Order of Service for Sunday, March 22, 2020

Gulfport Presbyterian Church
Celebration of the Resurrection of Our Lord
4th Sunday in Lent
March 22, 2020
Our mission: to live by faith and be known by love.
 
 
Welcome and Announcements
Centering Music       “As a Child Rests”     
Call to Worship
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession
God of hope, we confess that we, too easily, succumb to the fears of this world.  We forget that you are a God of great love and great mercy and that we may rest and work in that love and mercy, entrusting our whole selves to you.  Forgive us when our trust falters.  Renew us, restore us, reassure us.  Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the gift of the Holy Spirit.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! (R: Thanks be to God.)
Response You Are Mine – refrain
The Peace
The peace of God be with you.  (R: And also with you.)
Prayer for Illumination
First Lesson               Job 42:7-17    
Gospel                        John 3:1-17   
Sermon    Answering the Questions or Questioning the Answers: a Series on the Book of Job                                         Why?
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of the People
Minute for Mission and Youth Time
Invitation to the Offering
Prayer of Dedication
Celebrating The Lord’s Table
Blessing and Charge           
May the Lord guide you always, satisfying your hunger and thirst 
in this dry and weary land.  
We urge you, on behalf of Christ: be reconciled to God. (R: Amen.)