LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES “Whiter Than Snow Medley“HYMN: “Crown Him with Many Crowns” - 327CALL TO WORSHIP:Leader: We come, seeking to understand a mystery.People: A love so deep it chose the cross.Leader: We come, not with all the answers,People: But with open hearts and willing spirits.Leader: In the shadow of suffering, we look for grace.People: In the face of Christ, we see God’s mercy revealed.Leader: Come, let us worship the One who turns pain into purpose,People: And death into life everlasting.HYMN: Special Music: Angela MartinRECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERFIRST SCRIPTURE READING 1 Corinthians 1:18-25OUR TIME OF PRAYER (During our time of prayer, the altar rail is open for all who wish to come forward.)HYMN “Sanctuary”PASTORAL PRAYERTHE LORD’S PRAYEROUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS: Chancel Choir: “Disciples of Christ”DOXOLOGYPRAYER OF DEDICATIONCHILDREN’S MOMENTS (All children are invited to attend Jr. Church at this time.)SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Mark 8:31-37SERMON “The Mystery and Meaning of the Cross”CLOSING HYMN: “My Tribute”BENEDICTION*SENDING FORTH: “Shalom to You”POSTLUDE “Sunshine in My Soul”