March 15, 2026

MARCH 15, 2026
FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
UMCOR SUNDAY
REV. KENDRA BALLIET
ORGANIST JIM ROSS

Prelude -

Welcome & Announcements

*Call to Worship  (Based on Psalms 32 and 107)
LEADER: O give thanks to the Lord, who is good; whose steadfast love endures forever.
PEOPLE: Let us give thanks for the steadfast love of the Lord, for God’s wonderful works to humankind.

LEADER: Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story, those whom God redeemed from trouble.
PEOPLE: Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, O righteous, Shout for joy, all you upright in heart.

* Opening Hymn – “Be Thou My Vision” #451

*Opening Prayer
God of light, you do not see as others see; you look beyond our limitations and find us strong and beautiful for your purpose. Help us now to see Jesus your Son who, though he was despised and rejected, became our beautiful Savior. Show us Jesus’ face in the face of those who suffer and lead us to give your healing touch to all. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Call to Confession
When we keep silent about our sins, we are burdened and weak. But if we acknowledge our sins before God, God will forgive and heal us. Let all who are faithful offer prayer in times of distress. Let us confess our transgressions to the Lord.

Prayer of Confession
God our Redeemer, you welcome us with the unbounded love of a parent for a lost child: Help us when we turn away from your safekeeping; watch over us when we choose the far country of doubt and fear; guide us back with thoughts of the place you have prepared for us; forgive us when we fail to see Jesus, sent from you. Turn our eyes toward the cross where he was lifted up for us. In his name we pray. Amen.

Words of Assurance
“Happy are those who are forgiven, who stand among the righteous surrounded by the steadfast love of the Lord.” By the power of Jesus’ death and resurrection, we are forgiven and healed. Amen.

Children’s Chat

Scripture- Ephesians 5:8-14 and John 9:1-41
Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God

Series: Season of Ash and Fire
Message: Light

Tithes and Offering

Offertory -

*Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

Prayer Hymn – “Into My Heart” #2160

Acts of Praise “Thanksgiving for the Light” – Dramatic Reading for Three Voices

Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns

Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

*Closing Hymn – “Shine, Jesus, Shine” #2173

Action Steps and Benediction

Postlude - 

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