March 2002 Worship
The Restorative Love of JesusThird Sunday in Lent – March 3 
Exodus 17: 1–7; John 4: 5–42 
9:20 am Forgiveness by Rev. Morrison. The Samaritan woman joins Nicodemus in relating the effect of Jesus' love in their lives. 

Fourth Sunday in Lent–March 10 
1 Samuel 16: 1–13; John 9: 1–41 
9:20 am Beyond Retribution by Rev. Cynthia Good. The Man Born Blind joins others who have been touched by Jesus' love. 

Fifth Sunday in Lent – March 17 
Ezekiel 37: 1–14 and John 11: 1–45 
9:00 am Holy communion served in the library 
9:20 am Abundant Life by Marylu Bunting. Lazarus will share his story with those who have told theirs during these Lenten days. 

Holy Week 

Palm Sunday – March 24 
Isaiah 50: 4–9a; selected verses from Matthew 26:14–27:66 
The Cross — Jesus' Ultimate Act of Non-Violence by Rev. Morrison 
9:20 am A Service of Palms and Passion. Palms will be distributed and preparation for the events of Holy Week will be incorporated into the service. 

Maundy Thursday –March 28 
Love One Another 
John 13: 1–17, 31b –35 
7:30 pm The Last Supper will be remembered; Holy Communion served; and the ritual of foot washing will be shared. 

Good Friday – March 29 
The Seven Last Words 
Noon–3 pm Ecumenical Service sponsored by the Lexington Interfaith Clergy Association at Hancock UCC. Our sanctuary will be open all day for prayer. 

Easter Sunday – March 31 
Christ is Risen — The Victory of Restorative Love
9:20 am Youth will be confirmed. Joyous music. The Easter narrative will be read from Matthew 28.