Can You Hear It?

Guest Speaker: Rev. Matt Wentz

Order of Worship

Prelude: Miriam Hector
“The Battle Belongs to the Lord”
Welcome/Announcements
* Call to Worship
Bring Light to Our Lives: Lenten Candle lighting Readings
Third Sunday in Lent
Today is the third Sunday of Lent. This morning Jesus tells us to keep watch for signs of the arrival of the kingdom of heaven, when he will return in glory. Even though the world around us seems dark, we trust that the struggles we face will produce the fruit of righteousness in us as God works out his will in his beloved children. Let us be watchful and ready for Jesus’ work in us and through us.
Hear these words from Psalm 130: 1-6
Out of the depths I cry to you, LORD; Lord, hear my voice.  Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.  If you, LORD, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand?  But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you. I wait for the LORD, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope. I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning.
[The third candle is lit.]
Responsive Refrain
Lord Jesus, as we walk with you through these forty days, let your light shine into our hearts.
Brighten the darkness of our lives, and show us where we need to repent.
In our thoughts, words, and actions, teach us to rely on you.
Renew us as your people, that we may carry your light to the world.
* Song of Worship “O Worship the King”
* God’s Greeting
* We Greet Each Other with voices ONLY
* Prayer of Confession “Eternal Spirit, God of Truth”
* Assurance of Pardon
* Song of Praise “We’re Marching to Zion”
Congregational Prayer
followed by The Lord’s Prayer in unison
* Song of Preparation “Speak, O Lord”
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:10-18
Prayer of Preparation
Message: Rev Matt Wentz
“Can You Hear It?”
* Song of Response “Onward, Christian Soldiers”
* Benediction
* Closing Song “The Battle Belongs to the Lord”
Postlude