WORSHIP BULLETINS
5th Sunday in Lent
New Hope Presbyterian Church
March 17, 2024
GATHERING
Prelude: PH#701 - "Sanctuary"
Call to Worship (Bob)
Jesus said, "when I am lifted up, I will draw all people to myself." Blessed be the God of our salvtion who bears our burdens and forgives our sins.
Hymn
GtG# 692 - "Spirit, Open My heart"
Prayer of the Day (Jeri)
Let us pray.
Holy God, by the cross and resurrection of Jesus, you lift the suffering world toward home and transformation and open the way to eternal salvation. As we move ever closer to the passion of Christ, may your law of love be written on our hearts as he draws all people to himself revealing your love for the world.
(all God’s Children say) Amen
Call to Confession (Erik)
Let us pray for the cleansing of our hearts confessing our sins to the One whose mercy is everlasting.
Confession & Prayer (Erik)
Merciful God,
we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart and have not loved our neighbors as we ought; we have strayed from your commandments. Do not remember our sins but forgive our iniquities, that we may fix our eyes on you and sin no more, through Christ our Lord.
(all God’s Children say) Amen
Personal Confession (Community)
Please take a moment for your private prayers of personal confession.
(Water pours to break the silence)
Assurance of Pardon (Bob)
Sisters and brothers, by the faith of Christ, your sins are forgiven.
May you delight in the joy of your salvation.
(all God’s Children say) Thanks be to God
Passing the Peace (Bob)
Having been reconciled with God,
let’s be reconciled with each other. (All God’s Children say)
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
And also with you.
Gloria Patri
GtG# 581 - "Glory Be to the Father"
WORD
Prayer for Illumination
“Ancient Words” Michael W. Smith
(all God’s Children say) Amen
First Reading (Terri)
A reading from Jeremiah 31:31-34
The Word of the Lord. Gracias a Dios.
Second Reading (Terri)
A reading from Hebrews 5:5-10
The Word of the Lord. Gracias a Dios.
Hymn
GtG# 79 - "Light Dawns on a Weary World"
Gospel Reading (Bob)
A reading from John 12:20-33
The Word of the Lord. Gracias a Dios.
Sermon
“Done In God” RE Bob Dymond
God is Good, All the Time! Todo el Tiempo, Dios es Bueno!
Hymn
GtG# 531 - "Seed, Scattered and Sown"
Affirmation of Faith – The Apostles’ Creed to be read responsively.
Preacher of the Day leads all to read together.
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended to heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic* church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen
*that is, the true Christian church of all times and all places.
Prayers of the People (Linda, with Charley taking notes)
(Prayers of Praise) Lord in your love and grace
(all respond) Hear our Praise!
(Prayers of Intercession) Lord in your mercy
(all respond) Hear our Prayer!
Ending Prayer – ...
OFFERING
Invitation to the Offering (David)
Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and tkes on new life,
it remains just a single grain. With grateful hearts,
let us bring the fruit of our lives to God.
Special Mission Offering for March (Charley)
Wounded Warriors
Giving to New Hope (Charley)
Doxology (Charley)
Let’s sing a song of praise for all that God has given us! With words from Hymn #606 in our hymnal, let’s sing the Doxology together (All God’s Children sing):
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
Dedication of the Offering (David)
As the high priest Melchizedek blessed Abraham and offered tithe of bread and wine at your holy altar; may our gifts be made perfect through Christ to glorify you and bless the world. (all God’s Children say) Amen
SENDING
Invitation to Join (Terri) if guests are present
Blessing (Bob)
May God, whose hand has written the law of love upon your heart,
fill you with peace from deep within and the commitment to live in harmony. and the blessing of God, who loves, forgives, and calls us home, be with you now and always.
Now to Him who is able to keep you
Who is able to keep you from stumbling
And to make you stand in God’s presence
Full of glory, blameless with great joy
To the only God our Savior
And to Jesus Christ our Lord
Be all glory, majesty, dominion, and power
Before all time and now and forever
Amen and Amen
Amen and Amen
Amen and Amen
Amen and Amen and Amen
Charge (Bob)
Jesus said,
"Whoevert serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also.
Hymn
GtG# 724- "O Jesus, I Have Promised"
Go in Peace to Love and to Serve and to Follow Jesus
Final Announcements & Schedule (Bob)
Thank you to our dedicated Worship Contributors:
Ruling Elder Terri Ericson, Ruling Elder Linda Davis, Deacon Norma Cordero, Deacon Charley G. Kidder, Jr., Elder Susan Kerens, Elder Erik Breden, Elder Julia Todd Stone, David and Jeri DeWeese, Natalie Davis, Helenavi Sumilong, Angelica Sumilong, and Teaching Elder, Rev. Mary Breden (H.R.)