Order of Worship First Sunday in Lent Welcome and Announcements Pastor Helen Oates Prelude Bonnie Leonhart Choral Introit “I Love You, Lord” by Laurie Klein, arr. By Fred Bock Chancel Choir Call to Worship Nancy Sams On this first Sunday in Lent, we join Jesus in the wilderness, a place of wild and dangerous things, testing and temptation away from the security of home. God, rescue us in the wilderness. Once again, we watch and listen as Satan throws out temptation upon temptation, and we find our security in Jesus, who does not waver from the truth. God, rescue us within temptation. Hymn “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” (vs.1-3) UMH 110 Opening Prayer Nancy Sams Dear Jesus, you did battle with Satan, and you walked away, resisting temptation.Help us to see you not only as our Savior but also as an example. Forgive us when we have not resisted, when we have yielded to temptation. Forgive us for loving power and prestige more than God. Help us to choose a life rooted in God’s word and grace. Amen. Psalter Reading (Responsive) Psalm 91:1-2,9-16 UMH 810 Words for the Young at Heart Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer Musical Reflection “The Lord’s Prayer” Terri Bush Anthem “Love of the Father” Chancel Choir S Drummond. arr. by Wolfe Gospel Lesson Luke 4:1-13 Sermon “Deliver Us From Evil” Pastor Helen Response to the Word Offertory Bonnie Leonhart Thank you for continuing to support the ministries of Stout Memorial.Those joining us online can take time to give as well. Giving can be done on our website at www.stoutmemorial.org/give. Doxology UMH 95 Prayer of Dedication Faithful God, who journeys with us through the wilderness of our lives, as we offer these gifts, we remember your sustaining presence. In this period of spiritual renewal, strengthen us to resist temptation and guide us to live in community with love and grace. May these offerings be signs of hope and acts of compassion that reflect the love you have shown us in Christ. Empower us to rise together, supporting one another on this journey of faith and transformation. In the name of Jesus, our Redeemer, we pray. Amen. Hymn “ Amazing Grace “ (vs.1-3) UMH 378 Benediction Postlude Bonnie Leonhart