Prelude

Welcome

Call to Worship ✝︎

Merciful God,
you called us forth from the dust of the earth;

you claimed us for Christ in the waters of baptism.

Look upon us as we enter these forty days
bearing the mark of ashes,

and bless our journey through the desert of Lent
to the font of rebirth.

May our fasting be hunger for justice;
our alms, a making of peace;

our prayer, the chant of humble and grateful hearts.

All that we do and pray is in the name of Jesus,
for in his cross you proclaim your love
for ever and ever.

Amen.

*Hymn, “May the Mind of Christ, My Savior”, #568

Opening Prayer

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

OT Reading, Exodus 16:9-19

*Hymn, “Day by Day”, #718

Gospel Reading, Matthew 4:1-11

Offering

Offertory, “Lord, Have Mercy”, Steve Merkel

, Lloyd Larson

*Song of Thanksgiving, “Doxology”, #815

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him, all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen

Message, “Finding Provision”, Rev. Wesley T Allen

*Hymn, “Trust and Obey” vs. 1,3,5, #571

Communion & Optional Imposition of Ashes

Benediction

✝︎ Call to worship used by permission from The Worship Sourcebook, © 2004, CRC Publications