Welcome to First Baptist Church of Pendleton!
As we aspire to keep Jesus at the center of our lives, we are Rooted in Faith, and Growing in Love. We endeavor to be a welcoming and affirming community of grace for all people, loving our neighbors because God first loved us.
“When your world unravels and your beliefs are tested, you may cling to what you know. As Jesus foretells his death and resurrection, Peter protests. Peter is fixed upon the way he thinks things should go; he resists the pain of what will come. But Jesus is fixed upon his calling.” (A Sanctified Art · sanctifiedart.org)
Our Lenten theme, Wandering Heart · Figuring out Faith with Peter draws inspiration from the hymn “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” and focuses on stories of the disciple Peter. On this fourth Sunday of Lent, March 10, we will reflect on the line “fixed upon it” and read the interaction between Jesus and Peter recorded in Matthew 16:21-23. The image for today features the musical symbol of a fermata, which indicates a prolonged note or pause. In the midst of this wandering Lenten journey, where is your faith fixed? Where have you paused and focused your attention?
March 10, 2024 · 10:45 am · Fourth Sunday of Lent
Rev. Chris Cottingham will pray the invocation by singing “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing.” The Call to Worship will be “Beautiful Savior.” Rev. Chris Cottingham will read Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22. The Song of Praise will be “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.” The Offertory Hymn will be “Be Thou My Vision.” Pam Willoughby will give the Offertory Prayer. Richard Reynolds Huss will play “Cross of Jesus” for the Offertory. Pam Willoughby will read Matthew 16:21-23. The Sanctuary Choir will sing the anthem “Sing a New Church.” Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg will preach the sermon “Fixed Upon What?” The Hymn of Response will be “Take My Life, Lead Me, Lord.”
Watch the service on YouTube. Bookmark and Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
WORSHIP RESOURCES
Worship Guide
Announcements
Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22
Matthew 16:21-23