March 1, 2026 - Second Sunday in Lent Pastor: Rev. Benjamin Travis Organist: Patrick Bier, Minister of Music Choir Director: Kris Barnes Call To Worship Welcome & Announcements Prelude-God Loved the World     David Maxwell Confession & Forgiveness (pg 94) Gathering Song - #666 What wondrous love is this Apostolic Greeting & Kyrie (pg 147) Prayer of the Day  O God, our leader and guide, in the waters of baptism you bring us to new birth to live as your children.  Strengthen our faith in your promises, that by your Spirit we may lift up your life to all the world through  your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,  now and forever.  First Lesson - Genesis 12:1-4a Responsive Reading - Psalm 121 (1, 2) Second Lesson - Romans 4:1-5, 13-17   Children's Sermon Gospel Acclimation The Son of Man must be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. (John 3:14-15) Gospel Reading Pastor: The holy gospel according to John. Response: Glory to you, O Lord. Scripture -John 3:1-17   Pastor:  ...The gospel of the Lord. Response: Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon Hymn of the Day -  #323  God Loved the World Apostle's Creed (pg 105) Prayers of Intercession (pg 152) Sharing of the Peace Offertory- Choir For God So Loved the World            Dale Grotenhuis Offertory Response -  #182 The Great Thanksgiving (pg 152) Sanctus (pg 153) Eucharistic Prayer (pg 153) Lord's Prayer (pg 154) Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) (pg 154) Table Blessing Post Communion Hymn-#471 Post Communion Prayer (pg 155) Blessing Sending Song- #638 Blessed assurance Dismissal of the Congregation - Response: Thanks be to God. Postlude- Meditation     Eugene Lindusky Thank you for worshiping with us today.  Readings for this Week: Mon – Mar 2 Numbers 21:4-9 Hebrews 3:1-6 Psalm 128  Tue – Mar 3 Isaiah 65:17-25 Romans 4:6-13 Psalm 128  Wed – Mar 4 Ezekiel 36:22-32 John 7:53—8:11 Psalm 128  Thu – Mar 5 Exodus 16:1-8 Colossians 1:15-23 Psalm 95  Fri – Mar 6 Exodus 16:9-21 Ephesians 2:11-22 Psalm 95  Sat – Mar 7 Exodus 16:27-35 John 4:1-6 Psalm 95