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James Tissot -   Jesus Wept

Welcome to Worship - Sunday March 29th, 2020

The Fifth Sunday in Lent

Opening Prayer:

Circle us, O Lord, with your eternal life.
Keep hope and confidence within.
Keep fear and doubt without.
Circle us, O Lord, with your gift of eternal life.

Entrance Hymn:
Because He Lives

God sent His son, they called Him Jesus
He came to love, heal and forgive
He lived and died to buy my pardon
An empty grave is there to prove my savior lives

Because He lives, I can face tomorrow

Because He lives, all fear is gone
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living, just because He lives
How sweet to hold a newborn baby
And feel the pride and joy He gives
But greater still the calm assurance
This child can face uncertain day, because He lives

And then one day, I'll cross the river
I'll fight life's final war with pain
And then, as death gives way to victory
I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He reigns

Words & Music: Gloria & Bill Gaither

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Online Bible Studies This Week:
All are invited to attend our new Zoom-enabled Bible Studies. Now is a good time to join; we will review this week and get us all up to speed on Revelation.

Sunday (Tonight): 7:30PM-9:00PM
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Tuesday: 7:30PM-9:00PM
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Please continue to send one another greetings of peace and joy throughout the week via mail, text, phone, etc.
Great job keeping in touch this week!

Prayer for Understanding

The image of tombs are not lost on us this week, O God.
As many around the world are sheltering in place
As many around the world are breathing their last breath alone
We join with Jesus in the shedding of tears
and also confess our lack of understanding
we join the chorus of Martha and Mary
and wonder
and if we're honest
we doubt
we resonate with the words: "Lord, if you had been here this wouldn't have happened"
We believe
Help our unbelief
Help us, O Lord
to live the questions when the answers are like a rope of sand
the grasp and vanish is frustrating and elusive
Calm us, then, O Lord
Re-mind us to breathe your Holy Spirit of Awareness
and vitality
so that we, like Lazarus,
may live
and come forth in every present moment
to your Word.
​Amen.

Scripture Reading: John 11:1-45


Hymn: My Life Flows On (How Can I Keep from Singing?)

1 My life flows on in endless song;
above earth’s lamentation,
I catch the sweet, though far off hymn
that hails a new creation.

Refrain:
No storm can shake my inmost calm
while to that Rock I’m clinging.
Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth,
how can I keep from singing?

2 Through all the tumult and the strife,
I hear that music ringing.
It finds an echo in my soul.
How can I keep from singing? [Refrain]
3 What though my joys and comforts die?
I know my Savior liveth.
What though the darkness gather round?
Songs in the night he giveth. [Refrain]

4 The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart,

a fountain ever springing!
All things are mine since I am his!
How can I keep from singing? [Refrain]

Words and Music: Robert Lowry ©1869 


Sermon: Jesus is Life!


Prayers of the People:

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Please use the above form to submit your joys and/or requests for prayer. Your submission will be sent directly to Rev. Phil.

What's the difference
Word of Life
between a tomb and a womb?
For You
I suspect none
both bear new life
both prelude with pain
but- Oh! the joy!
by the benediction
and postlude
So if there's no difference for you
would you please
offer us the mindset of the womb right now?
Wipe every tear
calm every fear
take our tombs of doubt and
weave us wombs of wonder instead
miracle us with your messianic midwifery
and birth the Breath of God in our mindfulness
so we may no longer be conformed to the angst of earth
but that we might be transformed to the hope of Heaven
embolden us to be courage that transcends our homebound helplessness
strengthen us to be risen with healing in our wings
to enfold the lonesome loved one
incubate the infirm from afar
shelter the shy soul
Yes
help us to be you
the Risen Christ
your Body
Amen
Visit our ​Prayer Ministries page and join us in specific prayer. We are so grateful for your immediate engagement with the prayer request form.
Just in yesterday: Prayers of joy and love for the Arazy's dear friend, Angela. Her tumor on her brain has not grown and Doctors are pleased with this.
Also, from Lyle: For my neighbor, Marge. She continues to battle Parkinson's Disease, which was compounded by a fall with a broken pelvis two weeks ago. Prayers for her healing and comfort for both her and Tom as she may be able to return home late next week.

What are you thankful for?

Each week we would like to celebrate with one another for that which we are thankful. Send your video to Rev. Phil and he will upload it to the site. Let's share with each other!
For instance, Susann shares her message of thanks!

Offering:

We are so collectively grateful for God's gifts that are given back for use in ministering to the lives within our community-at-large. Should you choose to prayerfully give, mailing to the UMC of North Chili 2200 Westside Dr. Rochester, NY 14624 would be received with gratitude and employed with prayerful stewardship.

Doxology:

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!
​Amen.

Prayer of Dedication:

​Refreshing and rejuvenating Giver of all gifts, we offer back to you a token of our gratitude for the life of this community. May they be used to inspire hearts and awaken minds to your love. Amen.

Recessional Hymn: You Are Mine

I will come to you in the silence
I will lift you from all your fear
You will hear My voice
I claim you as My choice
Be still, and know I am near

I am hope for all who are hopeless

I am eyes for all who long to see
In the shadows of the night,
I will be your light
Come and rest in Me

Do not be afraid, I am with you

I have called you each by name
Come and follow Me
I will bring you home
I love you and you are mine
I am strength for all the despairing
Healing for the ones who dwell in shame
All the blind will see, the lame will all run free
And all will know My name

Do not be afraid, I am with you
I have called you each by name
Come and follow Me
I will bring you home
I love you and you are mine

​Words and Music David Haas

Benediction:

As sure as the dawn will arise, may Christ arise within you.
As gentle as the spring zephyr, may the Spirit breathe in you.
As fresh as the morning dew, may Loving Kindness rest in you.
​Amen.

Postlude: Be Still, My Soul

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