SERVICE OF THE WORD AND TABLE FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY
IN LENT[1]
ENTRANCE
GATHERING
+CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Today, as we gather together
for worship, let us ask the presence of God our Parent to purify our heart.
People: Let us draw near in the
presence of God our Parent. Let our heart be purified and be renewed by the
Spirit of God.
Leader: Let us draw near to God and be
restored to the joy of God’s salvation and liberation.
All: Open our lips to declare
praise! Commit ourselves in the service of God and of God’s people.
+OPENING HYMN “We
Gather Together”
We
gather together to ask for God’s blessing,
To
turn to a wisdom surpassing our own;
The
pow’rs that oppress us now cease to distress us.
O
God, be present with us, and make your will known.
Beside
us to guide us, O God we perceive you.
Ordaining,
maintaining the power of life.
Yes,
yours glory; let all tell the story.
Our
God, be ever with us, in gladness and strife.
May
all sing your praises, Redeemer traiumphant,
Defend
us, befriend us, whatever may be.
May
your congregation escape tribulation.
Your
name be praise forever, O God, make us free! Amen.
+OPENING PRAYER
PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
PRAYER OF
ILLUMINATION
Leader: Hope of the world, Hope of all
hearts, our hope remains in you especially when hope seems hard. Speak to us
through your word. Come to us at your table. And sustain us in the hope of the
covenant you have written on our hearts. Amen.
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON
Reader: A reading from the book of Prophet Jeremiah (Read
31:31-34). The word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.
EPISTLE LESSON
Reader: A reading from the book of Hebrews (Read
5:5-10). The word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.
+GOSPEL
ACCLAMATION
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
+GOSPEL LESSON
Pastor: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Pastor: A reading from the Gospel of Jesus according to St. John (Read John 12:20-33). The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Glory to you, Lord.
ANTHEM
SERMON
STATEMENT
OF FAITH
Leader: We believe that abusive behaviour is wrong.
All: that
women and men should live in safety,
that
no-one should harm another person;
that
women and men should know the constancy of love,
that no-one should blow hot and cold in relationships
that no-one should blow hot and cold in relationships
that
women and men should feel secure, content,
that no-one should have violence used against them;
that no-one should have violence used against them;
that
women and men should feel free to speak out,
that no-one should constrain or deny the truth;
that no-one should constrain or deny the truth;
that
women and men should grow towards wholeness,
that no-one should restrict another one’s growth;
that no-one should restrict another one’s growth;
Leader: We
believe that a change of behaviour is right,
All: In the
name of Christ, Amen.
THANKSGIVING
AND COMMUNION
PRAYERS
OF THE PEOPLE
Pastor: We are still in
the wilderness. We are learning the way, and getting better at following. Yet
this is still the wilderness. We are not yet fully renewed.
Leader: And so we pray.
All: Joy of every longing heart, make our hearts beat with yours.
Pastor: With people still
kept in poverty or slavery, some in fear from abusers, terrorists, and
oppressors, some facing addiction, and some targeted for unjust treatment
because of who they are; and we now see how our own actions or inaction leave
things as they are, or make them worse.
Leader: And so we pray.
All: Joy of every longing heart, make our hearts beat with yours.
Pastor: With those among
us and those around us who are leaders in religious, political, economic, and
social life; with our families, friends, and neighbours; and with all who
sustain and protect our lives as military, civilian workers, and first
responders.
Leader: And so we pray.
All: Joy of every longing heart, make our hearts beat with yours.
Pastor: With all who need
your healing power, and all who offer healing through their skill and presence.
With all creatures with whom we share this planet, those who sustain our lives,
and those who threaten us, those whose lives we sustain, and those whose lives we threaten
Leader: And so we pray.
All: Joy of every longing heart, make our hearts beat with yours.
Silent
Meditation.
Pastor: Receive the prayers of your people, most merciful God. In your compassion,
forgive our sins,
stir up our hope in your redemption, and make our hearts beat more and more with yours; through Jesus Christ our Lord. .
stir up our hope in your redemption, and make our hearts beat more and more with yours; through Jesus Christ our Lord. .
All: Amen.
Pastor: In the name of
Jesus, you are forgiven.
People: In the name of Jesus, you are forgiven.
+ GLORIA
OFFERTORY INVITATION
Leader: As
forgiven and reconciled people, let us offer ourselves and our gifts to God.
+DOXOLOGY
+OFFERTORY PRAYER Pastor
EUCHARISTIC HYMN
“Sa Iisang Hapag”
TAKING THE BREAD AND CUP
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
Pastor: The Lord be with you!
People: And also with you!
Pastor: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them up to the Lord
Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise
People: And also with you!
Pastor: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them up to the Lord
Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise
+THE LORD’S PRAYER
Dios
na Magulang, Banal ang ngalan.
Pamamayani ay sumaamin. Gawin nawa ang ‘yong
kalooban.
Sa lupa gaya ng sa langit.
Ipagkaloob ngayon sa amin, pang-araw-araw naming
kakanin.
Kami sa sala ay patawarin, nagpapatawad sa kapwa
rin.
H’wag mong sa tukso’y kami’y tulutan. Kundi iligtas
sa kasamaan.
Pamamayani,
kapangyarihan, kaluwalhatian, sa ‘Yong tanan. Amen.
BREAKING THE BREAD
GIVING THE BREAD AND CUP
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
SENDING
FORTH
CLOSING HYMN
“Called as Partners in Christ’s Service”
(“Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” tune)
Called as partners in Christ’s
service,
Called to ministers of grace.
We respond with deep
commitment.
Fresh new lines of faith to
trace.
May we learn the art of
sharing,
Side by side and friend to
friend.
Equal partners in our caring,
To fulfil God’s chosen end.
Christ’s example, Christ’s
inspiring
Christ’s clear call to work and
worth
Let us follow never faltering
Reconciling folks on earth.
Men and women, richer, poorer
All God’s people, young and
old.
Blending human skills together
Gracious gifts from God
unfolds.
Thus new partners for Christ’s
mission
In a small or global sense
Help us bear each other’s
burden
Breaking down each wall or
fence.
Words of comfort, words of
vision,
Words of challenge said with care
Bring new power and strength
for action
Make us colleagues, free and
fair.
So grant us for tomorrow, Ways
to order human life
That surround each person’s
sorrow
With calm that conquers strife.
Make us partners in living
To our compassion to increase
Messengers of faith, thus
giving
Hope and confidence and peace.
Amen.
+PASTORAL PRAYER +BENEDICTION
Pastor: Therefore, God. God sends us
into the world to accept the cost and to discover the joy of discipleship.
Therefore, God. Carrying with joy, the peace of Christ, to love of God and the
encouragement of the Holy Spirit in trial and rejoicing. Amen.
(Rebecca C.
Asedillo, Closing Liturgy of the Women’s Formation Course Module 4)
RECESSIONAL
POSTLUDE
+++++
References:
1.
(1994)
Asedillo, Rebecca C. Women’s Formation Course Module 4. Philippines: Institute
of Religion and Culture.
2.
https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/worship/lent-2018-worship-planning-series/march-18-2018-promise-fifth-sunday-in-lent. (Accessed,
March 12, 2018)
[1] Rev. Jeric C. Cortado,
Acting Dean of the College of Theology of the Southern Philippines Methodist
Colleges, Inc., Poblacion, Kidapawan City, Philippines.
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