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Order of Worship

Combined Worship of St. Stephens and Bethany First United Methodist Churches
Third Sunday of Lent · Women's History Month
March 8, 2026

Prelude

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Gathering Song: “I’m Goin’ a Sing When the Spirit Says Sing” (UMH 333)

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Welcome + Call to Worship

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Passing of the Peace

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Opening Hymn:  “God of Grace and God of Glory” (UMH 577)

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Opening Prayer

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Scripture Reading: Roman 5:1-11 (NRSV)

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Hymn of Preparation: “The Church’s One Foundation” (UMC 546)

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Sermon: “How We Get Free: Freed By Grace”

by the Rev. Jane Lawrence

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Hymn of Invitation: “Let There Be Peace on Earth” (UMH 431)

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Prayers of the People

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Offering + Lighting of Candles

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Offering Response: “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow" (UMH 95)

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Announcements

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Closing Song: “Freely, Freely” (UMH 389)

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Benediction + Postlude

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