Grace United Methodist Church February 18, 2024, 11AM

Grace United Methodist Church February 18, 2024, 11AM1st Sunday of Lent 2024“Journey to the Cross-Prepare”Scriptures: 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:9-13PRELUDE – MUSIC: CARRIE LANGTON"Entrance of the Light of Christ"Worship Leader: Terri ButlerTech 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 ChristSpecial Poem and Music: CarrieANNOUNCEMENTS: A TIME OF SHARING(Please let us bring the microphone to you)WORSHIP SERVICES BEGIN* CALL TO WORSHIP: TerriLeader: After he was baptized by John, Jesus went by himself to the wilderness where he was tempted.People: Forty days in the desert, Jesus was tempted to become relevant, spectacular, and powerful.Leader: Today, we begin to journey with Jesus through the season of Lent, which brings us to face some of our own weaknesses and temptations.People: Let us worship God and walk the journey together, seeking the spirit as our guide and companion along the way.Leader: God, you know our hearts. You have knitted our inmost being and you know our deepest desires, fears and worries.People: Help us to journey during this Lenten season into a new awareness of your presence in our lives. All: Save us from our own temptations, so that we may more freely follow you. Amen*INVITATIONAL HYMN: UMH 354“I Surrender All”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 PrayerA READING: Terri1 Peter 3:18-22 NRSVUEThe Word of God, for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Amen.Children’s Message: Brother JohnHYMN: TFWS 2108“O, How He Loves You and Me”Congregational Response: On Screen“God Comes Near”*OFFERING OUR GIFTS: UMH 95"Doxology" Grace Prayer of Dedication: On ScreenSERMON SCRIPTURE: TerriMark 1:9-13 NRSVUEThe Word of God, for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Amen.SERMON: REV. WILLIE“Follow Jesus into the Wilderness”BENEDICTION / GOING FORTH WITH THE LIGHT OF CHRIST:*PARTING HYMN: UMH 530“Are Ye Able”