The Meaning of Repentance

The First Sunday in Lent

Our sermon for this first Sunday in Lent is titled “The Meaning of Repentance”. As Christians, we observe the season of Lent with reflection and repentance. The gospel text for today is taken from the 1st chapter of Mark. We learn that the Spirit that comes upon Jesus at his baptism sustains him when he is tested by Satan, so that he is able to proclaim the good news of God’s reign.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Spirituals”, Peggy Tolson

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “The Glory of These Forty Days”

Apostolic Greeting

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Genesis 9:8-17

Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Choir Anthem: “O Jesus, I Have Promised”, John Carter, Text by John E. Bode

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Mark 1:9-15

Sermon: “The Meaning of Repentance”, Pastor Dan Severson

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

The Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

Offertory: “Old Rugged Cross”, Phillip Keveren

Offering Response

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Agnus Dei

Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Communion Distribution

Post Communion Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “I, the Lord of Sea and Sky”

Dismissal

Postlude: “I Want Jesus to Walk With Me”, John Carter