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Join us online for worship on Sunday, February 21, 2021. The service will have magnificent music provided by Penna Rose, Director of Chapel Music and Eric Plutz, University Organist and soloist Gregory Loshkajian ’16.

The recorded service is available Sunday at 8am here Chapel Service . This service will remain archived after the premiere (along with concerts and other amazing programs), and we encourage you to return to them whenever you might find that to be helpful.

Please note this is a fully virtual event.

Guest preaching today is Alexandra Miller-Knaack, Chapel Intern, Princeton Theological Seminary. This is the first Sunday of the Lenten Season.

Bulletin for Sunday, February 21, 2021 – First Sunday in Lent

Invitatory: Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein, BWV 641 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Welcome and Announcements: Dean Boden

Call to Worship: Dean Thames

Reading: Psalm 25:1-10 (Read by Jonathan A. Ort, ’21)

To you, O God, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous. Make me to know your ways, O God; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long. Be mindful of your mercy, O God, and of your steadfast love, for they have been from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for your goodness’ sake, O God! Good and upright is God; therefore God instructs sinners in the way. God leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble God’s way. All the paths of God are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep God’s covenant and decrees.

Anthem: How Sweet to Reflect (Eden of Love) from Melodious Accord arranged by Alice Parker (b. 1925) with soloist Gregory Loshkajian ’16

Reading: Mark 1:9-15

In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased." And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him.

Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news."

Sermon: “Turn to Me” by Alexandra Miller-Knaack

Hymn: Mark How the Lamb of God’s Self-Offering (Rendez A Dieu)

Mark how the Lamb of God’s self-offering our human sinfulness takes on. In the birth-waters of the Jordan as Jesus is baptized by John. Hear how the voice from heaven thunders, “Lo, this is my beloved Son. “See how in dove-like form the Spirit descends on God’s Anointed One.

Grant us, O God, the strength and courage to live the faith our lips declare; bless us in our baptismal calling; Christ’s royal priesthood help us share. Turn us from every false allegiance, that we may trust in Christ alone: raise up in us a chosen people transformed by love to be your own.

Pastoral Prayer

Lord’s Prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Prayer for Princeton: O Eternal God, the source of life and light for all peoples, we pray you would endow this University with your grace and wisdom: give inspiration and understanding to those who teach and to those who learn; grant vision to its trustees and administrators; to all who work here and to all who bear her name give your guiding Spirit of sacrificial courage and loving service. Amen

Anthem: Lord, I Approach Thy Mercy Seat (Burford) from Melodious Accord arranged by Alice Parker

Benediction

Voluntary: Kyrie, Gott heiliger Geist, BWV 671 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

University Chapel Staff: The Rev. Alison L. Boden, Ph.D., Dean of Religious Life and of the Chapel; The Rev. Dr. Theresa S. Thames, Associate Dean of Religious Life and of the Chapel; Penna Rose, Director of Chapel Music; Eric Plutz, University Organist; Elizabeth Powers, Chapel Administrator; Alexandra Miller-Knaack, Seminarian Intern; Edgar Gomez, Sexton; Lisa McGurr, Sexton

The University Chapel is a welcoming community of faith. We gather to sing God's praises, to hear God's living Word, to seek justice, and to proclaim God's love for all people.

Calendar: Sunday, February 28 2021, University Chapel Worship Service. The preacher will be Dean Boden.

For additional information, please visit chapel.princeton.edu or call 609-258-3047.