Service of Worship

March 21, 2021

12th Sunday After Christmas
Liturgical Color: Purple

“God listens to my every request with His whole heart.

I will expect the unexpected, greater than all I ask or imagine.”
~ Andrew Murray ~
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements Rev. George Haugen
Hymn #212 “Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed”

Prayer of Confession Rev. George Haugen

Father, forgive us for our sins. Our busy lives drain us of all energy. Our lives are more cluttered than
committed. We spend time, energy and money on things that do not build our spiritual lives. The
Kingdom is not advanced because of our much doing. We confess that you have often been crowded
out of our lives. We have been too busy to help others grow in right relationship with you. We do not
live as your people of mission and love. Therefore forgive us for our sins and for living in vain. Reign in
our hearts, and empower us to seek you and your Kingdom first. (Please continue in silent confession)
Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Assurance of Pardon Rev. George Haugen

Leader: God has lavished His love and mercy on us in Jesus Christ. The promise is, “if we confess our sins, He
is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins.”
People: We receive this promise by faith. We confess and turn from our sin to walk in God’s ways. We
joyfully proclaim: We are forgiven! Praise be to God! Amen!

Praise Song “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”

Offertory
Doxology blue hymn book #593
Offertory Prayer

Anthem “ Here Is Love Vast as the Ocean”

Children's Message
Old Testament Lesson Psalm 69:21
New Testament Lesson John 19:28-37
Sermon: The Word of Suffering Rev. George Haugen
Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer
Creed Apostles’ Creed
Hymn #415 “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy”
Benediction Rev. George Haugen
Postlude