WORSHIP FOR ASH WEDNESDAYMeditation in PreParation for WorshiPO Lord and Redeemer of my life, take from me the spirit of laziness, despair, lust, gossip, and pride. Replace each one with a spirit of humility, patience, purity, and self-denial; with a love for what You love and a burden for what burdens You, my Lord and Savior. Help me to confront my own transgressions and not to condemn my brothers and sisters, for You alone are just and holy, now and forever. AMEN.

Prelude | Now Rest Beneath Night’s Shadow (Heinrich Issac/based on Bach) Carolyn K. Smith, organ

WelcoMe and invitation | Pastor Mat Grover

antheM | Safe Within Your Arms (Mark Hayes)Mark Gary, tenor and Carolyn K. Smith, piano

the Word shared | Pastor Mat GroverA New Life | Romans 12:1-2

the iMPosition of ashes

songs of WorshiP | Lord I Need You

Great Are You Lord

the call to confession | Rev. Connie Randall

Prayer of confessionEternal and merciful God, we are children of dust and unworthy of the favors and goodness You shower upon us. We have not loved as You have loved us, nor have we lived in ways that bring glory to Your good Name. God, have mercy upon us. Lift us above every past regret and present failure. Reveal to us our true selves, and give us grace to accept Your mercy, and the courage to live by Your promises. Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world. Grant us Your peace.

*assurance of Pardon | Rev. Connie Randall

*Passing of the Peace Pastor: As God in Christ has heard our confessions and forgiven usoursins,letuseachnowofferthatsameforgivenessand peace to one another. The Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.

*the sending hyMn | What Wondrous Love Is This

*the BenedictionTrainedStephenMinistersandmembersofthePrayerandCareTeamareavailableforconfidentialprayerand care. Please email care@sapctucson.org or visit sapctucson.org/care to reach out.

*Please stand as you are able

ASSISTING IN WORSHIP...Rev. Connie Randall

SERVING YOU THIS EVENING...WORSHIP TEAM: Mark Gary, Carolyn K. Smith, Ben Constantinides, Kimberly Rollman, LeAnn McDaniel

TECHNICAL STAFF: Matt Gulley, Daye Caiden, Amy Grover, Ben Constantinides, Shelly Akins, Joel AkinsAll music used in this service is authorized by CCLI #981946 or by permission of the copyright holder.

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