Fairlawn Christian Reformed ChurchFifth Sunday in Lent March 25, 2007 10:15 A.M. _______________________________________________________ Preparation And PraiseUpon entering the sanctuary please maintain silence for the sake of the congregation’s preparation for worship. Prelude: “Ah, Dearest Jesus” Brahms Welcome and Announcements Silent Prayer and Preparation * Call to Worship: Hosea 6 Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us, but he will heal us; he has wounded us, but he will bind up our wounds. After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence. Let us acknowledge the Lord; let us press on to know him. His going forth is as certain as the dawn; he will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth. * Hymn: PH 246, stanzas 1-3 “Come, Thou Almighty King” Italian Hymn * God’s Greeting: Grace and peace to you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Lord be with you. And also with you. Our help is in the name of the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. Blessed be God, And blessed is his kingdom, now and forever. Amen. * Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, you know we have no power in ourselves to rescue our own lives. Keep us outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and harm the soul, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. * Response: PH 246, stanza 4 “Come, Thou Almighty King” Italian Hymn To thee, great One in Three, eternal praises be hence evermore, Thy sovereign majesty may we in glory see, and to eternity love and adore.
Confession and PrayerPrayer of Confession: Most merciful God, we confess to you that we are by nature sinful and unclean, and that we have disobeyed you in thought, word and deed; and not only in outward transgressions, but also in secret thoughts and desires that we are ashamed to acknowledge, but which are known to you. For this reason we seek refuge in your infinite mercy and pray that you would be gracious to us, and turn from us those punishments which we by our sins have deserved. Forgive us for all of our sins and renew within us the image of Jesus Christ, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Silent Prayer and Confession Minister: Amen. Assurance of Pardon: Romans 5 Response: PH 420 “Breathe on Me, Breath of God” Trentham [Children age 3 - grade Pre-K may leave during the Response.] Congregational Prayer (followed by the Lord’s Prayer, using ‘debts’) The Service Of The Word* Hymn: Bulletin page 5 “God, in the Gospel of His Son” Germany * Confession of Faith: PH 814 The Nicene Creed Scripture Reading: Galatians 3:10-14 Sermon: The Centrality of the Cross, Part V The Hiddenness of the Cross Prayer * Hymn: PH 482 “Man of Sorrows—What a Name” Hallelujah! What a Savior The Offering of Tribute* Offertory Prayer Offerings: Fairlawn General Fund Faith Promise for Missions Offertory: “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” Jordan Blessing and Dismissal* Blessing: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen. * Response: PH 477 “You Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim” Hanover Then let us adore and give him his right: all glory and power, all wisdom and might, all honor and blessing—with angels above— and thanks never ceasing for infinite love. Postlude: “O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High” Dunstable *Indicates congregation stands |