Second Sunday in Lent | March 16th, 2025 | Carter-Westminster United Presbyterian Church
March 16, 2025 2nd Sunday in Lent Gathering in God’s Name Prelude Prelude in B minor Frederic Chopin George Radosavljevic, piano Greeting, Welcome, and Announcements One: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. Becoming the Beloved Community Carter - Westminster United Presbyterian Church Gathered for Worship Sunday Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Call to Worship (based on Psalm 27:1) One: The Lord is my light and my salvation; All: Whom shall I fear? One: The Lord is the stronghold of my life; All: Of whom shall I be afraid? One: Come, seek God in this time of worship. *Hymn #390 “Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart” MORECAMBE Call to Confession and Prayer of Confession Eternal God, as enemies circle and fear grows large, the distance between us feels like absence and we come to believe you are hidden and concealed. Forgive our doubt. Forgive our lack of spiritual seeking. Forgive us when we make our faith all about what you might do for us rather than how we might serve you and work at right relationship with you. Amen. Time of Silence for Personal Reflection Assurance of Pardon One: ...Believe the good news. All: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Response: Gloria Patri GREATOREX Passing of the Peace One: The peace of Christ be with you. All: And also with you. (Without leaving your seat, share the peace with those around you) Word Proclaimed Prayer for Illumination First Lesson: Psalm 27 (p. 503-504) One: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. Time with Young Disciples Second Lesson: Luke 11:1-13 (p. 72) One: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. Message: "From Wilderness to Glory: Jesus in Prayer" Affirmation of Faith (see insert) Hymn (see insert) “When We Are Tested” ANGELS OF HEALING Sharing of Joys and Concerns - Prayers of the People - The Lord’s Prayer Thanksgiving Time for Generosity Offertory: Ah, Holy Jesus Craig Courtney The Chancel Choir Doxology # 815 “Praise God” Prayer of Thanksgiving and Dedication God of grace, you provide for us in amazing ways. May our offerings provide for others and be used to further Christ’s ministry and mission. Amen. Sending Hymn #193 “God is So Good” GOD IS SO GOOD Charge and Benediction Postlude: They’ll Know We Are Christians Arr. Peter Scholtes Pat Radosavljevic, organ (You are asked to remain seated for the Postlude) Going Forth *Please rise in body and/ or in Spirit ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Portions of this service are written by Rev. Teri McDowell Ott as published by “Presbyterian Outlook
