Interim Moderator Rev. Robert Shaw B.A., M.Div.
March 18, 2018
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
One: This is the fifth step on our Lenten journey, the step of sacrifice.
All: Be with us, Lord, as we take this step.
One: This requires the willingness to give all of your life to the Lord.
All: Be with us, Lord, as we commit our lives to you.
One: Come, let us worship and offer our voices of praise to God.
All: Let us open our hearts and spirits to God this day.
One: God’s mercy floods over us.
All: Lord, wash me clean of the pain in my life.
One: God’s love pours into us, let the love and mercy of God reign in your heart today.
All: Be with me, Lord, and guide my life. AMEN
Hymn # 389 “Breathe on me, Breath of God”
Prayer of Approach
Words of Assurance
Responsive Reading: Psalm 51: 1-12
Anthem
Lenten Reading
Children’s Time
Hymn # 592 “I the Lord of Sea and Sky”
Our Morning Prayer – Lord’s Prayer (trespasses)
We Bring Our Gifts to God: “An acceptable sacrifice, pleasing God”.
Philippians 4:18
Doxology: “Praise God, from whom all blessings flow”
Offertory Prayer
Scripture:
Old Testament Jeremiah 31: 31-34
New Testament John 12: 20-33
Epistle Reading: Hebrews 5: 5-10
Hymn # 211 “Take up your cross.”
Message:
Hymn # 220 “My song is Love unknown”
Closing Prayer and Prayer for the People
Benediction and God’s Blessing
Choral Response: “Go Now in Peace” (inside back cover of Hymn Book)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANK YOU to Doug Gillard for leading us in worship this morning.
JOINT SERVICE PALM SUNDAY MARCH 25: Everyone is invited to Largie on Sunday March 25th for the Palm Sunday service. The time of the service will be 10:00am. Please note time change. The Largie Sunday School will be hosting a brunch after the service. All are welcome to attend.
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE MARCH 30: Everyone is invited to Crinan for the Good Friday service at 10:00am with Rev Rob Shaw conducting the service.
DIY WOOD SIGN PAINT NIGHT: The Largie Sunday School is hosting a Wood Sign Paint Night on Thursday April 12 from 7:00 – 9:00pm at the Duff Presbyterian Church. The cost is $40.00 with pre- registration requested by March 30th. There are a choice of 4 different signs and 4 different stains you can choose from. Join us for a fun night – no skills required just some enthusiasm! Everyone is welcome to attend. For information contact Carrie Woods at 519-762-0494