March 15, 2015 PREP

Theme: 40 days of Lent--To be set free

 Sound Notes:

Reference Scriptures:  John 3:14-21 and Mark 1:9-13

Call To Worship:

Leader:  When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
Everyone:  In God I trust; I will not be afraid.
Leader:  When you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.
Everyone:  In God I trust; I will not be afraid.
Leader:  When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned.
Everyone:  In God I trust; I will not be afraid.
Leader:  I am the Lord, your God,
               the Holy One of Isreal, your Savior;
               Trust in Me with all your heart.
                    (from Isaiah 43:2-3: Psalm 56:4; Proverbs 3:5 NIV)

Invocation:

Hymn Suggestions:

Opening Music: Same as last week

Hymn of Praise:

The Celebration Hymnal:  number 580 Through it All or   number 581 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus, stanzas 1 and 4  This is fine, but someone will need to lead early worship, or maybe just do Tis so sweet in Early.  

Prayer Hymn: 

        In Early Service:  Students from Luther College will present:  "As I Go Down to the River and Pray"
        Second Service:  The Celebration Hymnal:  number 548  As the Deer Stanzas 1 and 3 -I think this is in the Chalice hymnal also

Communion Hymn: 

 Chalice Hymnal 413....Take OUr Bread

Hymn of Invitation: 

 The Celebration Hymnal...number 750...I've Got Peace Like A River

Closing Music: Same as last week