Monday, March 16, 2020

The Richmond United Presbyterian Church Celebration Service - Sunday, March 15, 2020


Here's a copy of the order and the podcast of the worship service I led in the Richmond United Presbyterian Church, Richmond, Ohio on Sunday, March 15, 2020. We focused on how we might apply the story of the woman at the well to our own lives. We also celebrated communion during the service.


RICHMOND UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Welcoming Believers to the Family of Christ Since 1805
March 15, 2020
3rd Sunday in Lent
Prelude
Welcome and Greeting
Opening Sentences
One: Through the gift of the Holy Spirit
All:  God’s love is poured into our hearts.
One: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ
         be with you all.
All:  And also with you.
One: Let us worship God.
Gathering Prayer
Hymn: "Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken”  
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession
God of mercy, you sent Jesus Christ to seek and save the lost. We confess that we have strayed from you and turned aside from your way. We are misled by pride, for we see ourselves pure when we are stained, and great when we are small. We have failed in love, neglected justice, and ignored your truth. Have mercy, O God, and forgive our sin. Return us to paths of righteousness (silent prayer) And let all the people say, Amen.

Declaration of Forgiveness 
Gloria Patri 
Joys and Concerns 
Prayers of Intercession
One: Your kingdom come,
All:  your will be done.
“Hear Our Prayer, O Lord” 
Hymn: "What Wondrous Love is This” 
Prayer for Illumination
First Reading: Exodus 17:1-7 
Psalm: Psalm 95  
Second Reading: Romans 5:1-11   
Gospel Reading: John 4:5-42 
Sermon: “A Woman at a Well”
The Nicene Creed  
Offering
Doxology  
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
Great Prayer of Thanksgiving  
The Lord’s Prayer  
Breaking of the Bread
Communion of the People
Prayer after Communion 
Hymn: “Rock of Ages”
Charge and Blessing
Response: “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing”     


Postlude


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