Rev Ed Sunday-Winters – Service
Hal Parker – Musical Director
Priscilla Bonney-Smith – Flowers
Sunday Service
March 8, 2026
“Third Sunday in Lent”
9:55am
SCRIPTURE: “The Woman’s Perspective” – John 4:5-42
SERMON: “The Abandoned Jar” by Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters
*HYMN 196 (New Century) When, like the Woman at the Well
*HYMN 489 (New Century) I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
*HYMN 307 (New Century) Glorious Things of You Are Spoken
PRELUDE: Jeff Fellinger
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
One: God’s Truth opens our eyes on the world.
Many: God’s Spirit shatters our prejudice.
One: God’s Truth nourishes our hearts.
Many: God’s Spirit encourages us in the face of fear.
One: God’s Truth frees us from past mistakes and misunderstanding.
Many: God’s Spirit moves us to find new purpose in life.
One: So let us worship God in Spirit and in Truth.
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 196 (New Century) When, like the Woman at the Well
CHILDREN’S TIME Ed Sunday-Winters
Children may go upstairs after Children’s Time. Parents can join them or remain in the sanctuary.
SCRIPTURE: “The Woman’s Perspective” – John 4:5-42
ANTHEM: “I Gaze Upon the Wondrous Cross” by Tom Eggleston, 2008
Hal, voice and organ
SERMON: “The Abandoned Jar” by Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters
SILENCE
OFFERTORY: “Angel Band” – Jeff Fellinger and Jeff Pierpont
*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
Loving God, with our gifts we offer you our very selves, knowing you receive us as we are. Bless all that we have to offer, so that we may become gifts to those who encounter us through the grace of Christ our Lord. Amen.
*HYMN 489 (New Century) I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
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 307 (New Century) Glorious Things of You Are Spoken
*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: Jeff Fellinger