Second Sunday of lent
February 21, 2016
-Gathering into worship-
*Those that are able are invited to stand
Welcome
Gary Burdick, Lay Leader
Opening Psalm
Psalm 27
*Call to Worship
One: The
psalmist sings,
One thing I asked of the Lord,
that I will seek after:
All: to live in the house of the Lord all the days
of my life,
to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to
inquire in God’s temple.
One: Sisters
and brothers, God is good, and in love and mercy greets us here.
*Hymn “God
of Grace and God of Glory” #577
*Opening Prayer
Loving
God, you save all who seek refuge in you.
Grant that
we who know your salvation may walk always in your light,
take courage in your faithfulness,
and rejoice in your astounding goodness to us.
Through
Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit, we pray. 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
-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.
Prayer Hymn “Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling”
#348
Silent Prayer / Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer
-Exploring the word and Sacrament-
Children’s Sermon
Anthem “Loving Jesus, Gentle
Lamb” Choir
Scripture
Philippians
3:17-4:1
Sermon
-Sharing our blessings-
Offering Our Gifts and Tithes
To give
electronically from your mobile device visit donate.mifflinave.org or scan this
code
*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
Dear God, our Savior, you grant us
citizenship in heaven. In your Son Jesus, we find peace and freedom from the
consumerism of this world. May our minds be set not on earthly things, but on
your ultimate purposes. Help us to place our hope in you. In trust, we dedicate
these gifts for your service. Let more people come to know your saving help in
Christ, our Lord. Amen.
*Closing Hymn
“Stand
Up, Stand Up for Jesus” #514
*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.
Mifflin Avenue United Methodist Church
“Where Faith and Life Meet”
www.mifflinave.org
412-731-2511
Pastor:
Rev. Kelly Smith
214-202-9291