Third Sunday of Lent
March 20, 2022
First Day of Spring
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The Fig
Figs have appeared prominently in the Bible
Figs in the Bible
Jesus used a budding fig tree as an example of forecast
Parable of the Budding Fig Tree
In today's scripture, the fig tree provides a warning for unfruitfulness...
Parable of the Barren Fig Tree
...but also a promise of divine nurturing care.
and
SPRINGTIME
recognising that today is the First Day of Spring
Bethel Worship Planning DocumentsThe Fig
Figs have appeared prominently in the Bible
Figs in the Bible
Jesus used a budding fig tree as an example of forecast
Parable of the Budding Fig Tree
In today's scripture, the fig tree provides a warning for unfruitfulness...
Parable of the Barren Fig Tree
...but also a promise of divine nurturing care.
and
SPRINGTIME
recognising that today is the First Day of Spring
2022 Monthly Worship Calendar
2022 RCL 2 page Summary
Bethel Weekly Worship Planning worksheet
Annual Program Planning worksheet
Guidance from UMC Discipleship Ministries
Weekly Worship Planning Series
This is the fourth of a 9 service Worship Series from the Discipleship Ministries.
The graphics at the top of this page list the topics for the worship services of the Series.
(Click on an earlier graphic to see that session's resource page)
Note: This material from UDM is not the basis for Bethel's lenten messages
but is provided here for your personal study and reflection.
The graphics at the top of this page list the topics for the worship services of the Series.
(Click on an earlier graphic to see that session's resource page)
Note: This material from UDM is not the basis for Bethel's lenten messages
but is provided here for your personal study and reflection.
Worship Series: "Gathered Up in Jesus"
This Week's Theme: "If It Bears Fruit"
Liturgical Resources
The Christ who gathers us up invites us to live a life of fruitfulness. That’s the call hidden in our text for this week. The text starts with questions about blame, about getting what is deserved. Jesus wants to change the conversation. Like a poem from Mary Oliver, he is asking us “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
Worship Planning NotesPreaching Notes
Lectionary Scriptures:
Isaiah 55:1-9; Psalm 63:1-8 ; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9
Suggested Hymns . Music Notes . DM Accompaniments Sources of Music for the following hymns are:
- UMH CD.....UDM - DM Accompaniment..... MM/DD/YY - Recorded Service
Hymns Considered For this week: