Order of Worship
Sunday, March 15
Fourth Sunday of Lent
GATHER
"Finally Free"
"Finally Free"
WELCOME
PRAISE
"I Know A Name"
"I Know A Name"
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAY
"The Blessing"
"The Blessing"
CONFESSION & PARDON
CHILDREN'S MOMENT
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
OFFERING OUR GIFTS
"With Great Gentleness"
"With Great Gentleness"
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 18:1-7; 19:13-15
1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 He called a child, whom he put among them, 3 and said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me. 6 “If any of you cause one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for you if a great millstone were fastened around your neck and you were drowned in the depth of the sea. 7 Woe to the world because of things that cause sin! Such things are bound to come, but woe to the one through whom they come!
13 Then children were being brought to him in order that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples spoke sternly to those who brought them, 14 but Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not stop them, for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.” 15 And he laid his hands on them and went on his way.
The Word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
Matthew 18:1-7; 19:13-15
1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 He called a child, whom he put among them, 3 and said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me. 6 “If any of you cause one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for you if a great millstone were fastened around your neck and you were drowned in the depth of the sea. 7 Woe to the world because of things that cause sin! Such things are bound to come, but woe to the one through whom they come!
13 Then children were being brought to him in order that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples spoke sternly to those who brought them, 14 but Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not stop them, for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.” 15 And he laid his hands on them and went on his way.
The Word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
REFLECTION
"The Good News is... Protection & Care for the Vulnerable"
Tell Me Something Good (Wk 4)
Rev. Michelle Matthews
"The Good News is... Protection & Care for the Vulnerable"
Tell Me Something Good (Wk 4)
Rev. Michelle Matthews
GIVE THANKS
The Great Thanksgiving, Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer
"From Whom All Blessings Flow (Doxology)"
The Great Thanksgiving, Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer
"From Whom All Blessings Flow (Doxology)"
FEAST
"He's Got the Whole World in His Hands"
"He's Got the Whole World in His Hands"
BENEDICTION
Lenten Cross Extinguishing: 4th Candle
"With Great Gentleness"