LENT 3: SUNDAY, MARCH 15

God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3.16)

Opening Hymn: Stand Up and Bless the Lord (CP 350)

Collect for Today: 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.

Children’s Time: Guide My Feet (CP 513)

First Reading: Exodus 20: 1-17

Psalm 19 (BAS pg 725)

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1: 18-25

Gradual: God, You Have Caused to Be Written (CP 476)

Gospel: John 2: 13-22

Offertory: Lord Jesus of You I Will Sing (SFGP 20 - words in bulletin)

Prayer over the Gifts: Gracious God, we know your power to triumph over weakness. May we who ask forgiveness be ready to forgive one another, in the name of Jesus the Lord.

Eucharistic Prayer #2 (BAS pg 196)

The Breaking of the Bread #7 (BAS pg 213)

Communion Music:
Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery (v. 1-5, 6d) (CP 179)

Prayer After Communion (BAS page 214): All your works praise you, O Lord. And your faithful servants bless you……..

Recessional: Lift High the Cross (CP 602)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Martha F.
Healing Prayers: Carol W.
Communion Asst: Hazel A.
Music: Kenn Zuk
Greeters 10 am: Joyce H., Jill S.
Lectors 10 am: Audrey D., Rita H.
Coffee Fellowship: Len P. Family
Lector 8 am: Gladys W.
Greeters 8 am: Dora F. & Irene M.