As we journey towards the cross this Lenten season, remind us of your presence, and help us to remember to trust in you. TheBright Morning Star! On Easter Sunday, all of the darkened candles will be relit, signifying the Light of the world, which darkness cannot extinguish. We have come together this morning for renewalin worship and as a community of faith. In the midst of darkness, there is light. ~g`0p\``x!fp;(+42b@CZPL`Fyy@qBo1hp50/It(f`xRrnQFF h" All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. She is also the author of. 2023 Jo Anne Taylor, all rights reserved. 2023 Jo Anne Taylor, all rights reserved. 3133 Dumbarton Street, NW | Lets pray our prayer of confession together. By Reverend Mindi Welton-Mitchell. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Spring Elements: Seeds, Earth, Water, Sand, Stone, Wood (to be used with the Lenten Candle Lighting Liturgy, Year A), corresponding with the Gospel readings from the Revised Common Lectionary for each Sunday in Year A. Processing with God: Narrative Lectionary, Liturgy, Prayers, Bringing to Light Those Truths Which Have been Neglected. If you are beginning the liturgy on the First Sunday in Lent, then you will need seven candles. Bosco Peters. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );