WE GATHER in the NAME of GOD Jesus Said
The Second Sunday in Lent + 28 February 2021, 10:30 am Service of the Word WE GATHER IN THE NAME OF GOD Jesus said, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” Mark 8:34 VOLUNTARY: Lord God of Abraham (from Elijah) Felix Mendelssohn (1837-1924) Lord God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, this day let it be known that Thou art God, and that I am Thy servant! Lord God of Abraham! Oh show to all this people that I have done these things according to Thy word. Oh hear me, Lord, and answer me! Lord God of Abraham! Oh hear me and answer me, and shew this people that Thou art Lord God; And let their hearts again be turned! Andrew Miller, Baritone GATHERING HYMN: Father eternal, Ruler of creation Hymnal 573 Welcome to All Saints Parish! As a community of faith, we: • Welcome all seeking refuge, inspiration, and nourishing relationships with one another and with God. • Provide a place devoted to creating beauty and experiencing God’s grace. • Empower people to act in service to others within and beyond our immediate community and to care for God’s creation. PENITENTIAL ORDER Presider Blessed be God who forgives all our sins. People God’s mercy endures for ever. Priest Compassion and forgiveness belong to God, though we have rebelled against him. Let us then renounce our willfulness and ask God’s mercy by confessing our sins in penitence and faith. Silence may be kept. People Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.
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