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Worship at Home Service

The Fifth Sunday in Lent

March 22, 2026

Welcome

"For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there in the midst of them"

MATTHEW 18: 31-46

We continue to be in extraordinary times, but St. John’s is committed to acting with care for each other. Our online worship provides music and prayers which are up-dated weekly. We hope our online worship inspires you and helps you to feel united in spirit as we seek God.

Opening Sentence

I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord; whoever lives and believes in me shall never die.

John 11: 25, 26

Gathering the Community

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Opening Hymn

''I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say"

Collect for The Fifth Sunday in Lent

Almighty God, your Son came into the world to free us all from sin and death. Breathe upon us withe the power of your Spirit, that we may be raised to new life in Christ, and serve you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Hymn

'What Wondrous Love is This'

The Word of God

John 11: 1-45

Homily

Silence for Reflections

Prayers of the People

As we journey through this Holy Season of Lent, let us pray for the church, for the world and for one another, that we may grow in God and follow Christ, saying, “Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.”

We continue to pray for peace and safety in the world; for all nations and their leaders, that they may serve their people with wisdom, truth, justice and compassion and protect all from violence and persecution. We pray for all who live in fear, for all who are separated from families and loved ones. We pray especially for the people of Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Iran and surrounding Middle Eastern countries.

R- Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer

We pray for churches around the world, that they may be strengthened and seen as beacons of hope in our troubled world.

We pray for our Bishops, Susan and Colin, for Rev. Audrius, for all clergy leaders working in these challenging times.

R- Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer

We pray for all who are facing challenges- we pray for the homeless, the hungry, the sick and the dying, for those who are mourning the loss of loved ones, for those who are going for tests and treatments; for those who are healing and for those who care for the vulnerable.

We pray for our friends and for our families, especially remembering, Kathryn, Trish, Valerie & Paul, Audra, Mattagan and Carol, George & Kathy, Jan & Treavor, Mary, Wilson, Sheila & John, Joan & Max, Janet & family.

R- Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer

Closing Prayer: Faithful God, your loving kindness for all people is revealed in Jesus Christ. Hear our prayers and show us the way of obedience through patient endurance, and the way of glory through the law written in our hearts We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Doxology

Glory to God, whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine. Glory to God from generation to generation, in the Church, and in Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen

Blessing

May Eternal God and Father, by whose power we are created and by whose love we redeemed: guide us and strengthen us by his Spirit, that we may give ourselves to your service, and live this day in love to one another and to you.

Go in peace as a sign of hope for all people by showing forth the living presence of God in this world and may the blessing of God almighty the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

The Fifth Sunday in Lent

Fr. Audrius Sarka

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