STORM LAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

MARCH 07, 2021 COLOR: Purple

PRELUDE Deanna Larson, organist Prelude & Fugue in F Major J. S. Bach Variations on a Hymn for Lent D. Wood WELCOME Rev. Kiboko I. Kiboko ANNOUCEMENTS Joan Rude CONGREGATIONAL HYMN “Because He Lives” UMH #364 1. God sent his son, they called him Jesus; he came to love, heal, and forgive; he lived and died

to buy my pardon, an empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives. Refrain: Because he lives, I can face tomorrow; because he lives, all fear is gone; because I know he holds the future, and life is worth the living just because he lives.

2. How sweet to hold a newborn baby, and feel the pride and joy he gives; but greater still the calm assurance, this child can face uncertain days because he lives. Refrain: Because he lives, I can face tomorrow; because he lives, all fear is gone; because I know he holds the future, and life is worth the living just because he lives.

3. And then one day I’ll cross the river; I’ll fight life’s final war with pain; and then as death gives way to victory, I’ll see the lights of glory and I’ll know he reigns. Refrain: Because he lives, I can face tomorrow; because he lives, all fear is gone; because I know he holds the future, and life is worth the living just because he lives.

CALL TO WORSHIP Joan Rude L: We gather to share in our love of God. p: Lord, open our hearts and let us share your Good News. L: We gather to share our witness to God’s goodness. p: Lord, let our lives bear witness through service to your people. L: We gather to praise God whose love is eternal. P: Lord, open our hearts today to sing your praises. AMEN. OPENING PRAYER Joan Rude Lord, as we gather here, on this day of sharing, remind us that you have shared with us

your most precious gift, our Lord Jesus Christ. Help us to model our lives after his messages of compassion and service to you and to all your world. In Christ’s Name, we offer this prayer. AMEN.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION Joan Rude God of mercy and patience, be with us this day as we celebrate One Great Hour of Shar-ing. Help us to remember that the gifts we give, go to help many people in need. Remind us again that our lives are meant to be gifts to others, for healing, hope, comfort, peace and love. Forgive us when we get so caught up in the details of living and when we become so overwhelmed by our current economic woes that we neglect to help

others. Enlighten us again with your spirit and your words of healing love. Caring and sharing are the hallmarks of discipleship with Jesus Christ. Heal and forgive us. Give us hearts for joyful caring and sharing; for it is in Jesus’ name, we offer this prayer. AMEN.

Words of Assurance Joan Rude

Let God’s love and mercy wash over you as the spring rains wash over the earth, bringing promise of new life and hope. Be at peace. AMEN.

CONGREGATIONAL HYMN “Breath On Me …” UMH #420 1. Breath on me, Breath of God, fill me with life anew, that I may love what thou dost love,

and do what thou wouldst do. 2. Breathe on me Breath of God, until my heart is pure, until with thee I will one will, to do

and to endure. 3. Breath on me, Breath of God, till I am wholly thine, till all this earthly part of me glows

with thy fire divine. 4. Breathe on me, Breath of God, so shall I never die, but live with thee the perfect life of

thine eternity.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND FOR THE PEOPLE Rev. Kiboko Kiboko

CHILDREN MOMENT Joan Rude PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION Rev. Kiboko I. Kiboko

HEBREW BIBLE READING Exodus 20:1-17 Ashlee Sammons THE GOSPEL READING Luke 8:22-39 Ashlee Sammons VIDEO COURAGEOUS SERMON “JESUS CAN CALM YOUR STORMS” Rev. Kiboko I. Kiboko

MOMENT OF TRANSFORMATION Rev. Kiboko I. Kiboko THE 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.

THE SACRAMENT OF THE HOLY COMMUNION

THE INVITATION TO GIVING Rev. Kiboko I. Kiboko In a world of shadows and clouds, we are invited to proclaim the light of Christ. As the ushers wait upon us, may light guide our thoughts and help us know how to give of ourselves and our gifts so that we may become lights in a shadowy world.

OFFERING Deanna Larson, organist Lord, I Want to Be a Christian D. Bish

Tithing & Offerings / online giving (Offering plates are placed in every other pew. Please place your offering therein)

DOXOLOGY No 94

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia Alleluia!

OFFERTORY PRAYER Joan Rude

God of light and love, shine through the gifts we bring before you now. Speak through our hearts and our actions. Bless our gifts, our offerings, and our very lives, that we may bless others with your presence. Amen.

CONGREGATIONAL HYMN “HERE I AM, LORD” UMH # 593 1) I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry. All who dwell in dark and sin my hand will save. I who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright. Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send? Refrain: Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart. 2) I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people’s pain. I have wept for love of them. They turn away. I will break their hearts of stone, give them hearts for love alone. I will speak my word to them. Whom Shall I send? Refrain: Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart. 3) I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame, I will set a feast for them. My hand will save. Finest bread I will provide till their hearts be satisfied. I will give my life to them. Whom shall I send? Refrain: Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart. BENEDICTION Rev. Kiboko I. Kiboko

Place your trust in God’s guidance. Go into this world that is in such need of hope and healing with the love of Christ in your hearts. Though the journey is long, God will sustain you. Go in peace, and may God’s peace always go with you. AMEN.

POSTLUDE Deanna Larson, organist

Fugue D. Buxtehude

3 WAYS TO WORSHIP "LIVE” WITH US…

1) LIVE in the Sanctuary

2) LIVE on Facebook

3) Tune into radio station 99.1 FM(parking lot)

LENTEN STUDYWith Rev. Kiboko

WEDNESDAY’SFebruary 24th

March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st

6:00 pm

Fellowship Hall(lower level)

Sunday, March 7th

3rd Sunday of Lent

8:30 am –Kids Sunday School 9:30 am-Worship w/Communion 10:30 am-Adult Sunday School

Monday, March 8th

4:00 pm-Food Distribution 5:30 pm-Finance Committee

Tuesday, March 9th

9:00 am-Staff meeting 3:30 pm Zone 1st-3rd

5:30 pm-Praise Band

Wednesday, March 10th

6:00 pm-Youth 7th-8th 6:00 pm-Lenten Study 7:30 pm-Youth 9th-12th

Thursday, March 11th 5:45 pm-SPRC meeting

Saturday, March 13th

5:30 pm-Worship

Sunday, March 14th

4th Sunday of Lent

8:30 am-Kids Sunday School 9:30 am-Worship

10:30 pm-Adult Sunday School

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

Nursery-6th Grade Sunday School

Sunday School is going to start again on Sunday, March 7! It will look a little dif-ferent from what we’ve done before, but you will still have a snack, a movie, a Bible lesson, and a craft or game. Masks will be required, and we will try to meet in small groups of 5-6 students. See you soon!

7th & 8th Grade Youth Group will begin meeting at the church on March 3rd at 6 p.m. with small meal at 7 p.m.

High School Youth Group will begin meeting at the church on March 3rd at 7 p.m.

CAMP WESLEY WOODSCamp Wesley Woods will begin it’s

annual fundraising campaign soon. The IAUMC has requested that our church

consider a contribution of $1000.Please consider donating to help us

reach our goal.

“STORM LAKE UMC READ” We started reading individually the Gospel of Luke (chapter 1) on Monday,

January 11, 2021. Please read chapter nine of Luke every day of this ninth week.

Follow the following steps..Read the passage slowly to yourself.

Reflect in silence for a short period of time..Read the passage again to yourself.

Then do a longer period of silence for deeper reflection..Ask yourself the following questions.

You don’t need to answer all of them; see where the Spirit leads you.*What catches your attention in this text? Write it down.

*What questions does this text raise for you? Write them down.*What do you think God might be saying to you through this text?

Write it down.

Mark your calendars for an informational meeting to discuss what we want to do and how we are going to do it.

March 17th, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in Room #104 at the church

Hope to see you there!

Thank you, United Methodist Church family, so much for all the prayerful and loving support you have given to my family and me during the recent past months following Jim’s death. Your support has been very helpful.

Carmen Moody, Beth Mercola, Trudy Rants and families