March 3, 2024
Join us for worship on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The sermon is by Dr. Marshall Zieman, based on John 2: 13-22 Our music is provided by Alleluia Singers; Mark Kanitz, organ. We are aware of the audio and feedback issues for the livestream and are working to fix the issue. If you have issues during the livestream, please use the online friendship pad to let us know of any issues you have during the service.
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Sunday March 3, 2024 Worship Service
Livestream at 11:10 a.m
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
PRELUDE — Chorale — Christopher Uehlein
As the prelude begins, you are invited to prepare for worship.
SILENT MEDITATION
“Many things are possible for the person who has hope. Even more is possible for the person who has faith. And still more is possible for the person who knows how to love. But everything is possible for the person who practices all three virtues.” — Brother Lawrence
CALL TO WORSHIP — from Psalm 19:7-10
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul;
The decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple.
The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;
The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever.
The ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
They are more desirable than gold and sweeter than honey. Let us worship God!
PRAISE AND ADORATION
*LENTEN HYMN # 212 — Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed — MARTYRDOM
(*Please stand if you are able)
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of righteousness, we confess that have not kept your commandments. We do not make adequate time to rest and remember your goodness, nor to revel in the delight of family and friends. Yet you gave us commandments not for condemnation, but so that we might live in justice and joy. Sanctify our intentions and actions, that our lives may begin to reflect your Beloved Community.
SILENT PRAYERS OF CONFESSION AND PETITION
KYRIE ELEISON (#417) — Lord Jesus, Think on Me SOUTHWELL
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*HYMN #432 — How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord — REPTON
WELCOME
During the welcome, children are invited to come forward for a time with Dr. Zieman
TIME FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES
THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON — Exodus 20: 1-17 — page 58 of the pew Bible
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FELLOWSHIP OF PRAYER
JOYS AND CONCERNS
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
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.
ANTHEM — Abide with Me — Eurydice V. Osterman
PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD
THE GOSPEL LESSON — John 2: 13-22 — page 863 of the pew Bible
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
SERMON — “Worshipping Without a Temple Anymore” — Dr. Zieman
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH — from The Heidelberg Catechism, Q & A 86
Because just as Christ has redeemed us with his blood, he also renews us through his Holy Spirit according to his own image, so that with our whole life we may show ourselves grateful to God for his goodness, and that he may be glorified through us; and further, so that we ourselves may be assured of our faith by its fruits, and by our reverent behavior win our neighbors to Christ.
*SANCTUS (#1) — Holy, Holy, Holy — NICAEA
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.
Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty!
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!
RECEPTION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY — O Love Divine — arr. John Hudson
*DOXOLOGY (#711) — Lord of All Good — TOULON
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
O God, receive these gifts we offer as a sign of the dedication of our lives to you. We bring nothing of our own, for all we have is yours. Use us and our gifts in your service to establish your kingdom here on earth, for the good of your people and the glory of your eternal realm. In Jesus name, Amen.
*HYMN OF DEDICATION #394 — Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation — WESTMINSTER ABBEY
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE — God Himself Is Present — Jeffrey Blersch