​Gathering Around the Word
 
Announcements:
 
CALL TO WORSHIP:
The Lord calls His people to lay down their way of life for His.
    To take up our cross, and to devote our lives to following
    Jesus.
What can we expect in our service to the Lord?
Things will not always be smooth and easy, our old ways of life will fade away, we will be like sheep sent out among wolves.
What will we gain in our service to the Lord?
    Just as the Lord has joined the Father’s glory, so shall we.
To know God is our great reward both in life and death.  We pick up our cross and will be raised in His glory.  Come and worship our great Lord, King, and Savior!  
INVOCATION

*HYMN:   “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”                     # 12
 
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
Father, You have created and blessed us with so many beautiful and wonderful things in this life.  Yet in our sin, we have made the focus of our life on these things that bring us pleasure.  We are drawn to the beauty of the world and forget how much more wonderful You, the maker of everything are.  We become so obsessed with our momentary happiness that we resist Your call to deny ourselves and follow You. Forgive us, God for putting what we want before what You command.  For ignoring the needs of our neighbors.  For withholding the forgiveness, You so freely extend to us.  As we confess these sins and the sinfulness that we don’t even see, we trust in Your loving kindness to justify and restore us.   Amen
*Time of Silent Prayer:
 
            *Assurance of Pardon
        *Response – Gloria Patri     # 581
             Passing of the peace
 
 Children’s Chat
                         Prayer of illumination
 
                        Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 31: 31-34 Lois Miller 
 
SERMON TEXT:  Matthew 16: 21-28
  
*HYMN       “Jesus Call Us”                        # 720 
*Apostles Creed  (next to Prayer List)
                       
                         Presentation of tithes and offering
                         Offertory
                        *Doxology
                         *Prayer of dedication
 
                         Concerns and Celebrations
                         Prayer of the people
                         The Lord’s Prayer
 
                        *HYMN:  “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”       # 804
 
                         Benediction
 Postlude

BIRTHDAYS:  Bob Fisher
 
ANNIVERSARIES:
          Butch & Cindy Ward
          Bryan & Cheryl Bell
          Doug & Marilyn Ward
 
 SYMPATHIES: none this time.
 
Remember our food collection.  And Jesus said, “You give them something to eat.”   Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time.
 
Session will meet on Monday the 18th at 7 pm.
 
Men’s Bible Study starting March 21 at 6p.m. till 7:30 p.m. at Pastor Clayton’s home.  
 
Today’s Lenten Service is at W. Alexander Presbyterian church.  The service is at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. Clayton LaPosta
 
This prayer listing is for those who have unspoken concerns and prayer on Sundays.  You will not be forgotten to be prayed for by our pastor.

Continuing Prayer List
 
Chuck Dicks, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sandy Stone, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Ricci Amos, Fred Wilkinson, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Judy Donaldson, Donna West, Helen Provenzano, Doug Ward, Marlene McFeely, Marley Smith, Suzy Smith, Carol Pierce, Chuck Harton, Johnny Yurko, Mike Durila, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabenshue, Beckett, Grandson of Scott Shetter, Stella Crothers, Lori Patterson, Ron Poznick, Jim King, Ron Westfall, Mary Stoey, Norma Jean Kelso

​Today’s guest speaker is Kristen Emrick.
 
All of the information normally found in our bulletin is below the video. Simply click on "Read More" to load the rest of the bulletin. You can use this to follow the service, as well as to pray our unison prayers. All joys and concerns that we know, as well as our continuing prayer list is within the Joys and Concerns. Announcements can be found at the bottom of this service.

Good morning!
We're so glad that you've decided to join us for Sunday School!

When we meet together in person, we share our joys and concerns with each other before we focus on our Sunday school lesson. Think about your needs and concerns right now, and if you like, you can share them in the comments.

Today’s lesson is about Jeremiah, who spoke the word of God faithfully, even though others did not want to hear it and despite the physical suffering and danger it caused him. Think of situations where perhaps God is showing you a need for change or repentance. Then ask God to give you the strength and courage to obey and to make those changes.

The prayer below may serve to guide us in our opening prayer. It is from the Vanderbilt University lectionary website.

All of the information normally found in our bulletin is below the video. Simply click on "Read More" to load the rest of the bulletin. You can use this to follow the service, as well as to pray our unison prayers. All joys and concerns that we know, as well as our continuing prayer list is within the Joys and Concerns. Announcements can be found at the bottom of this service.
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Hymn: O Come, O Come Emmanuel
 
Call to Worship
​This morning we are on a path to our God. Winding through the ordinary, weaving through the busyness, overcoming roadblocks and detours. A way to go home, leaving the past in the past and moving from darkness to light. Advent is a path to our God that provides an opportunity to hear God's voice.

All of the information normally found in our bulletin is below the video. Simply click on "Read More" to load the rest of the bulletin. You can use this to follow the service, as well as to pray our unison prayers and see the continuing prayer list. Announcements can be found at the bottom of this service.

Hymn: In Christ There is No East or West
 
Call to Worship
 ​Praise the Lord, all ye nations, extol him and praise his name. For great is his steadfast love that is given to each of us this day. The great faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. For the Lord has comforted his people and will have compassion on each of them. I was glad when they said to me, let us go to the house of the Lord. On this Sabbath mornings let us praise the Lord.

The video posted below has just the sermon through the pastoral prayer. Please take some time to read the rest of the service, which is produced in text below. 

Hymn: Now Thank We All Our God
 
Call to Worship
Jesus calls us to servant ministry.
We must be willing to help others, not counting the cost or rewards.
Pretense, disharmony, greed have no place in discipleship.
Serving God means receiving each person as though they were a beloved child. Lord, help us to truly become your disciples. Create in each of us hearts of ministry and compassion and kindness. ​

Good Morning!
Happy Memorial Day!

When we meet together, we usually share both our joys and concerns. Pause for a few minutes to reflect on your week. Pray in thanksgiving for the good things that have happened, and pray for any worries and concerns. Please share those you feel comfortable letting others know below.

Request

During Lent, we shared both on our website and on our Facebook page devotionals written by church members in past years. This served as a nice way to connect, even after we stopped meeting in person. Because it will still be some time before we are physically together, we thought that continuing some devotions would be a great way to continue reaching out. 

Pick out a few verses or a passage of scripture that mean something to you. Write a paragraph or two (or more, if you need to!) about your reflections on that passage, and a small prayer. Email that to the church's email: [email protected]. We plan to share these on both the church website and Facebook page. ​

Our lesson comes from our adult Sunday School book. Scripture references have been linked to an online text. Just click on the scripture to view it.

The scripture for today's lesson is Jeremiah 22:1-10.

Good morning!
Please join us in singing a hymn.

We like to share our joys and concerns. Pause for a moment, and reflect on your week. What caused you worry or concern? What made you feel joy or contentment? Now, pray over those things, both joys and concerns. If you would like, you can share some in the comments for others to pray for you as well.

​The lesson below is from our adult Sunday School book. Scriptures have been linked to an online text. Just click on the scripture to read it.

The scripture for this week's lesson is Jeremiah 21:8-14.