Rev Ed Sunday-Winters – Service
Hal Parker – Musical Director
Priscilla Bonney-Smith – Flowers
Sunday Service
March 1, 2026
“Second Sunday in Lent”
9:55am
SCRIPTURE: John 3:1-17
SERMON: “That the World Might be Saved” by Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters
*HYMN 208 (New Century) God Loved the World
*HYMN 332 (New Century) As We Gather at Your Table
*HYMN 473 (New Century) Blessed Assurance
PRELUDE: Solo Piano, Hal Parker
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Into life’s challenges and questions comes the Mystery of God,
Many: and God’s truth opens our eyes.
One: Into our routines and rituals walks the presence of Christ,
Many: and God’s love brings healing and hope.
One: Into our traditions and conclusions blows the wind of the Spirit,
Many: and God’s people are born from above.
One: We gather in Jesus’ name to encounter God’s grace and glory.
Many: Let us worship God with open hearts and minds.
OPENING PRAYER
*GLORIA PATRI
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 208 (New Century) God Loved the World
CHILDREN’S TIME Ed Sunday-Winters
Children may go upstairs after Children’s Time. Parents can join them or remain in the sanctuary.
UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of mystery and mercy, we confess that we prefer simple certainty to seeking deeper understanding. We settle for what we know, ignoring our doubts and questions. Forgive us when our faith falters because what we think no longer satisfies. Open our eyes to the truth you hold out to us in Christ, and give us courage to rethink what we have assumed about you and your love for the world. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
SCRIPTURE: John 3:1-17
ANTHEM: “Jesus Took the Bread” by Ruth Duck, 1982 Hal, voice and piano
SERMON: “That the World Might be Saved” by Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters
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.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Generous God, we offer our gifts to you in gratitude for all that we have received in Christ and in creation. Bless our gifts and our lives, so that we can share in the building up of your kingdom in the world you love. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
COMMUNION, SEE INSERT
*HYMN 332 (New Century) As We Gather at Your Table
JOYS & CONCERNS
MORNING PRAYER & THE LORDS PRAYER
Our God, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.
*HYMN 473 (New Century) Blessed Assurance
*BENEDICTION
SONG OF SENDING 349 (Songs of Spirit)
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you this day.
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you al-ways.
Cel-e-brate and share the joy! Cel-e-brate new life!
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you al-ways.
POSTLUDE Solo Organ, Hal Parker