The King Is Coming and You Will Hear It!

Guest Speaker: Rev. Matt Wentz

Order of Worship

Prelude
Welcome/Announcements
* Call to Worship
Bring Light to Our Lives
Lenten Candle lighting Readings
Fourth Sunday in Lent
On this fourth Sunday of Lent, Jesus reminds us to prepare ourselves for the coming of his kingdom. He calls us to be faithful in continuing his work on earth: to proclaim good news to the poor, freedom for the captives, and release from darkness; to bind up the brokenhearted and comfort those who mourn. We commit ourselves to this work, confident in our hope for Christ’s return.
Hear these words from Hebrews 12:1-3:
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
[The fourth 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 “See a Victory”
* God’s Greeting
* We Greet Each Other with voices ONLY
* Prayer of Confession “Just a Closer Walk with Thee”
* Assurance of Pardon
* Song of Praise “O God, You Are My God”
Congregational Prayer
followed by The Lord’s Prayer in unison
* Song of Preparation “Order My Steps”
Scripture Reading Revelation 19:11-16
Prayer of Preparation
Message: Rev. Matt Wentz
“The King Is Coming and You Will Hear It!”
* Song of Response “Build Your Kingdom Here”
* Benediction
* Closing Song “Just a Closer Walk with Thee”
Postlude