ORDER OF WORSHIP * Please stand if you are able Bold print denotes congregational response "No matter who

you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here." * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * March 3, 2013 Third Sunday in Lent PRELUDE THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: What is faith? Faith is being grasped by the power of love. Faith is recognizing that what makes God is infinite mercy, not finite control; not power, but love unending. Faith is recognizing that ifJesus became like us, it was so that we might become more like him.
- William Sloan Coffin

WELCOME SHARING OF THE PEACE Liturgist The love of God is vaster than all human loves. The peace of God surpasses all human understanding. Let us greet one another with a sign of this peace. May the peace of Christ be with you. All: And also with you. (Share the sign of peace with each other.) INTROIT: Spirit of the Living God! Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me; Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me; Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Spirit of the living God, move among us now. Make us one in heart and mind, make us one in love: Humble, caring, selfless, sharing. Spirit of the living God, fill our lives with love.

CALL TO WORSHIP Liturgist: We believe Gods steadfast love is better than life, so we will bless God as long as we live. People: Sometimes we also doubt Gods love. We doubt that God will really provide when it matters. Liturgist: But this is what matters today: God has said, Come all who are thirsty, come to the water, and you that have no money, come, buy and eat All of us, no matter who we are or where we are in lifes journey. People: With faith, bold and timid, let us worship God! * HYMN: High in the Heavens, Eternal God #82 Pilgrim

ANNOUNCEMENTS and NEWS OF THE CHURCH PRAYER OF APPROACH (in unison) Eternal God, we come into your presence with all the burdens and blessings of our lives. Open us to your Word in song, scripture and sacrament. Lighten our burdens with hope. Deepen our blessings with compassion for others. Unite us into one body in Jesus name. So may we be a light of hope in a world of fear. OLD TESTAMENT READING Isaiah 55:1-3, 6-11 *GLORIA Pew Bible page 795 #513 Pilgrim Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. MESSAGE FOR ALL AGES ANTHEM

CALL TO CONFESSION Liturgist: Trust in the One who made us and redeemed us. Let us confess our sin.
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PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison). All: O God, whose mercy is everlasting, hear our confession. We revel in self-glory; we delight in vain pursuits; we worship idols of our own making. We are constantly putting you to the test. Yet you have promised that you will never test us beyond our endurance. Forgive us when we take for granted your loving nature. Restore us to communion with you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE: Liturgist: Turn back to God, who is merciful. Come back to God, who is lavish with forgiveness. Know that God, whose ways are far above our ways, grants us pardon and everlasting life. People: Thanks be to God, through our Lord Jesus Christ. * HYMN Draw Thou My Soul, O Christ #318 Pilgrim Pew Bible page 1119

GOSPEL READING Luke 13:1-9 MESSAGE

CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer OFFERING OFFERTORY * DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God for all that love has done; Creator, Christ and Spirit, One. Amen. * PRAYER OF DEDICATION (in unison) All: Great and generous God, the gifts we offer all began with you. Through them we show our gratitude and our dedication to give of ourselves to you. Bless these offerings and the offerings of our hearts and our hands, that they may serve your will for this church and for your people everywhere. Amen.
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Break Thou the Bread of Life

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SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION Invitation to Our Lords Table Communion Prayer Words of Institution Pastor: Join me in proclaiming the mystery of faith. All: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Sharing of the Bread and Cup Prayer of Thanksgiving and Prayer of Our Savior (in unison) We thank you, God, for inviting us to this table where we have known the presence of Christ and have received all Christs gifts. Strengthen our faith, increase our love for one another, and let us show forth your praise in our lives; through Jesus Christ who taught us to pray: 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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. * HYMN Theres a Wideness in Gods Mercy #101 Pilgrim

* BENEDICTION People: Let us go forth from this Table grateful, strengthened, and encouraged to love our Savior, by doing the works of justice and walking in the ways of peace, Pastor: And so extending the blessings of this holy meal into our world. People: Amen. POSTLUDE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Please join us for refreshments and fellowship after worship. * * * * * * * * * * *
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Today's worship leaders: Ministers: All members of the church Ushers: Mary Lou Brod & Judi Reynolds Liturgist: Chuck McCuin Coffee Hour: Enes & Gary Holsten Acolyte: Paul Brown, Jr. Deacon of Month: Nicha McCuin Organist: Stu James Worship Leader: Rev. Daniel Wright CALENDAR FOR THE COMING WEEKS Pastor Pats Vacation February 26 March 13 Deacons Tues. March 5 4:30 PM Knit Wits Weds. March 6 7:00 PM Choir Thurs. March 7 6:30 PM Music Committee Sun. March 10 After worship Trustees Council Brown Bag Lunch Palm Sunday Pastoral Relations Maundy-Thursday Service Good Friday Service Easter Sunrise Breakfast/Service Easter Sunday DID YOU KNOW . . . That the Apostle Paul wrote more books of the Bible than any other man. He actually wrote 14 books (over half) of the New Testament. ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor Pats Vacation - Pastor Pat will be away on vacation Tuesday, February 26th Wednesday, March 13th. The Deacons are arranging with other pastors to cover the worship services on March 3rd and 10th. Arrangements have also been made with area pastors to be available for emergencies, funerals or other pastoral needs. If you need pastoral assistance during this time, please call one of the Deacons and they will be able to assist you. Deacons: Dorothy Terwilliger 4835

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2949; Ken Gagnon 483-6217; Nicha McCuin 483-2373; or Bobbie Mills 438-5653, Jane Wilson 459-3415; or Wayne Winston 483-6858. Prayers The churches of the UCC Southwest Association are praying this week for the Sudbury Congregational Church in Sudbury. Praying the Directory - For the month of February, please keep our church family members from K - P in the directory in your prayers. Music Lovers-Starting in March we are going to try something new and exciting for worship. We would like to invite any and all musicians, singers and any guest performers to individually sign up for an upcoming Sunday service to do a solo, duet, play an instrument or do a sacred dance if the spirit moves you. We plan on doing this 2-3 Sundays a month and the last Sunday if we choose will be choir Sunday. If you or someone that you know would like to participate, please contact Jean Butler-Smith at 459-2754 to select an upcoming Sunday. Performers are encouraged to provide a selection that can be practiced with our organist, Stu James at a time convenient for both of you. We would also encourage those who play their own music to volunteer, as well. Please come share the Spirit. God Bless You. March Soloists April Soloists 3rd Jocelyn Frost 7th Jean Butler-Smith 10th Katrina Sweete 14th Matt Harvey 17th Donald Parker 21st- Carrie Butrimus 24th- Palm Sunday Full Choir 28th Full Choir 31st Easter Sunday Full Choir Food Shelf Things are needed for the Pittsford Food Shelf. They are looking for boxes of cereal, protein items, canned fruit and vegetables and paper products. The Feinstein Challenge will take place in March. Holy Week Services To help you plan in advance services and times for Holy Week, March 24th 31st are listed above in the Calendar for Coming Weeks. More specifics will be provided as the dates get closer. Prayer Request - Forms are located in the pew racks. Written requests may be placed in the offering plate or in the prayer box. You may also request prayers by calling Bobbi Mills (438-5653).

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