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Next Sunday, March 28

11 a.m. Rev. Christopher A. Henry

“ReLent: A Season for Letting Go

Doubt”

ReLent: A Season for Letting Go

Mark 9:30-37Pride

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Welcome! We are so glad to have you with us in worship this morning. If you are worshipping with us for the first time, we welcome you into this new sense of sanctuary – friends joined through Livestream, on Facebook, and at home on TV. We are indeed a community of faith and we are most grateful to still share in fellowship together.

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WORSHIP LEADERS

Rev. Christopher A. Henry Senior Pastor

Rev. Brian S. Shivers Senior Associate Pastor for Formation

Kelly D. Spencer Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry

Rev. Madison M. VanVeelen Interim Director of Care

Deacon Ginger Lines Liturgist

Patrick Pauloski, Director of Children’s Music

Sanctuary Choir Section Leaders Dr. Michelle Louer, Director of Music and Fine Arts

Dr. John Allegar, Organist & Assistant Director of Music and Fine Arts

PRE-SERVICE MUSIC

John Rommel, Trumpet I Dan Golando, Trumpet IILoy Hetrick, Alto Trombone I Chris Van Hof, Alto Trombone II

Ryan Miller, Tenor Trombone Jared Rodin, Bass Trombone

Fili Mi, Absalon, SWV 269 – Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672) with Patrick Pauloski, bass

King David was deeply moved over the death of his son, and went up to his bed chamber and wept:

Fili mi Absalon, Absalon fili mi: O my son Absalon, Absalon, my son! quis mihi tribuat ut ego moriar pro te, Would that I had died instead of you, Absalon fili mi, fili mi Absalon! Absalon, my son, O my son Absalon! —II Samuel 18:33

Sarabande & Minuet – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

Morgenmusik (from Plöner Musiktag) – Paul Hindemith (1895-1963) 1. Massig bewegt 2. Lied 3. Bewegt

All music in this service used by permission: CCLI License #719352; OneLicense #A-715008; or public domain.

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March 21, 2021–Fifth Sunday in LentWe Come Together as God’s People

Prelude An Wasserflüssen Babylon, BWV 653 J.S. Bach “By the Waters of Babylon” (1685-1750) Dr. John Allegar, organ

Welcome Rev. Christopher A. Henry

* Call to Worship Rev. Brian S. Shivers and Kelly D. Spencer

Leader One: Friends, we are invited to journey through this season of Lent

Leader Two: towards the One who calls us each by a new name.

Leader One: Disciples, we walk with Jesus wherever he leads us,

Leader Two: pulling our fears, our doubts, our longings behind us.

Leader One: Believers, we seek to trust the God who always surprises us,

Leader Two: whose promises take on flesh and blood in the good news called Jesus.

* Prayer of Adoration Rev. Brian S. Shivers

* Opening Hymn #420 God of Grace and God of Glory CWM RHONDDA

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Call to Confession

Kyrie Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us arr. David N. Johnson (1922-1987)

Silent Confession

Prayer of Confession

Holy God, we carry the burdens of words said we wish we had not said; of acts done in anger or pride that we wish we could undo. We hold grudges for a long time, and we do not seek reconciliation with those from whom we are estranged. Pride consumes us, and we refuse to extend the grace you freely give. Forgive us. Forgive those words and deeds and inactions that cause you and others sorrow. Restore us, renew us, and give us the strength, courage, and love we need to be your gracious people. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

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* Response of Praise A New Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH

words by Paula Meador Testerman

* Passing of the Peace Kelly D. Spencer

We Experience God’s Word

Time with Children

Prayer for Illumination Deacon Ginger Lines

First Scripture Lesson James 3:13-4:3

Second Scripture Lesson Mark 9:30-37

Sermon Rev. Christopher A. Henry

“ReLent: Pride” "He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them,

'Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.'" (Mark 9:35)

Moment of Silent Meditation

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We Give Thanks to God

Invitation to Discipleship and Generosity

Offertory The Beatitudes Arvo Pärt Sanctuary Choir Section Leaders (b. 1935) Dr. Michelle Louer, Director of Music and Fine Arts [recorded February 13, 2021]

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Amen. —from Matthew 5:3-12

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer Rev. Madison M. VanVeelen

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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

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We Go Forth to Serve

* Closing Hymn #418 God, Bless Your Church with Strength! ICH HALTE TREULICH STILL

* Charge and Benediction

Postlude Allegro (from Concerto in G Major, BWV 592) J.S. Bach

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News Within the Church FamilyWelcome:

Noah Randall Scheil Parents: Andy & Ashley Scheil Birthdate: December 7, 2020

Deaths: Helen Dixon

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