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Elkhorn First United Methodist Church
March 19, 2023

Fourth Sunday in Lent
 
* HYMN #381                            Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
 
WELCOME / ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Welcome, pilgrims on the way to the cross.
   We are learning to follow Jesus.
On this Lenten journey, where do we find God’s presence among us?
   One thing we know: God calls us to witness extraordinary love in ordinary moments.
On this Lenten journey, how does God’s presence work among us?
   One thing we know: God uses the messy and mundane to heal and restore us to one another.
On this Lenten journey, what does God’s presence do in our midst?
   One thing we know: God opens us to recognize presence, sustenance, and abundance where the world perceives isolation and lack.
Pilgrims on the way, come let us worship God!
   All: We come to worship God as we learn to live inside out! Amen.
  
*OPENING PRAYER 
God, we ask for your help in being a light in every place you’ve given us to walk. Give us care and wisdom as we live and work with one another. Help us to look to another’s needs before our own, and to always be ready to serve those around us by the power of your love within us. Even in every dark and broken place, for the times we feel like we’re barely making it through, give us your joy, Lord, your grace, and the powerful presence of your peace.
  
SHARING OUR JOYS AND CONCERNS
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
  
*OFFERING / DOXOLOGY 
*OFFERTORY PRAYER (on screen)
 
TFWS #2140              Since Jesus Came into My Heart
 
EPISTLE READING:                           Ephesians 5:8-14
 
HYMN #365                      Grace Greater Than Our Sin
 
* HYMN #454               Open My Eyes, That I May See
 
*GOSPEL READING:                             John 9:1-41
 
MESSAGE –            Rise and Shine            Pastor Mike
 
 * TFWS #2130                                         The Summons
 
 *BENEDICTION
 As you leave this time of worship, may God’s presence follow you, heal you, and empower you to witness to the goodness and love of God everywhere you go.
 



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​In our prayers: 
Rod Paulsen, Jim Davis, DeMarcos, Kathy Rea, Duane Wuttke, Pat Reynders, Audrey Norton, Don Green, Jerome Immega, Gayle Ostrander, Lorraine Erskine, Wayne Marek, Audrey Luebke, Helen Hall, Step Ahead Preschool students and teachers

​You can update your prayer requests by calling the church office: 262-723-2629
 
Continued prayers for those in health care facilities: Audrey Luebke, Lorraine Erskine, Helen Hall

Pray for Elkhorn and surrounding communities for health, financial recovery, and the joy of community.
 
Pray for pastors and church workers worldwide.

Please remember your friends who are alone; pray for them and call or visit them whenever possible. 
 
NOTE:       Our shut-ins would be happy to get a card or letter from you.
Audrey Luebke – 
Lakeland Health Center, 1922 County Rd NN  #245, Elkhorn WI  53121
Lorraine Erskine - Lakeland Health Center, 1922 County Rd NN, Elkhorn WI  53121
 
Please utilize the church’s prayer lists.  Let us know how we can pray for you.


 
THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ELKHORN
111 North Broad Street, Elkhorn WI 53121
Church Office 262-723-2629
elkhornfumc@gmail.com

Pastor Mike Payne

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