LANGLEY UNITED CHURCH

̶= 0;Guided by the Holy Spirit, we are called together by Jesus:<= /p>

to worship God; to gr= ow as disciples of Christ; to serve the world and each other;

and to offer hospitali= ty and welcome to all.”

=

Minister Rev. Rod Mac= Kinnon 604-530-5912

March 15, 2009

Third Sunday in Lent<= o:p>

We Gather in God’s Name

Prelude:&nbs= p;   Prelude in G Minor by Arthur Bird

Greetings and Announcements

Preparation for Worship, Quiet Meditation

Lighting the Christ Candle=

Call to Worship (based on Psalm 19):

      One:     God revives our s= ouls,

      All: &n= bsp;   and sets us free!

      = One:     God stirs our hearts,

      All: &n= bsp;   and brings us joy!

      One:     God enlightens our eyes= ,

      All:      and shines a ligh= t on our path.

      One:     God is true and righteo= us.

      All: &n= bsp;   Following God lets us live in right relationship

                    =     with one another and all creation.

      One:     Come. Let us worship Go= d.

Hymn of Praise: VU #714 Come, We That Love <= /span>

Prayer of Approach:

      <= span style=3D'font-family:"CG Times \(W1\)"'>Breathe upon us, breath of God,

            as we worship you this day.

      Blow fierce= ly into our lives

        &= nbsp;   and sift out the chaff.

      Blow gently= into our hearts

        &= nbsp;   to refresh and renew.

      Breathe upo= n us, breath of God,

        &= nbsp;   in Jesus’ name.    Amen=

Learning with Children

Children’s Music:     I Want Jesus to Walk with Me

Prayer of Confession:

      You stri= ve to bring us out of the slavery of

        &= nbsp;   self-centeredness, O God.

      Yet, do we = not listen to other Gods?

      You saved u= s for abundant life.

      But, don= 217;t we keep turning instead to the gods

            of our culture – the successful career, the model family,

        &= nbsp;   the perfect body, the latest “stuff?”=

      You save us through the foolishness of cross.

      Why do we k= eep looking for signs that we are right?

            = (time fo= r silent prayer)

      Forgive our idolatry, Loving God, in the name

        &= nbsp;   of our crucified Saviour.    Amen=

Assurance of Pardon:

      = One:     We are forgiven by God’s grace,

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   not through our own knowledge.

      All: &n= bsp;   We are forgiven by grace,

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   not by our hard work.

      One:     We are forgiven by God’s grace.

      All: &n= bsp;   Thanks be to God!

Passing the Peace of Christ:

      The Peace of Christ is with you.

      And also with you.

Sung Response:   MV #95 How Deep the Peace

We Listen for God’s Word<= /o:p>

The Hebrew Scripture:    Exodus 20: 1-17

The Gospel Lesson:     &n= bsp; John 2: 13-22

Anthem: = ;   A Lenten Walk, American spiritual&nbs= p;

Reflection on the Word

We Respond to God’s Word<= /o:p>

Hymn: &= nbsp;     MV #138 My Love Colours Outside the Lines<= /p>
Sharing Our Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People and Our Lord’s Prayer

Presenting Our Gifts

Offertory:&n= bsp;     Steal Away, traditional

Doxology:&nb= sp;     VU #541 Praise God from Whom All Blessings = Flow

We Go Forth to Serve

Closing Hymn:    VU #120 O Jesus, I Have Promised

Commissioning and Benediction:

      May our thoughts and w= ords honour God.

      May our attitudes and actions point to Christ.

      Go with the blessing of the God of peace,

          whose g= race lets us seek and find life in God.

  = ;    Amen

Amen: &= nbsp;     VU #969 (Kriewald)

Postlude:&nb= sp; With Trumpets and Horns from “Water Music” by G. F. Handel

      <= span style=3D'font-family:"CG Times \(W1\)"'>(Please remain seated during the Postlude)