Estes Park United Methodist Church
March 6, 2022
First Sunday of Lent
Announcements
- We will be returning to in-person worship next Sunday, March 13th!
- Women’s devotional group is meeting on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM. They have just begun reading Radium Girls.
- The Zoom Book Study is starting their Lenten book, Entering the Passion of Jesus, this Wednesday. Join them on Zoom at 10:00 AM or 6:00 PM.
- Easy Hiking Group meeting Today, Tuesday, and Friday. To sign up contact hiking@epumc.org
- Join the Congregational Care Committee on Zoom Mondays at 2:30 PM.
Order of Worship
Prelude
Greeting/Welcome
Call to Worship
Leader: Jesus began his ministry to the world, led by the Spirit into the wilderness.
People: As we begin our Lenten journey, let us be led by the Spirit, even into the uncomfortable places.
Leader: In those forty days, and in that place, Jesus was faced with hunger, doubt and temptation.
People: As we seek to follow Jesus, we would be led, even into the uncomfortable choices.
Leader: Jesus left the wilderness, faithful and obedient to God, rejoicing in the One in whom he trusted.
People: As we continue on our path to faithfulness, we will be led by our Christ, rejoicing in the Lord our God.
Opening Prayer (Unison)
Radiant Lord, you shine with purity, power, and truth. Your mercy reflects your compassion, your care, and your love. Transform us into your image as we seek to follow you. Use us to make your presence known throughout the world. In your strong name we pray. Amen.
Opening Hymn
Great is Thy Faithfulness #140 (UMH)
Prayer of Confession
Lord, you call us to draw near, yet we fail to hear your voice. We sleepwalk through life, ignoring the needs of people all around us and worrying about our own desires. Forgive us: when we shut out the call to climb into your presence; when we make excuses to put off that journey. Have mercy on us. Hear our pleas, O God, and lift us to newness of life. Amen.
(Silent Prayer)
Words of Assurance
Leader: We worship a forgiving God, whose mercy is never ending, whose heart abounds in steadfast love. Because of the love of Jesus Christ, nothing can separate us from the love of God.
People: Thanks be to God, Amen!
Scripture Lesson
Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Offering
Prayer of Blessing
Pastoral Prayer
Lord’s Prayer
Scripture Lesson
Luke 4:1-13
Sermon
Holy Communion
Closing Hymn
Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days #269 (UMH)
Benediction
Postlude
Service Participants:
Pastor: Rev. Ann Steiner Lantz
Recorded Worship Liturgist: Cay Lacey
Zoom Worship Liturgist: John Davis
Director of Music: Jim Flanigan
Pianist: Nancy Gunter
Videographer: Jim Ecklund