February 17, 2013 Service

Enter to Worship, Depart to Serve

Our Mission:  "To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."

WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS

ORGAN PRELUDE

+CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader:   We gather as God's people in a world divided

                 and distressed.
People: Yet we gather as one people, united by God.Leader:   We gather as God's people, journeying to

                 Jerusalem.
People: Yet we gather as one people, steadfastly

                 traveling forward together.Leader:   We gather as God's people, frightened by

                 whirlpools of worry which spin us out of control.
All:           Yet we gather as one people following in the

                 unfailing steps of Jesus the Christ, whose

                 name we praise.

+ HYMN         “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”       #196

PRAYER

Almighty God, your blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan. Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations. And, as you know the weakness of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son, our Lord. Amen.

Time with Young Disciples

HYMN                  “There Is a Balm in Gilead”                  #375

SCRIPTURES          Romans 10:8b-13 & Luke 4:1-13

MESSAGE    Soul Detox: Clean Living in a Contaminated World

OFFERING

Let us offer ourselves and our gifts to God.  

Offertory Prayer

God of power and might, we begin the Journey of Lent remembering Christ's time in the wilderness and how the temptation of earthly power and the satisfaction of Christ's personal needs could not overwhelm his faith in you. May the offerings we give this day be a token of our conviction: the power and security the world offers in material things cannot compare with the power and security that come through faith in Christ, your beloved Son. In Christ's name, we pray. Amen.

+DOXOLOGY #95

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.

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

+ HYMN                     “Take Time to Be Holy”                   #395

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

(+) Those who are able are invited to stand.      

*Communion is available following the service where consecrated elements are distributed in the front of the sanctuary