03/01/2026
Words of Welcome and Announcements
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer/The Lords Prayer UMH 895
Receive the Presence of the Lord (Acolytes light candles)
Opening Hymn “Alleluia, Alleluia” UMH 162
Invocation
*Praise “God Will Take Care of You” UMH 130
and Worship “Faith of Our Fathers” UMH 710
Worship with Tithes and Offerings
Prayer of the People
Faithful God of New Beginnings, you call us—as you called Abraham—to trust in what we cannot yet see, to follow where you lead, even when the road is unclear. In the shadows of our questions and the uncertainty of our understanding, you meet us with grace, not condemnation. As Nicodemus discovered, your love is not earned but freely given. Receive now these gifts we offer—not as payment or proof, but as signs of our belief, our hope, and our gratitude. Use them to share your transforming love with a world still searching in the dark. In the name of your Son, given in love, we pray. Amen. Offertory/*Doxology UMH 95
Youth Message
Sermon Text John 3:1-17
Sermon Gary Westbrook
HOLY COMMUNION UMH 12 Prayer of Thanksgiving following communion UMH 11
Closing Hymn “The Church’s One Foundation” UMH 545v1-3
*Benediction
* Recessional “The Church’s One Foundation” UMH 545v4-5
Prayer Concerns- Glenn/Regina/Nolan Jackson, Eddie Lincecum, David Jeanes/Family, Martha Brewster, Vann Dubberstein, Larry Kroll(Guillain-Barre), Tammy Perotti(MS), David Selzler, Russell Casteletti (health), McKenzie Hedrick, Bill/Mary Ann Jeanes, Zandra Evans (Congestive Heart Failure), Ellie Lloyd (cancer), Howard Kroll (Leukemia), Tamara Selzler (heart), Priscilla Drennan, RAIN, Jessica Marshall , Jana Wilson (cancer), Ray Anderson (heart), Daniel Weber (heart), Bruce Weber (heart), Michael Lippert (stroke), Briar Arland, Noel Blocker, Elizabeth Hatchell (dementia), Wade Ward, Betty Madura, Lisa Coldiron, Judy Hooper(cancer), Gerry Hughes, Don Deppe, Lucy Wiggins (cancer), Linda Weber, Addy Stewart (cancer), John Paul Barrandey, Davis Patton (thyroid), Baby Carter (liver transplant), Kristi Kyle (health), Linda Broadus (cancer), Shawn Kennedy (tumor), John Lankford (stroke), Nephew Shane (cancer), Gary Watkins (stroke), Rowdy Watkins, Randy Aly (melanoma), Greg Stem (bypass), John/Cindy Allen, John Miller (cancer), Jeff Blanton (Leukemia), Israel/Middle East, Christie Bates (breast cancer), Hobbs Family, Tom Myers, Dirk/Cindy Aaron, Courtnee Aubin, Shane Meares (Liver Cancer), Brian Stockton (cancer), Gable, Sharon Lewis (cancer), Mike Earp (back), Nigeria, Jamaica, Julie Fritz, Tucker Boring Family, Tom Cole Family, Lucy Applegate (hips), Robert Hailey, David Hotze, John/Maureen, Sally Bang (dementia/fall), Michael (motorcycle accident), Brandon Wenske (cancer), Pastor Gary(back), (W)Family(family crisis), Mary Iacono Family, Dr Steve Wright (heart), Steve Denmore Family, Jesse Cope, Amy Riley Family, Mary Stephens, Latitia Hedrick
Special thanks to Mary Cole for music!
* Congregation standing as able
Lectionary Readings- March 8, 2026
Exodus 17:1-7 Romans 5:1-11
Psalm 95 John 4:5-42
