sunday March 17, 2024

Fruitland United Methodist Church
March 17, 2024
5th Sunday of Lent

Prelude - The Lark in the Clear Air Irish tune arranged by Sir Samuel Ferguson

Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship

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

* Call to Worship “Jesus Shall Reign” UMH #157
*Responsive Reading - Liturgist
Psalm 51 UMH Page 785-6
Scripture Reading – Liturgist
Jeremiah 31: 31-34 Page 1650
God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God!

Affirmation of Faith – 886

Young People’s Moment - Pastor Clynton

Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn “Near to the Heart of God” UMH #472

We Offer Our Gifts
Offertory - Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Aberystwyth Tune by Joseph Parry
*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 “Forgiveness of Sin” - Pastor Clynton

*Hymn “Here I Am, Lord” UMH #593

*Benediction
“Forth In Thy Name, O Lord” UMH #438

Postlude (Please be seated) -
When I Survey the Wonderous Cross Traditional Tune arranged by Smith and Hustad

- Symbolically taking the light into the World -

Thank you for worshiping with us today!
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Additional Lectionary Readings for the Week:
John 12: 20-33
Hebrews 5: 5-10