Rev Ed Sunday-Winters – Service
Hal Parker – Musical Director
Andrew Koehler – Piano
Priscilla Bonney-Smith – Flowers
Sunday Service
4th Sunday in Lent
March 19, 2023
10:00am
Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14 Judy Dunnan
Sermon: “Shine” by Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters
*Hymn: #589 (New Century Hymnal) Let There Be Light, O God of Hosts
*Hymn: #315 (New Century Hymnal) O Word of God Incarnate
*Hymn: #4 (New Century Hymnal) Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You
Prelude: Alleliua Round – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Welcome & Announcements
Missions Moment: Rosann Hickey
Call to Worship
One: Kindred of God, a new vision of leadership is called forth and God calls upon the least likely, the unheard of, and the humble of heart to assemble to receive anointing.
All: In peace, we anoint the forgotten, the youngest, smallest, and unlikeliest of siblings whom God has raised up to serve.
One: Though the call may involve risk and danger, we are called to listen, obey, and live a love unwavering.
All: In peace, we anoint the disinherited and dismissed.
One: God’s call does not depend on our outward appearance or our earthly achievements.
All: In peace, we anoint neighbor and kin alike, knowing God looks upon the heart. Let us open our hearts to God this day. Amen.
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: #589 (New Century Hymnal) Let There Be Light, O God of Hosts
Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14 read by Judy Dunnan
Anthem: Down to the River to Pray – American Folk Song
Sermon: “Shine” by Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters
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
Generous God, you remind us that you “anoint our heads with oil” and that our “cup overflows” with your abundance. We do not take for granted all that you provide. Take these gifts and use them for the healing and tender care of your hurting world. May your cup of love overflow and abide with the hurting and heartbroken, forgotten and despised, so that we may all be made whole. Amen.
*Hymn: #315 (New Century Hymnal) O Word of God Incarnate
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (using “debts:” turn to the bottom of page #271 in the green hymnal)
*Hymn: #4 (New Century Hymnal) Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You
*Benediction: Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters
*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: Gonna Rise Up Singing – Don Besig