Continuing the Work of Jesus: Peacefully. Simply. Together

Monroeville Church of the Brethren

Church Office: (412) 372-4165

March 5, 2017

Continuing the work of Jesus: Peacefully. Simply. Together.

First Sunday in Lent

WELCOME

Announcements

Share Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People

MUSIC FOR MEDITATION

*CALL TO WORSHIP

See back of Bulletin

*OPENING HYMNS (BH)

42 All people that on earth do dwell

237 All glory, laud, and honor

CHILDREN’S STORY

OFFERTORY

*Please join us in singing the Doxology as the usher comes forward.

PRAISE SONGS (GB)

128 The Trees of the Field

195 Change My Heart, O God

100 Bless the Name of Jesus

MESSAGE:" Open Arms" Matthew 23:37-39

CLOSING HYMN (BH)

544When we walk with the Lord

COMMISSION AND BLESSING

Let the worship of God be a part of all you do.

Serve with praise and joy every day this week.

God alone is the one we will worship.

We will not put our God to the test.

Know that it is not easy to keep our focus on God.

Many distractions will vie for our attention.

We pray that God will be present amid temptations.

We seek strength and courage to be faithful.

Be open each day to God’s counsel and instruction.

Learn from Christ to make difficult choices.

God sends us out into the wilderness.

But we know the oasis is here to refresh us.

Amen. Amen.

*MUSIC FOR DEPARTING

(*) indicates all who are ableare invited to stand.

(BH) directs you to the blue hymnal.

(GB) directs you to the gray book.

PASTOR…...………………………...…………………..Dan Ishman

MINISTERS………………………….....Monroeville Congregation

HYMN LEADER…………………………………………..Larry Shank

ORGANIST…………………………………………..Jason Falgione

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT…………………...Cheryl Marszalek

Dan Ishman’s contact information:

Cell: 724- 525-0687

E-mail :

RECENT PRAYER REQUESTS

Mary Ellen Cartia had surgery this week. Please keep her in prayer.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Last Sunday’s Offering: $885.00

We are looking for volunteers to help with child care during worship. If you are interested, please see Andrea or Cheryl in order to obtain the proper clearances.

March 1- Ash Wednesday

12- Daylight Savings starts

20- Spring Equinox

27- David Steele will be at the Greensburg Church of the Brethren

7 PM- to discuss this year’s Annual Conference. He is the new general secretary.

April 9- Palm Sunday

14- Good Friday

16- Easter

June 4- Carol Scheppard will be at Geiger for the Pre- Annual Conference Delegate meeting 3 PM

The Cross Roads Food Pantry is in need of the following items that are hard for them to get:

Kids cereal, canned soup and fruit, flour, sugar, biscuit mix.

Thank you.

See Carolyn to order the “Speakpeace” books.