NOTE; Pg #s refer to BAS

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you. (1 Peter 5:6)

Processional Hymn  

Welcome & Acknowledgment of Land 

Call to Worship: 
Friends in Christ, Lent is a time to prepare and to renew our life.
We mark this holy season
by acknowledging our need for repentance, and for the mercy and forgiveness proclaimed in the gospel.
We are invited, in the name of Christ, to observe a holy Lent:
by self-examination and penitence, by prayer and fasting, by works of love, and by reading and meditating on the Word of God. Amen
(Seasons of the Spirit)

 (We prepare our hearts for worship in silence)

The Community Gathers p. 185

Kyrie Eleison p. 186

Collect:  Father of mercy, alone we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves. When we are discouraged by our weakness, strengthen us to follow Christ, our pattern and our hope; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

The Proclamation of the Word;

1st Lesson:    Isa 55:6-11 

Ps 102:15-22  R:  The LORD regards the prayer of the destitute.

The Gospel:   Mt 9:35-38

Homily: 

Affirmation of Faith: The Nicene Creed     p. 188 (please stand as able)

Prayers of the People    p.190
 

Confession and Absolution    p.191 

The Peace    p. 192

Offertory Hymn

Prayer over the Gifts 
Gracious God,  bless and transform all that we offer:
our faltering steps,
our brokenness, 
our hope, our risking, our hearts,
that your covenant may be written on our hearts and we may be a blessed and transformed covenant people. In Jesus’ name. Amen

The Celebration of the Eucharist 

The Great Thanksgiving 

The Lord’s Prayer        p. 211

The Breaking of the Bread      #7  p. 213

The Communion (all are welcome to receive communion) p. 213

Prayer after Communion God, you are in the desert places
as you are in the green and growing land.
Help us to look for you when life is barren and our spirits ache.
Help us to walk with you in the wilderness,
and to be changed in spending time with you. Amen

Doxology (Old 100th): Praise God from whom all blessings flow! 
Praise him all creatures here below! Praise him above ye heavenly hosts! Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost! Amen

The Blessing

Closing Hymn: 

The Dismissal    p. 215