February 25, 2024
Second Sunday in Lent
February 25, 2024 Livestream Worship Online Bulletin
Gathering
Chiming of the Trinity
Prelude
The Way of the Cross Leads Home arr. James Koerts
Welcome
Call to Worship
based on Psalm 22, Psalm 71:12, Matthew 16:24-26, Mark 8:31-38
We journey together in this season
We journey to the cross
We journey with our pain
We journey with our anger
We journey with each other
We journey with Christ
Hymn
We Walk by Faith TFWS# 2196
Stanzas 1, 2, 3
Children’s Message
Reading from the Gospel
John 11:32-36
Duet
Home Karla Bonoff
Carol Kinsey and Chip Hayden
Reading from the Epistles
Hebrews 2:10-18
Joys and Concerns and Prayers with The Lord’s Prayer
UMH# 895
Reading from the New Testament
James 2:14-18
Sermon
The Cross Is Christ’s Solidarity with Us | Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Christ has first-hand experience with pain, heartbreak, betrayal, and temptation. Christ has a breadth of compassion that is indeed breathtaking. Know without doubt you are beloved. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven and made new.
In the name of Jesus Christ we are forgiven and made new. Thanks be to God.
Blessing of the Tithes and Offerings
Make a Gift of a Tithe or Offering
Gloria Patri UMH# 70
Hymn
Forth in Thy Name, O Lord UMH# 438
Stanzas 1, 3, 4
Blessing and Sharing of Christ’s Light
Postlude
Take Up Thy Cross arr. Judith L. Maggs
Announcements
Connie Cramer
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Pianist: Patty Higgins
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