PALM SABBATH
11:00 a.m. March 24, 2002
Assemble In God's Name
Organ Prelude:
Choral Introit:
s Hymnbook: "All Glory, Laud, and Honor" #187
s Passing the Peace
Concerns of the Church
Call to Worship
Leader: We gather together,
People: Waving palms of joy,
Leader: Waving branches of prayer,
People: Walking toward Easter.
Opening Prayer
Prayer of Confession (in unison)
Gracious and forbearing God, we remember how people welcomed your Son on the day we have come to call Palm Sabbath. We also remember with sorrow how so many of the same people were there again, just a few days later, shouting, "Crucify him!" We confess that we feel a guilty, uneasy kinship with these people. Like them, we lack solid, well-thought-out principles. Like them, we switch our opinions in whatever direction self-interest seems to dictate. Like them, we do what it takes in order to stay popular or safe. Remind us, O God, of the courage of Jesus, who set his face steadfastly toward Jerusalem, even though he knew the fate that awaited him there. In his name we pray. Amen.
Declaration of Forgiveness
Leader: The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners (I Timothy 1:15).
People: He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed (I Peter 2:24).
s Gloria Patri: #546
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
s Doxology #544
Proclaim God's Word
Children's Sermon: "Tell Your Friends"
Proverbs 17:17
Dismissal to Children’s Church (5 and Under)
Prayers of the People
s First Reading: Psalm 118:19-29
s Hymnbook: "Ride On! Ride On in Majesty"…#188
Second Reading: Philippians 2:5-11
Anthem:
Sermon: "Terminal Velocity"
Go In God's Name
s The Apostles' Creed
s Prayer of Thanksgiving
s The Lord's Prayer
s Hymnbook: "Hosanna, Loud Hosanna"…#185
s Charge and Blessing
Postlude:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sing Hosanna to the Savior on this glorious Palm Sabbath. A hearty welcome to all who have come to worship our Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer
We need some help. We invite you to stay after Morning Worship today for a few minutes and help set up tables and chairs for the Holy Week services that begin tomorrow.
No Bible Study this week. We invite you to go to the Community Holy Week Services instead. Bible Study will resume next week.
Community Holy Week Services are at our church every day during Holy Week (March 25-29). Services begin at noon. Different ministers from area churches are preaching every day. A light lunch will be served after the service.
Maundy Thursday Communion Service, this Thursday, March 28, 7:00 p.m. We will gather in the Fellowship Hall.
Easter: March 31, 2002
If you have questions or comments, email Tony Grant
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