“A New Birth” || October 17, 2021 || Lancaster Church of the Brethren

Jesus told the Pharisee Nicodemus that he had to be reborn to see God’s kingdom. Pastor Don Fitzkee preaches on “A New Birth” from this familiar story in John 3: 1-17. Bob Gish leads worship and the Chancel Choir sings “God So Loved the World.” Mark Forsha is guest organist. Here’s the order of worship:
Prelude:
“Meditation on 'Christ is arisen' (271)” -arr. M. Forsha
“Fanfare on ‘O sons and daughters, let us sing!’ (274)” -arr. M. Forsha
Mark Forsha, organist
Greetings & News
Pastor Misty Wintsch
Choral Call to Worship 356:
“Breathe on me, breath of God”
Chancel Choir
*Responsive Reading (1 Peter 1: 3-4)
Bob Gish
*Hymn 102: “To God be the glory”
Prayer
Pastor Misty Wintsch
*Hymn 79: “Lord, with devotion we pray”
Scripture Reading: John 3: 1-17
Bob Gish
Anthem :
“God So Loved the World” -J. Stainer
Chancel Choir
Message: “A New Birth”
Pastor Don Fitzkee
*Hymn 338: “I know not why God’s wondrous grace”
Sending Words
Pastor Don Fitzkee
Choral Benediction:
“The Lord Bless You and Keep You”
-J. Brahms, arr. M. Schweizer
Postlude:
“Jesus shall reign (319)” -B. Price