Tuesday Lenten Worship March 8, 2022 Pre-Service Music Words of Welcome Opening Prayer {adapted from Upper Room Worship Book, p.13} God be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. God of mercy, this midday moment of rest is your welcome gift. Bless the work we have begun, make good its shortcomings, and let us finish it in a way that pleases you. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Hymn Near to the Heart of God (v. 1) UMH #472 There is a place of quiet rest, near to the heart of God; a place where sin cannot molest, near to the heart of God. Refrain: O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God, hold us who wait before thee near to the heart of God. Scripture Matthew 18:21-22 Reflection Rev. Jenny Smith Walz Quiet Meditation Hymn Near to the Heart of God (v. 2) UMH #472 There is a place of comfort sweet, near to the heart of God; a place where we our Savior meet, near to the heart of God. Refrain: O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God, hold us who wait before thee near to the heart of God. Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. Beatitudes {adapted from Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals, Midday Prayer} Blessed are the poor, for theirs is the kingdom of God. Blessed are the hungry, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they are the children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness and justice, for great is their reward. Hymn Near to the Heart of God (v. 3) UMH #472 There is a place of full release, near to the heart of God; a place where all is joy and peace, near to the heart of God. Refrain: O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God, hold us who wait before thee near to the heart of God. Blessing and Sending Forth Sending Music
Sharing in Our Worship Today Worship Leader:
Rev. Jenny Smith Walz
Musician:
Hyosang Park
Technology:
Bill Gardner