Order of Worship for March 27, 2011
Announcements
Praise       "I Love You Lord"       2068
Passing of the Peace    Greet a neighbor near you.

Call to Worship
Leader: Though we wander and sometimes try to break free from God,
People: Still God is patiently waiting, ready to receive us once more
Leader: When we are content to be nothing more than an outsider, a hired hand,
People: God welcomes and restores us as full members of God’s family

Gloria Patri #70 Hymnal

Opening Prayer: O God, your grace is nothing short of breathtaking. We don’t deserve the love you lavish upon us, but you offer it anyway. Accept our worship as our token of love to you–take it and perfect it, that it might be holy to you. In this hour, speak your love and grace to us once more. We pray in the name of Jesus, our Lord, AMEN.

Hymn       "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing"       400

Morning Prayer - Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen

Reading 1       Luke 15:11-24

Children's Time
(After children's time small children may go with our babysitters or stay with parents)

The Giving of Tithes and Offerings            Doxology #95 in Hymnal

Prayer of Thanksgiving: God, we are so grateful for your love, your grace, and your compassion. As we bring our gifts, we are mindful of all we have received from you. Receive now these gifts, from humble and grateful hearts, and pour out your blessing upon them. We offer them in the name of Christ Jesus, AMEN.

Message Text       Luke 15:25-32

Message       "A Lesson in Grace"

Sacrament of Holy Communion

Hymn       "Come, Sinner to the Gospel Feast "       339       Verses 1,2,& 5

Benediction

Live so that those who know you will come to know God.

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