February 21, 2027 – Second Sunday in Lent

Prayers of Intercession

Promise-keeping God,
in company with Abraham, Sarah,
and all the saints, we glorify your name.
Do not hide your face from us,
but hear us as we pray.

We pray those who struggle with faith . . .
Help them to hope against hope
and put their trust in you.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for the church . . .
Cause those who claim to follow Jesus
to reflect his sacrificial love for all.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for those in authority . . .
Show them how to put the good of all
ahead of clan and party.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for refugees and immigrants,
for children who live in fear,
and for parents who long for safety . . .
Open our eyes to see ourselves in them,
and teach us true compassion.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for those who suffer
in body, mind, or spirit . . .
May they feel your healing presence.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for ourselves
in the shadow of the cross . . .
Help us not to be ashamed
of the One who calls us to follow him.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Promise-keeping God,
your steadfast love endures forever.
To you be glory,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

— Eucharist —

Invitation to Offering

At the communion table:
Jesus says: Where your treasure is,
there your heart will be also.
Let us offer our lives to the Lord.
Matthew 6:21

Prayer of Dedication

At the communion table:
You have shown us, O God,
the sacrifice that you desire.
Now use these gifts—
and use our lives—
to liberate the oppressed,
to break the bonds of injustice,
to feed the hungry,
welcome the poor,
and unite the human family;
all in the name and for the sake
of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Isaiah 58:6–7

Great Thanksgiving

The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Blessed are you, O Lord our God:
You made a covenant with our ancestors Abraham and Sarah,
calling us to walk before you and be faithful to you
and promising to make us a blessing to the peoples of the world.
Therefore we praise you, joining the song
of the universal church and the heavenly choir:
A Sanctus (“Holy, holy, holy”) is sung.

Blessed is Jesus Christ, our Savior:
For the salvation of the world, Christ underwent great suffering,
calling each of us to take up our cross and follow him,
offering our very lives for the sake of the gospel.
The words of institution are included here.
Remembering your goodness and grace,
we offer ourselves to you with gratitude
as we share this joyful feast.
A Memorial Acclamation (e.g., “Christ has died”) is sung.

Pour out your Holy Spirit upon us
and upon this bread and cup;
make us one in the body and blood
of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Give us the gift of faith in Jesus Christ
so that we may trust in your gracious promise
and receive the inheritance of everlasting life.
Through the Lord Jesus Christ,
in the unity of the Spirit,
we bless you, God of glory,
now and forever.
An Amen is sung.

Lord’s Prayer

Breaking the Bread

Communion of the People

Hymn, Psalm, or Spiritual Song

Prayer after Communion

At the communion table:
Holy God, we give you thanks
that you have claimed us as your own
and nourished us in this meal
as members of Christ’s body.
By the work of your Spirit within us
give us the grace to glorify you
as one, living body in the world;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
1 Corinthians 6:15–20

— Sending —

Hymn, Psalm, or Spiritual Song

Blessing and Charge

At the doors of the church:
May the steadfast love of God,
the abundant grace of Jesus Christ,
and the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit
be with you this day and always. Amen.
Psalm 51:1, 11

Remember the words of the Lord Jesus:
If any wish to be my disciples
let them take up the cross
and follow me. Amen.
Mark 8:34