SAINT PAUL'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
ELIZABETHTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA

THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT MARCH 17, 1996
+PLEASE STAND IF ABLE *8:00 AM **10:30 AM

PRELUDE "Prelude and Fugue in C Major" Bach
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES

Please complete the prayer request cards and pass them to the center aisle. They will be collected during the first hymn.

CALL TO WORSHIP
+HYMN NO. 359 "Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed"

CONFESSION AND PARDON
Psalter Psalm 23 (Page 137, Response 1)
[Soloists: * Melissa Miller / ** Kelly Shinn]
Silent prayers of Confession

Prayer of General Confession (Responsively)

Pastor:If we have closed our eyes to those who are physically blind or otherwise limited,
PEOPLE:GREAT PHYSICIAN, FORGIVE US AND RESTORE OUR SIGHT.
Pastor: If we have closed our eyes to the truth, denying to ourselves what is obvious to you and to others,
PEOPLE: GREAT PHYSICIAN, HEAL US.
Pastor: If we have closed our eyes to the poor, believing they are not our responsibility,
PEOPLE: GREAT PHYSICIAN, OPEN OUR EYES OF COMPASSION.
Pastor: If we have closed our eyes to the deep needs of those who are close to us,
PEOPLE: GREAT PHYSICIAN, PARDON US AND HELP US TO UNDERSTAND.
Pastor: If we have closed our eyes to the healing miracle of your grace,
PEOPLE: GREAT PHYSICIAN, FORGIVE US AND HELP US TO SEE THE LIGHT. AMEN.

Chorus No. 488

Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.
Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.

Assurance of Pardon

+ACTS OF FELLOWSHIP AND WELCOME

Concluding with Verse 1 of Hymn 557,
"Blest Be the Tie That Binds"

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON (OT Pg 254) Samuel 16:1-13

CHORUS NO. 405
Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness,
and all these things shall be added unto you. Allelu, alleluia!

Ask, and it shall be given unto you; seek and ye shall find;
knock, and the door shall be opened unto you. Allelu, alleluia!

EPISTLE LESSON (NT Pg 180) Ephesians 5:8-14

ANTHEM * "Red Is The Color" [Middle School Youth Choir]
** "God Bless Families" Sleeth [Children's Choir Grades 3-5]

**CHILDREN'S TIME
Children may leave for Children's Church
in the Kindergarten and Primary rooms on the Lower Level.

OFFERING OF LIFE AND TITHE

Offertory * "Jesus We Want To Meet" arr. Perry [Genesis Handbell Choir]
** "Jesu, Word of God Incarnate" Williams [Sanctuary Choir]

Please print your name, address and phone number on the "Friendship Pad" and pass it to others in the pew.

+The Presentation (Hymn No. 298, Verse 4)
Were the whole realm of nature mine,
that were an offering far too small;
love so amazing, so divine,
demands my soul, my life, my all.

+Prayer of Dedication

+HYMN NO. 474 "Precious Lord, Take My Hand"

GOSPEL LESSON (NT Pg 95) John 9:1-41

SERMON "Jesus: Giver of Sight" Pastor Corbett

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH & LORD'S PRAYER (Using, "trespasses")

+HYMN NO. 297 "Beneath the Cross of Jesus"

+BLESSING
EXTINGUISHING OF THE CANDLES
+POSTLUDE "Processional In G Major" Handel

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