February 22, 2015 10 a.m. First Sunday in Lent Welcome Guests! It is a pleasure to have you worship with us today! In the mighty name of our living Lord Jesus, we welcome you to this service of celebration. May you feel Christ’s presence, hear his Word proclaimed, and be blessed, and renewed. Please be sure to sign the guest book and join us again, if possible, in the near future. Please note that Nursery care is available during worship for ages 0-2. The asterisk (*) Indicates to please stand, if you are able. Large print bulletins and hearing assistance devices are available from the ushers. Gathering Prelude Lighting of the Altar Candles Introit: “Father We Love You” Men’s Chorus * Hymn: “The Gift of Love” The United Methodist Hymnal # 408 Greeting & Welcome Pastor Roy *Call to Worship Liturgist, Lindsay Jacobsen Leader: A rainbow of peace paints the sky. People: We worship a God of steadfast love and faithfulness. Leader: The bright ribbon of color serves to remind us… People: We worship a God of Steadfast love and faithfulness. Leader: The waters of baptism seal us in holy love. People: We worship a God of steadfast love and faithfulness. Leader: A voice over the water proclaims: “You are my Son, the beloved; with whom I am well pleased.” People: We worship a God of steadfast love and faithfulness. Opening Prayer: Painter of rainbows amidst the clouds, set your bow once more in the sky, and remind us that your love and mercy are far greater than your righteous anger. As we enter the season of Lent, remind us anew of your saving grace, and of our chance of our rebirth, through the cleansing waters of our baptism. Amidst the storms and floods of life, teach us the ways of life and death, that we may use this season as a time of gratitude for the past, and a time of hope for the future, through Christ our Lord. Amen. Special Music: “Lord, Touch Me” Men’s Chorus Children’s Story Time “Good News” Pastor Roy Children in Pre k – Middle school will be dismissed at this time for Sunday school. High school kids will remain in worship through the end of March. Finding the Quiet Center Our Time of Intercessory Prayer: We come, together in prayer, with prayers of Joy & Thanksgiving, with prayers for Hope, Healing, and Wholeness. --With prayers for ourselves, and for others, with prayers for our homes, and the world around us. Today, is there an experience of God that you might share in praise of God? 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 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. Proclamation and Response Hearing the Word of God in Scripture Lindsay Jacobsen Epistle Lesson: 1 Peter 3:18-22 (NIV) p.858 *Hymn: “Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley” The Faith We Sing #2112 * Gospel Lesson: Mark 1:9-15 (NIV) p.707 Pastor Roy May God bless the reading, hearing, understanding and preaching of His Holy Word. Response: AMEN. Morning Message: “Wilderness Survival Training” Pastor Roy Our Offering: “The Lord’s Prayer” Chancel Choir The United Methodist Hymnal #95 *Giving Glory to God in Song Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Sending Forth *Closing Hymn: “More Like You” The Faith We Sing #2167 *Dismissal with Blessing Pastor Roy *Our parting prayer in song for one another: You are invited to circle the sanctuary, to sing this prayer to one another. Bind us together, Lord, bind us together with cords that cannot be broken. Bind us together Lord, bind us together, Lord, bind us together in love. *Organ Postlude Let the fellowship continue – You are invited to join us for coffee in Fellowship Hall downstairs. 8 Church Street, Secretary Office hours: Stafford Springs, CT 06076 Mon. Weds. & Thurs. (860) 684-2468 7:30 -12:30 Fax: (860) 684-3418 [email protected] Fri. 7:30 -11:30 “Like” us on Facebook! Connie Fogarty, Administrative Assistant Our Web site is www.fumcstafford.org Our Participants in worship this morning: Jill Gregori - Minister of Music Weekly Attendance Kathy Aborn – Lay Leader Sunday Worship: Liturgist – Lindsay Jacobsen Morning Service 28 Greeters – Lisa Smith, Betty Burns Evening Service 6 Ushers – Doug Fassett, Leroy Atkins Prayer & Praise: Nursery Attendant – Connie Fogarty Coffee Hour – Phyllis Lindsay, Perne Barnes Nursery, Counters – Joan Johnson, JoAnn West Pre K - 2, no class Sound Techs – Butch Hajosy, Gary Symonds, 3-5, no class Chris Rossick Middle School, 6 Men’s Chorus – Pastor Roy, Tom Reilly, High School, Robert Spencer, Gene Panciera, Fred Streb, Gordon Giller, Steve Jacobsen, Jeff Roberts, Adult Study Doug Fassett, Dave Burns, Leroy Atkins; ( groups), Directed by Jill Gregori Last Year 2014 Worship:71 Rev. Roy Richardson, pastor Next Sunday, March 1, 2015– Worship Participants Counters –Beth Gallison, Nancy Oaks, Liturgist –Ashley Wilson, Greeters –Joan Johnson, Polly Streb, Ushers – Robert Spencer, Charles Williams, Coffee Hour – Michelle O’Neill, Amanda Pekrul, Communion – Stewards –Joan & JoAnn, Altar set up – Carol & Debbie Beverage, Servers – Pastor Roy, Ashley Wilson, Doug Fassett, Donna Panciera If you are unable to participate next week contact the office by Wednesday. If you have a last minute cancellation and the office is closed it is your responsibility to find a replacement! Thank you! Our Mission Statement: We, the people of First United Methodist Church of Stafford Springs, are in mission. It is our aim to reach out in genuine acceptance, welcoming people into a growing, life-giving relationship with God in Jesus Christ through vital worship, warm fellowship, and careful attention to people's needs. First United Methodist Church February 22, 2015
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