God’s Kingdom Revealed - “Jesus and Pilate”
*Please stand in body or in spirit. Congregational responses are in bold and preceded by "All"
GATHERING
Welcome and Announcements
Invitation and Sharing of Peace
Peace be with you. And also with you.
Prelude Celebration Ringers
Lighting of the Altar Candles
Call to Worship (Clergy Stuff)
LEADER: Let us bless our God.
ALL: Let us speak of God’s power and glory.
LEADER: Let us tell the world all that God has done.
ALL: God is faithful in all God’s words and deeds.
Opening Prayer (Clergy Stuff)
Holy God, Only you know what is absolute truth. Remind us that we can only see things from our own limited perspective, and help us to extend compassion and grace to those we might otherwise be quick to judge. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen
*Opening Song Jesus, We Are Here TFWS 2273
- Jesus, we are here;
Jesus, we are here;
Jesus, we are here;
we are here for you.
(Welcome, Jesus.)
- Savior, we are here;
Savior, we are here;
Savior, we are here;
we are here for you.
(Welcome, Jesus.)
- Master, we are here;
Master, we are here;
Master, we are here;
we are here for you.
(Welcome, Jesus.)
- Spirit, we are here;
Spirit, we are here;
Spirit, we are here;
we are here for you.
LISTENING
Scripture Reading John 18:28-40
This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Message for All Ages
Sermon “Jesus and Pilate” Rev. DV Yost
RESPONDING
*Sermon Song Were You There? UMH 288
- Were you there when they
crucified my Lord?
(were you there)
Were you there when they
crucified my Lord?
(were you there)
Refrain
Oh! sometimes it causes me to
tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they
crucified my Lord?
(were you there)
- Were you there when they
nailed him to the tree?
(were you there)
Were you there when they
nailed him to the tree?
(were you there)
Refrain
Oh! sometimes it causes me to
tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they
nailed him to the tree?
(were you there)
- Were you there when they
pierced him in the side?
(were you there)
Were you there when they
pierced him in the side?
(were you there)
Refrain
Oh! sometimes it causes me to
tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they
pierced him in the side?
(were you there)
- Were you there when the
sun refused to shine?
(were you there)
Were you there when the
sun refused to shine?
(were you there)
Refrain
Oh! sometimes it causes me to
tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when the
sun refused to shine?
(were you there)
- Were you there when they
laid him in the tomb?
(were you there)
Were you there when they
laid him in the tomb?
(were you there)
Refrain
Oh! sometimes it causes me to
tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they
laid him in the tomb?
(were you there)
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Prayers of the People |
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God of mercy and grace, we lift our prayers to you.
The Lord’s Prayer (Spoken)
All: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.
Offertory Craig Nickerson, Organist
*Offering Response Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH 95)
*Prayer of Dedication (Clergy Stuff)
All: We offer these gifts, O God, out of what you have first given us. By your power and love, make of them something more than we could imagine, for purposes higher than any we could devise, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our savior. Amen.
SENDING
*Closing Song When I Survey the Wondrous Cross UMH 298
- When I survey
the wondrous cross
on which the
Prince of Glory died,
my richest gain
I count but loss,
and pour contempt
on all my pride.
- Forbid it, Lord,
that I should boast,
save in the death
of Christ, my God;
all the vain things
that charm me most,
I sacrifice them
to his blood.
- See, from his head,
his hands, his feet,
sorrow and love
flow mingled down.
Did e’er such love
and sorrow meet,
or thorns compose
so rich a crown?
- Were the whole realm
of nature mine,
that were an offering
far too small;
Love so amazing,
so divine,
demands my soul,
my life, my all.
*Benediction
Benediction Response
Postlude Craig Nickerson, Organist
Next Week
God’s Kingdom revealed - “Jesus Condemned”
March 22, John 19:1-16a
- BACKPACK BUDDIES: March’s food item is Single Serving Microwaveable Veggie Cups or any item listed on the shopping list. If you find it difficult to shop, you may send a monetary donation to the church or place your donation in the offering plate on any Sunday. Please mark your gift, “Backpack Buddies”.
- JOIN US HERE AT ARNOLIA on Friday, March 27 for FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT! Doors open at 5:30 PM, movie begins at 6 PM. Sponsored by Arnolia, Woodhome Preschool and Active Minds.
This Week at Arnolia
- Tuesday, March 17: 8:30 - 11:30 AM Thrift Store accepting donations
- Tuesday,, March 17: 12 noon Pastor's Study
- Tuesday, March 17: 6:30 PM Bible Study
- Thursday,March 19: 10 AM - 2 PM Thrift Store Open
- Thursday, March 19 6:30 PM Celebration Ringers
- Thursday, March 19: 7:30 PM Chancel Choir
- Friday, March 20: Pastor’s Sabbath - Office Closed
- Sunday, March 22: 10 AM Worship Service
The church office is open tMonday through Thursday from 10 AM - 3 PM.
Copyrights
Jesus, We Are Here, by Patrick Matsikenyiri, © 1990, 1996 General Board of Global Ministries, One License 95109 - TFWS 2273 Reprinted / Streamed with permission under One License A-735755. All Rights Reserved
Were You There?, by William Farley Smith, © 1989, United Methodist Publishing House/Abingdon Press, One License 62753 - UMH 288
Reprinted / Streamed with permission under One License A-735755. All Rights Reserved
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, by Isaac Watts, Lowell Mason, Public Domain, CCLI #27893 - UMH 298
Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039
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