Webster United Church of Christ
March 16, 2025
Second Sunday in Lent
Is it possible?
ORDER OF SERVICE
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Welcome
WE INVITE GOD’S PRESENCE INTO OUR HEARTS
Ringing of the Bell
Gathering Music
Centering Music “Sanctuary”
Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true; with thanksgiving, I’ll be a living sanctuary for you.
Moment of Silence
*Call to Worship
One: Let us go to the house of God!
All: We are glad to gather in God’s holy house.
One: Peace be within these walls,
All: and may we carry that peace out beyond them.
*Opening Hymn #448 “Take My Life, God, Let It Be,” vs. 1, 2 & 4
*Opening Prayer (Unison)
Holy God, you call us to gather under your wings and yet we turn away. Open our ears to hear and our hearts to receive the truth that you desire to be in relationship with us. Help us to seek your care and provision each and every day. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Children’s Time
One: People of God, what is your prayer for our youth?
All: Our prayer is that they grow up to be like Jesus—strong and brave, full of grace and truth! And, we pray that we will help them. Amen.
Shared Prayer: Prayer of Jesus (sins)
Unison Singing (while youth depart) “This Little Light of Mine” #524
WE PRAYERFULLY ENTRUST OURSELVES TO GOD
Silent Prayer of Confession
Words of Encouragement
Our God is a God of abundant grace and mercy, and never lets us go. For the sake of Jesus, God With Us, who gave all for the redemption of creation, your sins are forgiven. Follow in Christ’s loving footsteps.
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of the People
Congregational Response “Be Still and Know” #743
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Scripture Psalm 122; *Luke 13:1-9, 31-35
Message
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WE OFFER GRATITUDE TO GOD
Invitation to Give and Share
Loving God, like the fig tree you call us to bear good fruit. Accept these gifts and tithes—the fruits of our work for the purpose of showing love to all in need, known and unknown to us.
Gathering of Gifts “Old Irish Blessing,” Denes Agay
*Song of Praise “We Give You but Your Own” #785
We give you but your own, what e’er the gift may be; all that we have is yours alone, we give it gratefully.
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*Prayer of Commitment (unison)
Holy God, you call us to repentance, and to the bearing of good fruit for the sake of the world. Draw us into your loving embrace and change our hearts, that we might live into your call, no matter how challenging it might be. Amen.
WE GO FORTH AS GOD’S PEOPLE
*Closing Hymn #76 “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing,” vs. 1-2
*Blessing
*Blessing Response #809 “God Be with You”
Sending Music