Third sunday in Lent

Gathering Music
Chimes of the Hour
Welcome/Announcements
Introit
 
Call to Worship
 
Pastor: Because the steadfast love of the Lord is better than life, I will praise him.  
Congregation: We will bless the Lord as long as we live; we will lift up our hands and call on his name.  
Pastor: My soul is satisfied as with a rich feast, and I will lift up my voice in joyful praise.
Congregation: The Lord has been our help; and in the shadow of his wings, we will sing for joy!
 
Hymn
 
Call to Confession
 
Dear friends, do you think that because you have spoken hurtfully, or failed to help someone in need, or left God behind as you have gone through your days, that God rejects you? God’s love is as constant as an ever-flowing fountain; God’s forgiveness is as sure as the change of seasons. Let us therefore join together in our confession, as we pray confidently, saying:
 
Prayer of Confession (in unison)
 
Everlasting God, fountain of all life and the true home of every heart: our hearts are restless until they rest in you. Yet we confess that our hearts have been enslaved by unruly passions and selfish desires. We have sought after many things and have neglected the one thing that alone satisfies. We have not loved you with our whole heart; help us to turn to you and find forgiveness. Lead us home, that we may again find in you our life and joy and peace. Amen.
 
Kyrie
 
Assurance of Pardon
 
The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. The Lord forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases. The Lord redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with steadfast love and mercy. The Lord satisfies your desires with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. Believe the good news of the gospel: in Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Amen.
 
Passing the Peace
 
Pastor: Christ has given us peace that surpasses all understanding. The peace of Christ be with you!
Congregation: The peace of Christ be with you also!
 
Prayer for Illumination
 
Scripture
 
Liturgist: Isaiah 55:1-9
 
Liturgist: The Word of the Lord!
Congregation: Thanks be to God!
 
Pastor: Luke 13:1-9
 
Pastor: The Gospel of the Lord!
Congregation: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!  
 
Sermon: Judgment  
 
Affirmation of Faith
 
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
 
Hymn
 
Sharing our Joys and Concerns
 
Prayers of the People
 
Lord’s Prayer
 
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, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
 
Offering/Music
 
Doxology
 
Prayer of Dedication
 
Hymn
 
Benediction
 
Threefold Amen