GATHERING TO PRAISE GOD Sunday, March 27, 2022

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Prelude

Praise Song

Welcome

The People Gather
L: Come, let us celebrate the gracious love of God.
P: For once we were lost and felt so far away; now we have been found and welcomed home.
L: Know that God’s love is lavished upon you forever.
P: We rejoice at the news of forgiveness and hope!
L: Come, let us celebrate and praise the God of Love.
P: AMEN!

Hymn Hallelujah, What a Savior UMH 165 v.1,2,5

The People Pray
How incredible is your love, O God! We have been made new in your love and reconciled to you and to each other in peace and joy. Be with us this day as we hear your words to love and care for your family. Guide our lives that we may serve you more fully all of our days. AMEN.
Special Music

Children’s Moment

The People Confess Their Sin
Lord God, in this world where goodness and evil continue to clash with each other, instill in us, and in all your people , discernment to see what is right, faith to believe what is right, and courage to do what is right. Keep us aware of the subtlety of sin,, and preserve us, body, mind and soul, through the power of your Holy Spirit. Amen.

Words of Assurance
Once we were “dead” to all the things that God hoped for us; but in God’s love we are again brought to life. Rejoice, dear ones, you are forgiven!

Hymn Where Charity and love prevail UMH 549 v. 1, 5

The Word of God for the People of God
*Scripture*
Jesus’ mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene stood near the cross. 26 When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, here is your son.” 27 Then he said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” And from that time on, this disciple took her into his home.

Message The Beloved Disciple

Pastoral Prayer

The People Bring Their Gifts
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The People Go into The World

Praise Song

Benediction

Organ Postlude