Mifflin Avenue United Methodist Church

11:00 AM Worship Second Sunday in Lent 4 March 2012

GATHERING

“The Name of Jesus” G. Martin

GREETING AND WELCOME

INTROIT

“Hear My Prayer” W. James

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: God does not hide from us; when we call out to God, we know that we are heard.

People: We come as a community to follow Jesus and learn how to live like him.

Leader: Those who hear Jesus’ call to follow Him, let them learn what that call means.

People: We want to follow, but we need to be shown the way. We know it won’t be

easy.

Leader: But many generations have known about God, and have known his mercy in

saving those who follow Him.

People: Present and future generations need to be told about Jesus: who will tell them?

All: We must teach our children and their children about God’s mercy and Jesus our

Lord. We will teach by our example.

BLESSING OF THE QUILT

*HYMN UMH 277

Tell Me the Stories of Jesus Stories of Jesus

*PRAYER in unison

Dear God, you made promises to ancient people and the Bible tells us that you kept

every promise, even if the people didn't do their part. In this modern world, we find it is

sometimes very hard to make promises to a God we cannot see and touch. Please help

us to find the courage to resist the temptations around us, to accept Jesus as your promise

to us, if we will just follow His way. We want to live life as faithful Christians, with your help.

In Jesus' name we pray.

ANTHEM

“O Exult Yourself Above The Heavens” G.F. Handel

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

FIRST READING

Genesis 17: 1-7, 15-16

SECOND READING

Mark 8: 31-38

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

Following the message, children from K-3 are invited to attend the Junior Church program.

SERMON Do you come when you’re called? Kim Viehland

*HYMN UMH 338

Where He Leads Me Norris

SHARING OUR JOYS AND CONCERNS

PASTORAL PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER in unison

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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into

temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and

the glory, forever. Amen.

*THE PEACE

OFFERING

“Lenten Offertory” K. Ett

*DOXOLOGY UMH 95

GREAT THANKSGIVING UMH 13

BREAKING THE BREAD

*COMMUNION

The elements will be served by intinction. After receiving the elements, you are invited to kneel at the

altar rail in prayer. Please return to your seat by the opposite end of the pew from which you exited.

Those unable to come forward should indicate to an usher, and the stewards will bring the elements

to you. All bread is gluten free.

*HYMN UMH 593

Here I Am, Lord Here I Am, Lord

*BENEDICTION

*GOING FORTH

“Old 120th” H. Willan

*Those who are able are invited to stand.