A Cost to the Gift

A free gift that is true
God’s gift of salvation
healed of our brokenness
redeeming of our failings
A cost to the gift
the pain Christ faces
taking on our stain
raising us from the pit

March 19, 2012
John 3:16
John 3:14-21 (NRSV)
Ephesians 2:4-10 (NRSV)
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 (NRSV)
Worship Theme: Amazing Grace!
Call to Worship (Psalm 107:1-3) (NRSV)
Unison Prayer (Lectionary Worship Aides © 2002)
Prayer of Dedication (John 3:14-21 GBOD 2012)
Special Music: “Hymn of Promise”, UMH #707 (Choir/Sacred Dancers)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Hymn: “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”, UMH #383 (Revelations 21:5)
and Message for Children
and sermon, “What It Takes To Be Saved”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
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A Handmaiden of the Lord
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Suncook United Methodist Church
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Suncook, NH
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012

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