2^nd Sunday in Lent

March 4, 2007 - 10:30 AM

GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

"[Jesus] said to them..."Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings..." (Luke 13:32, 34)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

CHORAL INTROIT:

"Let's Prepare," John D Hedges/arr Lynn Kennedy

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Please join me in praising the Lord using the Response printed in your bulletin: (Psalm 27:11-14)
Leader: "Teach me your way, O Lord, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies.
People: Do not give me up to the will of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen against me, and they are breathing out violence.
Leader: I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
People: Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!

(After reciting the Response, indicate with your hands for the congregation to stand for the first hymn. DO NOT announce the hymn)

*SONG OF PRAISE: #6 (Red Hymnal)

"Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above"

(Lector only) If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just, will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. In humility and faith let us confess our sin to God, using the prayer printed in your bulletins.

*COMING CLEAN BEFORE OUR CREATOR:

Gracious God,
We open our lips to praise you,
but we do not always open our hearts.
We stand near many brothers and sisters in church,
but we haven't let them into our lives.
We have made ourselves too busy for new relationships,
and we have neglected to nurture ties with old friends.
Forgive us, Lord, for taking, but not giving back.
Take away our hearts of stone
and give us tender hearts.
Restore to us deep love for one another,
we ask in our Savior's name. Amen

RECEIVING FORGIVENESS:

(Lector only)

The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting. I declare to you, in the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven.

**SONG OF GRATITUDE FOR FORGIVENESS RECEIVED

(Red Hymnal # 247, "Spirit of the Living God")

ANTHEM: "Doni Nobis Pacem," Hal Hopson

A SPECIAL TIME WITH CHILDREN: Alice Chamness

"Shine, Jesus, Shine," Shine, Jesus shine, fill this land with the Father's glory, blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire; flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy, send forth your word, Lord, and let there be light.

WORSHIP IN ACTION

GOD'S WORK IN THE WORLD: Barbara Taylor

SHARING OUR GIFTS (Prayer requests may be placed in the offering plate; please sign the fellowship pad)

AN OFFERING OF MUSIC: "Prayer Song," Paul Taylor

LISTENING FOR GOD'S WORD TO US

PRAYING TO GOD

*BIBLE READING: Luke 13:31-35, Pew Bibles pg. 77

Leader: "The Word of the Lord"; All: "Thanks be to God"

MESSAGE: "The Fox and the Hen," Pastor David Layman

*DECLARING OUR FAITH

(Nicene Creed, Traditional p. 15 Blue Hymnal)

SERVICE OF COMMUNION

COMMUNION HYMN: #426 (Red Hymnal)

"The Lord's Prayer

DISTRIBUTION OF BREAD AND CUP

(Please partake of elements upon receiving them. If someone needs assistance in your pew, please help them.)

SONG OF RESPONSE: #601 (Red Hymnal)

"Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing"

*BLESSING

CHORAL RESPONSE: "Dona Nobis Pacem" reprisal

DEPARTING TO SERVE:

"Praising the Almighty," Edward Broughton

*If able please stand**Ushers may seat Worshipers

Large print bulletins and hearing devices are available. Please ask an usher.

"First Presbyterian Church: Praising and obeying God,

loving neighbors, and inviting all to enter into the joy

of the Master"

END OF WORSHIP -- BEGINNING OF SERVICE

Pastors ~ David A Layman, John Hollis

Youth Director ~ Bonnie Browning

Choir Director ~ Lynn Kennedy

Organist ~ Linda Hood

Pianist ~ Carol Lou Woodward

Lector ~ Lance Scholtes

Nursery ~ Lorna Klein

SPECIAL MISSION INTERESTS

Hunter and Ruth Farrell, Peru

Charles and Diane Wonnenberg, South Dakota

Bill Yoder, Thailand

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