Rev Ed Sunday-Winters – Service
Hal Parker – Musical Director
Andrew Koehler – Piano
Priscilla Bonney-Smith – Flowers
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Sunday Service
5th Sunday in Lent
March 26, 2023
10:00am
Scripture: Isaiah 49:1 – 7, Luke 2:25 – 32
Sermon: “That You May Bring My Salvation To The Ends Of The Earth” by Jeff Pierpont
*Hymn: #S-4 (Songs of Spirit) Spirit of Gentleness
*Hymn: #235 (Songs of Spirit) “Let It Breathe on Me”
*Hymn: #221 (Songs of Spirit) Holy Spirit, Truth Divine
Prelude: Preludio Largo in E Minor from Sonata No. 8 – Arcangelo Corelli
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
One: Breath of Life, you animate us.
Many: We come before you are seeking revival from within.
One: Holy One, when you speak, great things happen.
Many: Empower us to make great things happen.
One: Matchless One, you bring good things to life.
Many: We desire to bring good things to life too.
Opening Prayer
*Gloria Patri #36
Glory be to the Creator, and to the Christ and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
*Hymn: #S-4 (Songs of Spirit) Spirit of Gentleness
Scripture: Isaiah 49:1 – 7, Luke 2:25 – 32
Anthem Nocturne in Eb Major (Op 9, No 2) – Frederic Chopin
Sermon: “That You May Bring My Salvation To The Ends Of The Earth” by Jeff Pierpont
A Time of Silence
Offertory
*Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God for all that love has done; Creator, Christ, and Spirit, One. Amen.
*Unison Prayer of Dedication
Holy God, receive this offering that we gladly give. May it be used to revive and restore those in need. Amen.
*Hymn: #235 (Songs of Spirit) “Let It Breathe on Me”
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (using “debts:” turn to the bottom of page #271 in the green hymnal)
*Hymn: #221 (Songs of Spirit) Holy Spirit, Truth Divine
*Benediction
*Musical Benediction
“We are Building a New World” (tune of “We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder”, #500 NCH),
“We are building up a new world, We are building up a new world, We are building up a new world, Builders must be strong!
“Rise, shine and give God glory, Rise, shine and give God glory, Rise, shine and give God glory, Children of the Light.”
Postlude: “There Will Never Be Another You” – Chet Baker