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This Week @ BMUMC This Sunday we continue our journey toward the cross as we honor the first Sunday of Lent.
February 26, 2012 Color: Purple Psalm 25:1-10 (UMH 756)
Call to Worship Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord, that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths. (ISAIAH 2:5, 3c)
Opening Prayer Almighty God, your blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan. Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations. And, as you know the weakness of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son, our Lord. Amen. (THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, U.S.A. , 20TH CENT., ALT.)
Prayer of Confession O merciful God, we confess that we have not acknowledged you as the source of our successes, our substance, our selves. We have been far more ready to complain when things go wrong than to praise when all is well. We have fed our bodies a rich diet while neglecting to feed our souls. Power and wealth have assumed greater importance to us than sensitivity and service. We have allowed religious words and forms to substitute for living encounters with the persons you have called us to love. Forgive us, compassionate Redeemer, and grant us the opportunity to start over again. Keep us from repeating the mistakes of the past or from new evils that could mislead or destroy. In the name of Christ, we offer our earnest prayers for pardon and deliverance. Amen. (LAVON BAYLER , U.S.A. , 20TH CENT., ALT.)
Prayer of Dedication God of mercy and grace, we give these gifts of ourselves, striving to be the obedient children you have called us to be in covenant with you. We are reminded by the example of Christ that there is nothing that this world can tempt us with that can match the satisfaction of being tested and found faithful. In our times of plenty and our times of need, help us keep strong in our conviction that in you and only you can we put our trust for the security of our lives. We pray this in Christ's holy name. Amen.
Blessing You have drawn near to the water.Refresh us, Holy Spirit. The Spirit drives you into the wilderness. We will go where you take us, and undergo whatever you use to test us. Jesus goes forth to declare God's kingdom. We go forth to follow and do as he shows us.
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