Jesus Cleanses the Temple

Narrative Lectionary Series

“Jesus Cleanses The Temple” 

Based on John 2:13-25 (Psalm 127:1-2)

       Jesus expressed anger at abuses and injustice. We need to show concern, not apathy, for injustice in our world, as we ask God to teach us to make right all that may be wrong.

 Order of Worship Service | January 16^th, 2022

Prelude: “Steal Away to Jesus”, Simon Clarke

Candle Lighting & Welcoming:

Call to Worship (from Psalm 27, 40) together

God is our light and saving health; we shall not be afraid.

So, with God on our side, we’re fearless, afraid of no one and nothing.

God lifts us up from mud and mire.

So, we give thanks to God, shout praise – hallelujah!

Praise God with all your heart!

Sing praise to God with a new song – hallelujah!

Hymn: “When Christ Went to the Temple” Words: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette 

Time For All Ages

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Solo:  ‘If I Have Been the Source of Pain”     Words: Sara M. de Hall; Music:  Pablo Sosa

Sermon: Jesus Cleanses the Temple

Reflective Music: “When Peace Like a River”, Douglas E. Wagner

The Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer

Hymn: “Spirit, Open My Heart”   MV 79

Commissioning and Benediction

Benediction Response: “Behold, Behold, I Make All Things New” MV 115

Postlude: “Cortege”, Gordon Young

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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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