This Week's Bulletin
Second Sunday in Lent
* Indicates that worshippers are to stand if able.
Congregational responses are in bold print.
Worship Leader: Aaron Lewis
ENTRANCE & PRAISE
Prelude “Awake, Calls the Voice to Us, Pt. 1” John Kwon
(J.S. Bach)
Greetings Rev. Sang Hun Han
Announcements Aaron Lewis
*Opening Hymn UMH #295 “In the Cross of Christ I Glory”
1. In the cross of Christ I glory, towering o'er the wrecks of time;
all the light of sacred story gathers round its head sublime.
2. When the woes of life o'ertake me, hopes deceive, and fears annoy, never shall the cross forsake me. Lo! it glows with peace
and joy.
3. When the sun of bliss is beaming light and love upon my way,
from the cross the radiance streaming adds more luster to the day.
Call to Worship
The Lord is our light and our salvation,
Whom shall we fear?
Though adversaries encamp against us,
God conceals and protects us from harm.
Though enemies seek to bring us low,
God lifts us up to stand on higher ground.
Sing to the Lord with songs of joy.
Make melody to the Lord, our God.
The Lord is our light and our salvation.
Whom shall we fear?
*Passing Peace of Christ TFWS #2108
“O How He Loves You and Me”
O how he loves you and me! O how he loves you and me!
He gave his life. What more could he give? O how he loves you;
O how he loves me; O how he loves you and me!
Children’s Message Bonni Pear
Children’s Church Joni Javier
Joys and Concerns
Silent Prayer & Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Screen)
Contemplation Hymn TFWS #2218 “You Are Mine”
1. I will come to you in the silence, I will lift you from all your fear.
You will hear my voice, I claim you as my choice, be still, and
know I am near.
**Refrain- Do not be afraid, I am with you. I have called you each
by name. Come and follow me, I will bring you home; I love you
and you are mine.
2. I am hope for all who are hopeless, I am eyes for all who long to see. In the shadows of the night, I will be your light, come and rest
in me.**
3. I am strength for all the despairing, healing for the ones who
dwell in shame. All the blind will see, the lame will all run free, and
all will know my name. **
PROCLAMATION & RESPONSE
Scripture Reading Aaron Lewis
Genesis 15:17-18
17 When the sun had set and darkness had fallen, a smoking firepot with a blazing torch appeared and passed between the pieces. 18 On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram and said, “To your descendants I give this land, from the Wadi of Egypt to the great river, the Euphrates—
Luke 13:31-35 Jesus’ Sorrow for Jerusalem
31 At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, “Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you.”32 He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will keep on driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’ 33 In any case, I must press on today and tomorrow and the next day—for surely no prophet can die outside Jerusalem! 34 “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing. 35 Look, your house is left to you desolate. I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’”
This is the Word of Life for all the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
Offering Our Gifts to God’s Service
Offertory Anthem “I Hear Thy Welcome Voice” John Kwon
(Lewis Hartsough)
*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #UMH 95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures
here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Prayer of Dedication
Accept, O Lord, these offerings your people make to you, and grant that the work to which they are devoted may prosper under
your guidance, to the glory of your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
You may give your offering at www.bfvumc.org/online-giving
or mail it to:
Bethany of Fox Valley UMC
2200 Ridge Ave. Aurora, IL. 60504
Message: “Believing” Rev. Sang Hun Han
COMMUNION & SENDING FORTH
Holy Communion- A Service of Word and Table Screen
Prayer after Communion:
Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which
you have given yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the
world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others,
in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Closing Hymn “Great is Thy Faithfulness” UMH #140
1. Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father, there is no shadow of
turning with thee; thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not;
as thou hast been thou forever wilt be.
**Refrain: Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand
hath provided; great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
2. Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, sun, moon, and
stars in their courses above join with all nature in manifold witness
to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. **
3. Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, thine own dear
presence to cheer and to guide; strength for today and bright hope
for tomorrow, blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! **
*Benediction Rev. Sang Hun Han
Postlude Traditional Anglican Melody John Kwon
We are glad that you joined us this morning in worship.
We hope that you find strength, renewal, and a sense of peace
going through the coming week.