Give Thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 118:1
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Mount Bethel United Methodist Church
Worship Celebration
The Third Sunday of Lent
Sunday, March 24, 2019 - 10 AM
Prelude
Welcome & *Call to Worship
L: Lord, we face this Lenten Journey not sure if we are ready
or if it would just be easier to stay in our safety and comfort zone.
C: Help us to take the risk of looking within and looking beyond ourselves to the joy that awaits us.
L: Give us hearts of courage and strength for the tasks which lie ahead.
C: Be with each one of us as we move from the winter of discouragement to the spring of Hope.
L: Cleanse our spirits and make us truly ready to be your disciples.
All: For we come this day in Jesus’ Name.
*Song 711 (v.1,2,4,6) For All the Saints
*Opening Prayer & Greet One Another
Song 723 (v. 1,2,4) Shall We Gather at the River
Scripture Reading
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you only, have I sinner and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment. Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me. Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have broken rejoice. Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will return to you.
All: The Word of God for the People of God!
Announcements
Offering *Doxology
Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer
Special Music, Praise Team Be Still and Know by Stephen Curtis Chapman
Message Pastor David Johnston
The Gift of Forgiveness ~ The Pause
*FWS Song p2162 Grace Alone
*Benediction
Postlude
A big thank you for Clyde Cress for the Cross in the altar area.
*Please stand as you are able, also join us for refreshments and conversation in the church fellowship hall following the worship service
Worship Celebration
The Third Sunday of Lent
Sunday, March 24, 2019 - 10 AM
Prelude
Welcome & *Call to Worship
L: Lord, we face this Lenten Journey not sure if we are ready
or if it would just be easier to stay in our safety and comfort zone.
C: Help us to take the risk of looking within and looking beyond ourselves to the joy that awaits us.
L: Give us hearts of courage and strength for the tasks which lie ahead.
C: Be with each one of us as we move from the winter of discouragement to the spring of Hope.
L: Cleanse our spirits and make us truly ready to be your disciples.
All: For we come this day in Jesus’ Name.
*Song 711 (v.1,2,4,6) For All the Saints
*Opening Prayer & Greet One Another
Song 723 (v. 1,2,4) Shall We Gather at the River
Scripture Reading
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you only, have I sinner and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment. Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me. Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have broken rejoice. Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will return to you.
All: The Word of God for the People of God!
Announcements
Offering *Doxology
Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer
Special Music, Praise Team Be Still and Know by Stephen Curtis Chapman
Message Pastor David Johnston
The Gift of Forgiveness ~ The Pause
*FWS Song p2162 Grace Alone
*Benediction
Postlude
A big thank you for Clyde Cress for the Cross in the altar area.
*Please stand as you are able, also join us for refreshments and conversation in the church fellowship hall following the worship service
Serving Mt. Bethel Church
Pastor David Johnston Cell: 763-439-6838 email: pastordave@mtbethelchurchhigh.org
Church Office 651-451-3636 office@mtbethelchurchhigh.org
Organist Judy Alich
Pianist/Music Director Jill Lewis
Slides and sound Ken Alich, Ethan Gregg
Hospitality leads: Ushers, Greeters, Refreshments click here for listing
Pastor David Johnston Cell: 763-439-6838 email: pastordave@mtbethelchurchhigh.org
Church Office 651-451-3636 office@mtbethelchurchhigh.org
Organist Judy Alich
Pianist/Music Director Jill Lewis
Slides and sound Ken Alich, Ethan Gregg
Hospitality leads: Ushers, Greeters, Refreshments click here for listing
