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March 2, 2022 6:30PM Worship Service Ash Wednesday Prelude HYMN OF PROMISE Call to Worship Hymn 250 (Please rise in body or spirit, and sing.) In the Bulb there is a Flower stanza 1: choir; stanzas 2-3: all Readings The Breath of Life Psalm 46 (adapted) Prayer ONE: Holy One, We come with hope and anticipation for something to change in our life. We know we must let go of the past, lay down our heavy burdens, get rid of anger, malice and grudges; ALL Oh God, we let it go now. ONE: It’s hard to be vulnerable and show our weaknesses. We want to hear your whispers and know that you are here and that we are not alone. ALL: Oh God, we are listening. ONE: We know of your great love and grace. We know we have been created in your image, and in order to discover new life, new hope, new beginnings, we cling to your life-giving breath. ALL: Oh God, we long for your spirit. ONE: Let us be still, let us hear your whispers, let us feel your presence. Forty days of transformation, forty days with God. Amen.

Anthem Keith and Kristyn Getty/arr. Houts The Lord is My Salvation Scripture 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. Message Possibilities in the Dust Hymn 433 (Please rise in body or spirit, and sing.) PHOENIX Sign Us With Ashes Please join in singing the refrain as invited—the stanzas will be sung by choirs and/or soloist

Prayer for the Journey Thanksgiving & Invitation to Receive Ashes Imposition of Ashes Music During Imposition of Ashes Charles Villiers Stanford O For a Closer Walk with God Worship Leaders: Hollie Schmidt, Juan Carlos Huertas, Jim Keck, KJ Langlais, Tom Trenney, Ariel Merivil, Amelia Schupbach, Tanyn Anderson, Sophi Lee, Clio Baird, Charlie Everman, Everett Green, Jack Osborn, Alleluia Choir (Phyllis Owen and Pat Riggins; Kindergarten - 2nd grade), Choristers (Regina Meyer; grades 3rd-5th), Youth Singers (grades 6-12th), and Plymouth Choir

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