March 5, 2017

*Those that are able are invited to stand

Welcome and Introduction

*Hymn “O Worship the King” #73

Opening Prayer

Greeting and Passing of the Peace

Announcements

Kids Song “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” *See Screen

Children’s Sermon

Anthem Choir

Visual Illustration

Word and Response Matthew 4:1-11

*Hymn “Jesus, Tempted in the Desert” #2105

in The Faith We Sing

Sermon RENOUNCE Pastor Kelly

Prayers of the People / Silent Prayer / Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer

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

*Hymn “You Satisfy the Hungry Heart” #629

Celebrating Holy Communion

*Chorus “Be Present at Our Table, Lord” #621

To the Tune of #95 (Doxology)

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Jesus, thank you!

You have fed us with yourself that we may be bound to you in love,

and overcome every temptation to bind ourselves again to any other power.

In the power of the Holy Spirit, keep these bonds strong,

and send us forth to set others free from evil’s dominion. Amen.

Offering Our Gifts and Tithes

*Hymn “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days” #269

*Benediction

*Chorus “We Are Called” (Refain) #2172

in The Faith We Sing

We are called to act with justice, we are called to love tenderly,

we are called to serve one another, to walk humbly with God.

Current Prayer Needs:

JB (friend of Judy’s) – diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

Ed Scott (friend of Ginnie’s) – brain cancer

Jane Glidden – recovery of cataract surgery

Those struggling with addiction

R.N. (Friend of Barb’s) – kidney cancer

Ongoing Concerns:

Jack Winkopp (Jen’s dad) – continued strength

Grammy Alfieri (Alfieri’s grandmother) – spinal stenosis

Pappy Alfieri (Alfieri’s grandfather) – cardiac issues, recovery from 2 stents

Gary White (Ginnie’s son) – COPD

Mifflin Avenue United Methodist Church

“Where Faith and Life Meet”

www.mifflinave.org

412-731-2511

Pastor: Rev. Kelly Smith