Sunday Worship – 3/10/24 “Shine God’s Light – God’s Grace for All!” What a joyful Sunday this weekend, as we gather for our Ministry Focus kickoff! On the first day of Daylight Savings, we lift up our call to shine even more light into many lives through the ministry we share as people guided by the cross of Jesus! Sunday, at 10:15, we take our congregation photo – and we ask all members and friends of LS to be there for this special event. We will have symbolic streamers & banners radiating out from the central planter cross, with an overhead drone camera. Handbells will be playing from the portico. We’ll have a joyful outdoor Ministry Focus kickoff – and then move indoors for our 10:30 “Shine God’s Light” worship, with anthem by Disciples of Harmony. From 9:20-10:10, everyone come be part of our brunch fellowship. You’re invited to bring brunch-type items to share if you like – but most importantly, bring yourself! During the fellowship time, we will also have conversations about our upcoming Ministry Focus themes – all based on the Spirit-note responses you shared at our January gathering. If you can’t be there in person, you can use the Adult SS Googlelink to join online (see above). For those who cannot attend the big 10:30 service, there is an 8:15 prayer communion option. But regardless, everyone please be there for the 10:15 congregation photo!!! Here in Lent, our daily 8:34 prayer alerts, at-home devotions, and Wednesday worship times are so meaningful. If you missed this week’s powerful sharing from Dea Jones (as Mary at the cross), it is still posted on Youtube. Next Wednesday at 6:30, Pastor Carl will be sharing with the theme, “Guided to Trust.” Noon worship is also offered Wednesdays, with communion option. Tonight is our 4th Friday Fish Fry! Blue Collar Café food truck is in the parking lot from 5-7. Drive thru & pick up food to go, or take it inside to eat. We have $1600 toward our $4000 goal for Gamecock Campus ministry that touches so many lives. Keep spreading the word! And everyone, please make plans to attend our big Nehemiah Justice Assembly on Monday, March 18. Last Sunday, we were so moved by our Lutheridge counselors and duet by Grady/Logan Smith. This Sunday, we focus on one of the most beloved passages of Scripture: for God so loved the world, that God gave us God’s Only Son. We ponder this greatest gift offered for us on the cross -and rejoice in our call to shine the light of God’s love & grace for the world. See you Sunday for the photo at 10:15, fellowship time at 9:20, and the joyful worship we will share! Christ’s peace! #SundayWorship Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License #A-727349 and CCLI Streaming License: CSPL161919. Liturgy from Sundays and Seasons.com. © 2024 Augsburg Fortress. Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #24216. NRSV Bible, © 1989. Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Grand Chorus, CCLI Song #7166665; Words and music by Joel Raney; © © 2019 Agape We Are Marching in the Light; Text: South African traditional; tr. Freedom Is Coming; Music: SIYAHAMBA, South African traditional; Tr. © 1984 Utryck, admin. Walton Music Corp. Lenten Acclamation; Music: Richard Proulx; Music © 1975 Gia Publications Lift High the Cross; Text: George W. Kitchin, rev. Michael R. Newbolt; Music: CRUCIFER, Sydney H. Nicholson; Text and Music © 1974 Hope Publishing Company; At the Cross; CCLI Song #3239485; Words by Isaac Watts; Music by Ralph Hudson Arranged by Bill Gaither and Jay Rouse; Based on original arrangement by Ronn Huff © 1997 Gaither Music Company Accept, O Lord, the Gifts We Bring ; Text: Beth Bergeron Folkemer; Music: BARBARA ALLEN, English Fold Tune, arr. Alice Parker; Text © 1990 and arr. © 1995 Augsburg Fortress Lamb of God; Music: BREAD OF LIFE, Jeremy Young; Music © 1995 Augsburg Fortress The Table; CCLI Song # 7028956; Chris Tomlin | Ed Cash | Wayne Jolley; © 2014 S. D. G. Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) There Is A Redeemer, CCLI Song #11483; Words and music by Melody Green; © 1982 Ears To Hear Music We are People on a Journey; Contributors: Gregg DeMey; Text © 2009, Faith Alive Christian Resources