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MARCH 7, 2021

Sunday Morning Worship - The 3rd Sunday of Lent

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PRELUDE
“The Old Rugged Cross”


WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS


SINGING TOGETHER

“Holy Vessels”

VESSELS, HOLY AND WHOLE.

BROKEN, NEED THE ONE

OPEN, BODY AND SOUL

HEALER, COME.


OPENING HYMN

“Be Still, My Soul”

BE STILL, MY SOUL: FOR GOD IS ON YOUR SIDE;

BEAR PATIENTLY THE CROSS OF GRIEF OR PAIN;

LEAVE TO YOUR GOD TO ORDER AND PROVIDE;

IN EVERY CHANGE, GOD FAITHFUL WILL REMAIN.

BE STILL, MY SOUL: YOUR BEST ETERNAL FRIEND

THROUGH THORNY WAYS LEADS TO A JOYFUL END.

  

BE STILL, MY SOUL: FOR GOD WILL UNDERTAKE

TO GUIDE IN FUTURE DAYS AS IN THE PAST.

YOUR HOPE, YOUR CONFIDENCE LET NOTHING SHAKE;

ALL NOW MYSTERIOUS SHALL BE CLEAR AT LAST.

BE STILL, MY SOUL: THE WAVES AND WINDS STILL KNOW

THAT JESUS’ POWER RULED THEM LONG AGO.


BE STILL, MY SOUL: THE HOUR WILL SOON BE HERE

WHEN WE SHALL BE WITH GOD WHOM WE ADORE,

WITH DISAPPOINTMENT GONE, NO GRIEF NOR FEAR,

SORROW REPLACED WITH JOY FOREVERMORE.

BE STILL, MY SOUL: WHEN CHANGE AND TEARS ARE PAST,

ALL SAFE AND BLESSED WE SHALL MEET AT LAST. 


CHILDREN'S MOMENT


SCRIPTURE: 

Matthew 9: 27-33 

As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, crying loudly, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” When he entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to him, “Yes, Lord.” Then he touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith let it be done to you.” And their eyes were opened. Then Jesus sternly ordered them, “See that no one knows of this.” But they went away and spread the news about him throughout that district. After they had gone away, a demoniac who was mute was brought to him. And when the demon had been cast out, the one who had been mute spoke; and the crowds were amazed and said, “Never has anything like this been seen in Israel.” 


SPECIAL MUSIC

“He Touched Me”

Timmy Smallwood, Daniel Beasley & Justin Terawood


SERMON

"With or Without Faith" by Pastor Marsha J. Moors-Charles


SINGING TOGETHER

“Make Us Holy, Make Us Whole”

IN YOUR LOVE, MAKE US WHOLE.

MAY WE REST IN YOUR COMPASSION.

CALM THE LOST, WEARY SOUL

IN THE WARMTH OF YOUR LOVE.

MAY YOUR PEACE FILL OUR HEARTS.

MAY WE KNOW THE LOVE OF JESUS.

BY YOUR GRACE, YOU CONSOLE.

MAKE US HOLY, MAKE US WHOLE.


PASTORAL PRAYER


WE WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING


HYMN OF INVITATION

“There is a Balm in Gilead”

THERE IS A BALM IN GILEAD,

TO MAKE THE WOUNDED WHOLE,

THERE IS A BALM IN GILEAD, 

TO HEAL THE BROKEN SOUL.


SOMETIMES I FEEL DISCOURAGED

AND THINK MY WORK’S IN VAIN

BUT THEN THE HOLY SPIRIT

REVIVES MY SOUL AGAIN


THERE IS A BALM IN GILEAD,

TO MAKE THE WOUNDED WHOLE,

THERE IS A BALM IN GILEAD,

TO HEAL THE BROKEN SOUL.


DON’T EVER FEEL DISCOURAGED,

FOR JESUS IS YOUR FRIEND,

WHO, IF YOU ASK FOR COURAGE,

WILL NEVER FAIL TO LEND.


THERE IS A BALM IN GILEAD,

TO MAKE THE WOUNDED WHOLE,

THERE IS A BALM IN GILEAD,

TO HEAL THE BROKEN SOUL.


IF YOU CANNOT PREACH LIKE PETER,

IF YOU CANNOT PRAY LIKE PAUL,

YOU CAN SHARE THE LOVE OF JESUS,

WHO LOVES AND NEEDS US ALL.


THERE IS A BALM IN GILEAD,

TO MAKE THE WOUNDED WHOLE,

THERE IS A BALM IN GILEAD,

TO HEAL THE BROKEN SOUL. 


BLESSING & BENEDICTION


“Holy Vessels”

VESSELS, HOLY AND WHOLE.

BROKEN, NEED THE ONE

OPEN, BODY AND SOUL

HEALER, COME.


POSTLUDE
“Finlandia”

EVENINGS WITH THE PASTORS

EVENINGS WITH THE PASTORS

EVENINGS WITH THE PASTORS

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CAFE SEENAGERS

EVENINGS WITH THE PASTORS

EVENINGS WITH THE PASTORS

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GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

EVENINGS WITH THE PASTORS

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

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LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

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FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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VISIT THE WEB SITE

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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- SERVING THIS WEEK -


-ACCOMPANIST-

Brenda Gardiner


-LIVESTREAM-

Morgan Fry


-AUDIO-

Timmy Smallwood


-TECH-

Cynthia Buckner

Jeff Sewell


-SERVICE PREPARATION-

Stanley Chelf

Stacy Green

Dale Hamilton

Seth Tuska


- PASTORS -

Rev. Marsha J. Moors-Charles, Pastor

marsha@bluegrasschurch.org


Rev. Pam Lee-Miller, Associate Pastor

pamleemiller@gmail.com


Rev. Kenny Bishop, Associate Pastor

kenny@bluegrasschurch.org

BLUEGRASS UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST     500 Don Anna Drive, Lexington, KY 40511     pastors@bluegrasschurch.org


SPECIAL COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT

As COVID-19 infection rates continue to drop in Lexington and Fayette County, we are excited to begin in-person worship again! We look forward to having a full house in the coming weeks, but because we still need to practice social distancing, we will need to limit the number of attendees for now. Send us an email at pastors@bluegrasschurch.org for information on how to reserve your spot.  Whether you join us in-person or online, we're excited about worshipping with you!