Living Faith United Methodist ChurchThe Church of Faith, Love, and Service

Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have

commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20

March 6, 2016 ~ Fourth Sunday of LENTWelcome and thank you for choosing Living Faith United Methodist Church as your

worship community this morning. Activity sheets available for children under 10. The Nursery is available for children under 5.

PRELUDE You Are My Hiding Place Michael Ledner

WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS and PASSING THE PEACE

+HYMN OF PRAISE Great Is Thy Faithfulness UMH 140

+CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 32:11 You who are righteous, rejoice in the Lord and be glad!Our hearts sing out in joy!

+HYMN Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling UMH 348

OPENING PRAYERO God, as a shepherd seeks a lost sheep, so you seek us and save us. Like a woman who searches for a lost coin until it is found, you rejoice over our restoration to wholeness. As a parent receives a returning wayward son, so you welcome us, and let the past be the past. For this, we thank you God. Reconcile us to you and to one another. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

+ +Please stand as you are able || UMH = United Methodist Hymnal

Living Faith United Methodist ChurchThe Church of Faith, Love, and Service

Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have

commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20

March 6, 2016 ~ Fourth Sunday of LENTWelcome and thank you for choosing Living Faith United Methodist Church as your

worship community this morning. Activity sheets available for children under 10. The Nursery is available for children under 5.

PRELUDE You Are My Hiding Place Michael Ledner

WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS and PASSING THE PEACE

+HYMN OF PRAISE Great Is Thy Faithfulness UMH 140

+CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 32:11 You who are righteous, rejoice in the Lord and be glad!Our hearts sing out in joy!

+HYMN Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling UMH 348

OPENING PRAYERO God, as a shepherd seeks a lost sheep, so you seek us and save us. Like a woman who searches for a lost coin until it is found, you rejoice over our restoration to wholeness. As a parent receives a returning wayward son, so you welcome us, and let the past be the past. For this, we thank you God. Reconcile us to you and to one another. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

+ +Please stand as you are able || UMH = United Methodist Hymnal

PRESENTING OUR TITHES AND GIFTSAs the ushers receive your tithes and offerings, please sign the fellowship pad

in the black folder and pass it to the person next to you. After all have signed, please pass the folder back toward the center aisle.

OFFERTORY What Wondrous Love is This USA Folk Hymn+DOXOLOGY UMH 64/65

Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty/¡Santo! ¡Santo!¡Santo!Holy, holy, holy!

Lord God Almighty!¡Santo! ¡Santo! ¡Santo!la gloria de tu nombre

All thy works shall praise thy name,in earth and sky and sea.

vemos en tus obrasen cielo, tierra y mar;

Holy, holy, holy!Merciful and mighty,

¡Santo! ¡Santo! ¡Santo!te adorará todo hombre,

God in three persons, blessed Trinity.

Dios en tres personas, bendita Trinidad.

WE GO FORTH TO SERVE

+HYMN Love Lifted Me W&S 3101+BENEDICTIONPOSTLUDE Living for Jesus C. Harold Lowden

Total Offering Received February 28, 2016:$1,280

+ +Please stand as you are able ||UMH = United Methodist Hymnal

ALTAR CALL

THE LORD’S PRAYER WS 3068Our Father, which art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name.Thy kingdom come, thy will be done

on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread,

and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil,for thine is the kingdom, and the power,

and the glory forever. Amen. Amen.

WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED

GOSPEL Luke 13:1-3, 11b-32 CEBSEE INSERT

This is the Word of God for the people of God.Thanks be to God.

SERMON Minister Tonya Lee

MUSICAL WITNESS Just as I Am, Without One Plea Elliot/BradburyBarbara Blackburn and Audra Tyler

WE RESPOND WITH THANKSGIVING

OFFERTORY PRAYER O God, may our use of money reflect the values we claim to champion. Receive these gifts as a sign of our commitment to put our money where our mouth is. Amen.

++ Please stand as you are able ||UMH = United Methodist Hymnal ||WS=Worship & Song || CEB = Common English Bible

Living Faith United Methodist Church414 N McAree Road, Waukegan, Illinois 60085

847-662-8383; 847-662-7973 Faxwww.lfumcwaukegan.org

Be sure to “Like” us on Facebook!Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Ministers The Congregation Secretary Barbara BlackburnPastor Rev. Megan Dean Custodian Rosevelt HendersonLiturgist Caryl Rine Nursery Attendant Kate CollimorePianist Connie Pineda