Prayer is the primary work of God’s people. It is a vital connection to God where we can hear from, listen to, and respond to the Lord. Here are some ways you can pray this week...

Strength: Carol Lowery, Bill SchonelyHealing: Chuck Marshall, Patti Fowler, Ken Stewart, Doris Marsh, Rick Nys, John Warne, Everett Lapp, Jane Sparks, Irene Tegeler, Bill Savage, Kenya Williams, Don KlostermanComfort: For Judy and Aspen Tilton in the death of their husband and father, Bruce Tilton, on February 27. For the family of Janet Magwire who died on February 22.

MissionPartnersWaterAfrica: Pray for continued passion in the hearts of long-time supporters, and for igniting passion in new people who would want to support WaterAfrica as team members and project leaders.Hispanic Ministries/Woodburn: Pray for the Theological Institute, that God will continue to strenthen and provide for expansion of this ministry. Pray for our Woodburn ministry, that the cost of afterschool tutoring can be met by more families.

To submit a prayer request, write it on a Prayer Card found in the pews and drop it in the box in the Narthex, call the church office, email prayer@lakegrovepres.org, or submit online at lakegrovepres.org.

Prayer hour... Meet in Pastor Robin's office for an hour of prayer on Tuesdays at 8:30 AM or Sundays at 8 AM.

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Today's Worship Service

Prelude Qui Tollis Peccate Mundi by F. Couperin

The Church Alive

*Hymn 618 O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High

*Prayer of Adoration

Prayer of Confession

Prayer of Illumination Scripture Reading Luke 4:1-13 NRSV

Sermon A God Who Moves Into the Desert Pastor Mark McIlraith

Serving in WorshipPreaching Pastor: Pastor Mark McIlraithAssisting: Director of Community Life, Kelly Dickson (9:30); Pastor Graig Flach (11)Musicians: Peace Choir, directed by Mary Ann Foy; Beverly Siefert, organ; Renee Dugan, piano.

Loving God,Because of our brokenness, we need you to be our hope. Because of our mistakes, we need you to be our hope. Because of our sins, we need you to be our hope. You alone are the hope of the world. Make us aware of our need your mercy. Take our fallen ways, and by the power of your cross, give us the sure confidence that you indeed love us and save us. By your grace, forgive us, cleanse us, and draw us back into your loving arms.

(Silence for Personal Confession)

* = please stand as you are able

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PrayerInformation

*Prayer of Dedication

Prayer of God’s People & the Lord's Prayer

The Offering

*DoxologyPraise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all creatures here below. Praise Him above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Offertory Jesus Walked this Lonesome Valley

Give Thanks to God

Proclaim God’s Word

Draw Near to God

Postlude Crown Him Lord of All by G. MartinPlease join us in Fellowship Hall after the service for coffee and conversation.

*Benediction

Go In God's Name

*Hymn 160 Forty Days and Forty Nights

*Passing of the PeaceOne: The peace of Christ be with you.All: And also with you. Share Christ’s peace with one another.

Music by Taylor Davis, text by Georgia Harkness © 2010 Augsburg Fortress CCLI #207039

*Call to Worship One: God’s mysterious love is deep.All: How can we fathom God’s depths?One: God’s mysterious love is broad.All: How can we fathom God’s reach?One: God’s mysterious love is high.All: How can we fathom God’s greatness?One: God’s mysterious love is beyond understanding.All: How can we fathom God’s presence?One: Let’s come and worship this God of love.All: We come. Amen.

Jesus walked this lonesome valley, He had to walk it by Himself;Oh, nobody else could walk it for him; He had to walk it by Himself.You must go and stand your trial, you have to stand it by yourself,Oh, nobody else can stand it for you, you have to stand it by yourself.As we walk our lonesome valley, we do not walk it by ourselves;For God sent His Son to walk it with us, we do not walk it by ourselves.Arranged by Carlton R. Young © 1976 Fred Bock Music Co. CCLI #207039

*Assurance of Pardon*Response When I Survey the Wondrous CrossWere the whole the realm of nature mine,That were a present far too small;Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all.

Anthem Hope of the WorldHope of the world, though Christ of great compassion, Speak to our fearful hearts by conflict rent.Save us, thy people from consuming passion, Who by our own flase hopes and aims are spent.Hope of the world, God's gift from highest heaven, Bringing to hungry souls the bread of life, Still let thy spirit unto us be given, to heal earth's wounds and end all bitter strife.Hope of the world, afoot on dusty highways, Showing to wand'ring souls the path of light, walk thou beside us Lest the tempting byways lure us away from thee to endless night.Hope of the world, hope of the world, hope of the world, hope of the world.Christ, o'er death victorious, who by this sign didst conquer grief and pain, We would be faithful to thy gospel glorious, thou art our Lord!Thou dost forever reign. Hope of the world, hope of the world, Hope of the world, hope of the world.

1Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, 2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished. 3 The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a loaf of bread.” 4 Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘One does not live by bread alone.’” 5 Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. 6 And the devil said to him, “To you I will give their glory and all this authority; for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please. 7 If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours.” 8 Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.’” 9 Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, 10 for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you, to protect you,’ 11 and ‘On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.’” 12 Jesus answered him, “It is said, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’” 13 When the devil had finished every test, he departed from him until an opportune time.

Third Grade Bible Presentation (9:30 Only)

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WELCOME TO LAKE GROVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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We’re pleased you’re here and hope you feel at home encountering God in worship with us. We are a church

partnering with Christ who transforms the world one life at a time. If you’d like to know more about us

or about a relationship with God, one of our pastors would be privileged to talk with you. Feel free to call

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Postlude Crown Him Lord of All by G. Martin

LGPC Special Events Calendar

DEACON'S PANTRY - Thank you for supporting this important ministry. This week we need canned tuna, canned peaches and pears, ketchup, cake mix and pancake mix. We only provide unexpired foods to needy families in our community. Other items are discarded. Thank you in advance for checking the expiration dates.

COOKIE BAKERS NEEDED - Want to be involved in missions but don’t have much spare time to make a commitment? Consider baking cookies for our Salvation Army meal team! Our Salvation Army meal crew prepares one meal per month (every 4th Monday), and includes home baked cookies to donate to the Women’s and Children’s Shelter. Cookies can be baked in advance and frozen till needed. Contact Lynda Cotter with questions at lynda.cotter57@gmail.com, or 503-317-6399.

SING WITH SANCTUARY CHOIR - The Sanctuary Choir is welcoming guest singers for our upcoming Holy Week Services! Join us in leading worship on Palm Sunday (4/14), Good Friday (4/19), and Easter Sunday (4/21). There are 5 evening rehearsals: 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, and 4/16 from 7:30-9:30 PM; and oneSaturday morning rehearsal: 4/20 from 10 AM-12:30 PM. If you would like to sing, please contact Jayde at jayde@lakegrovepres.org, so that we can have music ready for you.

Jesus walked this lonesome valley, He had to walk it by Himself;Oh, nobody else could walk it for him; He had to walk it by Himself.You must go and stand your trial, you have to stand it by yourself,Oh, nobody else can stand it for you, you have to stand it by yourself.As we walk our lonesome valley, we do not walk it by ourselves;For God sent His Son to walk it with us, we do not walk it by ourselves.Arranged by Carlton R. Young © 1976 Fred Bock Music Co. CCLI #207039

March 10 9:30 + 11 AM|This Week10March

Lenten Daily Devotional Booklets - A gift from your library committee! Pick up your copy from the info wall next to the elevator near the reception desk.

10March

New Member Seminar - Interested in becoming a member at LGPC? Join us for our New Member Seminar, today from 12:30 to 4 PM in the Courtyard Room. A light lunch provided.

10March

Third Grade Bible Presentation

15March

45ers Pizza & Rollerskating - 6 to 9 PM. 4th & 5th graders, we will meet at LGPC for pizza and then head to Oaks Park for roller skating. $20/child. Friends are always welcome! RSVP to kids@lakegrovepres.org.

16March

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO BUY TICKETS FOR JUBILEE: LAUGHTER WINS - Get your tickets today in the gathering area or online at tiny.cc/hsjubilee and join us on March 16 for a night of dinner and laughs featuring Comedy Sportz of Portland. 5:30-8:30 PM. Childcare available. Tickets are $20 per person.

Upcoming 17March

Bangladesh Report - 6:30 PM. Fellowship Hall. Come and hear of the progress in the effort to eliminate child labor in Bangladesh.

21March

MOPS/Moms Next - Fellowship Hall. 1st and 3rd Thursdays. 9:30 to 11:30 AM. We welcome all mothers of preschoolers (MOPS) and mothers of school age kids to come and find encouragement, support, and opportunities to develop relationships with other women who are in your same season of life.

congratulations,third grade bible students!

Today we present Bibles to ourThird Grade Bible students.