Rev Ed Sunday-Winters – Service
Hal Parker – Musical Director, Piano, Voice
Priscilla Bonney-Smith – Flowers
Sunday Service
(1st Sunday of Lent)
March 6, 2022
7:00pm
Scripture: Luke 4:1-13 (read by Hal Gray)
Sermon: “Temptation” by Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters
SONGS OF SPIRIT (green):
Hymn #446: I Need Thee Every Hour
Hymn #191: Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley
Hymn #473: O Jesus, I Have Promised
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
*Call To Worship
One: We may be entering this season arid, dry from pain and injustices.
Many: And yet, God is still hydrating our spirits.
One: We may be wandering, feeling as if we have no direction.
Many: And yet, God is guiding us in the wilderness.
One: We may be fearful, wondering what comes next.
Many: And yet, God is surrounding us with peace.
One: We may begin our Lenten journey spiritually arid, aimless, and anxious.
Many: But the Spirit of Strength will never leave our side.
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: #446 (Songs of Spirit – green) “I Need Thee Every Hour”
Scripture: Luke 4: 1-13 (read by Hal Gray)
Anthem: “Come To The Feast” by Mary Kay Beall
Sermon: “Temptation” by Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters
A Time of Silence
*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
ALL: Holy God, we share our gratitude for all of our fruits – from our possessions
to knowledge and from our time to abilities. May our “best” be something that we
do not hoard but that we freely give away. As we embrace this season of fasting and
reflection, may we recognize the best of our talents, treasures, and time and share
with God and neighbor. Amen.
Communion
Invitation to the Table
The Great Thanksgiving
One: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
One: Lift up your hearts.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
One: O God of mercy, you showed your strength in the
midst of trials through the patient endurance of your Son
Jesus Christ in the wilderness days of his life. Hear us as we
look to you. . .Pour out your Spirit upon them, and upon us,
that we might be refreshed in our hope, and made ready to
follow the voice of the Savior in our world.
All: Amen.
Blessing of Bread and Cup
Prayer after receiving
All: We thank you, God, for inviting us to this table where
we have known the presence of Christ and have received
all Christ’s gifts. Strengthen our faith, increase our love for
one another, and let us show forth your praise in our lives;
through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
*Hymn: #191 (Songs of Spirit) “Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley”
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (using “debts:” turn to the bottom of page #271 in the green hymnal)
*Hymn: #473 (Songs of Spirit) “O Jesus, I Have Promised”
*Benediction by Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters
*Musical Benediction
Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each hour of every day. Go now
in faith steadfast strong and true, know he will guide you in all you do. Go now in love,
and show you believe, reach out to others so all the world can see. God will be there,
watching from above. Go now in peace, in faith and in love. Amen, amen, amen.
Postlude