"Which One Are You?" - MARCH 27, 2022 Fourth Sunday In Lent - PASTOR-BEN LIBERT - First United ...
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MARCH 27, 2022
Fourth Sunday In Lent
First United
Presbyterian Church
Houston, PA 15342
724-746-3040
houstonpresbyterian.org
“I know not the way He leads me, but well do I know my Guide.”
― Henrietta C. Mears
“Which One Are You?”
PASTOR—BEN LIBERT
First United Presbyterian Church
102 North Main Street, Houston, PA 15342
724-746-3040
MARCH 27, 2022
“We will share the love of our Lord, building on our past,
reaching in faith toward our future.”
GATHERING AROUND THE WORD
Welcome & Announcements
Minute for Mission-“Making Progress Through Our Connections”
(Karen Jones)
Meditation Music: “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
Arr.– Johnson (Jim Hanna - Bass Clarinet)
Call to Worship
L: Lent calls us to journey, this and every day,
P: following Jesus wherever he leads us.
L: Lent calls us to journey:
P: to the place where God covenants with us,
L: Lent calls us to worship together,
P: to tell future generations the good news.
L: Lent calls us to practice patience,
P: to wait for the day of the Lord.
L: Lent calls each of us to take up our cross,
P: to trust the One who bore it for us.
L: Lent calls us to trust God.
P: Let us worship God, who leads us, this and every day.
*Hymn: #216 - “Beneath the Cross of Jesus”
Call to Confession
How often are we like James and John, the sons of Zebedee,
seeking glory, riches, and places of honor. We would much rather
be served than to be servants for others. We need to confess our
failures to God and beg forgiveness. Let us confess our sin
together using the unison prayer of confession.
Prayer of Confession Great God who beckons us to move beyond where we are, we confess that we are afraid. You who called Abraham to journey to an unknown place call us to venture in unknown ways. Yet we turn away from your call because it is an inconvenience or we are unsure of where it you call us. We do not truly trust you to lead us. You promise us new life in you and yet we are not firm in our conviction that you are our living God. We have not trusted you enough. We have been fearful of changes you call us to make. Forgive us our lack of faith and give us courage to share the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. Silent Confession) In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen. Assurance of Pardon Jesus says, “the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.” Thanks be to God for the crucifixion, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ. My friends, believe the Good News of the Gospel: P: In Jesus Christ we are all forgiven. Amen! *Gloria Patri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 581 *Passing the Peace of Christ L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. P: And also, with you. L: Let us pass the peace of Christ by waving the right hand of friendship to one another. SPECIAL MUSIC: “Old Rugged Cross with Nothing But the Blood”. . . . . . . . .By - Mauldin (Chancel Choir) THE WORD Psalm 32 Page (867) Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Page (1625) SERMON: “Which One Are You?”
Hymn: #418 - “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling ”
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
Invitation to the Offering
Doxology: “Praise God from Whom” . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 606
Prayer of Dedication
*Benediction
Hymn: “Glory to God, Whose Goodness Shines” . . Page 582
Postlude
Ministering to us today:
Liturgist . . . . . . . . . . Jim Hanna
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . .Karen Jones
Audiovisual . . . . . . . .Leon & Linda Young,
Brian Jeffers and
Grier Adamson
Money Counters . . . .Linda Young & Bo Lesjak
Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . Jami Craig
Greeters . . . . . . . . . . Janice Blosel, Dodie Hanna
PRAYER LIST
ONGOING PRAYER REQUESTS:
Tim Lynch, Melanie Donahoo, Dolores Abruzzi, Mae McClure,
Gary S. Swarrow, Jess Mal Young, William Young,
Patti Nagy, Ronnie Casper, JoAnn Pitcock, Amanda,
Matthew Scears, Brad Pitcock, Brian Baumgardner,
Bill Brown, Sophia Desmond, Bill Ensley, and Audra Young.
MARCH PRAYER REQUESTS:
Mary Steere, Jeff Brown, Bunny Patsch, Bill Vogel,
Darren Spiker, Darlene Dunn, Rev. Don Austin,
Dana, Michael Knotz, Frank Zaccone,
Cindy Culp, Jacob Braun, Roger Nixon, Cat Morgan,
Cory Clark, Kayleigh Valley,
Jack Simpson, and Carole Borda.
CONDOLENCES
PLEASE ALSO PRAY FOR:
Pastor Ben and our Houston Church leaders
Our Nation and our Nation’s Leaders
All unspoken requests of our church family
The flowers in the Sanctuary today were donated by
Donald & Dorothy Fazzolari, celebrating their
70th Wedding Anniversary on April 5, 2022.EASTER FLOWERS
Help decorate the chancel for Easter by ordering Lilies,
Daffodils, Mums or Tulips. Submit the form below with your
payment in an envelope marked Easter Flowers. Orders can
be dropped into the collection plate or mailed into the office.
If you purchase any flowers, you may take them home after
the service on Easter. Loved ones and donors will be listed in
the Easter bulletin.
Easter Flower Order Form
Due by Sunday,
April 10, 2022
Flowers Quantity Price Total
Daffodils X $8.00 = $
Mums X $8.00 = $
Tulips X $8.00 = $
Lilies X $9.00 = $
Your Name:
____________________________________________________
Phone:
____________________________________________________
Paid: $ ______________Cash or Check # __________________
In Memory of:
1. __________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________
In Honor of:
1. _______________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA
Join us on Saturday, April 9, at 10am for a
community wide Easter Egg-Stravaganza!
Stories, games, crafts, and an Easter Egg Hunt!
Donations of individually wrapped candy are
appreciated and can be placed in the baskets on the
front pews.Regular Events
Worship—11:00 AM
MARCH - 2022 Bible Study—Tuesday 10:30am
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
March 1- Bible 2-Ash 3- 4- 5-
Study 10:30am Wednesday
-Deacons Mtg.
6- 7- 8-Book Study 9-Bells 6pm 10-Property 11- 12-
Communion 6pm -Choir 7pm Mtg. 6:30pm
Sunday
13- 14-Mission & 15-Book Study 16-Bells 6pm 17-Christian Ed. 18-Open 19-
TimeChange - Nurturing Mtg. 6pm -Choir 7pm 6:30pm Door Nursery
Spring Forward 6:30pm St. Patrick’s Off
Baptism Day
20-Baptism 21-Session Mtg. 22-Book Study 23-Bells 6pm 24- 25- 26-
Movie Night 6:30pm 6pm -Choir 7pm
6pm Chapel
27- 28- 29- 30- Bells 6pm 31
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