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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
Gathering Song: “I’m Goin’ a Sing When the Spirit Says Sing” (UMH 333)
Welcome + Call to Worship
Passing of the Peace
Opening Hymn: “God of Grace and God of Glory” (UMH 577)
Opening Prayer
Scripture Reading: Roman 5:1-11 (NRSV)
Hymn of Preparation: “The Church’s One Foundation” (UMC 546)
Sermon: “How We Get Free: Freed By Grace”
by the Rev. Jane Lawrence
Hymn of Invitation: “Let There Be Peace on Earth” (UMH 431)
Prayers of the People
Offering + Lighting of Candles
Offering Response: “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow" (UMH 95)
Announcements
Closing Song: “Freely, Freely” (UMH 389)
Benediction + Postlude
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