Take Up Your Cross

The Second Sunday of Lent

Our gospel text for this second Sunday in Lent comes from the eighth chapter of Mark. After Peter confesses his belief that Jesus is the Messiah, Jesus tells his disciples for the first time what is to come. Peter does not yet understand the way of the cross that Jesus will travel.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Solemn Music”, Richard Purvis

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “O Lord, Throughout These Forty Days”

Apostolic Greeting

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Genesis 17:1-7. 15-16

Second Reading: Romans 4:13-25

Choir Anthem: “Lead Me, Lord”, Psalm 4:8-5:8, Music by Samuel S. Wesley

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Mark 8:31-38

Sermon: Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said”

The Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

The Lord’s Prayer

Offertory: “Elegy”, William Walton

Offering Response and Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Eternal Lord of Love, Behold Your Church”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Largo”, G.F, Handle