Repentance as a Way of Life

The Third Sunday in Lent

Dr. Martin Luther reflected often about “repentance” as he had written in the first of his famous 95 Theses: “When our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said, ‘Repent’ (Matthew 4:17), he willed that the entire life of believers to be one of repentance.” He also said in a Maundy Thursday sermon in 1518, “to probe and ponder how bad you have been is not enough if you do not ponder and probe much more how good you desire to become.”

That is the essential theme of Pastor Kevin’s message this Sunday, “Repentance as a Way of Life” (Luke 13:1-9). Jesus uses the occasion of recalling some recent tragedies, one political and one a natural disaster, to focus a disciple’s heart and mind on the “course corrections” we are called to in our Lenten journey.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Psalm Prelude: Expectavi”, Fenton Groden

Welcome and Announcements

Confession and Forgiveness

Gathering Hymn: “The Church’s One Foundation”

Apostolic Greeting

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Isaiah 55:1-9

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Choir Anthem: “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”, arranged by Edwin C. Childs

Children’s Time Gospel: Luke 13:1-9

Sermon: “Repentance as a Way of Life”, Dr. Rev. Kevin Murphy

Sermon Hymn: “What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of the Church

Lord’s Prayer

Offertory: “Prelude on Southwell”, Edward Landin

Offering Response: “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”

Benediction Sending Hymn: “Praise and Thanks and Adoration

Dismissal

Postlude: “Postludium D-Moll”, Beate Leibe