The Works of God

The Fourth Sunday in Lent

Jesus heals a man born blind, provoking a hostile reaction that he regards as spiritual blindness to the things of God.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Chandos Sonata in Bb”, G.F. Handel

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “Lord, Let me Heart be Good Soil”

Apostolic Greeting

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Second Reading: Ephesians 5:8-14

The Bells of Hope: “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling”, arranged by Ed Harris

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: John 9:1-41

Sermon: “The Works of God”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “There is a Balm in Gilead”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

Offering and Offertory Music: “Norwegian Spring”, Edvard Grieg

Offering Prayer

The Great Thanksgiving

The Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Angus Dei

Communion Distribution

Post Communion Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Healer of our Every Ill”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Chaconne”, Louis Couperin