Sunday, March 19, 2017

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Welcome to Deltona Christian Church!  This is the third 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.

  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: The God of all creation makes us one in the flesh.
Many:  Let us join hearts and voices in praise.
One: In Jesus Christ, we are made one in the Spirit.
Many:  Let us be united in truth through the same one Spirit.
One: We practice our faith in many different ways.
Many:  Yet we confess one Lord Jesus Christ.
One: We render different forms of ministry.
Many:  Yet our calling is one because Christ is undivided.
One: Rejoice, people of God:  Christ is among us, calling us together at his one Table.
Many:  Praise the Lord!  

*Opening Hymn        Come Thou Font of Every Blessing                               16
     

*Prayer of Approach and Lord’s Prayer                                   Monica DePoy
(using debts and debtors)


Proclaiming God’s Word
  Scripture Reading                                                                              Sally Andrews
Gospel Lesson             John 4:5-42
              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                                               Filly My Cup, Lord                                              Choir
  Prayer of Intercession
  Sermon                                                       Parched                                         Pastor Susanna
  Prayer of Commitment                                                                                  Pastor Susanna

Responding to God’s Word
*Invitation Hymn                         Just as I Am                                                    339


(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                   All Are Welcome                                       Insert

  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                          Softly and Tenderly                                        340


*Acolytes take the light of God out into the World
*Benediction                                                                           Pastor Susanna
*Postlude                                                                        Valentine Agranovsky

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