MPC Worship Service March 20, 2022 Lent III

ORDER OF SERVICE – March 20, 2022 – Lent III - In Person and on Zoom Praise Time: Worthy is the Lamb Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship: PWS&D Lent III liturgy Gathering Prayer Hymn: And can it be that I should gain / Amazing Love Prayer of Adoration Prayer of Confession (in unison) God of grace and mercy, We confess that our thoughts are so often not your thoughts; our ways are rarely your ways. Our tempers are short, and we fail to act with kindness. Our confidence is weak, and we treat others without respect. Our faith falters and we lose track of you. Forgive the many ways we fail you, and inspire us to follow you more faithfully. We pray in the powerful name of Jesus Christ. Amen Children’s Time: Second Chances God of Second Chances Responsive Reading: Psalm 63:1-8 Kameal 1 O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. 2 So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. 3 Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. 4 So I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands and call on your name. 5 My soul is satisfied as with a rich feast, and my mouth praises you with joyful lips 6 when I think of you on my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night; 7 for you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I sing for joy. 8 My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me. N.T. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Kameal Gospel: Luke 13:1-9 The Message: Bearing Spiritual Fruit Hymn: In His Time Prayers of the people and the Lord’s Prayer Thanks for Offerings: Mission Moment from Presbyterians Sharing Email address for direct deposit: [email protected] Dedicatory Prayer Benediction Closing Hymn: Go now in peace