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====Scripture Reading====
 
====Scripture Reading====
''2nd Corinthians: 5:20b-6:10''
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''Matthew 4:1-11''
*[http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=166714636 Click here to read the passage (NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser]
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*[http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=261071593 Click here to read the passage (NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser]
  
 
====Imposition of Ashes====
 
====Imposition of Ashes====
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During this time, a song will be played via audio.
 
During this time, a song will be played via audio.
*[http://www.taize.fr/ext/sound/mp3/jesus_remember_me.mp3 Click here to hear the audio for the song Jesus, Remember Me]
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"How did Jesus spend those 40 days in the desert?"
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5bfxGNMY9c Click here to view the video at YouTube.com]
  
 
Leader:  Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.
 
Leader:  Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.

Revision as of 19:08, 5 March 2014

Wednesday, March 18th

Gathering

All gather outside the church, and enter together in silence.

Call to Worship

Leader: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Leader: Let us worship the Lord.

Opening Prayer

The Word

Scripture Reading

Matthew 4:1-11

Imposition of Ashes

After a prayer is offered, each person will come forward to receive the imposition of ashes. When you receive the ashes, go into your inventory, find the ashes (type "ashes" in your inventory search) right click on them, and select "add."

During this time, a song will be played via audio. "How did Jesus spend those 40 days in the desert?"

Leader: Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.

People: Amen

Sending

Closing Prayer

(Offered by a member of the community)