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SAINT PAUL'S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Fleetwood, Pennsylvania

Palm Sunday

April 14, 2019

GATHERING

Centering Prayer: Almighty God, you are the light and life of every soul and my source of hope.

Grant that in this time of worship I may experience your transforming power preparing me for

the ministry of this day. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen

PALM SUNDAY INTROIT

Pastor 1: When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethpage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them,

Pastor 2: “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, just say this, ‘The Lord needs them.’ And he will send them immediately.”

Pastor 1: This took place to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet, saying, Pastor 2: “Tell the daughter of Zion, Look, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted

on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” Pastor 1: The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; they brought the donkey and

the colt, and put their cloaks on them, and he sat on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting,

All: (shouting)

Hosanna to the Son of David!

Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!

Hosanna in the highest heaven!”

PALM SUNDAY PRAISE “Ride On! Ride On in Majesty” No. 215

PASSING THE PEACE

Pastor: The peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.

Pastor: Let us share signs of Christ’s peace with one another.

JOYS AND CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH

PRELUDE “Alleluia” Children’s Choir

CENTERING

(Congregation Standing)

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Leader: We gather in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. All: (singing) Amen!

PENITENCE

Pastor: Since we have a great High Priest, Jesus the Son of God, who in every respect has been tested as we are,

All: Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness that we may receive

mercy and find grace to help in time of need. –Hebrews 4:14-16, adapt. Pastor: At your name, O Jesus, every knee should bow in joyous worship,

All: yet there is a certain pride that stands us stiff and unbending.

Pastor: Every tongue should declare your name above every name, All: but praise comes slowly to lips preoccupied with self-interests,

and reverence is rare in hearts set on self-sufficiency.

Pastor: In self-emptying love you humbled yourself for all humanity, and took upon yourself the form of a slave for us, becoming obedient even unto death on a cross. Therefore you have given us a life-pattern for our following, and a mold for modeling our ministry and mission.

All: Yet, our minds are set on the things that charm us most and in our arrogance we

even defend the negligence that glares at us in the mirrors of our souls. Lord

Jesus Christ, our wrong cries out for forgiveness bigger than our sin.

(Silence)

Pastor: Lord, have mercy upon us.

People: (Singing) Lord have mercy upon us.

Pastor: Christ have mercy upon us.

People: (Singing) Christ have mercy upon us.

Pastor: Lord, have mercy upon us. People (Singing) Lord, have mercy upon us.

Leader: The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. –I Timothy 1:15

All: Thanks be to God!

All: (Singing)

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Pastor: Let us say again what it is that we believe.

All: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the

power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under

Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell.

On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the

right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the

dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion

of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life

everlasting. Amen

(The congregation may be seated.)

WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

OLD TESTAMENT Isaiah 50:4-9a OT pg. 681

EPISTLE Philippians 2:5-11 NT pg.197

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Choral Response:

CHANCEL CHOIR “Canticle for Palm Sunday” Fettke Ian Snyder -trumpet We are delighted to congratulate Ian on his recent participation in the PMEA All State Band! All glory, laud and honor to Thee Redeemer King, To whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring. Thou art the King of Israel, Thou David’s royal Son, Who in the Lord’s name comest, the King and a Blessed One. Sing Hosanna! Sing Hosanna! Sing Hosanna to the King! Sing Hosanna! Sing Hosanna! Sing Hosanna to the King! The company of angels are praising Thee on high, And mortal men and all things created make reply. The people of the Hebrews with palms before Thee went, Our praise and prayer and anthems before Thee we present.

Sing Hosanna! Sing Hosanna! Sing Hosanna to the King! Sing Hosanna! Sing Hosanna! Sing Hosanna to the King! To Thee before Thy passion, they sang their hymns of praise. To Thee now high exalted, our melody we raise. Thou didst accept their praises. Accept the praises we bring, Who in all good delightest, Thou good and gracious King. Sing Hosanna! Sing Hosanna! Sing Hosanna to the King! Sing Hosanna! Sing Hosanna! Sing Hosanna to the King! Hosanna!

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SERMON TEXT Luke 19:28-40 NT pg. 83

(Congregation Standing) Choral Response:

(Congregation May Be Seated)

SERMON “the stones will cry out"

(Congregation Stands)

RESPONSIVE HYMN “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” No. 216

(Congregation May Be Seated)

PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER

Choral Response:

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GIVING

OFFERTORY SENTENCES

OFFERTORY “Open the Gates of the Temple”. J. Knapp

(Congregation Stands)

DOXOLOGY (All, singing)

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God, all creatures here below;

Praise God above, you heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost

OFFERTORY PRAYER

SENDING

BLESSING OF THE PALMS

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RECESSIONAL HYMN “The Palms”

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THE BENEDICTION

CHORAL SENDING

THE POSTLUDE “Ride On! Ride On In Majesty” J. B. Dykes

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MISSION STATEMENT

As Followers of Jesus Christ we commit ourselves to:

• Enthusiastically proclaim and teach God’s love through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

• Share God’s love with neighbors near and far.

• Live as a Christian community of hope, acceptance, and encouragement in a rapidly changing world.

WELCOME TO ST. PAUL’S

• If you are visiting and would like to know more about St. Paul’s please fill out the visitor’s card located in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate. One of our pastors will contact you.

• There are assisted listening devices for the hearing impaired available at the sound board in the rear of the church.

• Adult Sunday school is held at 9 a.m. - Generations Class in the Lounge off the

Narthex.

• Adult Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Lounge

• Children are always welcome in our worship space (as are the joyful noises that they sometimes add). For those moments when it might be needed, we do have a nursery room in the rear of the church that anyone with younger children is welcome to use. The room is equipped with a speaker that will allow you to continue enjoying the service. Please ask an usher if you need any assistance.

• Activity bags for children can be found on a rack in the Narthex.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Altar Flowers are sponsored by Wendy Noll in loving memory of Aaron, Nancy, Carl, and Phyllis Noll. The Organ arrangement is sponsored by Bob and Ro Wolf in celebration of Sam’s 24th birthday. The Piano Arrangement is sponsored by David and Janet DeAngelo in honor of their anniversary. The Bulletins are sponsored by Joanne Sholedice In loving memory of Gerald Sholedice The Upper Room Publication for this month is sponsored by Dee Eastland in honor of her late Grandmother Cora Lydia (Brubaker) Schmehl Coffee Time Sponsor: TBA Readers:

8:55- Tom Hoch 10:25- Jim Goldman

Acolytes: 8:55- Evan Blickley, Chase Reifsnyder 10:25- Zack Fry, Aidan Strohl Ushers: 8:55- Dave DeAngelo, Christoph Snyder, Dave Herrold 10:25- Heidi Pierce, Bill Thomas, Gail Greth, Jason Crockett Attendance: April 7th, 2019 8:55 a.m. – 134 10:25 a.m. – 86 March Income Expense Difference General Acct $ 34,638.68 $ 35,486.67 -$ 847.99 Other Accts $ 7,453.00 $ 3,892.50 $ 3,560.50 Year to date

General Acct $ 96,098.94 $106,216.46 -$ 10,117.52 Other Accts $ 11,851.50 $ 19,431.84 -$ 7,580.34