10:00 a.m.

March 16, 2025

2nd Sunday in Lent

 

“The Way, the Truth, and the Life”

 

 

 ​Prelude

Instrumental

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   Call to Worship:  “Oh Lord we invoke thy Presence as we connect in places

   and spaces to worship.  Reveal your covenant love to us; that we may turn

   from our sins and live a new life in faithfulness to your covenant.   Amen.”

 

Opening Hymn

“Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated”

  Women’s Chorus / Congregation

                                                                                                                                               

Reading of the Lenten Scriptures 

Old Testament:    Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18                Sis. Iris Harris

New Testament:   Luke 9:28:36                       Sis. Jeanetta James

 

Prayer

Deacon Gregory Horne

 

Prayer Response

“Give Us This Day”

Women’s Chorus

 

Musical Selection

“Lord Keep Me Day By Day”

Women’s Chorus

 

Pastoral Reflections

Rev. Dr. Summers

 

Unity Season 2025 Appeal

Trustees Denise King & Robert Robinson

 

Offering                 Gratitude for Grace

Deacon Tyree Gregory

 

Giving of Tithes and Offerings

 

Visitor’s Welcome

Sis. Sandra East

 

Lenten Meditation (Lighting the Candles)

             Reader: Sis. Penny Taylor      Candle Lighter:  Bro. Stewart Taylor

 

Musical Selection

“My God Is Awesome”

Women’s Chorus

 

Sermon

“BE STILL!”

Psalm 46:1-11  NRSV – Updated Edition

Rev. Dr. Arnold W. Howard

 

Hymn of Decision

“Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross”

Women’s Chorus / Congregation

 

Closing Selection

“Sweet, Sweet Spirit”

Women’s Chorus / Congregation

 

Benediction

Rev. Dr. Summers

 

Postlude

“Instrumental”

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Our Mission Is:

“To proclaim the Good News of the love of God through

Jesus Christ; by making disciples for Christ and

nurturing them to spiritual maturity.”

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