Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday February 21, 2021 Hymn “Lord of the Dance ”-- UMH 261 verse 1 only
First Sunday in Lent color: Purple
“The Schedule of this bulletin is subject to change at any time by the
direction of the Holy Spirit.” Children’s Time

PRELUDE Hymn “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days ”-- UMH 395
*Lighting of the Altar Candles ……………….Acolytes
Chimes Our Church At Prayer: Joys & concern followed by Lord’s
Welcome & Announcements……… Prayer

Opening Prayer The season of Lent is here again Worship In Giving

and, as with so many times before, we find that Offertory *Doxology #95
we are not really ready for this journey of
Scripture Mark 1:9-15
discipleship. So many things claim our lives and L: This is the Word of the Lord.
prevent us from being ready to take the steps in C: THANKS BE TO GOD!
faith. As we look at our barrier of readiness, Gloria Patri #70
help us to remember that Christ is with us,
every step of the way. We are not alone. Christ Sermon “No one is exempted from being tempted”
will help lift our hearts and spirits and direct our
paths. Enable us, loving Savior, to take this Pastor Greg
journey of faith to new life with you. AMEN
Hymn: –“I Need Thee Every Hour” UMH 397
.CALL TO WORSHIP Taking the Light of Christ into the World
L: This first Sunday in Lent we are led from the Jordan to
the wilderness. Benediction “Shalom to You” UMH #666
P: In the wilderness we will meet our greatest fears.
L: In this wilderness we will be tempted to turn and walk Postlude
away.
P: But God has placed us here for a reason.
L: Discover the powerful presence of God in your lives.
P: Lord, help us to find the courage to be in the
wilderness and then on the journey. AMEN.