~Welcome to Fairview Reformed Church~
Worship Service -10 am
Sunday School – 11:15 am
The Mission of the Fairview Reformed Church is to minister to the
total life of this community by preaching, teaching, witnessing
and proclaiming the Gospel of Our Lord, Jesus Christ.
First Sunday in Lent
March 9, 2014
WE APPROACH GOD
PRELUDE
WELCOME
*OPENING HYMN
“Let There Be Praise”
*CALL TO WORSHIP
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{Psalm 111:1-3 NIV}
Pastor: Praise the Lord.
People: I will extol the Lord with all my heart in the
council of the upright and in the assembly.
Pastor: Great are the works of the Lord;
People: they are pondered by all who delight in them.
Pastor: Glorious and majestic are His Deeds,
People: and His Righteousness endures forever.
*PRAYER OF INVOCATION
{John 4:13-14; 7:37-38}
All-Knowing and All-Caring God, we gather this day
drained by another week. We are like a parched
desert, empty and in need of replenishment.
Visit us with Your Presence, saturate us with Your
Spirit, and bathe us in Your streams of living water,
that our lives might acknowledge and worship You
to the Praise and Honor of Jesus Christ. Amen!
*PRAISE HYMN
“The Church’s One Foundation”
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WE RESPOND TO GOD
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
{Psalm 130:7-8, NIV}
God of Mercy, You sent Jesus Christ to seek and save
the lost. We confess that we have strayed from You
and turned aside from Your Way. We are misled by
pride, for we see ourselves pure when we are stained
and great when we are small. We have failed in
love, neglected justice, and ignored Your Truth. Have
mercy, O God, and forgive our sin. Return us to
paths of righteousness through Jesus Christ, our
Savior. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
{Psalm 130:7-8, NIV}
O Israel, put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is
unfailing love and with Him is full redemption. He
Himself will redeem Israel from all their sins.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
-Prayer Concerns
-Joys
-The Lord’s Prayer {“forgive us our debts…debtors”}
DEDICATION HYMN
“My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less”
Mission Offering
CHILDREN’S SERMON
*Stand if possible [B] Blue Hymn Book [R] Red Hymn Book
**Please return insert to the box at the back of the church. Thanks!**
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PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SCRIPTURE READING
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POSTLUDE
WE LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD
PREPARATION HYMN
“Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart”
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*BENEDICTION/CALL TO SERVICE
{Galatians 1:2-5, NIV}
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the
Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins to
rescue us from the present evil age, according to the
will of our God and Father, to whom be Glory for ever
and ever. Amen.
*CLOSING HYMN
“May the Holy Spirit Be With You”
CELEBRATION OF THE COMMUNITY
MESSAGE OF THE DAY
OFFERING
SHARING OF OUR LIFE TOGETHER
Romans 5:1-11
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“A Wonderful Gift”
*DOXOLOGY
TODAY
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PRAYER FOR BLESSING
PRAYER HYMN
“When Peace Like a River Attendeth”
Mission Offering
There will be a brief Consistory meeting immediately
following the service.
BFF/Jr High to Rivermen Game at 2 pm
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Welcome to . . .
First Sunday in Lent
THIS WEEK
Wednesday: Youth Club at 5:15
NEXT SUNDAY-March 16
Greeters: Nate & Seth Vohland
Scripture Readings: Genesis 12:1-4;
Psalm 121;
Romans 4:1-5, 13-17;
Matthew 17:1-9
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 Remember in your prayers: Natalie Ackerman’s
mother, Jo Ann, the Allen Family, Emma Hanlin, Cody
Krulac, Gerald McMahon, Sandi Menne, Emma Nelson,
Kim Schisler, Austin Schleich, Frank Willis and Mary Jo
Willis.
 Remember the people who are in nursing homes and
extended care, especially Janet Cattron and Shirley
Herbert.
 Please pray for the safety and protection of our Armed
Forces.
 Pray for President Obama and especially our country.
Fairview Reformed Church
175 Church Street P O Box 136
Fairview, IL 61432
Our Missionaries
 Jacob Moss at Jackson County Ministries in KY
 Tom & Aichatou Johnson in Niger, Africa
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
March Birthdays
3. Krys Holleman
10. Billy Williams
10. Frank Willis
14. Bill Vohland
19. Andrew Sherwood
20. Shawn Duffield
Prayer Family of the Week
Juanita McMahon
For Service of Ministry Call:
Rev Mike Holleman
778-2475
Fellowship Hall Phone:
778-2452
Office Phone:
778-2475
Office Email: fairviewreformed@hotmail.com