Morgan’s Point and Forks Road East United Churches
March 12, 2023: Lent 3, Year A
Order of Service
Welcome and Announcements:
Quieting Time
A time of quite musical preparation for our worship
Opening Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn # 55 (Praise!) Immortal, Invisible
Celebrating God’s Goodness
GOD IS GOOD – ALL THE TIME.
ALL THE TIME – GOD IS GOOD.
Young at Heart Time ….
Hymn # 245 (Voices United) Praise the Lord with the Sound of Trumpet
The Offering of Our Tithes and Other Gifts
The Collection …. Just as God has blessed us with every goodness, so we have the ability to bless God’s people with gifts from our hearts and hands. Please rise for the singing of ….
The Doxology “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Prayer of Dedication (In Unison)
Loving God, you are our very life. Please multiply the gifts we return to you, today, that they may feed, clothe, shelter, and comfort others in our community and though out your world. Amen
Scripture Readings
Gospel Lesson John 4:5-26
(A time of quiet reflection music)
Gospel Lesson John 4:27-42
Hymn # 271(Praise!) Fill My Cup, Lord
Message: The Wellspring of Christ’s Presence
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn # 131 (Praise!) The Church’s One Foundation
Commissioning and Benediction
Sung Benediction: Go Now in Peace
Morgan’s Point and Forks Road East United Churches
March 19, 2023: Lent 4, Year A
Order of Service
Welcome and Announcements:
Quieting Time
A time of quite musical preparation for our worship
Opening Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn # 14 (Black) I Will Enter His Gates (X2)
Celebrating God’s Goodness
GOD IS GOOD – ALL THE TIME.
ALL THE TIME – GOD IS GOOD.
Young at Heart Time ….
Hymn # 588 (Hymnary) God Sees the Little Sparrow Fall
The Offering of Our Tithes and Other Gifts
The Collection …. Just as God has blessed us with every goodness, so we have the ability to bless God’s people with gifts from our hearts and hands. Please rise for the singing of ….
The Doxology “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Prayer of Dedication (In Unison)
Loving God, our help and our hope, bless these gifts, that they may bring help to the needy and hope to the despairing. Bless us this day, that our very lives may be gifts of help and hope for your world. Amen
Scripture Readings
Gospel Lesson John 9:1-12
(A time of quiet reflection music)
Gospel Lesson John 9: 13-41
Hymn # 119(Praise!) Open My Eyes, That I May See
Message: Looking Within
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn # 352 (Voices United) I Danced in the Morning
Commissioning and Benediction
Sung Benediction Go Now in Peace
Morgan’s Point and Forks Road East United Churches
March 26, 2023: Lent 5, Year A
Order of Service
Welcome
Quieting Time
A time of quite musical preparation for our worship
Opening Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn # 16 (Praise!) How Great Thou Art
Celebrating God’s Goodness
GOD IS GOOD – ALL THE TIME.
ALL THE TIME – GOD IS GOOD.
Young at Heart Time ….
Hymn # 23 (Black) Magic Penny
The Offering of Our Tithes and Other Gifts
The Collection …. God gives us steadfast love and abundant mercy. In response to God’s goodness, let us, with thanksgiving and praise, come before God with gifts from our hearts and hands. Please rise for the singing of ….
The Doxology “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Prayer of Dedication (In Unison)
God of love and grace, bless these gifts that they may bring new life to those who are in need in our community and in the world. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen
Scripture Readings
Gospel Lesson: John 11:1-16
(A time of quiet reflection music)
Gospel Lesson: John 11: 17-45
Hymn # 419 (Praise!) Tell It to Jesus
Message Life Questions
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn # 37 (Black) We Shall Go Out with Hope of Resurrection
Commissioning and Benediction
Sung Benediction Go Now in Peace