March 15, 2015

FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT

Call to Worship: Ephesians 2:8-9
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift
of God-- not the result of works, so that no one may boast.
Hymn of Praise: CROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNS
1.
Crown him with many crowns,
the Lamb upon his throne,
Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns
all music but its own.
Awake, my soul, and sing
of him who died for thee,
and hail him as thy matchless King
through all eternity.
2.

Crown him the Lord of life,

who triumphed o'er the grave,
and rose victorious in the strife
for those he came to save.
His glories now we sing,
who died, and rose on high,
who died, eternal life to bring,
and lives that death may die.

3.

Crown him the Lord of love;

behold his hands and side,
those wounds, yet visible above,
in beauty glorified.
All hail, Redeemer, hail!
For thou hast died for me;
thy praise and glory shall not fail
throughout eternity.

Invocation: (led by the leader)

Childrens Hour: story by Sis. Olga
Greetings, Announcements & Concerns:
Reading of the Holy Scripture:
Numbers 21:4-9
*Gospel: (all stand)
John 3:14-21
*Response: BE IT UNTO ME
Be it unto me according to your Word
According to your promises I can stand secure
Carve upon my heart the truth that sets me free
According to your Word O Lord, be it unto me!
GODS MESSAGE:
*Response: Thank you Lord for saving my soul..
Call to Offering: Psalm 107: 21-22
Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wonderful works to humankind.
And let them offer thanksgiving sacrifices, and tell of his deeds with songs of joy!
*Doxology: Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost! Amen.
Offertory Prayer: (Leader)

God of grace, though we know we do not deserve it, you love us so much that you give us
precious gifts. We tend to give gifts cautiously, to give gifts of minimal value, to give gifts
from what remains after lavishing gifts on ourselves. You gave your only Son, so that in
believing, we would have eternal life. Our gifts today seem so small, but you can multiply
them through hearts that have been warmed and softened, and with them, you can change
the world. Change us, the givers, in the process. In Christ, we pray. Amen. (John 3:14-21)
Sharing of Testimonies/Thanksgiving:
Closing Hymn: BECAUSE HE LIVES
1. God sent His son, they called Him, Jesus;
He came to love, heal and forgive;
He lived and died to buy my pardon,
An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives!
Chorus:
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
Because He lives, all fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living,
Just because He lives!
2. How sweet to hold a newborn baby,
And feel the pride and joy he gives;
But greater still the calm assurance:
This child can face uncertain days because He Lives!
Chorus:
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
Because He lives, all fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living,
Just because He lives!
3. And then one day, I'll cross the river,
I'll fight life's final war with pain;
And then, as death gives way to victory,
I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives!
Chorus:
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
Because He lives, all fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living,
Just because He lives! Amen.
*Benediction: Ephesians 1: 17-20
Leader that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and
of revelation in the knowledge of him,
Congregation - having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which
he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,
Leader and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the
working of his great might
Congregation - that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right
hand in the heavenly places,
All Amen!
Response: *Threefold Amen