March 16 Bulletin 2025
Welcome
Announcements
Land Acknowledgement
Extinguishing the Lenten Candle
We extinguish the second Lenten candle – reminding us of the things of the world that entice us away from God. May we keep our eyes on God, who has shown us love through God’s Son, Jesus Christ. (candle is extinguished)
Prayer: O God, help us to comprehend that this world we live in is not everlasting. But you call us to prepare ourselves for your Kingdom which is truly everlasting. Amen.
Sung Response Christ Be Our Light
Call to Worship
Open your hearts to God’s love today.
In the midst of winter darkness, we seek the brightness of God’s love.
Don’t be afraid. God is with you.
With the Lord’s help, we can overcome the darkness.
The Lord is your light and your salvation.
Even though everything around us is disturbing, yet God’s love is constant. Thanks be to God. AMEN.
Opening Prayer
Lord, we come to you this morning with so many concerns and issues that demand our attention. Our lives are burdened; our spirits are tired. Guide our lives and our steps as we walk this Lenten journey, inward and outward. Help us to discern what you would have us do, that others may be healed. In Jesus’ name, we pray. AMEN.
Hymn Come and Find the Quiet Centre VU 374
Prayer of Confession
There is a certain winter in our spirits today, O Lord. We feel that the journey on which we have embarked will demand too much of us. There are so many other things in our lives which claim our spirits, our energy, our hopes and fears. It is easy to be like Jerusalem, turning our backs on those whom you send. The world shouts its solutions to us and then deserts us when we are in need. Forgive us for the many times in which we have strayed from your pathway of life; when we have chosen not to hear the cries of those in need; when we have belittled the gifts and skills you have given us in order to avoid serving others. Heal us, O Lord. Place us back on your path to Jerusalem, to live, for we ask this in Jesus’ name. AMEN.
Assurance of Pardon
When God called your name, God called you to a journey of faith. Do not be afraid to look inside to see those things which are holding you back from being who God created you to be. Place your trust in God who is always with you, loving you into wholeness. AMEN.
Hymn O God, How We Have Wandered VU 112
Scripture Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Luke 13:31-35
Sermon “The Tiny Brown Seed”
Pastoral Prayer
Lord’s Prayer
Minute for Mission
Offering
Offertory Hymn This Is My Body MV 177 verse 3
Offertory Prayer
Closing Hymn O Jesus, I Have Promised VU 120
Benediction
Sung Blessing May the God of Peace MV 224
Welcome
Announcements
Land Acknowledgement
Extinguishing the Lenten Candle
We extinguish the second Lenten candle – reminding us of the things of the world that entice us away from God. May we keep our eyes on God, who has shown us love through God’s Son, Jesus Christ. (candle is extinguished)
Prayer: O God, help us to comprehend that this world we live in is not everlasting. But you call us to prepare ourselves for your Kingdom which is truly everlasting. Amen.
Sung Response Christ Be Our Light
Call to Worship
Open your hearts to God’s love today.
In the midst of winter darkness, we seek the brightness of God’s love.
Don’t be afraid. God is with you.
With the Lord’s help, we can overcome the darkness.
The Lord is your light and your salvation.
Even though everything around us is disturbing, yet God’s love is constant. Thanks be to God. AMEN.
Opening Prayer
Lord, we come to you this morning with so many concerns and issues that demand our attention. Our lives are burdened; our spirits are tired. Guide our lives and our steps as we walk this Lenten journey, inward and outward. Help us to discern what you would have us do, that others may be healed. In Jesus’ name, we pray. AMEN.
Hymn Come and Find the Quiet Centre VU 374
Prayer of Confession
There is a certain winter in our spirits today, O Lord. We feel that the journey on which we have embarked will demand too much of us. There are so many other things in our lives which claim our spirits, our energy, our hopes and fears. It is easy to be like Jerusalem, turning our backs on those whom you send. The world shouts its solutions to us and then deserts us when we are in need. Forgive us for the many times in which we have strayed from your pathway of life; when we have chosen not to hear the cries of those in need; when we have belittled the gifts and skills you have given us in order to avoid serving others. Heal us, O Lord. Place us back on your path to Jerusalem, to live, for we ask this in Jesus’ name. AMEN.
Assurance of Pardon
When God called your name, God called you to a journey of faith. Do not be afraid to look inside to see those things which are holding you back from being who God created you to be. Place your trust in God who is always with you, loving you into wholeness. AMEN.
Hymn O God, How We Have Wandered VU 112
Scripture Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Luke 13:31-35
Sermon “The Tiny Brown Seed”
Pastoral Prayer
Lord’s Prayer
Minute for Mission
Offering
Offertory Hymn This Is My Body MV 177 verse 3
Offertory Prayer
Closing Hymn O Jesus, I Have Promised VU 120
Benediction
Sung Blessing May the God of Peace MV 224
