The Discovery of Joy

March 12, 2023 – The Third Sunday in Lent

Today’s message is taken from Jesus’ conversation with a Samaritan woman at the town well. We learn how love disregards cultural standards when it’s for the good of another. Jesus ignores all the cultural “don’ts” of his time so that the woman can understand that God’s love is for all, including her.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “As the Deer Runs to the River”

Apostolic Greeting

Kyrie

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Exodus 17:1-7

Second Reading: Romans 5:1-11

Anthem

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: John 4:5-42

Sermon: “The Joy of Discovery”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

The Lord’s Prayer

Offering and Offertory Music

Offering Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Oh, Love, How Deep”

Dismissal

Postlude