2nd Sunday in Lent

March 8, 2020

ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME

Welcome Brad Clayton

Prelude Adam Ravain

*Call to Worship (responsive) Mary Elizabeth Bussey

Come, rest your spirits in the Lord. We come, hungering and thirsting for God’s word. Come, place your trust in God who is always near you. Open our hearts, Lord, to hear Your word and feel Your presence.

*Hymn No. 610 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Call to Confession Mary Elizabeth Bussey

Prayer of Confession

Generous God, whose giving knows neither measure nor end, We confess that all too often we have kept our own hearts, hands and minds firmly closed. Forgive us for those times when our own wants and wishes have filled the horizon to the exclusion of all else. Forgive us when we have been blind and deaf to the needs and concerns of others. Forgive us for those moments when we have been afraid to share what we have and kept silent and still when those around us are in need. (Silent Confession)

Forgive us, God. Help us to transcend self-centeredness, greed, and fear. Help us have hope that is rooted in the generous giving of God. Amen.

Kyrie Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.

Declaration of Forgiveness

*Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.

*The Passing of the Peace

The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you.

(Please be mindful that there are some who would prefer to exchange a smile and/or words rather than a handshake or hug during this flu season. Children are invited to come forward for the time with our young disciples at this time.)

Proclamation of the Word

Prayer With Our Young Disciples Mary Steen

(After the children’s time, K-2nd graders may return to worship with their families. Parents are welcome to take 3—VPK year olds to the playground for Children’s Enrichment. Thank You for signing out your kids as they exit.)

Scripture Lesson Matthew 15:32-39 (pew Bible p. 797) Brad Clayton

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to You, O Christ!

Sermon Searching for Answers: Brad Clayton

How Many Loaves Do You Have?

Response to the Word

*Hymn No. 498 Loaves Were Broken, Words Were Spoken

Offering Sanctus Chancel Choir by Michael Haydn

Translation: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory. Hosanna in the highest.

Holy Communion

Invitation to the Lord’s Table Brad Clayton

Prayer of Thanksgiving The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

. . . Therefore we join our voices with all creation to sing Your praises: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might! Heaven and earth are full of Your glory. Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is He who comes in the name, the name of the Lord. Heaven and earth are full of Your glory. Hosanna in the highest! . . . Proclaiming the mystery of our Faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. . . .

Words of Institution Trinity Whitley

Sharing of the Bread and Cup

Communion Music Adam Ravain

Prayers of Intercession & The Lord’s Prayer Trinity Whitley

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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

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*Hymn No. 803 My Shepherd Will Supply My Need

Sending Out Into the World

*Charge & Benediction Brad Clayton

*Congregational Response Amen Hymnal p. 601

Postlude Adam Ravain

Live Simply, Love Generously, Serve Faithfully, Speak Truthfully, Pray Daily, and Leave Everything Else to God

2200 N. Meridian Rd. Tallahassee, FL. 32303

850.385.6151. www.faithpcusa.org

Brad Clayton, Senior Pastor

Trinity Whitley, Associate Pastor

After hours Pastor-on-call: 850/728-1965

Stewardship Update

Budget YTD: $218,853

Received YTD: $226,909

Spent YTD: $205,211

Thank you for joining us for worship today!

Coming up:

(for full details please visit www.faithpcusa.org/upcoming-events)

Lenten Study. It is not too late to join one of our Lenten Study Groups: Wednesdays, 6 p.m. in the Parlor; and Tuesday evenings in the Killearn Lakes area. The study is The Walk by Adam Hamilton; books are available in the church office from Pam Mills. Cost is $16 for the book and prayer journal.

Lenten Sermon Series. We often pose our questions to God, hoping that God can answer any doubt or confusion that we may have. But there are many examples of Jesus asking questions too. He sometimes stumped those who challenged Him with a question. He sometimes challenged His disciples with questions. At times He even asked God questions. Through the season of Lent, we will look at many of these questions and explore the answers together.

Lenten Conversation Cards. Pick up a pack of Lent Conversation Cards from the lobby or by the stairs near the Parlor, and each day of Lent read the scripture and daily question and discuss together as a family.

Vacation Bible School is June 15-19. Registration is open at faithpcusa.org/vbs. Join us for Rocky Railway: Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through! Spaces fill up fast, so be sure to register soon. It takes lots of adult volunteers to make VBS a success. You can see the opportunities and register as a volunteer at the above link.

Faith Preschool Trike-a-Thon is Wednesday, March 11, 8:30—10:00 a.m. See the Upcoming Events page of our website for details.

Taize Ecumenical Prayer Service. Friday, March 13, 6 p.m., Sanctuary.

Church Workday. Calling All Workers! Whether you are handy with inside or outside projects, please plan to join us for the Spring Work Day on March 21. There is a long list of sprucing up projects — something for everyone! We get started at about 8:00 in the morning and finish around noon, but even if you can only stay for an hour or two, your help is needed. Let’s pull together to get our buildings and grounds in shape and looking great.

Summer Mission Trip. Is God calling you to help our neighbors in Panama City, FL this summer? A group from Faith will be going to Panama City June 20-26. Check out the informational brochure in the lobby or online.

Easter Lily Orders. If you would like to order an Easter Lily in memory or honor of a loved one, please use the order form in the brochure rack in the lobby, in the church office, or online under Resources. Order deadline is March 29 and lilies are $10 each.