WEEKLY
BULLETIN
February
28, 2010 (C)
Theme:
2nd in Lent
Lenten Candle: Bob Francis
*Denotes
places in the service where the congregation is invited to
GATHERING
Prelude:
O Healing River
-
Fred Hellerman
Welcome,
Introductions, Announcements
Passing
the Peace
Introit:
Over My Head
- Spiritual
Opening Words: (responsive)
One:
We gather in community with a sense of anticipation towards our Lenten
journey.
All: In this
time of quiet, reflection, word and song, we give and receive love and hope.
One: Our ancient ancestors
experienced the Holy as a partner in a covenant relationship.
All: We continue
our Lenten journey knowing that we are called into covenant relationship with
the Holy and
*Hymn:
In the Quiet Curve of Evening #278 (V.U.)
Prayer for Grace: (in unison)
Sacred Presence, the sustaining and empowering energy within all creation,
may the love and grace that you instill in us, stop us from running back to the
safety of old assumptions. May we trust in your Presence to guide us and support
us as we learn to walk the talk of a covenant
Silent
Prayer
Assurance
of Grace
Welcoming
New Members
Covenant
with Board and Committee
*Hymn:
Song of Community (see insert)
THE
WORD
Hebrew
Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, 18
Reader: This is the witness of the
Hebrew people.
All:
May we be guided by their wisdom.
Responsive Psalm: #27, p. 754 (V.U.)
Gospel
Reading: Luke 13:31-35
Reader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to
the Church.
All:
May the Spirit enable us to grow in love.
Anthem:
In the Shadow of Your Wings
- John Leavitt
Sermon:
"Covenant and Lament"
*Hymn: God Weeps #78 (M.V.)
Offertory:
You Are My Heart's Confession -
R. Klusmeier
*Sung Response: #79 (M.V.)
Spirit, open my heart to the joy and pain of living.
As you love may I love, in receiving and in giving,
Spirit, open my heart.
*Dedication
Prayers
of the People
The
Lord's Prayer: led
by Arlene
Lenten
Candle Extinguishing
*Hymn:
Send Me, Lord #572 (V.U.)
*Commissioning
and Benediction
*Choral
Amen
Postlude
Next
Week's Lectionary Readings
Isaiah 55:1-9
Psalm 63:1-8
1 Corinthians
10:1-13
Luke 13:1-9
STEWARDSHIP SECOND
Focusing on the needs of others