*The Peace
Leader: The peace of Christ be with you!
All: And also with you!
Children’s Chat Rev. Jake Clawson
*Kindergarten aged children and under may go to the
nursery and older children may remain in worship.
Prayer for Illumination (unison) Liturgist
O Lord, you led your people through the wilderness and into the promised land. Guide us this morning by your Spirit and open us to your gentle, shepherding hand through the Scriptures read and proclaimed. May we be emboldened this day to walk through the wilderness of this world toward the glory of your world to come. Amen.
Old Testament Reading Genesis 9:8-17 Page 7
Leader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Anthem “Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley” Jack Schrader
Sermon Reading I Peter 3:18-22 Page 234
Leader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon A Triumph of Love Rev. Jake Clawson
“For Christ also suffered for sins once for all”
I Peter 3:18
Pastoral Prayer/Lord’s Prayer (debt/debtors)
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
*Affirmation of Faith - The Apostles’ Creed Page 14
*Hymn “Lord Who Throughout These Forty Days” #81
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology #592
Praise God from whom all blessing flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
*Prayer of Thanksgiving (unison) Rev. Jake Clawson
God of mercy and all good, we praise you that in love you reached across the abyss of our sin and brought us into your embrace. We thank you for the sacrifice of Jesus and for the power of your love. By your Spirit, give us the grace of repentance and the courage to face our selfishness. Take these offerings as a down payment of our intentions to serve you wholly and completely. Build your kingdom and use us that our community and our world might know the forgiveness and new life that comes by knowing you. This we pray for the sake of Jesus Christ and the world he came to save. Amen.
*Sending Hymn “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” #372
*Benediction
Postlude
* Please Rise
GUESTS: Welcome to Jefferson United Presbyterian Church! We are blessed by your presence with us this morning. It is our prayer that you feel at home and, most importantly, that you feel the presence of God in worship. Please sign our black visitor pad in the pew. We would love to stay in touch with you. Welcome!
Pastor: Reverend Jake Clawson
Church Phone: 412-653-4797
Rev. Jake’s Cell Phone: 814-241-4320
Church Email:
Church website: www.jeffersonupc.com
The Elders of Jefferson UPC
Class of 2014 / Class of 2015 / Class of 2016Heather Trainor / Rich Laing / Holly Hoak
Peter Taucher / Rebecca Rosiek / Ken Kugler
Kathy Taucher / Joseph Menozzi / Angel Minda
Al Hecht / Peg Walter / Sallie Hill
CLERK OF SESSION...... Kathy Taucher
GIVING ENVELOPE SECRETARY. Heather Trainor
CHOIR DIRECTOR ...... Sallie Hill
HANDBELLS...... Laurie Levis-Whitt and Angel Minda (youth), Kris Weber (adult)
ORGANIST...... Franck van Mastrigt
PIANIST...... Ellen Bredel
TREASURER...... Doug Wildman
FLOWER CHAIRPERSON...... Eileen Klauss
HEAD USHER...... Joe Menozzi
CEMETERY CHAIRPERSON...... Dan Ryerson
WEBMASTER...... Maureen Edinger
Women’s Association Meetings – are held on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm
Fit Club – Mondays from 7-8pm, free, and open to all. Community exercise group! Email Michalene for more information at
Flower Chart – The next available dates are: March 1, 8, 15, 22 **the cost is $15
This Week’s Chancel Flowers are given to the glory of God.
Jefferson United
Presbyterian Church
716 Gill Hall Rd.
Jefferson Hills, PA 15025
1st Sunday of Lent
Sunday February 22, 2015
Prelude
Westminster Chimes
Welcome and Announcements
*Call to Worship (Psalm 25) Liturgist
Leader: To you, O Lord, we lift our souls – the very essence of who we are.
People: All our trust is in you, O God. Do not let us be put to shame. Do not let evil triumph over us.
Leader: Teach us your ways, O God.
People: Do not remember the sins of our mindlessness, but remember your mercy and your steadfast love.
Leader: Lead your church into humility and goodness.
All: We worship You, for You are good!
*Opening Hymn “When Morning Gilds the Skies” #487
*Prayer of Confession (unison) Rev. Jake Clawson
God of mercy, you sent Jesus Christ to seek and to save the lost. We confess that we have strayed from you and turned aside from your way. We are misled by pride, for we see ourselves pure when we are stained, and great when we are small. We have failed in love, neglected justice, and ignored your truth. Have mercy, O God, and forgive us from the bounty of your steadfast love. Return us to paths of righteousness for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Savior…
*Moment of Silent Confession
*Assurance of Pardon Rev. Jake Clawson
*Gloria Patri #579
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, Amen.