The Third Sunday in Lent
Centering Practice
As we continue to journey together through this season of Lent, let us wait on the Lord with faith, hope, and love. Once again, today’s centering practice comes from Cole Arthur Riley, creator of Black Liturgies.
Inhale: I listen for my voice
Exhale: Silence is a portal
Call to Worship
As we journey together
during this Lenten season,
we remember:
The everyday places we walk
are holy ground;
and the ordinary people we meet
are deeply loved by God.
In these thin spaces,
steadfast love and faithfulness meet.
From ashes and dust, God creates beauty.
Amen.
Worship Song
The Way w/ Come Now is the Time
Come, now is the time to worship
Come, now is the time to give our hearts
Come, just as we are to worship
Come, just as we are before our God
Come
Through every battle
Through every heartbreak
Through every circumstance
I believe that You are my fortress
You are my portion
You are my hiding place
I believe You are
The way, the truth, the life
Through every blessing
Through every promise
Through every breath I take
I believe that You are Provider
You are Protector
You are the One I love
And it’s a new horizon and I’m set on You
And You meet me here today with mercies that are new
All my fears and doubts, they can all come too
Because they can’t stay long when I’m here with You
It’s a new horizon and I’m set on You
And You meet me here today with mercies that are new
All my fears and doubts
They can all come too
Because they can’t stay long when
Prayer of Confession
God of all people,
We confess the ways we have not seen You
in the face of our neighbors
who are immigrants and refugees.
Forgive us for choosing comfort over compassion;
Break down walls we’ve built in our hearts & minds;
Open our hearts to the wideness of Your embrace;
Hear us, O God, we pray:
— Moment of silent prayer —
God of mercy,
Renew us in Your love,
giving us courage to stand against injustice
and making real the hope we have in Jesus.
Amen.
Assurance of God’s Love
Prayers of the People
For today’s Prayers of the People, we will embody our prayers through simple responses. I invite you to close your eyes and pray with me:
- For those suffering from violence, hatred, and war
- Protect those forced to flee from violence
- Hear the cry of those who have lost loved ones to war and hatred
- Bless and strengthen those working to bring relief, justice, and aid
- For our mission partners and collaborators around the world, like World Relief and Justice Ventures International
- For the Church worldwide to be advocates for justice and love
Communion
Offering Prayer
Announcements
- Thanks for worshiping with us today! We hope you experience meaningful connection with God and others in our community. If you’re visiting for the first time today, we’d love to get to know you better. Please take home a visitor’s card with QR code so that we can stay in touch & build a relationship!
- Lenten Devotional: We encourage you to keep reading Pastor Ray Hollenbach’s book, Deeper Hope, as a daily devotional throughout the season of Lent.
- Interactive Prayer & Worship Night: This Saturday, March 29th at 7:00 pm, we will gather at Northminster Presbyterian Church. Please extend an invitation to someone who could benefit from this gathering!
- Reset Sunday: We will not gather next Sunday, March 30th for worship together. Instead, we’ll encourage you to connect with God, others, and yourself out in the world that day. We will provide a worship guide this week.
- Run Club: If you’re interested, please talk to Jin about registering for the San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon coming up on Saturday, April 12th. There will also be 5K and 10K races that day!
- Art & Faith Camp: Let’s continue to pray for this great day of creativity, faith, and outreach coming up in the month of May. Please talk to Ann Leong if you’d like to help out!
Passing of the Peace
Let’s greet each other at this time!
Family Praise
Your Love is Deep
Scripture Reading
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Guest Speaker
Liliana Reza
Worship Song
Let Us Be Known
Let us be known by our love
In every word, in every deed
Honor the Son
Let our light shine in every eye
Let us be known by our love
For the glory of our Savior
For the glory of our God
For the glory of the Spirit
Let us be known by our love
Let us be known by our joy
In every home, in every heart
Sing to the Lord
Let our lives show goodness and hope
Let us be known by our joy
For the glory of our Savior
For the glory of our God
For the glory of the Spirit
Let us be known by our joy
Let us be known by our peace
In every town, in every tribe
Jesus is King
Let us go forth, heal and restore
Let us be known by our peace
For the glory of our Savior
For the glory of our God
For the glory of the Spirit
Let us be known by our peace
For the glory of our Savior
For the glory of our God
For the glory of the Spirit
Let us be known by our love
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