{"id":2011,"date":"2021-03-07T03:42:42","date_gmt":"2021-03-07T03:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/?p=2011"},"modified":"2021-03-07T03:42:49","modified_gmt":"2021-03-07T03:42:49","slug":"worship-for-the-third-sunday-in-lent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/2021\/03\/07\/worship-for-the-third-sunday-in-lent\/","title":{"rendered":"Worship for the Third Sunday in Lent"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>First United Methodist Church of Schenectady<br \/>\nWorship for the Third Sunday in Lent<\/h1>\n<h2>March 7, 2021<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Page-2-Image-2-3.png\"><br \/>\nPhoto by Sue Learner<\/p>\n<h2>Getting Centered<\/h2>\n<p>It may help to center yourself into worship by lighting a candle, as a symbol of God&#8217;s presence with you during the time of worship.  You may also want to pay attention to lighting, the position of your body, and the availability of distractions.<\/p>\n<h3>Breath Prayer<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cJustice-Seeker, help us pay attention.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Breath prayers involve breathing in the first phrase, and breathing out the second.<br \/>\nYou may wish to simply pray for a moment before starting, or you may wish to pray while listening to the prelude.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Prelude<\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u201cIf You But Trust in God to Guide You\u201d by Robert J. Powell<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"If You But Trust In God to Guide You - Robert J.   Powell\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mRxez19jQ2I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Call to Worship<\/h3>\n<p>One: It has been a year since we gathered together for worship.<br \/>\n<strong>Many: For some, even longer.<\/strong><br \/>\nOne: We have learned a lot about Ourselves and our faith.<br \/>\n<strong>Many: We know more of what we value.<\/strong><br \/>\nOne: We are more than ready to worship God like we used to,<br \/>\n<strong>Many: yet still we await gathering safely.<\/strong><br \/>\nOne: God is with us wherever we are.<br \/>\n<strong>Many: Today we worship at home, and next year by the grace of God, in the sanctuary.<\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Page-3-Image-3-3.png\"><\/p>\n<h3>Hymn #116: <em>The God of Abraham Praise<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hymn 116: The God of Abraham Praise\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dZv6O7-8lN4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hymnary.org\/page\/fetch\/UMH\/117\/low\/116\"><\/p>\n<h2>Connecting in Prayer<\/h2>\n<h3>Shared Prayer<\/h3>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nJustice-Seeker,<br \/>\nSince we last gathered in your beautiful sanctuary,<br \/>\nthe children have grown<br \/>\n(and some have been born);<br \/>\nthe teens have graduated,<br \/>\nor learned to drive,<br \/>\nor gotten jobs,<br \/>\nand gotten very sick of online learning;<br \/>\nthe adults have struggled,<br \/>\nand gotten sick and sometimes gotten better,<br \/>\nbeen exhausted and sometimes gotten rest;<br \/>\nand dear ones have passed on to glory.<br \/>\nWhat precious time a year is,<br \/>\nhow strange it is to have had this one.<br \/>\nGuide us, holy one,<br \/>\nto make sense of this past year,<br \/>\nto see it with your eyes,<br \/>\nto grow with it and from it.<br \/>\nShow us, justice-seeker,<br \/>\nhow to be in this moment,<br \/>\nand be your blessing in this your world.<br \/>\nMay all those who need you feel your presence,<br \/>\nand may all those depending on your strength<br \/>\nbe upheld by it.<br \/>\nAmen<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Silent Prayer<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Page-4-Image-4.png\"><\/p>\n<h3>Pastoral Prayer<\/h3>\n<p><em>God Who Breathed Life Into Us All,<br \/>\nWhat a precious and awesome gift our lives are.<br \/>\nWe are so aware of both life and death these days,<br \/>\nas we hear how many have died in the pandemic,<br \/>\nand as we grieve within our own community.<br \/>\nIn some ways this past year has been an aside from our lives,<br \/>\nin other ways it has been as precious as any other year.<br \/>\nWe remain discombobulated by the forms life takes these days,<br \/>\nand in seeking answers to unanswerable questions.<br \/>\nSometimes the tolls of the past year are unbearably heavy, God,<br \/>\nand we need you to help us stay together.<br \/>\nKeep us going, dear one.<br \/>\nGive us strength,<br \/>\ngive us patience,<br \/>\ngive us love to share.<br \/>\nAmen<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>The Lord&#8217;s Prayer<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Our Father who art in heaven,<br \/>\nHallowed be thy name.<br \/>\nThy kingdom come.<br \/>\nThy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.<br \/>\nGive us this day our daily bread.<br \/>\nAnd forgive us our trespasses,<br \/>\nas we forgive those who trespass against us.<br \/>\nAnd lead us not into temptation,<br \/>\nbut deliver us from evil:<br \/>\nFor thine is the kingdom, and the power,<br \/>\nand the glory, for ever. Amen.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Page-5-Image-5.png\"><\/p>\n<h2>Word and Reflection<\/h2>\n<h3>Choir Anthem<\/h3>\n<p><em>Cantique de Jean Racine<\/em> by Gabriel Faur\u00e9<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Choir of King&#039;s College, Cambridge &quot;Cantique de Jean Racine&quot; Gabriel Faur\u00e9 (London 17.07.2016)\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pB_3rG7KZyU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Scripture: Psalm 19<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Psalm 19\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f0a5JpE15_s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Mission Moment &#8211; Jan Huston<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Is It Time to Volunteer Again?<\/strong><br \/>\nThis week\u2019s mission moment has 2 parts:<br \/>\n<strong>Part 1: Once again we are asked to assist with disaster recovery.<\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Page-6-Image-6.png\"><br \/>\nFilling volunteer needs during the pandemic has been a concern. Those of us who are older or have underlying conditions have generally followed the advice to stay home as much as possible. A few FUMC members have continued to serve needs of our breakfast guests by providing take-out breakfasts and, when safer, to offer the opportunity to eat in the church. Sustain has been on hold although items which would be distributed through that program have been channeled by volunteers to another program in Schenectady. Some of the volunteer needs in our community have been filled by people whose regular jobs were on pause, such as employees of the public library.<br \/>\nBut the needs continue!! As the positivity rate is going down and as more of us are fully vaccinated, two local organizations have expressed the need for more volunteers.<br \/>\n<strong>The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY<\/strong> says, \u201cVolunteers are vital to the Food Bank and help us get fresh food out as quickly as possible to our hungry neighbors. Right now, we need additional volunteers to sort the large volume of donated items we have available! We have weekday, weeknight, and weekend shifts, so there are many opportunities for individuals, families with kids in school, and people who work during the day to assist with this important work.\u201d A recent volunteer is quoted as saying, \u201cIt was so much fun! The people there provided masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, and everyone was socially distanced \u2013a very safe environment. If you are looking for an easy, fun, meaningful way to make a difference for those struggling with food insecurity, I highly recommend volunteering for a few hours.\u201d The Regional Food Bank\u2019s web address is <a href=\"regionalfoodbank.net\">regionalfoodbank.net<\/a>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Page-6-Image-7.png\"><br \/>\n<strong>Schenectady Community Ministries (SiCM)<\/strong> also needs volunteers. They are continuing to try to meet the increasing needs in Schenectady which have resulted from the pandemic. The food pantry is open 3 days\/ week with a mass distribution once a month. Food is delivered to 20-30 homes daily! In their new facility, they will have cooking and parenting classes. And more! SiCM has a new video about safety precautions and volunteering at the pantry &#8212; https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JiZfWp4Bec8. For more information contact the church office.<\/p>\n<h3>Children&#8217;s Time<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Righteous Anger Children&#039;s Time\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uj8DYfFe6pg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Passing of the Peace<\/h3>\n<p><em>If you are worshiping with others, please pass the Peace of Christ.<br \/>\nWhether you are alone or with others, please take a moment to find God&#8217;s peace within, and then to share it with the world. You may want to reach out to speak peace to another during this week.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Hymn #444: O Young and Fearless Prophet<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hymn 444: O Young and Fearless Prophet\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7xJ0IW8DcHw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hymnary.org\/page\/fetch\/UMH\/455\/low\/444\"><\/p>\n<h3>Scripture Reading &#8211; John 2:13-22<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"John 2:13-22\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JsLpORdNic8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Sermon: \u201cAngry Jesus\u201d by Rev. Sara Baron<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Angry Jesus\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z0RY5ZNGAs4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Responding<\/h2>\n<h3>Offering<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Page-7-Image-8.png\"><br \/>\nPhoto by Alice Nash<br \/>\nIf you wish, you are welcome to use this time to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eservicepayments.com\/cgi-bin\/Vanco_ver3.vps?appver3=3_CMn6vY3gbXWj2GvkW32xVh5LubqSJdgKX6KHFre1VuMdS3Q8kj_eIJXGJN8RG-0gmHZvX_Lw1ha8ZXgn-54Krv7ImQMfM68o70RRXIZtDlvXRu7Icp8meYpri-7vHbdSHJK5fST8PKv5rD7H0pV4u2FYADh6CtWzBcTpjLo9qDxBXK0S3J8MPHZwZCFVXkDJkCUTrur4Wm694FEfvylg==&amp;ver=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">make a donation to the church online<\/a>, or to put a check in the mail.<br \/>\nThe time of offering is not only about our financial gifts to the church, it is about offering our lives to God and the building of the kindom. This is a time for reflection: What is being asked of us? What is being given to us? What are we able to offer? What do we need?<\/p>\n<h3>Offertory Anthem: \u201cNearer My God to Thee\u201d by Mark Patterson<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nearer My God to Thee (with music score) HQ\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/88I50RmjobU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Prayer of Presentation<\/h3>\n<p>Justice-Seeker,<br \/>\nSanctify our gifts to you,<br \/>\nso they may bring justice and build the kindom.<br \/>\nWe offer our gifts in gratitude to you,<br \/>\nand in hope for the world.<br \/>\nAmen<\/p>\n<h3>Hymn #521: I Want Jesus to Walk With Me<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hymn 521: I Want Jesus to Walk with Me\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z_rXBeO7SXE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hymnary.org\/page\/fetch\/TH1990\/633\/low\/611\"><\/p>\n<h3>Benediction<\/h3>\n<p>Dear Ones, get mad, get informed, and get organized. God\u2019s kindom is waiting! Amen<\/p>\n<h3>Postlude<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cWer nur den lieben Gott (If You But Trust in God to Guide You\u201d by Johann Sebastian Bach<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wer nur den lieben Gott -  J S  Bach\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Mv7glTySXs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Page-8-Image-9.png\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First United Methodist Church of Schenectady Worship for the Third Sunday in Lent March 7, 2021 Photo by Sue Learner &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/2021\/03\/07\/worship-for-the-third-sunday-in-lent\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Worship for the Third Sunday in Lent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2016,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1255],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2011","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-online-worship"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2011","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2011"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2011\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2021,"href":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2011\/revisions\/2021"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2016"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2011"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2011"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fumcschenectady.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2011"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}