Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 27, 2022
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The Prodigal Son
The following article is from Wikipedia
and provides a general view of the Prodigal Son story:
Parable of the Lost Son
The next articles look at the story from particular viewpoints:
Jesus Christ and the Prodigal Son
What is the meaning of "The Prodigal Son"?
Who Was the Prodigal Son?
UMCOR
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United Methodist Committee on Relief
From Ask-UMC
What is UMCOR Sunday?
UMCOR Ukraine Relief FAQ
Bethel Worship Planning Documentsand provides a general view of the Prodigal Son story:
Parable of the Lost Son
The next articles look at the story from particular viewpoints:
Jesus Christ and the Prodigal Son
What is the meaning of "The Prodigal Son"?
Who Was the Prodigal Son?
UMCOR
An article from Wikipedia
United Methodist Committee on Relief
From Ask-UMC
What is UMCOR Sunday?
UMCOR Ukraine Relief FAQ
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 fifth 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: "Lost & Found"
Liturgical Resources
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 is a familiar story to many, yet it bears retelling. The message of grace and acceptance no matter how far one falls is one we need to hear again and again. But perhaps we might consider reflecting on the older brother as we worship this week. His story might come closer to ours than that of the younger prodigal son – particularly if we are trying to emphasize radical hospitality.
Worship Planning NotesPreaching Notes
Lectionary Scriptures:
Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32 ; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3,11b-32
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: