Grace United Methodist Church February 25, 2024, 11AM

Grace United Methodist Church February 25, 2024, 11AM 2nd Sunday of Lent 2024 “Journey to the Cross-Betrayal!” Scriptures: Mathew 26:20-25, Mark 14:43-50 PRELUDE – MUSIC: CAROLINE AMBROSE "Entrance of the Light of Christ" Worship Leader: Dean Shaw Production Team: Cheryl & Steve Pixley *indicates congregational standing. 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: Welcome to you who call upon the name of Christ. We gather today to recall the story of the night Jesus was betrayed. Are you prepared to share this betrayal of Jesus, the Christ, whose life was poured out for you? People: By the grace of God, we are. Leader: Are you able to watch with Jesus at prayer in the garden -indeed, to struggle yourselves to be in unity with God's will for you? People: By the grace of God, we are. Leader: Then let us praise God, even in this time of struggle. People: God of all grace and steadfast love, greatly is your name to be praised in all the earth. All: Bring us to a feast of remembrance with open hearts! Amen *INVITATIONAL HYMN: W&S 3080 “Lord, Is It I?” ( verses 1, 4) 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 A READING: Dean Mathew 26:20-25 NRSVUE The Word of God, for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Amen. Children’s Message: Pastor Willie *HYMN: UMH 140 “Great is Thy Faithfulness” Congregational Response: On Screen “Most Wonderful God” *OFFERING OUR GIFTS: UMH 95 "Doxology" Grace Prayer of Dedication: On Screen SERMON SCRIPTURE: Dean Mark 14:43-50 NRSVUE The Word of God, for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Amen. SERMON: REV. WILLIE “Betrayal!” BENEDICTION / GOING FORTH WITH THE LIGHT OF CHRIST: *PARTING HYMN: TFWS 2113 “Lamb of God”