fifth Sunday of lent

March 13, 2016

-Gathering into worship-

*Those that are able are invited to stand

Welcome Gary Burdick, Lay Leader

Opening Psalm Psalm 126

*Call to Worship

When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.

Then our mouth was filled with laughter and shouts of joy.

We rejoiced: “The Lord has done great things for us.”

May those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, come home with joy, carrying their sheaves.

*Hymn “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed” #203

*Opening Prayer

Creator God, you have formed us as your own,

so whether we are weeping or laughing, dreaming or shouting for joy,

we are always coming home to you.

For all this and more, we thank you in Jesus’ name. Amen.

*Chorus “There’s Something About That Name” #171

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus! There's just something about that name

Master, Savior, Jesus! Like the fragrance after the rain

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus! Let all heaven and earth proclaim

Kings and kingdoms shall all pass away, but there's something about that name.

Announcements

-Becoming a family of faith-

The Sacrament of Baptism #33

Ava Banrìon Gribbin

*Baptism Hymn “Child of Blessing, Child of Promise” #611

Receiving New Members #38

Frank and Erica Gribbin

-Offering Our Prayers-

You are invited to share your prayer concerns by writing them on the Prayer Request cards and placing them in the offering plate.

God Moments

Prayer Hymn “Take My Life, and Let It Be” #399

Silent Prayer / Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer

-Exploring the word-

Children’s Sermon

Anthem “Jesus Our Lord, We Adore Thee” Choir

Scripture Philippians 3:4b-14

Sermon

-Sharing our blessings-

Offering Our Gifts and Tithes

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*Doxology “Many Gifts, One Spirit” (Refrain) #114

Many gifts, one Spirit, one love known in many ways.

In our difference is blessing, from diversity we praise

One Giver, one Lord, one Spirit, one Word

Known in many ways, hallowing our days.

For the Giver, for the gifts, praise, praise, praise!

*Offering Prayer

-Going into the world-

*Closing Hymn “This Is a Day of New Beginnings” (verses 1-4) #383

*Benediction

*Chorus “Here I Am, Lord” (refrain only) #593

Here I am Lord, Is it I, Lord? I have heard You calling in the night.

I will go Lord, if You lead me. I will hold Your people in my heart.

Please join us for Second Sunday Social and to officially welcome our new members, the Gribbin Family, immediately after worship.

Mifflin Avenue United Methodist Church

“Where Faith and Life Meet”

www.mifflinave.org

412-731-2511

Pastor: Rev. Kelly Smith

214-202-9291

Pastor@mifflinave.org