SHADOWS LIVING in the
LENT WITH SECOND MARCH 1
The Shadow of Fear
Matthew 8:23-34
A welcoming community of faith where Jesus Christ transforms lives
WORSHIP LEADERS
Rev. Christopher A. Henry Senior Pastor
Rev. Danny L. Carpenter Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry
Rev. Audrey F. Thorne
Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry
Carol Sundheimer Liturgist
Sanctuary Choir
Dr. Michelle Louer
Director of Music and Fine Arts
Dr. John Allegar
Organist and Assistant Director of Music and Fine Arts
All music in this service used by permission: CCLI License #719352; OneLicense #A-715008; or public domain.
PROCESSION
Element Bearers
David Lancet
Deb Lyons
Ewer Bearer
Tom Woo
Acolytes
Charlie Rowe
Grace Clayton
MUSIC NOTE: All of the music sung by the choir is from Jan Dismas Zelenka’s Missa Paschalis (Mass for Easter). Zelenka (1679-1745) was a contemporary of J.S. Bach who was born in Bohemia. Both composers worked in the Dresden court in the 18th century.
WELCOME FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
Following today’s Word with Children, children ages 4 through grade 5 may remain with their families or depart for Sunday Mornings for Children. If departing, please assure your child is wearing a nametag. All children will return to their families in the Sanctuary to participate in Communion. Childcare is available on the second floor for infants through age 3.
VISUAL AND HEARING ASSISTANCE
Please speak to an usher if you need a large print bulletin, large print hymnal, or an assistive listening device.
March 1, 2026
SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT
We Come Together as God’s People
Prelude Animato (from Suite Monodique) Jehan Alain Variations sur un thème de Clément Jannequin (1911-1940) Dr. John Allegar, organ
Welcome
Choral Call to Worship
* Call to Worship
Sanctuary Choir; Dr. Michelle Louer, conductor Kyrie eleison. Lord, have mercy.
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Rev. Danny L. Carpenter
One: Thus says, the Lord, the one who created and formed you, O Jacob: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.
All: When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers they shall not overwhelm you.
One: When you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.
For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
All: Let us worship God!
* Prayer of Adoration
* Processional Hymn #361 How Firm a Foundation American Folk Melody Invitation to Confession
Kyrie Kyrie Eleison (adapted from Symphony no. 9, II) Antonin Dvořák (1841-1904) arr. Ruth Elaine Schram (b. 1956)
Kyrie eleison.
Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
They can be such giants in our lives, God of Grace. Each day, our fears, our doubts, our worries wash over us, until we come to believe that you do not care for us. There seems to be so much wrong in the world, we are convinced that there is nothing good we can do. The storms of sin and fear batter at us, and we cower, unable to find the faith to withstand them.
Forgive us, God of Hope.
Remind us that if we but open our hearts, you will heal us. If we but listen to your words, we will hear peace and joy. If we but open our lives to you, we can go forth to serve our sisters and brothers, even as we have been served by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. (Silent Prayer)
Assurance of God’s Grace
* Response of Praise Gloria Patri Greatorex
* Passing the Peace of Christ
* Hymn They Cast Their Nets in Galilee
The Word with Children
Prayer for Illumination
First Scripture Lesson
We Experience God’s Word
Carol Sundheimer
Isaiah 43:1-2 (p. 658)
Second Scripture Lesson Matthew 8:23-34 (p. 884)
Sermon
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
The Shadow of Fear
“And he said to them, ‘Why are you afraid, you of little faith?’
Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a dead calm.”
(Matthew 8:26)
Moment of Silent Meditation
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
One: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
One: Lift up your hearts.
We Give Thanks to God
Rev. Christopher A. Henry and Rev. Audrey F. Thorne
All: We lift them to the Lord.
One: Let us give thanks to the Lord.
All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Choir: Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua. Osanna in excelsis.
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts; Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Osanna in the highest.
All: Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Osanna in the highest.
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.
Breaking of the Bread
Communion of the People
Ushers will extend an invitation to receive communion by pew.
Please come forward using the aisle to your right. All bread at all stations is gluten free.
Communion Anthems
Qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.
Qui tollis peccata mundi, suscipe deprecationem nostram.
Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, miserere nobis.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: [dona nobis pacem.]
You take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; You take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer.
You are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, [grant us peace.]
Der Sturm Franz Schubert Kristin Shaffer, soprano (1797-1828)
Wie braust durch die Wipfel der heulende Sturm!
Es klirren die Balken, es zittert das Haus!
Es rollet der Donner, es leuchtet der Blitz, Und finster die Nacht, wie das Grab!
Immerhin, immerhin, so tobt’ es auch jüngst noch in mir!
Es brauste das Leben, wie jetzo der Sturm, Es bebten die Glieder, wie jetzo das Haus, Es flammte die Liebe, wie jetzo der Blitz, Und finster die Brust, wie das Grab.
Nun tobe, du wilder, gewalt’ger Sturm, Im Herzen ist Friede, im Herzen ist Ruh, Des Bräutigams harret die liebende Braut, Gereinigt in prüfender Glut, Der ewigen Liebe getraut.
Ich harre, mein Heiland, mit sehnendem Blick!
Komm, himmlischer Bräutigam, hole die Braut, Erlöse die Seele von irdischer Haft.
Horch, friedlich ertönet das Glöcklein vom Turm! Es lockt mich das süsse Getön Allmächtig zu ewigen Höh’n.
Amen!
Prayer after the Meal
How the raging storm roars through the treetops! The rafters rattle, the house shudders! The thunder rolls, the lightning flashes, and the night is as dark as the grave.
So be it, not long ago a storm still raged in me. My life roared like the storm now, my limbs trembled like the house now, love flashed like the lightning now, and my heart was as dark as the grave.
Now rage, wild, mighty storm; in my heart is peace, in my heart is calm. The loving bride awaits the bridegroom, purified in the testing flames, betrothed to eternal love.
I wait, my Saviour, with longing gaze! Come, heavenly bridegroom, take your bride. Free the soul from earthly bonds. Listen, the bell sounds peacefully from the tower! Its sweet pealing invites me all-powerfully to eternal heights.
Amen!
Invitation to Discipleship and Generosity
Offertory Gloria
Gloria in excelsis Deo, et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis.
Laudamus te. Benedicimus te. Adoramus te. Glorificamus te. Gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam.
Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace to all those of good will.
We praise thee. We bless thee. We worship thee. We glorify thee. We give thanks to thee according to thy great glory.
* Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH
* Prayer of Dedication
* Closing Hymn #562
* Charge and Benediction
We Go Forth to Serve
Eternal Father, Strong to Save
* Choral Benediction Amen
Postlude Fugue sur le thème du Carillon des Heures de la Cathédrale de Soissons, Op. 12
Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986)
At the conclusion of worship, we invite you to join us in McFarland Hall for coffee, donuts, and community.
MELITA
WELCOME NEW BABY
Robin Jane Noll
Birthdate: February 18, 2026
Parents: Madeline and Collin Noll
THE POWER OF PRAYER
We remember in prayer these members who have died, and their loved ones. The white roses in front of the lectern are in memory of:
Bill Templeton
Debbie Stewart
MaryBeth Minnich
Joey Shanafelt
Would you like one of our pastors to pray with you today? We invite you to come to Milner Chapel immediately following the 10 AM worship service for a short time of communion and prayer. You may also visit SecondChurch.org/Prayer to fill out a Prayer Request Form.
If you or a loved one is hospitalized, please contact: Ashley McNamara, Coordinator of Pastoral Care AMcNamara@SecondChurch.org
HUNGER
“I am hungry.” Matthew25
GIVING
SecondChurch.org/Hunger
Many families in the neighborhoods surrounding Second Presbyterian Church are food insecure. Your support of the 2026 Hunger Campaign will be well used to provide groceries for our food pantry, as well as to support food programs for children and families in Washington Township Schools. Visit SecondChurch.org/Hunger or scan the QR code to give.
VISITING TODAY?
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MEMORIAL FLOWER FUND:
OPEN THROUGH SUNDAY, MARCH 29
TODAY
Second Treasures Spring Donation Day 11 AM – 12:30 PM • Drive-Through Drop-Off
No Room for Compromise: 11:30 AM – 1 PM • Room 356
Art Song Series Concert: Female Composers 11:35 AM – 12:15 PM • Choir Room
NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 8
LIVING in the
SHADOWS
The Shadow of Worry
Rev. Christopher A. Henry 8:15 AM • Chapel Worship
9 AM • Sunday School for All Ages
10 AM • Sanctuary Worship 11:15 AM • Service of Wholeness and Communion • Milner Chapel
For more details visit SecondChurch.org/Worship
Watch Sunday worship all week long at SecondChurch.org/Live
UPCOMING EVENTS SecondChurch.org/Events
College Care Packages Now – March 23 • Online
Middlers Gathering March 3 • 7 – 8:30 PM • McAlister’s at 96th & Meridian
March 8 • Daylight Saving Time Begins
Young Adult Brunch March 8 • Following 10 AM Worship
Another Broken Egg Cafe on North Meridian
The Generous Word
March 8 • 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM • Common Room
Second Act March Gathering March 9 • 3 PM • McFaland Hall
What Comes Next for Young Adults at Second? March 11 • 6 – 7 PM • Room 356
Second Treasures End-of-Season Sale March 14 • 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM • Food Pantry Patio