and most merciful Father; We have erred, and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against thy holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; And we have done those things which we ought not to have done; And there is no health in us. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare thou those, O God, who confess their faults. Restore thou those who are penitent; According to thy promises declared unto mankind In Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake; That we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, To the glory of thy holy Name. Amen.
Declaration of Forgiveness
Leader: Who is to condemn? It is Christ Jesus, who died, yes, who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us. (Rom 8:34)
People: So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! (II Cor. 5:17)
s Gloria Patri: #546
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
s Doxology #544
Proclaim God’s Word
Prayers of the People
Children's Sermon: "Tell Your Friends"
Proverbs 17:17
Dismissal to Children’s Church (5 and Under)
s First Reading: Psalm 130
s Hymnbook: "it is Good to Sing Thy Praises" #20
Second Reading: John 11: 32-44
Anthem:
Sermon: "New World Syndrome"
Go in God’s Name
s The Apostles' Creed
s Prayer of Thanksgiving
s The Lord's Prayer
s Hymnbook: "We Have Heard the Joyful Sound" #503
s Charge and Blessing
Postlude:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Your presence enhances the meaningfulness of this worship service. May our time together strengthen each of you today and in the days that follow.
Lydia Killian Reid, 90, died Saturday, March 9, 2002. She was our church organist for many years. We fondly remember her ministry to us. We celebrate her homecoming with the Lord.
Session meets tonight at 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study: Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
We will have Community Holy Week services at our church this year. The services begin on Monday, March 25, and go through Friday, March 29. Services begin at noon each day. A light lunch is served after the service.
Adult Inquirer's Class
If you are interested in attending a class about ARP history, doctrine, and worship, please contact the pastor. This class will be short term--probably about six weeks, and will be held during Sabbath School. Class will start April 4.
If you have questions or comments, email Tony Grant
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