WELCOME TO WORSHIP
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.
(Children, kindergartners through third grade, are invited to exit the Sanctuary for Children’s Worship. Children will return to reserved pews in the Sanctuary at the close of worship.)
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED CANTICLE Heal Our Land — Oscar Williams Jr. FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT • MARCH 19, 2023 • 11:00AM
SCRIPTURE — Luke 15:11-24 This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS The prelude signifies the beginning of worship. You are invited to be in a spirit of prayer and meditation. Please silence all mobile communication devices. †
Please stand as you are able
PRELUDE
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY Give Me Jesus — arr. Anna Laura Page DOXOLOGY #95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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Andante religioso (from Sonata IV, Op. 65) — Felix Mendelssohn Impressions on ABERYSTWYTH — arr. Matthew Compton
GREETING INTROIT
SERMON — “Disciple: A Gracious Heart”
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Loving God, without You we would be nothing. Help us to give back to others in the way that you have given to us. Your love guides us, protects us, and models for us the ways in which we are called to live. All that we are and all that we have is yours. May our offerings be just part of what we give to you this day and always, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Kyrie (from Messe Solennelle, Op. 16) — Louis Vierne Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord have mercy.
CALL TO WORSHIP Lift us up O Lord, that we may see your face When we long for a place to call home, remind us that your love is always available to us When our spirits falter, your light will lift us May the grace you have poured out for us be shared with all those we meet
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HYMN OF PROCESSION #163 Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know — HENDON
WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
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GLORIA PATRI #71 Glory Be to the Father — GREATOREX Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
#430 O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee — MARYTON
BENEDICTION
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BENEDICTION RESPONSE Go Now In Peace — Robert Lau Go now in peace, and may God’s peace go with you. Believe and trust His holy word. Amen.
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POSTLUDE
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PREACHING The Reverend Meg Peters, Assoc. Minister LITURGIST The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister CRUCIFER Will Bumgarner TORCHBEARERS Matthew Lycan Thomas Lycan
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
SERMON NOTES
Thank you for joining us in worship today.
MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar The Chancel Choir Carillonneurs, Camille Jones, Director Winston-Salem State Singing Rams, D’Walla Simmons-Burke, Director FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given in honor of Reverend Kate May by the children of Centenary United Methodist Church, and their families. Thank you for you for the energy and time you pour into our Children’s Ministry, God loves you and so do we!
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