Shaped by New Birth

 March 5, 2023

Lenten Theme: Shaped by New Birth

Order of Worship

Prelude – Sharon

Welcome and Announcements

Call to Worship (based on Psalm 121)

Leader: Lift your eyes to the hills – where does your help come from?

People: Our help comes from the Lord,

             The maker of heaven and earth.

All: Let us worship our God, who watches over us now and always.

Hymn VT#419 Great Is Thy Faithfulness

           VT#550 God who Touches Earth with Beauty

Confession

Jesus is being drawn to Jerusalem. To where is God calling you? What is God calling you to do?

(Silent Reflection)

As we extinguish this light, we acknowledge the darkness and pain of injury done to Earth and its ecosystems.

(A candle is extinguished)

Let Us Pray

All:   Loving God, as we journey through this season of Lent, may we be open to your presence. Give us the strength to mae the changes that are needed in our lives and the courage to take on the work of transforming the world. Amen

Hymn VT#581 Lord Jesus, You Shall be my Song

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Message: Fresh Breezes From the Spirit

Hymn of Response: VT#737 Breathe on Me, Breath of God

Congregational Prayer

Prayer for Offering

Sending Hymn VT#832 The Lord Lift You Up

Benediction (based on Psalms 121)

Leader: The Lord watch over you ---

People: the Lord bless you and make you a blessing;

Leader: The sun will not harm you by day,

People: nor the moon by night.

All: The Lord will bring you to life and carry you safely home.