Lent 4

Amplify the Grace 

Based on Ephesians 2:1-10

       Grace is a gift from God through the faith in Jesus Christ. You don’t earn it, you can’t pay it back, and you don’t deserve it. It is a (free) gift offered through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. We live in the saving grace of God through Jesus Christ. We embrace it in humility and amplify it daily in our covenant relationship.

 Order of Worship Service | March 14, 2021

Prelude: “There is a Balm in Gilead” Robert J. Powell

Candle Lighting

Welcome

Call to Worship (from Psalm 107:1-3, 21-22)

O give thanks, for God is good and steadfast in love.
Let us give thanks to God!

O give thanks, for God’s steadfast love and wonderful works for us.
Let us offer thanksgiving sacrifice to God.

Come, let us sing God’s amazing grace.

Hymn: VU 266 “Amazing Grace”

Time For All Ages

Scripture Texts: Ephesians 2:1-10

Solo: “Stained Glass” Words: Joseph M. Martin; Music: Heather Sorenson

Sermon: Amplify the Grace

Reflective Music: “Fantasie in G Minor” Johann Pachelbel

Prayers of the People & the Lord’s Prayer

Hymn: MV 136 “When Hands Reach Out and Fingers Trace” (tune: O Waly Waly)

Lent Candle Ritual

Commissioning

Postlude: “Voluntary in B flat” Jonathan Battishill

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Land Acknowledgment:

We acknowledge we worship on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.  We thank them for having cared for this land and look forward to relating with them as covenant people of God as we continue to care for this land together.

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