Ash Wednesday Live-Stream | Abide: At the Beginning | March 5, 2025

Welcome to First Church. We seek transformation in Christ everywhere. We’re so glad you’re here. We are a church that desires transformation in Christ through the traditions of our past, while simultaneously exploring creative expressions of ministry, outreach, and fellowship. Join us for online worship, premiering every Sunday at 9:00 AM at live.firstchurch.cc. Next Steps Fill out the Connection Card and indicate that you’re new Download the First Church App. Subscribe to our First Glance weekly e-mail newsletter. Join our Facebook Community Group. ---------- SERVICE FLOW: Welcome -- 0:00 - 4:20 "How Deep The Father's Love For Us" -- 4:20 - 7:39 Prayer -- 7:39 - 9:21 Lectio Divina Block (Scripture, Silence, Reflection, Song) -- 9:21 - 27:30 "From Dust We Came, to Dust Return" (Choir Anthem) -- 27:30 - 30:50 Imposition of Ashes / "Abide" -- 30:50 - 39:50 Prayer -- 39:50 - 41:05 Benediction -- 41:05 41:37 ---------- **We do not own any of the songs in this video. "How Deep The Father's Love For Us" Stuart Townend © 1995 Thankyou Music "Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus" Words and Music by: Helen H. Lemmel | Tune: LEMMEL © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House "From Dust We Came, to Dust Return" Michael Joncas | GUARDIAN, CMD | Scot Crandal © 2014 The Jan Michael Joncas Trust "Abide" Aaron Keyes, Aaron Williams, and Dee Wilson © Dwell Songs (Admin. by Dwell Ministries Inc.) CCLI License # 1036450