Sunday, March 22, 2026
Sunday, March 22nd
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Worship live on Sundays in person at 11:00 am
or online via YouTube at noon.
GOSPEL OF JOHN: GOD’S OWN SON
John 19:10-11
Pilate therefore said to Him, “Do You refuse to speak to me? Do You not know that I have power to release You and power to crucify You?” Jesus answered him, “You would have no power over Me unless it had been given you from above.”
Leader: light print / People: bold print / * Please stand as you are able.
GATHERING MUSIC
“Worthy of Worship”
led by Leslie and Cynthia
GOD WELCOMES US
We share Community Life & greet each other.
Kids worship bags are available in the back.
WE DIRECT OUR MINDS TO GOD
DECLARING OUR UNITY IN WORSHIP
based on Colossians 2 & Revelation 5
The Lord Jesus who calls us into worship today is the same Jesus who refused the temptation to worship the evil one. Rather than receive the glorious kingdoms of the world, He endured the shame of the cross, and today is the Lord of lords and King of kings.
“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!”
PRAYER SEEKING GOD’S PRESENCE
based on John 4 & 7
Lord Jesus, we fix our eyes on You, the author and perfector of our faith. We are a people who need to be remembered to You and to one another. Visit us with Your presence. Saturate us with Your Spirit. Drench us in Your streams of living water. Our desire is to acknowledge and worship You to the praise and honor of Your name. Amen.
SINGING OUR LOVE TO GOD
* “Worthy of Worship”
hymnal #38
GOD, WE’RE LISTENING
John 19:1-8
read by Gregory Sager
Then Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged. And the soldiers wove a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and they dressed him in a purple robe. They kept coming up to him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and striking him on the face. Pilate went out again and said to them, “Look, I am bringing him out to you to let you know that I find no case against him.” So Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, “Behold the man!” When the chief priests and the police saw him, they shouted, “Crucify him! Crucify him!” Pilate said to them, “Take him yourselves and crucify him; I find no case against him.” The Jews answered him, “We have a law, and according to that law he ought to die because he has claimed to be the Son of God.”
Now when Pilate heard this, he was more afraid than ever.
SINGING OUR DESIRE TO HEAR FROM GOD
* “Jesus, Son of God”
Chris Tomlin / Jason Ingram / Matt Maher © 2012 S. D. G. Publishing; Thankyou Music Ltd; Twelve Lions Music; Valley Of Songs Music; Worship Together Music; Open Hands Music; So Essential Tunes
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
Children are invited to the front.
Following the message, children are invited to children’s church in the back room. A parent from the church will teach.
MESSAGE
John 19:9-16a
Moment of Truth
Pastor Ryan
SINGING OUR COMMITMENT TO GOD
* “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
hymnal #222
GOD HELP US
Prayer
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Place a hand on your heart 
Leader: Have mercy on us.
People: We confess the sin that lives in our hearts.
We repent. We return to You.
Place a hand on your lips 
Leader: Have mercy on us.
People: We confess the sin that infects our words.
We repent. We return to You.
Place a hand on your head 
Leader: Have mercy on us.
People: We confess the sin that takes our minds captive.
We repent. We return to You.
Place your hands open in front of you 
Leader: Have mercy on us.
People: We confess the sin we have committed with our hands.
We repent. We return to You.
WE CONCLUDE WITH THE 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 sins as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
THANKING GOD FOR HIS GOODNESS
We offer God a portion of our money as a way to say we love God, and desire to encourage the ministry & mission of the church.
giving opportunities: ravenscov.org/giving/
Zelle® to: giving@ravenscov.org
MUSIC FOR REFLECTION
“Christ, We Do All Adore Thee”
hymnal #297
led by the choir
the congregation is invited to join in the second time through
SINGING OUR THANKSGIVING & ADORATION
* Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise Him above ye heav’nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
hymnal #48
SINGING OUR COMMITMENT TO GOD
* “Lord of My Life”
Jonathan Smith / Matt Maher / Ran Jackson © 2019 Be Essential Songs; Cashagamble Jet Music; I Am A Pilgrim Songs; Songs From Richmond Park
THE LAST GOOD WORD
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
MUSIC ENDS OUR COMMUNAL CONVERSATION WITH GOD
Moderato in C
J.S. Bach
led by Cynthia
GOD INVITES US TO GATHER AGAIN
We’ll be back here for worship next Sunday. We hope you can join us.
Information on ravenscov.org.
Good Friday service
On Friday, April 3 we will hold a Good Friday service at 7:00 pm with our Spanish-speaking sister church Grace Covenant. Please mark your calendars for this service, as we will gather to remember Christ’s sacrifice for us on the cross.
RECC church directory
It has been quite some time since Ravenswood Covenant produced a church directory, and the church’s Leadership Team would like to create a new one to aid our attendees with getting to know each other and being able to contact each other. You can help us out by scanning the QR code above or by clicking on this Google Forms link: https://forms.gle/GD7ZeLUCamXxAjV76 . Thanks for participating!
Spring choir season
The Ravenswood Covenant choir returns this spring, and will sing through Easter Sunday. The choir meets at 9:00 am on Sundays in the sanctuary to rehearse. All are welcome to join, regardless of experience or music-reading ability. For more information, please contact the church office or speak to our church’s organist, Cynthia Arden, who also serves as our choir director.
Christian student seeks apartment
Sam Samana, a student who was worshipping at a Covenant church in the St. Louis area while attending college and has now moved to Chicago to do an internship, is seeking an apartment on the North Side. If you know of any apartment availabilities, please contact Gregory in the church office.
Sunday School
Sunday School at Ravenswood Covenant meets every Sunday, starting at 10:00 am, except during the holiday season. We encourage everyone to bring their children to Sunday School to learn about the Bible so that they can grow in faith and knowledge of God. “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”
(Proverbs 22:6)
Faith Forum
Faith Forum, the adult Christian education class that meets during the Sunday School hour (starting at 10:00 am) during the school year, is now in session. Plan to join us each Sunday as we learn and grow in our faith as a community of believers.
Confirmation
Confirmation Sunday for our three students will take place on Sunday, May 10.
Registering for 2026 summer camps
Registration for the 2026 summer camping season of both of the Central Conference’s Bible camps, Covenant Harbor and Covenant Point, is underway. For more information, go to https://covenantharbor.org/ and https://www.cpbc.com/ .
Scripture for next Sunday
John 12:1-19
John 19:16b-22
If you enjoy reading scripture out loud, please sign up to read scripture in worship. The sign-up sheet is on the table in the back of the sanctuary, or you can talk with Pastor Ryan or Gregory Sager.
RECC weekly newsletter
Ravenswood Covenant has a weekly newsletter that keeps you informed of all of the church’s ongoing and upcoming events and programs, as well as the church’s prayer list, calendar, giving information, and updates about Covenant Harbor and Covenant Point. If you would like to be added to the email list for the newsletter, please speak to Gregory Sager or call the church office.
Parking spaces available
Do you know someone who needs a place to park in the Ravenswood neighborhood? Ravenswood Covenant Church is currently leasing space in its parking lot. Parking is $60 per space per month for non-members, and is available for day/evening, overnight, or both. For more information, please contact the church office at 773-784-7091 or office@ravenscov.org.
Thursday evening Bible study
The weekly Bible study meets Thursdays at 7:00 pm. We are currently studying the Gospel of Luke, to be followed by its sequel, the Acts of the Apostles. The Bible study meets in the upstairs lounge. For more information, please contact Gregory Sager in the church office at (773) 784-7091 or office@ravenscov.org.
* Cynthia Arden
* Nikolas Arden
* the Binag family
* Messian Burgos
* Shirley Deliberto
* Veronica Clarke
* Frank Coszach
* Vira Coszach
* the Feijoo family
* Sandra Gooden
* Art Hamilton
* Trevor Hanks
* Esther Laraya
* Mary McKirchy
* Maria Paulette
* Tatiana Randall
* Kris Sahlberg
* Mary Smith
* Phillip Stenberg
* Dorinne Tamras
* Lauren Vilardo
* Eric Warren
* Lydia Warrens
* the Westlind family
Our church exists to love and worship God, and love and care for others. By God’s grace, we commit to help people find and follow Jesus Christ through the guidance of His Spirit and His word.