BY GOD’S GRACE, We are an inclusive community, faithful to Christ through all of life’s stages, who go beyond ourselves to minister to all people. We are dedicated to cultivating, deepening, and showing our faith and reflecting the love of God.
OUR CHURCH CALENDARMonday: 7:00 p.m. Trustees MeetingTuesday: 6:45 a.m. Prayer Breakfast at Si Jambo'sWednesday: 12:00 Noon Ecumenical Noon Lenten Worship 2:30 p.m. Sew Blessed 5:00 p.m. Lent Meal at ALC 6:00 p.m. Confirmation 6:30 p.m. Lenten Worship at ALCSunday: 9:00 a.m. Adult Choir Practice 9:15 a.m. Sunday School10:30 a.m. Worship
Sunday, March 7
Greeters:
Piotter's
Ushers:
Dick Robinson, Nancy Poncin
Lou Zinck, Mark Nass
Acolytes:
Dalton Piotter
Sunday, March 14
Greeters:
Vern, Allison, Alyssa & Emily Johnson
Ushers:
Shelley, Makenzie
Collin & Kobe Lovell
Acolytes:
Gabby Jensen
ANNOUNCEMENTS
March 7, 2010
PARTNERSHIP OF PRAYER:the First Presbyterian Church, Foley, MN. The Rev. Al Jergenson is the Pastor. The Rev. John Armajani is the Parish Associate.
REMEMBER TO CALL OUR FREE PHONE MINISTRY LINE (831-5477) each day for news of the church activities, church family and a brief devotion. March is sponsored by Virginia Abild in memory of Ronnie Abild. Thank you Virginia. The months of April - July, Sept & Dec. are still available. Sponsorship is only $16.00.
ELDER OF THE DAY, representing the Session is Ellen Langley.
BE A SUPERHERO IN THE MINNESOTA FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER. Our churches are challenged to re-stock the local food shelf during the month of March. Can we surpass last year's donations? Together we raised $19,440.44 and 6695 pounds of food. Churches that participated in the challenge last year were Methodist, Episcopal, Highwater Lutheran, ALC and Presbyterian. All are participating again this year.
March 7, 2010
ORDER OF WORSHIP
- Gathering -
PRELUDE
CHIMES
INTROIT
*HYMN "Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak" #426
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
One: A women named Martha welcomed Jesus into her home.
Many: Her sister named Mary sat at his feet and listened.
One: There is only need of one thing:
Many: Mary has chosen the better part. Host of the Hostess, welcome us in to this, your home. Help us to sit at your feet and listen. Help us in need to choose the better part.
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Women: Created in your image, in the image of you, you created them.
Men: Forgotten your image, the image of you, too often we have forgotten them.
Women: Too often we have forgotten ourselves.
All: God saw everything that God had made, and , indeed, it was very good, God help us to see everything tha tyou have made, and, indeed, know it is very good.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
To God above, all praise from upon this earth below, from where we are called good. To God above, all praise from upon this earth below, from where your Child once walked. To God above, and God's Child above, from upon this earth below, from where your Child did rise, taking away our sin. In the name of God, who forgave us, clothing us after creation, and God's Child in whom, through resurrection, we are forgiven, and God's Spirit, who allows us to forgive, may the Peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
*THE GLORIA PATRIA #579
*THE PASSING OF THE PEACE
Welcome! You are visitor:
- The Word -
CELEBRATE THE GIFTS OF WOMEN
HONOR A WOMEN OF OUR CONGREGATION
MINUTE FOR MISSION
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Isaiah 55:1-9 p. 685
ANTHEM
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 p. 172
*HYMN TO AFFIRM OUR FAITH "Teach Me Thy Way, O Lord" insert
THE JOYS, CONCERNS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE OF THE PEOPLE, THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
PASTORAL PRAYER; SILENT PRAYER; THE LORD'S PRAYER; CHORAL RESPONSE
THE OFFERING
*DOXOLOGY #592
*OFFERTORY PRAYER
TIME FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE
THIRD SCIPTURE READING 1 Samuel 25 p. 269
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON "Circle the Wagons"
- Sending -
*SENDING HYMN "O To Be Like Thee" insert*BENEDICTION
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE "Go With Us, Lord" #535Go with us, Lord and guide the way, That in Your Spirit strong and true, Through this and every coming day, Our lives may be oiur gift to You.
