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Bulletin and Hymns (PDFs linked for viewing)
- Bulletin for Sunday, March 30, 2025
- “God Welcomes All” GTG 399
- “There is Now a New Creation” GTG 774
- “Amazing Grace” GTG 649
ORDER FOR WORSHIP
PRELUDE Leah Bruno
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Dr. Seth Thomas
*CALL TO WORSHIP Jenny Sue LeSchander
Happy are those who are honest with God.
Happy are those whose sin is forgiven.
Therefore, let all who are faithful
offer prayer to the Lord in times of distress.
For God is our refuge
and protects us in times of trouble.
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice!
Let us shout for joy! Let us worship God!
*HYMN OF PRAISE “God Welcomes All” – GTG 399
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Holy God, we confess
that we keep silent when we should speak.
We see iniquity and the injustices of the world,
yet are content not to call them out.
We withhold kind words,
yet are quick to speak in judgment.
Forgive us, O God.
Direct the way we should go
and help us to use our voices
to spread your grace and truth.
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 32 pgs. 506-507
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
CHORAL ANTHEM “Kyrie”
Michael Praetorius, arr. H. R. W.
St. James Chancel Choir
SERMON READING Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 pg. 78-79
SERMON “Liberating Lent: Love Calls Us Home”
Rev. Dr. Seth Thomas
*HYMN OF RESPONSE “There is Now a New Creation” – GTG 774
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP
JOYS & CONCERNS
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 “Fairest Lord Jesus”
Münster Gesangbuch, arr. Jim Gresham
Jim Gresham, clarinet; Leah Bruno, piano
*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 “Amazing Grace” – GTG 649
WE GO INTO THE WORLD AS GOD’S AMBASSADORS
*BLESSING & CHARGE
POSTLUDE
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