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 Don’t Feel No-Ways Tired — arr. Jacqueline B. Hairston FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT • FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • 11:00AM
SCRIPTURE — Luke 14:7-14 (pew Bible New Testament page 94) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS
SERMON — “Disciple: A Humble Heart”
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 GREETING INTROIT
For Everyone Born — arr. Tom Trenney For everyone born, a place at the table, for everyone born, clean water and bread, a shelter, a space, a safe place for growing, for everyone born, a star overhead. And God will delight when we are creators of justice and joy, compassion and peace; yes, God will delight when we are creators of justice and joy!
CALL TO WORSHIP Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness, and was tempted as we are, yet without sin, give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit. And as you know our weakness, so that we may know your power to save, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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HYMN OF PROCESSION #339 Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast — HURSLEY
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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.
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY How Lovely are Your Dwellings (from A German Requiem) — Johannes Brahms How lovely are your dwellings, O Lord of hosts! My soul longs and yearns for the courts of the Lord; my body and soul rejoice in the living God. Blessed are those who dwell in your house, those who praise you forever more. (Psalm 84: 1, 2, 4, ) Sung in German. 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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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Almighty God, giver of every good and perfect gift, teach us to render to you all that we have and all that we are, that we may praise you, not with our lips only, but with our whole lives, turning the duties, the sorrows, and the joys of all our days into a living sacrifice to you; through our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
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WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
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#427 Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life — GERMANY
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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PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP PREACHING The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister LITURGIST The Reverend Meg Peters, Assoc. Minister FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given in honor of Janet Ford and in celebration of her birthday by her husband Craig, their children, and grandchildren.
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
SERMON NOTES
Thank you for joining us in worship today.
CRUCIFER Joanna Holden TORCHBEARERS Libby Holden Meg Gilliam MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar The Chancel Choir Nicholas Davis, baritone Jonathan Borton, piano Barbara Lister-Sink, piano Members of the Greensboro Symphony Master Chorale
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