Weekly Bulletin
April 5,2020
Palm Sunday
Welcome to each and all.
We are very glad you are here.
We trust you will find something of substance to feed your soul in our morning worship.
HYMNS WILL BE VISIBLE ON THE SCREENS
The
Community Gathers
Meditation “See, your king comes to you, righteous and
having
salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey.” ~ Zechariah 9:9
Prelude “Ride On! Ride On in Majesty!” John Dykes
Welcome/Announcements
Moment of Preparation – Let us
prepare our hearts and minds for worship.
Introit “Pave the Way with Branches” Bret Hesla
Jesus is coming. Pave the way with branches. Jesus is coming, Hosannah!
Jesus is coming. Pave the way with branches. Jesus is coming, Hosannah!
Hosannah.
Jesus is coming, Hosanna to the Prince of Peace.
Hosannah. Jesus
is coming, Hosanna to the Prince of Peace.
Call to Worship
We gather together, waving palms of joy, waving
branches of peace, eager to see Jesus, anxious for his healing touch, hoping to
receive a blessing.
We gather together, waving palms of joy, waving
branches of praise, longing to know abiding peace in the midst of pressing
worry and hurry, longing to be accepted for who we are instead of being judged
for not being or doing enough.
We gather together, waving palms of joy, waving
branches of peace, hoping we are ready to walk with Jesus through the night of
anguish, the morning of accusations, the noon of despair, the hours of
darkness.
We gather together, waving palms of joy, waving
branches of prayer, walking toward Easter offering shouts of praise and
thanksgiving. Come, let us worship!
Opening Prayer
God of infinite power, we praise you for Jesus Christ, who
came riding into the city of Jerusalem, victorious through love and not through
violence. Help us to learn the meaning of power and of glory through Jesus,
who, though being one with you, took on the form of a servant and shared our
human life and sufferings. May we truly participate in life in your Kingdom,
serving your children near and far. In Jesus’ name, we offer our praise and our
prayer. Amen.
Children’s Message
Anthem “Ride On, King Jesus” Traditional
Spiritual arr. by Moses Hogan
Jacqui Savage
The Word of God
Reading of Scripture Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
Matthew
21:1-11 Rev. Scott Cousineau
Message “I Love a Parade!” Rev. Scott Cousineau
Hymn “All
Glory Laud and Honor” #178
We Respond to
God’s Word
The Community at Prayer
Sharing
Prayers
Silent
Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
Our 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 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.
Choral Prayer Response “Seven
Fold Amen”
Offering
Our Gifts to God
Invitation
Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise God all creatures here below.
Praise God above ye heavenly hosts,
Creator,
Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Prayer of Dedication
Closing
Hymn “All
Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!” #107
Benediction
Benediction Response “Stay with Me” Taize’
Stay with me,
remain here with me, watch and pray, watch and pray.
*ALL WHO ARE ABLE ARE INVITED TO
STAND
Rev. Scott Cousineau, Senior Minister
Kris Galasyn, Director of Christian Education
Jacqueline Savage, Director of Music
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