WE GATHER IN GRATEFUL WORSHIPWELCOME

(Please observe a period of silence during the Prelude and Introit as preparation for worship. Also observe silence during the offertory.)

PRELUDE “

INTROIT “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” – Clairvaux/Bach

CALL TO WORSHIP

When Jesus was in the wilderness, he was tempted to save himself.

We often look for the good things for ourselves first, before the well-being of others.

Jesus was offered salvation if he turned stones to bread; if he accepted wealth and power; if he tested God’s commitment to him.

In all these things, Jesus remained strong in his commitment to God.

May our commitment be as strong.

May our lives be placed in God’s caring hands throughout our journey. Amen.

*SONG OF PRAISE # 467 “How Great Thou Art”

OPENING PRAYER

CALL TO CONFESSION

CONFESSION

Holy Lord, we are reminded of our weaknessand our need for your strength. We ask your forgiveness when we succumb to the temptations of this world, when we tread paths that are contrary to your will. We ask your forgiveness when we fail to look beyond our own desires to see another’s need. We ask for your presence in our wilderness

wanderings. May your hand guide us from the arid land of sin into a land flowing with milk and honey—a land made rich and abundant by your saving love. Amen.

A TIME OF SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

SONG OF RESPONSE “Hear the Good News of Salvation” p.355 v. 1

WE LISTEN TO HEAR GOD SPEAKPRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (ALL)

Bring your word near to us, O God. May it rest not only on our lips, but also reside in our hearts. By the power of your Holy Spirit, help us to respond to your word with our whole lives until you become our dwelling place; through Jesus Christ, we pray. AMEN

SPECIAL MUSIC Rich Larrett solo – “I Believe in a Hill Called Mt.

Calvary” - Gaither

THE LESSON Micah 6: 6-8; Matthew 4: 1-11; James 1: 12-18

SERMON “Our Temptation” – Rev. Mark Olson

WE RESPOND WITH GRATEFUL HEARTSHYMN OF RESPONSE

“Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” pg. # 372 v. all

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Matt. 4: 1-11)

When tempted we will remember that we do not live by bread alone, that we shall worship and serve God only and not put the Lord our God to the test.

BY GIVING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY

*DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

BY SHARING NEWS OF THE FAMILY

BY OFFERING PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

WE DISPERSE TO GO AND SERVE* THE BENEDICTION SUNG

“O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee” p 357, v. 1 and 4

THE BENEDICTION SPOKEN

PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Begin your going out by sharing the peace of Christ with those around you.

Notes

* Indicates STAND if you are able Bold indicates all read aloud

NEWS OF THE CONGREGATION Daily study and reflection The book “God is on the Cross” *

is offered as a resource during Lent, for your personal, daily observance. It will also be the base for Sunday morning worship during Lent. (God Is On The Cross, by Deidrick Bonhoeffer can be ordered on line, or let Mark or Wendy know if you’d like them to order a book for you - $14)

Small Groups will use the book to guide study, prayer and conversation during the weeks of Lent. These groups will be a rich opportunity for growth and reflection. If all these groups fill, others will be added – so EVERYONE can join in.

Knit-2-Gether: Meets Mondays at 10:00 in the fellowship hall. All are welcome.

Bible Study: Meets Wednesdays, 9:30 AM at the Sambo’s restaurant in the back room.

Choir practice: Anyone with an interest is invited to join the choir. The choir practices on Wednesday’s at 1:30 and on Sunday’s at 9:30.

Empty Chair Bible Study: Will not meet during Lent Deacons Retreat: March 8th from 10:30-3:00 @ Linda

Palmers home. Presbytery Meeting: March 9-10, 2018 at First Presbyterian

Church, Portland, Oregon.  The meeting begins at 1 pm. Session Retreat: March 15th from 9 to 2 @ the Church Good Morning Miss America: March 18th for those who

have signed up the van will leave at the church at 11:05 Please wear your nametag so others can put a name with

a face. If you need a nametag talk to the usher or ambassador. E-mail: If you would like to receive our weekly

informational e-mail, please provide your email when you sign the pew pad.

Warm and Dry Program: Has an ongoing need for warm, water resistant/water proof outerwear and sleeping bags. Contact Kathleen Roff.

CHAPEL BY THE SEA CONTACTSChurch Address: 2125 S.E. Lee Street, P.O. Box 25 Lincoln City, OR 97367Phone #: 541-996-2070

Melissa Hart (Church Administrator); email: mhartcbts52@gmail.comRev. Mark Olson (Co-Pastor); email: markc567@hotmail.com ; phone 541-992-1959Rev. Wendy Olson (Co-Pastor); email: wholson@gmail.com ; phone 541-992-1609Facebook: Chapel by the Sea Lincoln CityWeb site: www.chapelbysea.orgPrayer Chain: We are a people of prayer. If you would like people of the congregation to be in special prayer, contact Nance McCall by phone (541-994-4317) or email (m2330@yahoo.com) or leave a note in the office.

IN THE SERVICE TODAYAll those gathered: Worshippers of the Living GodRev. Mark Olson: PreachingPat Dunne: Worship AssistantDr. Robert Herman: Choir directorCathye Wehr: Assistant choir directorPaul Beard: PianistRoberta Porter: PianistBill Porter: Head Usher: AmbassadorNancy Gault: FellowshipDorothy Winchester: Table Decorations

ATTRABUTIONS:MUSIC:

Words and music used by permission CCLI 1505106 FRONT COVER:

Botticelli, Sandro, 1444 or 5-1510. Jewish Sacrifice and the Temptation of Christ, detail, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.

LITURGY: From Nancy C. Townley co-author with Nylea Butler-Moore of the book Praise Now 2: More Ready-to-Use Services for Contemporary Worship published by Abingdon Press. http://www.ministrymatters.com/worship/entry/3560/worship-connection-february-14-2016

Chapel by the Sea

Worship Service 10:00 am March 4th, 2018

Temptation

Jewish Sacrifice and the Temptation of Christ

Sandro Botticelli, 1478-1481