ORDER OF WORSHIP
March 13, 2022 – Lent II
Whoever you are, wherever you may be on life’s journey (literally or figuratively), you are welcome here.
PRELUDE
Dr. Thomas Pousont – organ
CALL TO WORSHIP
We gather today
in the presence of God
which is to say
in the presence of Love
for there is no place so large
that God’s love cannot fill it,
no place so small
that God’s love cannot find it,
no place so lofty
that God’s love cannot reach it,
no place so lowly
that God’s love will not abide in it.
We gather today
in the presence of God
which is to say
in the presence of Love
HYMN
Lord Who Throughout These Forty Days
Marc and Nancy – vocalists
READING
Isaiah 65: 17-25
read by Jean
UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Still-speaking God: We give thanks to you
for the prophets of the past, but we confess:
your modern-day messengers make us uncomfortable.
Forgive us, we pray.
Send your Spirit among us, that we may hear your Word for us,
in the words of our scripture, in the whispers of our hearts
in the warnings of your prophets, and in the weeping of the world.
Amen.
WORD OF ASSURANCE
Here now the good news:
If any one is in Christ,
if any one is in Love,
that one is a new creation.
The old has passed away,
and the new has come.
Rejoice and be glad:
we are forgiven, and beloved.
RESPONSE
Loving Spirit, loving Spirit, you have chosen me to be,
you have drawn me to your wonder, you have set your sign on me.
READING
Luke 13: 31-35
read by Jean
SERMON
“Insert place name here”
Rev. Knapp
PRAYER
The Lord’s Prayer
Marc – vocalist
OFFERING OF GIFTS
We are uniting to help our neighbor, Father Andriy Krip of the Ukrainian Church in South Deerfield and Ludlow, and his parishioners, in their efforts to help the people of Ukraine. We will be collecting supplies (first aid kits, bandages, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Diapers, Baby Wipes and socks) at church on 3/13 and 3/20. Monetary contributions may be by clicking HERE and choosing “Ukrainian Support” from the drop down menu. You may also choose to direct your donation to the Church or to the Franklin County Community Meal Program.
OFFERTORY ANTHEM
When Jesus Wept William Billings
Marc, Dorian and Thomas – vocalists
Praise God from whom all blessing flow, Praise God all creatures here below
God’s praise ye hosts on high proclaim, Who doth create, redeem, sustain.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
We offer our gifts to you, loving God; teach us how to use them
to care for your people, to promote peace and justice,
and to make your graceful presence known
in the places where it is needed most. Amen.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
The congregation requests prayers for:
Sydney and Elaine, celebrating birthdays this week
David’s brother Norman
Liza’s sister Jennifer
Betsy’s friend Doug, who passed away last week
the people of Ukraine
leaders of NATO and Russia
baby Victoria, born in Ukraine after her mother was forced to leave a bombed hospital
HYMN
Liz – vocalist
BENEDICTION
Book of Common Prayer
Go forth into the world in peace.
Be of good courage.
Hold fast that which is good.
Render to no one evil for evil.
Strengthen the fainthearted.
Support the weak.
Help the afflicted.
Show love to everyone.
Love and serve God,
rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
POSTLUDE
All Glory Be To God On High F.W. Zachau
{ We invite you to remain seated for the Postlude.}
