Encounters at the Well

The Third Sunday in Lent

The gospel text for this Third Sunday in Lent is from John 4:5-42. Jesus’s encounter with a Samaritan woman at the well illustrates his mission to break social, racial and gender boundaries. It illustrates Jesus’ radical love and provisions for the true fulfillment (living water). The Samaritan woman’s transformation led her to boldly share her story, becoming a catalyst for her town’s belief and the reminder that God sees our hidden pain and offers healing and purpose, not condemnation.

We Gather to Worship

Prelude

Welcome

Order of Confession & Forgiveness

Gathering Song: “Come to the Water of Life”

Apostolic Greeting

Kyrie

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Romans 5:1-11

Bells of Hope: “Fantasy on Hyfrydol”, arr. Hal Hopson

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: John 4:5-30. 39-42

Children’s Time

Sermon “Encounters at the Well”, Pastor Lauren Chambers

Sermon Hymn: “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of the Church

Announcements and Offertory

Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Communion Distribution

Blessing and Benediction

Sending Hymn: “For All the Faithful Women”

Dismissal and Postlude