Bulletin
Sunday, March 4, 2012
2nd Sunday in Lent
We Gather in God's Name
Opening Song
Peace Prayer of St Francis
Opening Sentences
Leader: He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them:
People: If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross
and follow me.
Leader: For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for
my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it.
People: For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life?
ALL: Indeed, what can they give in return for their life?
Opening Prayer
We Hear God's Word
Old Testament Scripture Reading
Psalm 22:23-31
New Testament Scripture Reflection
Romans 4:1-25
We Respond in Prayer
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Please stand when offering a prayer, so others will know you have the floor.
The Lord's Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on
earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we
forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the
kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Closing Prayer
(Offered by a member of the community)
Passing of the Peace
(Each person says a line of the blessing, adding the name of someone present at the end of the line. If there are more than 8 people present, two or more names may be added at the end of a line).
May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you, [name]
wherever he may send you, [name]
may he guide you through the wilderness, [name]
protect you through the storm, [name]
may he bring you home rejoicing, [name]
at the wonders he has shown you, [name]
may he bring you home rejoicing, [name]
once again into our doors, [name].
