Please join us in person at 10:00 am at Goodwins Mills United Methodist Church, 55 Church Street, Lyman. If you can't be with us, please join us on Zoom at 10:00 am live. ALL are welcome! Please come this Sunday, March 17, 2024. Rev. Ed's message will be "A New Covenant through Jesus."
Worship Service
Beacon of Hope Cooperative Parish
March 17, 2024
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Gathering Music
Welcome
Introit: “There’s A Spirit of Love in this Place” Mark Miller
A Moment of Silent Prayer and Reflection
Opening Prayer:
God of Creation, We gather in Christ's name to offer our praise and thanksgiving. You gave us a new covenant, a way to live in relationship with you, through Christ, and in the power of the Holy Spirit. Help us to live into this commitment of grace and love. In Jesus' name. Amen.
HeartSource: "Burial and Resurrection" UMH #707
"Hymn of Promise"
Scripture:
Jeremiah 31: 31-34 (A New Covenant)
John 12: 20-33 (Children of Light)
Choir Anthem: “God is Good, All the Time" Dean McIntyre
Message: "A New Covenant through Jesus"
Celebration Song: "Beneath the Cross of Jesus" UMH #397
Prayers of the People
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Prayer Response: “Kyrie Eleison" (Lord, Have Mercy) Ancient Greek/J. Kriewald
Tithes and Offerings
Doxology UMH #94
Prayer over the plates
Celebration Song: “Change My Heart, O God" FWS #2152
Sending Prayer:
Loving God,
We step from this church building into the service field. Fill us with your grace, so that our work may glorify you, and transform the lives of others. In Christ's most holy name. Amen
Benediction and Sending Forth Hymn: “Shalom to You” UMH #666