Brook Church Hillburn, New York The Rev. Nancy Fields, MS, M.Div, D.Min., Pastor * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * First Sunday of Lent 9 March, 2014 WE ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME THE ORGAN PRELUDE THE CHOIR PROCESSION THE ANNOUNCEMENTS THE CALL TO WORSHIP L: Happy are those whose sins are forgiven. P: Happy are those whose sins are cast away. L: Rejoice in the Lord! Be glad! P: Sing out! Shout for joy! L: Rejoice in the Lord! ALL: Rejoice! Amen! INVOCATION (unison) Holy One, we are constantly bombarded with temptations and enticements. When we yield, when we fail, who will help us? You, Lord, have come to our aid. You teach us, counsel us, and guide us in the ways we should go. We rejoice in your unfailing love. Amen. *A HYMN OF PRAISE TO BE ANNOUNCED CALL TO CONFESSION We keep silent before you, Lord we are afraid to confront our transgressions; we are terrified to face the reality of our sin; we feel as if the weight of the world were upon our shoulders; we no longer recognize ourselves or what we have become as we keep our failings and fears inside. PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Help us admit our sins and accept our imperfections. Why is that simple act so difficult for us? Why do we hesitate, knowing that you stand ready to wash away our guilt? You are the sanctuary where distress cannot reach us. In your steadfast love, forgive us. In your healing caress, cleanse us. In your Holy Spirit, restore us. In the name of our Savior, we pray. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON When distress and anxiety surround us like an angry flood, our pleas are heard. The Lord hears the prayers of a faithful heart. God has become our hiding place, our refuge from trouble. No harm can touch us here. The Lord wraps us in the arms of salvation. Shouts of deliverance enfold us. *THE GLORIA PATRI Red Hymnal #546 PSALM OF THE DAY Psalm 32 Page 480 CHORAL SELECTION Choir SCRIPTURE LESSON First Testament Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Page 2 Second Testament Romans 5:12-19 Page 980 Gospel Matthew 4:1-11 Page 837 CHORAL SELECTION Choir Let the Children Come: A Word with the Children” MESSAGE Rev. Nancy Fields HYMN OF MEDITATION To be announced *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed The Peace Greet one another saying: “The peace of Christ be with you” Prayers of the People Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (unison) Lord, it seems as though Lent came too early this year. We wanted more time to recover from the activity and anxiety of Christmas, yet here we are: the first Sunday in Lent. Our hearts need cleansing, Lord. Our spirits need restoration and healing. During this season of Lent you send us on a journey to the cross with Jesus, and beyond the cross to the resurrection. We would just rather skip to the happiness of Easter and enjoy the flowers and all the trimmings, but you insist on the journey. We cannot truly understand the power of the resurrection until we have been to the cross. Today we travel to the cross where Jesus encounters Satan who flashes before him visions of power, wealth, and individual security. How shall we respond to those same temptations when they are presented so seductively to us? Help us, O Lord. Guide and restore us. Give us courage and strength as we journey to you. AMEN. OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS TO GOD *THE DOXOLOGY *A PRAYER OF DEDICATION (unison) In the hour of his temptation, when Jesus hungered, he knew from where his sustenance came: “One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Lord, from the abundance of your grace, your word has provided all that we need. All that we have is yours. Receive the offering of our hands and the gratitude of our hearts. In the name of our Savior we pray. Amen. *A HYMN OF DEDICATION To be announced * BENEDICTION Be with us, Lord, as we go from this place. Give us confidence in your loving presence, and help us witness to that love as we encounter others. AMEN. *Please stand if you are able + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ANNOUNCEMENTS Liturgist for March – Norman Martin Email Address – BrookChurch@hotmail WEEKLY EVENTS Community Prayer List Sam Osterhoudt, Reggie Calhoun, Graceann Mann, John & Eleanor Degraw, Carla Alexander, Geneva Williams, Mike Wright, Mrs Northern, Bruce Haiglar, BROOK CHURCH, Dariel Powell, Beatrice Brown, Chuck Stead, Joe & Joan Davis, , Taisha Davis, Edward (Dutch) Powell Jr., Lisa Jennings, Chris Moore, Lee George, David Kyles, Chris Thaxton, Dawn Jennings, Brother (Robert) Morgan, LoriAnn Cortez, Lydia and Sandy Chan, Louis Vavaul, Crystal Sullivan, Mike Powell, Heather Jennings, Frank Kyles, Eileen Caldwell, Harris Hurwitz, Stan Dennison, Bruce Duncan, Dinger Miller, Donna Hines, David Peterson, Harriet Johnsen, Florence Saint-Victor, David Burrows, Connie Fox, David Muldrow, Pauline Mathais, Fran Becker, Susan Jones, Regina McCormick, Peter Galindez, Peter Alexander, Pearl Morris, Anita Williams, Justine Galinsky, Doug Laforge, Justine Wynn, Carrie Lee, Shirley Dennison, Lola Degroat, Gary and Cindy Hogan, John Perry, Aaron Alexander, Malachai Tenemille, Kellie Garey, Kenny Short, Betty Lou Perry, Clipper Oliver, Janet Hartwill, Liz Cooke, Sam & Patty Lynn Carrington, Jeff DeFreese, Gwen Robinson. All God’s Children – Travelers - Victims of Domestic Violence – Unsaved Loved Ones - All involved in war --- PEACE Federal recognition of the Ramapough Mountain Lenape Comfort and relieve, O Lord, all who are in trouble…sorrow…poverty…sickness…grief…or any other need, especially those known to us, whom we name before you… Heal them in body, mind, or circumstance, working in them, by your grace, wonders beyond all they may dream or hope; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. Prayer List – If you would like to have a family member or friend added to the prayer list please give names to Pat Osterhoudt, or send prayer requests to BrookChurch@hotmail
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