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PRELUDE

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS                         Rev. Dr. Seth Thomas

*CALL TO WORSHIP                                                                             Carla Shafer
As children of God, we dwell in the Spirit,
and the Spirit dwells in us.
We are alive in the Spirit
through the righteousness of God.

In humility and faith, we come to worship the One
who gives us life, hope, and healing.
God has brought us to this moment
and will guide us still.
Praise the Lord!

*HYMN OF INVITATION              “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” – GTG 223

CALL TO CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of resurrection,
We know the power of death.
We have seen its works,
  we have felt its sting.
We have been to the valley of despair,
  and felt like there was no chance for life.
We do not believe in your power to resurrect.
We do not believe in your power to redeem our pain,
  and fashion something beautiful in this world.
Forgive us.
We cry from the depths—
  however faint our call may be,
  we pray you hear our voice.

ASSURANCE OF GOD’S GRACE

*THE PEACE
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
And also with you.

 


                                         WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION

FIRST SCRIPTURE READING                                               Psalm 146 pg. 581
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                    “Within Our Darkest Night”
                                                                             Jacques Berthier & Taizé community
                                                                                               Saint James Chancel Choir

SERMON READING                                                               John 19:1-16, pg. 113

SERMON                          “Jesus is Condemned”               Rev. Dr. Seth Thomas

*HYMN OF RESPONSE                           “They Crucified My Lord” – GTG 219

 


           WE RESPOND TO GOD’S INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP

JOYS & SORROWS

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

INVITATION TO THE OFFERING

OFFERTORY

*DOXOLOGY                               “For the Life That You Have Given” – GTG 717
For the life that you have given, for the love in Christ made known,
With these fruits of time and labor, with these gifts that are your own;
Here we offer, Lord, our praises; heart and mind and strength we bring;
Give us grace to love and serve you, living what we pray and sing.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*SINGING WELCOME AS CHILDREN RETURN TO SANCTUARY
Welcome, children, welcome, we are glad you’re here.
Welcome, children, welcome. Lenten time is here.

*HYMN OF COMMITMENT               “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” – GTG 216



             WE GO INTO THE WORLD AS GOD’S AMBASSADORS

*BLESSING & CHARGE

POSTLUDE 

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