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 8, 2009

Second Sunday in Lent=

We Gather in God’s Name

Prelude:&nbs= p;   Nocturne from “Petite Suite” by A. Borodin

Greetings and Announcements

Preparation for Worship, Quiet Meditation

Lighting the Christ Candle=

Call to Worship:

      One:     God offers us a n= ew call!

      All: &n= bsp;   Can we deny our false selves

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   and embrace new life?

      One:     God offers us a new nam= e!

      All: &n= bsp;   Do we really see ourselves as

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   God's beloved daughters and beloved sons?

      One:     God offers us a new hop= e!

      All: &n= bsp;   Can we truly be one of God's people?

      One:     God offers us a new cov= enant!

      All: &n= bsp;   Are we a blessing for all creation?

      One:     Com= e, let us bring our questions to God in worship.

Hymn of Praise: VU #228 Sing Praises to God &n= bsp;

Prayer of Approach:

  =     As we worship this day, Holy One,

            grant us the humility that comes from knowing

            we have settled for being less than who you=

            call us to be.

      But grant u= s also the confidence that comes from

            knowing that we are always your beloved

            daughters and sons.
      We come to= you in the name of Jesus Christ,

        &= nbsp;   who yearns to show us how to be fully

        &= nbsp;   and gloriously human.      Amen

Learning with Children

Children’s Music The I Don’t Wanna Blues

Prayer of Wholeness:

      We keep = trying to save our life, Loving God,

           by losing it:<= o:p>

        &= nbsp;   in work, in sports, in multiple relationships,

        &= nbsp;   in religion, in endless entertainment.

      We confess,= God of Grace, that we keep losing

        &= nbsp;   our lives on these lesser gods.<= /p>
        &= nbsp;         = (time fo= r silent prayer)

      Forgive us Gracious God.

      Guide us ba= ck to losing our lives in Jesus Christ.

      We pray in Christ's name.     = ;      Amen

Assurance of Pardon:

      = Hear the Good News!

      God never s= tops yearning for us to lose

        &= nbsp;   ourselves in love!

      Then we are= set free to embrace life

            and become our true selves.

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:    Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16=

The Gospel Lesson:     &n= bsp; Mark 4: 31-38

Anthem: = ;   At the Cross

Reflection on the Word

We Respond to God’s Word<= /o:p>

Hymn: VU #561 Take Up Your Cross=

Sharing Our Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People and Our Lord’s Prayer

Presenting Our Gifts

Offertory:&n= bsp;     O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus by T. J. Williams

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

We Go Forth to Serve

Closing Hymn:    VU #569 You Call Us Out

Commissioning and Benediction:

  =     Let us go now to lose our lives in = the

        &= nbsp;   service of others.

      And may God= 's Blessings flow to us

        &= nbsp;   and through us to those around us,
        &= nbsp;   and to all creation around the world. Amen

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

Postlude:&nb= sp; Gige by G. F. Handel

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