CENTERING PRAYER
Gracious God, as we enter this Holy Week, strengthen us to move beyond the festive parade of palms and to follow Jesus into the way of the cross, that united with him and all the faithful, we may one day enter through the gates of righteousness into the eternal city, the New Jerusalem, where we may praise you with Christ and the Holy Spirit forever. Amen.
PRELUDE (Sunday Worship) Hosanna, Loud Hosanna Staszeski (2000) WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 118 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.Let Israel say: "His love endures forever."The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone;The LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.This is the day the LORD has made;Let us rejoice and be glad in it.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD.From the house of the LORD we bless youThe LORD is God, and he has made his light shine upon us.With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession up to the altar.You are my God, and I will give you thanks; you are my God, and I will exalt you.Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
† HYMN “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” Hymnal #196
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of heaven and earth, we give you thanks for sending us Jesus Christ. Even though we profess to follow him, we confess that, in times of trouble, we too often deny him. Forgive us
and heal us, we pray. Help us to put our faith not in the princes of this world but only in the Prince of Peace. We continue to pray in Jesus’ name. (Silent Confession)
ASSURANCE OF GRACE† SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.†GLORIA PATRI Hymnal #581
† HYMN “Hosanna Loud Hosanna” Hymnal #197
(v. 1 & 3)PROCESSION OF THE PALMS (Sunday Worship)
(Children 5th grade and younger may leave to attend Sunday School)SCRIPTURE Luke 19:28-40
SERMON “It’s Not How You Start…” Rev. Dr. Dave Burgess
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered
under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God
the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of
sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
OFFERING A King Came Riding By Wagner Chancel Choir & Terry Smith, handbell
† THE DOXOLOGY Hymnal #606PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYEROur 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
† HYMN “Your Only Son” Hymnal #518† CHARGE AND BLESSING † BENEDICTION “Shalom, chaverim” (Sunday Worship) See below POSTLUDE (Sunday Worship) Trio Corrette (1707-1795)
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