Lent 2 – Suffering and the Path to Self-Discovery

Summary: In today’s Old Testament lesson, Abraham is asked to believe something that does not seem possible. Likewise, in our Gospel reading Jesus asks the same of his disciples. We need to make a choice to follow Jesus. We are also asked to make choices in our lives that reflect Christ’s love. The cross we are asked to bear may come in the form of offering support to others. When we are called upon to support people in the hardest times of their lives, sometimes we just need to listen and provide love. When people feel love and compassion, they are pointed to the love God has for them, which can make an enormous difference in their lives.

The Second Sunday of Lent – February 28, 2021

Order of Worship

Prelude: “Children of the Heavenly Father”, Dale Wood, David Hegarty

Greeting

Opening Hymn: “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”

Prayer of the Day

Old Testament Reading: Genesis 17: 1-7,15-16

Children’s Message

Gospel Reading: Mark 8: 31-38

Anthem: “I Want Jesus to Walk With Me”

Sermon

Sermon Hymn: “Children of the Heavenly Father”

Prayers & The Lord’s Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Blessed Assurance”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Two Solemn Marches”, Wolfgang Amedeus Mozart