Sunday March 23, 2025

Welcome to this week's Digital Worship Guide for Mercy Hill!

Welcome! We're really glad you are with us today! 

Whether you are a Christian seeking to grow in your relationship to God through Jesus Christ, or a skeptic looking for some answers, or someone who is struggling to make sense of life, or if you are simply looking for a caring community, you are warmly welcome here! 

God Invites Us Into His Presence to Worship Together

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! - Psalm 150:6

The Invitation

  • Revelation 5:10-12

Songs of Praise & Worship

  • Holy, Holy, Holy
  • Agnus Dei

God Graciously Renews Us In Christ Jesus

"Have mercy on me, O God...." - Psalm 51:1

Confession

  • Hebrews 3:12-13

The Words of the Gospel

  • From Romans 5:6-11

Song of Response

  • This Glorious Grace 

God Gives Us His Words of Eternal Life

"Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life!" - The Gospel of John 6:68

  • Sermon Text:  John 9:1-38
  • Sermon Title: "Who Sinned?"
  • Guest Speaker:  Steve Froehlich 

God Receives Our Offerings

"I appeal to you... by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritul worship." - Romans 12:1

There are multiple ways to partner with Mercy Hill through giving.

  • Give through our website
  • Give through our giving box in the foyer

God Invites Us to Gather Together At The Lord's Table

"People will come from the east and west and north and south, and will take their places at the feast fo the Kingdom of God." - Jesus in The Gospel of Luke 13:29

* For a note about participating in the sacrament of the Lord's Supper, see the end of this page.

  • Holy Forever
  • This I Believe (The Creed)

God Sends Us Out Into the World with His Blessing

"The Lord bless you and keep you...." - Numbers 6:24-26

The Blessing 

  • Hebrews 13:20-21

Thank you for joining in worship with us today. Let us go into this week to serve the Lord by serving others. May the Word of the Lord dwell in you richly. Grace and peace to you! 

Announcements: 

Guest Speaker March 23rd: Steve Froehlich

Mercy Hill (& Pastor John) is excited to welcome Pastor Steve Froehlich to preach for us this Sunday. Steve and his wife, Sheryl, have been friends and mentors to both John & Heather for almost 30 years. Steve is now retired, but has served as a long term pastor in Ithaca, NY, and most recently as a short term interim pastor in Albuquerque. 

Kid's Ministry

Before the service, our elementary aged kids will meet with Lesley upstairs in the Upper Room for about 25 minutes for their kid's ministry lesson.
Start Time: 4:30 p.m.

Spring Cleanup at Rivergate

Next Saturday, March 29 at 9 am, join us at Rivergate to help spruce up the property.

Youth Meeting

Next Sunday, March 30 after the service. All middle school and high school students, please gather in the youth room after the service!

Upcoming Congregational Meeting

Sunday, April 6 please plan to join us for a Congregational Meeting.

 

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A Word About Participating in the Sacrament of The Lord’s Supper

The Lord’s Supper is a special covenant meal that Christ gave to His Bride, the Church. Followers of Jesus come to this Table to meet with their Lord and Savior by faith, to be renewed and strengthened by Him in their callings and mission as they eat the bread and drink the wine.  

If you are not yet a Christian, or if for whatever reason you are not prepared to share in this meal, feel free to simply observe. Consider spending this time in prayer, perhaps using one of the prayers listed below. Reflect on the invitation of Jesus, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst…for my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day” (John 6:35, 40).  

Please note, MHC serves wine in the Lord’s Supper. We offer wine since it is often a symbol of joy and celebration in Scripture. Juice is also provided if you you would prefer that option.

Prayers for Those Not Communing

A Prayer Searching for the Truth: Jesus, You claim to be the way, the truth, and the life, and that no one comes to the Father except by You. If what you claim is true, please guide me and teach me. Amen.

A Prayer of Trust in the Lord Jesus: Jesus, I confess that I am more broken, flawed, and sinful than I had ever before dared to admit. Yet You tell me that I am more loved than I ever dared to hope, and that You accept all who turn to You in simple faith. I trust You for the forgiveness for my sins, and I receive from You now the eternal life that You promise to all who come to You. Amen. 

A Prayer for Those Struggling with Sin: Jesus, You know the battle that rages within my heart. Grant that in my battles with sin, I may see in You the fulfillment of all my needs. Give me strength to turn from every false satisfaction to find my ultimate joy in You. Amen. 

A Prayer for Children (who have yet to profess faith):  Jesus, the Bible tells me that You blessed kids like me. Help me to know who You are and to understand what You have done for me. Amen.