Welcome to Deltona Christian Church! This is the second Sunday in Lent. Lent is
a season of repentance and preparation when we prepare to journey to the cross.
We are more solemn at this time. We put away our celebration as we refocus ourselves
in worship.
a season of repentance and preparation when we prepare to journey to the cross.
We are more solemn at this time. We put away our celebration as we refocus ourselves
in worship.
Greetings & Announcements Pastor Susanna
Gathering in God’s Presence
Prelude Valentine Agranovsky
Acolytes bring the light of God into our worship space
*Call to Worship (Read Responsively) Monica DePoy
One: Once again, in this season of Lent,
we are summoned by a gracious and merciful God.
we are summoned by a gracious and merciful God.
Many: We respond to God’s steadfast love,
calling us into solemn assembly.
calling us into solemn assembly.
One: Let all the people gather for self examination;
let all bow in awe before the One Who Creates.
let all bow in awe before the One Who Creates.
Many: We approach God in reverence and wonder,
rejoicing in the invitation to holy places.
rejoicing in the invitation to holy places.
One: Walk humbly before God in secret disciplines,
in prayer and fasting and giving.
in prayer and fasting and giving.
Many: We seek the One who grants us life,
upholding us with a willing spirit.
upholding us with a willing spirit.
*Opening Hymn Gather Us In 284
*Prayer of Approach and Lord’s Prayer Monica DePoy
(using debts and debtors)
(using debts and debtors)
Proclaiming God’s Word
Scripture Reading Evelyn Anderson
Hebrew Lesson Psalm 121
One: The Word of God for the people of God
Many: Thanks be to God!
Time for God’s Children Pastor Susanna
(Children aged k-8th grade can come up to the steps for this lesson.)
Anthem For God so Loved the World Choir
Prayer of Intercession
Gospel Lesson John 3:1-17 Pastor Susanna
Sermon Nic at Night Jonathan Anderson
Prayer of Commitment Pastor Susanna
Responding to God’s Word
*Invitation Hymn You are My All in All Insert
(come forward at this time to unite with our church family,
for a prayer, or to commit your life to Jesus Christ.)
Communion Meditation Pastor Susanna
Communion Hymn Take Our Bread 413
Prayer for the Bread and Cup Monica DePoy
Distribution and Sharing of Emblems The Diaconate
(Eat the Bread when served. Please hold the Cup
and we will drink together. All bread served is gluten free.)
Offering Meditation and Prayer of Dedication
*Response Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow 47
Taking God’s Word to the World
*Parting Hymn Jesus Lover of my Soul 542
*Acolytes take the light of God out into the World
*Benediction Pastor Susanna
*Postlude Valentine Agranovsky
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