Sunday March 12, 2023, Third Sunday of Lent

Fruitland United Methodist Church
March 12, 2023
Third Sunday Of Lent

Prelude

Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship

-Preparing our hearts and souls for worship-
Welcome and Announcements 

* Call to Worship - “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” (vs. 1&2) UMH #89

*Responsive Reading - Psalm 95 UMH Page 814

Scripture Reading - Exodus 17: 1-7 Pew Bible – Page 114
God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God!

Special – Creation Poem by James Weldon Johnson

Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Young People’s Moment - Pastor Clynton Easley

*Hymn “This Is My Father’s World” UMH #144

We Offer Our Gifts
Offertory
*Doxology
“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise him, all creatures here below;
praise him above, ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen

*Offering Prayer

Message “Water From Rocks” - Pastor Clynton Easley

*Hymn “Go Down, Moses” UMH #448

*Benediction

“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” vs. 1 UMH #664
Sent forth by God’s blessing, our true faith confessing,
The people of God from this dwelling take leave.
The service is ended, O now be extended
the fruits of our worship in all who believe.
The seed of the teaching, receptive souls reaching,
Shall blossom in action for God and for all.
God’s grace did invite us, and love shall unite us
To work for God’s kingdom and answer the call.

Postlude (Please be seated)
- Symbolically taking the light into the World -

Thank you for worshiping with us today!