Mar. 9

March 9, 2008
Call to Worship & Welcome
Opening Song: “God Has Made Me Glad”
Opening Prayer for The Word
New Testament Reading: Romans 8:5-11
Discussion “So, you think you can do it on your own?”
Call to Confession
Confession
God of mercy, you sent Jesus Christ to seek and save the lost. We confess that we have strayed from you and turned aside from your way. We have failed in love, neglected justice, and ignored your truth. Have mercy, O God, and forgive our sin. Return us to paths of righteousness that we may find the face of Jesus in everyone, even in those who are cast off as lost, and lead your church into those places where Jesus’ ministry is most needed. We pray with confidence, because of Christ, Amen.
Silent Prayer
Hear the Good News
Peace Song: “The Servant Song”
Passing the Peace
Praise Song: “Holy, Holy, Holy” (“Santo”)
Joys and Concerns
Prayer Litany
One: Jesus, remember us when you come into your kingdom. Hear our intercessions. For your church around the world,
Many: We ask new life.
One: For all who carry out ministries in your church.
Many: We ask grace and wisdom.
One: For people who have accepted spiritual disciplines,
Many: We ask inspired discipleship.
One: For Christians of every land,
Many: We ask new unity in your name.
One: For Jews and Muslims and people of other faiths,
Many: We ask your divine blessing.
One: For those who cannot believe,
Many: We ask your faithful love.
One: For leaders and rules in every land,
Many: We ask your guidance.
One: For people who suffer and sorrow,
All: We ask your healing peace.
One: Holy God, your Word, Jesus Christ, spoke peace to a sinful world and brought humanity the gift of reconciliation by the suffering and death he endured. Teach those who bear his name to follow his example. May our faith, hope, and charity turn hatred to love, conflict to peace and death to eternal life, through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.
Prayer Song: “Cares Chorus”

Gospel Reading John 11:1-45
Message: Jesus said, ‘Do you trust me?’
Response Song: “’Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus”
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Testimony as the Spirit leads

Invitation to the Lord’s Table
Great Thanksgiving
One: The Lord be with you.
Many: and also with you.
One: Lift up your hearts.
Many: We lift them to the Lord.
One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
Many: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
One: It is truly right and our greatest joy to give you thanks and praise, O God our creator…
…and with all the faithful of every time and place, who forever sing to the glory of your name:
Many: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
One: With thanksgiving …
Lord’s Prayer
Blessing the bread and cup
Communion
Prayer after Communion
Blessing
Closing song: “God Be With You Till We Meet Again”
Please meet for refreshments and fellowship downstairs following altworship.