3rd Sunday in Lent
Today’s service may be viewed on Facebook Live Stream at this link in the comfort of your own home or in person in the sanctuary. Join us!
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Gathering Music Polly Dunford
Welcome and Announcements Barb Barham
My Story Rob Gentry
Anthem “How Can I Keep From Singing?” Quaker hymn
Words and Music by Robert Lowry; Arranged by Michael Burkhardt
Call to Worship
Into the house of God we are called to enter,
to worship and receive the gift of grace.
As we step towards this sacred space,
we acknowledge all that can distract or exploit.
God calls upon us to cleanse our houses of all that does not find its source in God’s love.
Together we give ourselves in worship and right relations with our neighbor. Let us worship God.
Opening Hymn Potluck Hymns
Scripture Lesson John 12:13-22
Sermon “Prophetic Jesus” Dr. Keith Ray
Thoughts to ponder: Today we read the story of Jesus driving people out of the place of worship. Often called the “Cleansing of the Temple,” it is sometimes a favorite story because it gives us an image of an angry Jesus driving out injustice. And yet, it invites us to ask what news to be driven out of our own lives and institutions. One commentator says: “Tempting as it might be to offer up a sermon on this text in which we take up our own whip of cords and overturn the tables of our favorite injustices, the text pushes us to imagine Jesus entering our own sanctuaries, overturning our own cherished rationalizations and driving us out in the name of God. Surely we can be honest enough to acknowledge that often enough we put ourselves and our institutions at the service of powers that are decidedly less than God” (Paul Shupe, Feasting on the Word, Year B. Volume 2).
Prayers of the People
Closing Hymn and Offertory Potluck Hymns
Benediction
Discussion
Shalom (“May you be well and whole and in communion with all creation.”)
Shalom, my friends, Shalom, my friends, Shalom, Shalom.
Till we meet again, Till we meet again, Shalom, Shalom.
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Please join us for our 1st Sunday Potluck meal.
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Calendar of Service -
March 10 - Dr. Keith Ray
March 17 - Rev. Nancy Blakely; Communion; Session meeting
March 24 - Dr. Keith Ray - Palm Sunday
March 31 - Dr. Keith Ray - Easter
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Choir practice will meet every Sunday at 9:25 AM in the choir room. The remaining choir practice dates for this season are 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, and 3/24.
We will sing during services on 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, and 3/24.
Please come a little early so that you are ready to start on time. See you all then! Polly 864- 940-0640
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Sharon reminds us that the “One Great Hour of Sharing” special collections continue through Lent season. You may write “OGHS” on the memo line of your check or use the designated envelopes for cash donations.
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We are looking for people willing to snack packs at Golden Harvest on March 15, 9-11 am. Please text Vicki at 585-781-4620 if you can help.
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The Junior League of Anderson will hold its annual Oyster Roast fundraiser on March 16 at 6:00 pm. Visit https://andersonsc.jl.org/events/register-2024-spring-oyster-roast/ for tickets.
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If you are interested in volunteering at the Anderson Soiree children’s games on April 26-27, please let Vicki know. 585-781-4620
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The Kudzu Krew is now the “Kudzu Killers” who are set to take out the kudzu that has invaded our labyrinth. New members are welcome! If you have the energy and/or interest in joining, please let Cynthia know via email (cynthiakwarner@mac.com)
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Check out the FREE concert by the Astralis Chamber Ensemble at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Clemson on Wednesday, March 6 at 7:30 pm. The church acoustics are great! Parking is easy! So mark your calendars!
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Market Theatre presents “Jersey Boys” opening March 8. Drew Whitley is directing, Thor Raines is choreographing the show, and Rosie Thompson is understudying the role that Joe Pesci had in the movie.
The group from church will see the show on Sunday, March 24, with lunch before the show. More details to follow.
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“Is it I, Lord?” a Maundy Thursday Tableau is coming back to NACCP on Thursday March 28. This is a short drama that tells the story of the disciples and Jesus during the last supper. Please consult the chart in the church hallway for rehearsal dates and times. See you there!
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PAWS is currently in need of blankets. Please bring them to church if you have donations.
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The Bible Study Group (BSG) meets Mondays at 6:30 pm via Zoom. Dave Johnson is guiding us through the book of Exodus. If you’d like to be added to the Zoom invite list then contact Cynthia at cynthiakwarner@mac.com. We’d love to have newcomers!
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Joanne reminds us all to keep up the food donations for AIM (Anderson Interfaith Ministries)! Bring your non-perishable items to the church. This is an on-going need that should become part of everyone’s shopping routine.
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Are you interested in becoming a member of NACCP? Would you like to make this community your spiritual home? Please contact Keith at keithdray@gmail.com or at 864-508-1530.
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Remember in prayer: Michael Little’s friend Becky; Shea Marsden; Linda McFall; Bonnie Marsden and son Michael; Jackie Moore; Glennie Burns; Mary Alice Mundy; Jason Harding; Madison Bishop (Whitney’s niece); Latha and Cheryl Semones; Immigrant families; Victims of all violence, oppression, and injustice; People of Ukraine; People of Israel and Palestine.
NACCP is an inclusive Faith Community that values questions
and the journey to the answers.
Ministry Leader: Dr. Keith Ray
keithdray@gmail.com
Pianist and Choir Director: Polly Dunford
Mailing address: P.O. Box 4346, Anderson, SC 29622
Phone: 864-225-3575
Website: naccpchurch.org
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