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 David Jeanes, Glen Luster, Russell Casteletti (health), Mailee Marks, Kerry Maniscalco (cancer), Joe Don Warner (heart), RAIN, Vann Dubberstein, Jana Wilson (cancer), Curtis Putz, Kenzie/Richard Eilers, Abby/Nate Chavarria, Gregg Vida, Jack Deason, Marion Cawley(cancer), Barbara Greathouse, Eddy Seay, Virginia Wallace, Judy Hooper(cancer), Pastor Kyle McNeely (cancer), Travis Neeley, Darla Carona (ALS), Lisa Coldiron, Bart Lockhart, Russell Hatton (hip), Jacob Harkins (cancer), Dixie Todd, Addy Stewart (cancer), Lisa Rossow(cancer), Tammy Chandarlis (kidneys), Courtney/Emily Rose Tramble, Dee Bonorden, Kristi Kyle (health), Shawn Kennedy (tumor), Judy Swoboda (cancer), Linda Broadus(cancer), Shane Smith (cancer), Nephew Shane (cancer), Jacob (complications), Harper Hernandez (transplant), Jana DeStefano, Angelle Wagnon (heart), Pepper Perez (cancer), Lisa Yezak, Steve Schuttz, DJ Lahr Family (tumor), Al Reyes (lung disease), Kye Rivas, Barbara Henry (Parkinson’s), Israel-Middle East, Reed Wallace, Shelbi Davenport (eyesight), Kindall Jones (accident), Joe Moore (health), Dirk/Cindy Aaron, Shane Meares (Liver Cancer), Jake Williams (infection), Michelle Zeller (cancer), Sharon Lewis (cancer), Patty/Ryan White, Jacob Christian, Mary Ann Reina, Nigeria, Jamaica, Julie Fritz, Addy Green, Tom Cole Family, Judy Marks, Charlotte Christian, Doyne Bailey Family, Ely Rivera Family, Rick Bailey (ALS), Ryan/Bethany Richardson (bad wreck), Sandy Reina (pacemaker), Dorlyne Lyons Family, Pastor Gary(back), Keith McBee (stroke), Jason Rose Family, Wanda Thornton Family, Derek Marks, Dr Steve Wright (heart), Amy Riley Family, Mary Stephens, Nikki Winder (missing), Kim Hayes (lungs)
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
**Water is available in the foyer or from our ushers if you are thirsty!*
