1. Calvin Presbyterian Church
March 12, 2017
*At this sign, you are to stand if able
Bold print indicates unison reading

2. Pealing of the Bell

4. Here, O Lord, Your Servants Gather
Glory to God #311
Here, O Lord, Your Servants Gather
TEXT: Tokuo Yamaguchi, 1958; trans. Everett M. Stowe, 1958, alt.; © 1958 The United Methodist Publishing House (admin. The Copyright Company)
MUSIC (TOKYO D): Japanese gagaku mode, Isao Koizumi, 1958; Music Used by permission of Hiroshi Koizumi

11. Bringing in the Light of Christ
Prelude

12. Responsive Call to Worship
LL: The dwelling place of God is with humanity, the Human One comes among us in glory.
People: We will be God’s people, acknowledging God’s presence with us.

13. LL:
God is making all things new Praise God, all nations!
People:
Great is God’s steadfast love, and God’s faithfulness endures forever.

14. LL:
Praise God in word and in deed. Praise God in your attitudes and actions.
People:
We meet God in the hungry and thirsty, in the stranger and sufferer.
God is at work in you, and God is served through your efforts.

15. ALL:
We rejoice in the opportunity to reach out to sisters and brothers in need.

16. Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above
Glory to God #645 vs. 1-2 *
Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above
TEXT: Johann Jacob Schütz, 1675; trans. Frances Elizabeth Cox, 1864, alt.
MUSIC (MIT FREUDEN ZART ): Bohemian Brethren's Kirchengesang, 1566; harm. Maurice F. Bell, 1906, alt.

25. * Call to Confession

26. * Unison Payer of Confession
God of history, the Herods of this world hold the power of life and death in their hands. We know that such power is not power at all, for Yours is the earth and all that is in it. Yet we do fear them, often obey them and too frequently honor them. Forgive us.

27. We need Your help, O God. Give us the wisdom, strength and courage to choose between right and wrong, between what is moral and immoral, despite the changing tides of public opinion and our own careless vanity. Grant us Your light in this and every hour. In Jesus’ mighty name we pray. Amen

28. * God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us
Glory to God #436 v. 1
* God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us
TEXT: John J. Moment, 1933, alt.
MUSIC (O QUANTA QUALIA ): Paris Antiphoner, 1681; harm. La Feillée’s Méthode du plain-chant, 1808

33. * Assurance of Pardon

34. * *

35. Glory to God, Whose Goodness Shines on Me
TEXT: Trad. liturgical text; adapt. Paul M. Vasile, 2008; © 2008 Paul M. Vasile
MUSIC (GLORY TO GOD (Vasile)): Paul M. Vasile, 2008; © 2008 Paul M. Vasile

40. Children’s
Moment

41. ANTHEM
“Come as
a Child”

42. Prayer for Illumination
Glory to God #692
TEXT: Ruth Duck, 1994; © 1996 The Pilgrim Press
MUSIC (WILD MOUNTAIN THYME, Irregular): Irish melody; arr. Alfred V. Fedak, 2011; © 2011 Alfred V. Fedak

48. Station IV: Jesus Meets His Mother

49. and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”

50. Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul too.”

54. Station V: Simon carries His cross

55. They compelled a passer-by, who was coming in from the country, to carry his cross; it was Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus.

57. Station VI: Veronica wipes His face

58. for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’

59. And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’

62. “Receiving Compassion on the Trail of the Cross”
Sermon
“Receiving Compassion on the Trail of the Cross”
Rev. Ed Kahl

69. Joys
Concerns
Pastoral Prayer

70. Offertory

71. Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
* Glory to God #609
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
TEXT: Brian Wren, 1989; © 1989 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL All rights reserved. Used by Permission.
MUSIC (LASST UNS ERFREUEN, LM with alleluias, Geistliche Kirchengesäng, 1623; harm. Hal H. Hopson, 1998; harm. © 1998 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL All rights reserved. Used by Permission.

74. * Dedication of Tithes and Offerings
May our offerings provide manna in the wilderness for those who hunger, pure water for many who must walk miles for its cool refreshment, shelter for the homeless, clothing for the naked, a welcome for the friendless, and a faith to make sense out of life.

75. If our gifts are to accomplish all you intend, we must multiply our generosity and depend on You to accomplish far more than we have any right to expect. Bless each gift and giver, we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen

76. Help Us Accept Each Other
Glory to God #754
Help Us Accept Each Other
TEXT: Fred Kaan, 1974; © 1975 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL All rights reserved. Used by Permission.
MUSIC (BARONITA D): Doreen Potter, 1974; © 1975 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL All rights reserved. Used by Permission.

85. * Charge and Benediction * Congregational Closing

86. Ringing of the Bell
Taking the light of
Christ
into the world
Postlude