First Congregational Church of Montague, Trinitarian

March 7, 2010     Third Sunday in Lent

Meditation: Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all...

                                                                 Emily Dickenson

Prelude

Announcements

Call to Worship

L: A rich feast awaits those who call upon the Lord.
P: God offers to us all the bounty of God’s love.
L: How we have thirsted for hope and peace!
P: How we have longed for joy and love!
L: God continually blesses and heals us.
P: Praise be to God for God’s steadfast love. AMEN.

Prayer of Invocation

Open our eyes, our ears, our hearts and spirits this morning, Lord, that we may be healed of our faithlessness, freed from our fears and anxieties, and placed on the pathways that lead to peace and service to you. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. AMEN.

Hymn: #101R There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy

Children’s Church           

Prayer of Confession

Divine Healer, so often we get so focused on today’s problems we forget the big picture. We forget that you have promised to always guide and protect us. Our trust falters, and we take matters into our own hands but soon realize that things are out of control. When that happens, bring us back to you. Help us remember you are always there loving us and providing for us so that whatever comes our way, we will face it together. Amen.

Words of Assurance

Gloria Patri (513R)

Choral Anthem

Hebrew Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Christian Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Gospel: Luke 13:1-9

Communion Meditation: Hope Never Stops At All!

Hymn #218R O Jesus, I Have Promised

Prayers

Joys and Concerns

L: The Lord be with you.

P: And with your spirit

L: Let us join in prayer.

Pastoral Prayer

Silent Prayer

Prayer Response

Offering

Invitation to Giving

Offertory Anthem

Doxology #514

Dedication of Our Gifts

Light of the world, you have created us to reflect your light so that others may be able to see in the darkness. Thank you for the ways your light shines in us and for the time we have been given to share your light. Help us to realize how much the light grows when we share it and give us the courage to share the light of our time, talent, and treasures to whomever you place in our path. Amen.

Service of Holy Communion (wine in pottery, juice in silver)

Hymn: # 93R Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

Benediction and Response

Postlude         

Announcements

TODAY:

Eventide Concert at Our Lady of Peace 3pm

Lenten Art Exhibit: The Psalms by Rev. Andrea Ayvazian and Ellen Augarten (With us from Feb 10^th-April 5^th)

Lenten Spiritual Practice: Wed 2pm; Thurs 7pm

See our calendar at montaguechurch.org or email Pastor Barb for details

Mar 3^rd 7pm In Transition the Transition Town movie

Mar

Mar ^th 6:30 Meet the Artist  Ellen Augarten

Prayer Garden

Scott Cromack, Kevin Clark, Leslie Brown, Dean Brooks, George and Mike Wells, Kay Martin, Cheryl Lussier, Joshua Barber, John Hurd, Cheryl Hebert, Roy Housman, Larry and Cy Emond, David Martin, Francie Garanin, “A beautiful young woman,” Ida Westover, Robert Kilburn, Terry Desautels, Rau/Zaniewski families, Jean O’Hara, Karen and Joe O’Hare

Community Meals

First Monday of every month at 5:30pm at a new location, the First Congregational Church of Turners Falls. It is across the street from Our Lady of Peace. Please contact Dianne Dolan at 978-544-8430 or ddolan@mass.rr.com if you are willing to help. Please volunteer.

Deacon for the month of March is Bill Dolan

**Please fill out the pew card or let a deacon or Pastor Barb know if you would like a visit or have a prayer concern. **

First Congregational Church of Montague

Trinitarian

Pastor Barbara E. Turner Delisle

Music Director Ann Cenzano