Grace United Methodist Church, March 23, 2025, 11AM

Grace United Methodist Church, March 23, 2025, 11AM 3rd Sunday of Lent “Martha and Mary” Part 2 Scriptures: John 11:1-5, John 12:1-3 PRELUDE – MUSIC: CAROLINE AMBROSE "Entrance of the Light of Christ" Worship Leader: Dean Shaw Tech Team: Cheryl Pixley/Steve Pixley *indicates congregational standing. Gathering Hymn: Caroline/People of Grace Welcome to all who are here to Worship the Lord Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you, Amen. Acknowledge the Passing of the Peace of Christ ANNOUNCEMENTS: A TIME OF SHARING (Please let us bring the microphone to you) WORSHIP SERVICES BEGIN CALL TO WORSHIP: Dean Leader: Come, let us gather in the presence of our Savior, who gave His life for us. People: We come with hearts full of gratitude and love. Leader: Like Mary, who anointed Jesus' feet with costly perfume, let us pour out our worship before Him. People: We bring our devotion, our praise, and our very lives as an offering. Leader: The fragrance of worship fills this place, a sign of our love for Christ. All: Let us honor Him with our whole hearts, for He is worthy! Amen. *INVITATIONAL HYMN: TFWS 2236 “Gather Us In” Grace UMC Mission Statement: "Together as Grace United Methodist Church, we glorify God, grow people of faith, and go forth to serve." Amen. Time of Prayer: Joys and Concerns (Please let us bring the microphone to you) Pastoral Prayer-Silent Prayer-Lord's Prayer FIRST GOSPEL READING: Dean John 11:1-5 NRSVUE The Word of God, for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Amen. Ministry Moment: Dean *HYMN: UMH 583 “You are the Seed” Congregational Response: UMH 881 “Apostles Creed” *OFFERING OUR GIFTS: UMH 95 "Doxology" Grace Prayer of Dedication: On Screen Second Gospel Reading: Dean John 12:1-3 NRSVUE The Word of God, for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Amen. Message: Pastor Willie “Practical Applications for Today” BENEDICTION / GOING FORTH WITH THE LIGHT OF CHRIST: *PARTING HYMN: UMH 399 “Take My Life”