Outwitting the Devil

The First Sunday in Lent

Jesus experiences anew the temptations that Israel faced in the wilderness. As the Son of God, he endures the testing of the evil one.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “My People, Bewail Your Grievous Sins”

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “The Glory of These Forty Days”

Apostolic Greeting

Kyrie

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7

Second Reading: Romans 5:12-19

Anthem

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11

Sermon: “Outwitting the Devil”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

The Lord’s Prayer

Offering and Offertory Music: “Choral Dorien”, Jehan Alain

Offering Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Solemn Procession”, Flor Peeters