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		The Second Sunday In Lent March 13, 2022 "How often have I wanted to gather your children together as a mother bird collects her babies under her wings." Liturgy For Worship Theme: Gathered By God In Jesus
		MUSIC IN PREPARATION (Click Here For Music) Words For Meditation Or Singing 1. Under His wings I am safely abiding; Though the night deepens and tempests are wild, Still I can trust Him--I know He will keep me, He has redeemed me and I am His child. Refrain: Under His wings, under His wings, Who from His love can sever? Under His wings my soul shall abide, Safely abide forever. 2. Under His wings, what a refuge in sorrow! How the heart yearningly turns to His rest! Often when earth has no balm for my healing, There I find comfort, and there I am blessed. (Refrain) 3. Under His wings, O what precious enjoyment! There will I hide till life’s trials are o’er; Sheltered, protected, no evil can harm me, Resting in Jesus I’m safe evermore. (Refrain) OPENING WORDS O God, our Keeper: Guard me as the apple of the eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings. —Psalm 17:8 For I need your loving care. Let me abide in your tent forever and find refuge under the shelter of your wings. —Psalm 61:4 How precious is your steadfast love, O God! Your love endures forever. All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings. —Psalm 36:7 As in your mercy and compassion we are all your people. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge. —Psalm 57:1 For you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I sing for joy. —Psalm 63:7 PRAYER FOR WORSHIP Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your Holy Name. This we pray as followers of Jesus, in your way of just peace; O Holy One, Holy and Mighty, Holy Immortal God, now and forevermore. Amen. THE GLORIA In glory, God reigns sovereign. In glory, God is with us to lead us into all truth. In glory, God will keep us, now and forever. Amen. PRAYER FOR THE DAY O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have wandered from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, known in your Beloved and Anointed One, Jesus; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. —The Episcopal Church. The Book of Common Prayer. (altered) READING FROM THE LETTER OF PAUL TO THE PHILIPPIANS Philippians 13 13 Sisters and brothers, I don’t think of myself as having reached the finish line. I give no thought to what lies behind, but I push on to what is ahead. 14 My entire attention is on the finish line as I run toward the prize— the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 15 We who are mature should adopt this attitude. And if you have a different opinion on any matter, God will make that clear to you as well. 16 Just resolve to live up to what we have already attained. 20 We have our citizenship in heaven; it’s from there that we eagerly await the coming of our Savior Jesus Christ, 21 who will give a new form to this lowly body of ours and remake it according to the pattern of the glorified body, by Christ’s power to bring everything under subjection. —Priests for Equality. The Inclusive Bible. Sheed & Ward. READING FROM THE BOOK OF PSALMS Psalm 91. 1-10 1 You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High and pass the night in the shadow of Shaddai, 2 say: “O God of Hosts, my refuge and my mountain fortress, my God in whom I trust!” 3 For the Holy One says: “I will rescue you from the snare, and shield you from poisoned arrows. 4 I will cover you with my pinions; under my wings you will take refuge; my faithfulness will shield you. 5 You have no need to fear the prowlers of the night or the arrow that flies by day, 6 the plague that lurks in the shadows or the scourge that stalks at noon. 7 Though a thousand fall at your left side and ten thousand at your right, it will never come near you. 8 You will see it pass you by, and witness the punishment of the corrupt with your own eyes. 9 Because you have made me your refuge and have me as your stronghold, 10 no evil will befall you, and no disaster will come near your tent. —Priests for Equality. The Inclusive Bible. Sheed & Ward. READING FROM THE GOSPEL Luke 13. 31-35 31 Some Pharisees came to Jesus and said, “You need to get out of town, and fast. Herod is trying to kill you.” 32 Jesus replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘Today and tomorrow, I’ll be casting out devils and healing people, and on the third day I’ll reach my goal.’ 33 Even with all that, I’ll need to continue on my journey today, tomorrow and the day after that, since no prophet can be allowed to die anywhere except in Jerusalem. 34 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem! You kill the prophets and stone those who are sent to you! How often have I wanted to gather your children together as a mother bird collects her babies under her wings— yet you refuse me! 35 So take note: your house will be left to you desolate. I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, Blessed is the One who comes in the name of our God!’ ” —Priests for Equality. The Inclusive Bible. Sheed & Ward. SONG FOR MEDITATION (Click Here For Music) 1. In the dark of the midnight have I oft hid my face While the storm howls above me, and there's no hiding place 'Mid the crash of the thunder, Precious Lord, hear my cry Keep me safe till the storm passes by. [Refrain] Till the storm passes over, till the thunder sounds no more Till the clouds roll forever from the sky Hold me fast, let me stand in the hollow of Thy hand Keep me safe till the storm passes by. 2. Many times Satan whispered, "There is no need to try For there's no end of sorrow, there's no hope by and by" But I know Thou art with me, and tomorrow I'll rise Where the storms never darken the skies. [Refrain] 3. When the long night has ended and the storms come no more Let me stand in Thy presence on the bright peaceful shore In that land where the tempest, never comes, Lord, may I Dwell with Thee when the storm passes by. [Refrain] PRAYER OF INTERCESSION In the peace of God's realm, let us pray: For the Church: that we may listen with both our minds and hearts to God’s Word in the Beloved One and be transformed by his words . . . O God, in the shletr of your wings, hear our prayer. For a spirit of gratitude: that we may look beyond our daily routines and see God’s blessings that are as numerous as the stars of the sky . . . O God, in the shelter of your wings, hear our prayer. For a deeper understanding of who and whose we are: that we may grow in our covenant relationship with God and our understanding of our identity as daughters and sons of God, citizens of God's domain . . . O God, in the shelter of your wings, hear our prayer. For courage: that we may follow in the way of Jesus in journeying toward Jerusalem as we live our life in service to you and others and use our resources to continue the ministry of Jesus . . . O God, in the shelterr of your wings, hear our prayer. For a deepening of hope: that even though negative and doubting messages abound in our society, we may be confident that God will never abandon us . . . O God, in the shelter of your wings, hear our prayer. For all who are on a journey, whether physical or spiritual: that they may know God’s presence each step along the way and rely upon God’s light and truth to guide their steps . . . O God, in the shelter of your wings, hear our prayer. For all who live in the Holy Land: that all who draw faith from the witness of our forebears may work to bring forth new cooperation and a season of justice and harmony . . . O God, in the shelter of your wings, hear our prayer. For members of Congress: that God will give them insight and courage to explore new ways to work together to effectively address the needs of all people . . . O God, in the shelter of your wings, hear our prayer. For all who are searching for meaning, particularly young adults: that God will lead them to a new awareness of their gifts and of the needs that exist around them . . . O God, in the shelter of your wings, hear our prayer. For all who in this Lenten journey: that we may experience the transforming power of God’s love and experience God’s tender mercy in true repentance and the desire to live by God's will . . . O God, in the shelter of your wings, hear our prayer. For students who are on spring break: that God will watch over them, preserve them from harm, and renew their spirits . . . O God, in the shelter of your wings, hear our prayer. For all who are sick: that God's healing love will restore those recovering from Covid, cancer, all disease or surgery, give good sleep to those who are anxious, and strength to those who are experiencing the weaknesses of advancing age . . . O God, in the shelter of your wings, hear our prayer. For all who are grieving: that God will wipe away their tears and give them courage and hope for tomorrow . . . O God, in the shelter of your wings, hear our prayer. For people and places that are at odds and embattled in warfare: that diplomacy and cooperation will replace all violence and all would seek for the commongood of each person . . . O God, in the shelter of your wings, hear our prayer. For refugees from Ukraine: that God will guide them to places of safety, help them to find welcome and new homes, and open the hearts of many to provide the resources that they need . . . O God, in the shelter of your wings, hear our prayer. For peace: that God will bring an end to the violence in Ukraine, protect the innocent from harm, open channels for food and medicine, and help peace negotiations to begin . . . O God, in the shelter of your wings, hear our prayer. PRAYER OF JESUS (adapted) —The Maori Version (Idigenous people of the South Pacific) Earth-maker, life-giver, pain-bearer, Source of all that is and all that shall be, Father and Mother of us all, Loving God in whom is heaven: May the hallowing of your name echo through the universe! May your heavenly will be done by all creatures great and small! And may your commonwealth of peace and freedom sustain our hope and come on earth! With the bread we need this day, feed us. For the hurt we inflict on one another, forgive us. By your grace and mercy, strengthen us through times of temptation, and spare us from trials too great to endure. Free us from bigotry and evil, for service and truth. For you reign in the glory of the power that is Love. Amen. SONG FOR GOING FORTH (CLICK HERE FOR MUSIC) On Eagle's Wings You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord, Who abide in His shadow for life, Say to the Lord, "My Refuge, My Rock in Whom I trust." And He will raise you up on eagle's wings, Bear you on the breath of dawn, Make you to shine like the sun, And hold you in the palm of His Hand. The snare of the fowler will never capture you, And famine will bring you no fear; Under His Wings your refuge, His faithfulness your shield. And He will raise you up on eagle's wings, Bear you on the breath of dawn, Make you to shine like the sun, And hold you in the palm of His Hand. For to His angels He's given a command, To guard you in all of your ways, Upon their hands they will bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone. And He will raise you up on eagle's wings, Bear you on the breath of dawn, Make you to shine like the sun, And hold you in the palm of His Hand. And hold you, hold you in the palm of His Hand.