March 26 – Fifth Sunday of Lent – Breathe
March 25, 2023 by Rich
Filed under Featured, Livestream Links and Order for Worship
As our individual journeys through the 40 days of the Lenten Season continue,
let us praise God together this morning.
Remember, you can always view past Ivy Chapel worship services on our YouTube channel.
WELCOME
PRELUDE – Meditation on “Ah, Holy Jesus” – Fedak
*CALL TO WORSHIP
One: The prophet asks: ‘Can soul-weary bones live again?’
All: We ask: ‘Can our soul-weary bones live again?’
One: ‘Can we dance again after sorrow and mourning?’
All: God promises that we can.
One: God gives weary souls new life.
All: Even now, winds of the Spirit are stirring up new life.
*HYMN – Breathe on Me, Breath of God – #139
Breathe on me, Breath of God,
Fill me with life anew,
That I may love the way you love,
And do what you would do.
Breathe on me, Breath of God,
Until my heart is pure,
Until my will is one with yours,
To do and to endure.
Breathe on me, Breath of God,
Till I am wholly Thine,
Until this earthly part of me
Glows with Thy fire divine.
Breathe on me, Breath of God,
So shall I never die,
But live with Thee the perfect life
Of Thine eternity.
*PRAYER OF INVOCATION
Astonishing God; O Divine Spirit; you are the energy and the beauty growing within everything that is alive! You are constantly providing all creation with new life. You are the life within us. You come to us, and so we come now boldly seeking you, God. Let us meet in this time and place. As you breathe on us, our souls awaken in fullness of joy!
Astonishing God; O Divine Spirit; in you, we find life and blessing, compassion and care, redemption and reconciliation. Your gifts move us to rejoice! As you breathe life into us, our souls awaken in fullness of joy!
We praise you, God, for you are the One who eternally breathes life into dry bones. Life-giving God, fill us with your holy breath that we may walk in your ways of goodness and love. Amen.
*RESPONSE – Lord, Be Glorified (Verses 1 and 2) – #528
In my life, Lord be glorified, be glorified.
In my life, Lord be glorified today.
In your church, Lord, be glorified, be glorified.
In your church, Lord, be glorified today.
GOD’S WORD – Ezekiel 37:1-14
SPECIAL MUSIC – This Is My Father’s World / He’s Got the Whole World In His Hands – Adams
Earl Kreder, Saxophone
Mike Waller, Piano
GOD’S WORD – John 11
SERMON – Pastor Dan
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER – Pastor Dan
*HYMN – Spirit Song (Verses 1 and 2) – worship booklet, pp. 84-85
Oh, let the Son of God enfold you with His Spirit and His love;
Let Him fill your heart and satisfy your soul
Oh, let Him have the things that hold you, and His Spirit, like a dove,
Will descend upon your life and make you whole.
Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs
Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs
O come and sing this song with gladness as your hearts are filled with joy,
Lift your hands in sweet surrender to His name.
O give Him all your tears and sadness, give Him all your years of pain
And you’ll enter into life in Jesus’ name.
Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs
Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs
*BENEDICTION – Pastor Dan
*POSTLUDE – Tierce en Taille – Corrette