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On March 4, the third Sunday of Lent, the order of services at the Freedom United Methodist Church was:

Prelude by Janell Reutlinger

Opening prayer by Pastor Woody Hamon

Call to Worship “For Holiness of Heart” led by Lori Louthan

Opening hymn “My Jesus, I Love Thee” led by Debbie Brown, song leader

Affirmation of Faith led by Pastor Woody

Gloria Patri

Hymn of Justifying Grace “Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior”

Offertory – Janell Reutlinger

Usher – Bruce Stansberry

Offertory Prayer by Pastor Woody Hamon

Children’s Moment by Pastor Woody

Scripture – John 6:56-69

Morning Message “Sensation Seekers or Jesus Chasers,” Pastor Woody Hamon

Pastoral Prayer

Communion was served by Pastor Woody Hamon assisted by Shirley Wagner

Benediction by Pastor Woody Hamon

Closing Musical Response “There’s Something About That Name.”

Please remember those on our prayer list including Darlien Kamas, Hayden Coldwell, Bob Forbes, Gary Gerloff, Rick Brown, the family of Korry Day and Shawn Whitaker. Also, remember our nation, our leaders and our world in your prayers.

Announcements: Wednesday morning devotions at Sweet Things and More on Main Street at 10 a.m. Bible Study will be held Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Freedom UMC will be hosting a Seder (Passover) Meal on Wednesday, March 28. Meet at 6 p.m. and meal is at 6:30 p.m.

Thank you to Bruce and Dixie Stansberry for trimming the new dual ovens and staining the cabinet surrounding the ovens. Services at Freedom UMC are Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Sunday service at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Please join us as we worship the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.