Sunday March 26, 5th Sunday of Lent

Fruitland United Methodist Church
March 26, 2023
Fifth 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 - Pastor

* Call to Worship - “This Is The Day” UMH #657
*Responsive Reading - Liturgist
Psalm 130 UMH Page 848

Scripture Reading - Liturgist
Ezekiel 37: 1-14 Pew Bible – Page 1345-6
God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God!

Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Young People’s Moment - Pastor

*Hymn “He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought”
UMH #128

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 “Valley of Dry Bones” - Pastor

*Hymn “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” UMH #557

*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!