From Rev. Ben –
Welcome to the third Sunday in the second Lent of the COVID-19 era. This week we will be reading and considering the story of Jesus cleansing the temple, and I will be using the story to preach about ways religion and spirituality can become toxic and unhealthy.
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- Marcia will lead us in a prelude, “Christ, the Life of All the Living”, setting by F W Zachow,
- Talitha will welcome us to celebration,
- Oliver Gray will lead us in a call to celebration,
- The opening hymn is “Christ is Made the Sure Foundation”,
- Debbie Fallehy will bless those with birthdays in March,
- Amy & Steve Bess will lead us in a prayer for peace,
- Talitha will lead us in a Godly Play Story,
- Helen Hutchison will read John 2:13-17,
- I will preach a sermon called “Turning the Tables”,
- Kim will provide special music, “When Jesus Wept”, by William Billings (1770),
- Talitha will lead us in the sacrament of holy communion,
- The closing hymn is “Lord Jesus, Come and Overturn”,
- We will hear a “God’s Work in the World” message from our congregation’s Earth Care folks, and
- I will conclude the service with a family life video.
As we near the anniversary of our last in-person Sunday service, I want to thank you for sticking with MPC’s ongoing online services. I look forward to the day when this is all in the past, but for now, we’re moving ahead and staying strong, thanks to you.
The Charge (say together) Go out into the world in peace. Have courage; hold on to what is good. Return no one evil for evil. Strengthen the faint-hearted, support the weak, and help the suffering. Honor all people. Love and serve God, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit.