Palm / Passion Sunday

 

March 20, 2016

*Those that are able are invited to stand

 

Gathering

 

Welcome                                                                                             Gary Burdick, Lay Leader

 

-Gathering into worship-

 

*Opening Psalm                                                                           Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29

 

*Visual Call to Worship                    “Hosanna”

 

*Call to Worship

Leader: On Palm Sunday, Jesus entered the Holy City, Jerusalem.

               The crowds cheered and cried out:

People: Hosanna to the Son of David!

Leader: Jesus rode upon a donkey and the crowds spread their garments before him,

               cheering:

People: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!

Leader: When the leaders asked, "Who is this?" the crowds said:

All: This is the prophet, Jesus of Nazareth, from Galilee.

 

*Opening Hymn                 “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”                                        #278          

 

*Opening 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.

 

Announcements

 

Anthem                                          “Antiphonal Hosanna”                                              Choir

 

 -Offering our prayers-

(You are invited to share your prayer concerns by writing them on the

Prayer Request cards in the pews and placing them in the offering plate.)

 

God Moments

 

Prayer Hymn                “Please Enter My Heart, Hosanna”                                 #2154  

in The Faith We Sing

 

Silent Prayer / Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer

 

-Reflecting on THE WORDs of God-

 

Children’s Sermon

         (After the Children’s Sermon, Children K through 3rd grade are invited to Junior Church)

 

Scripture                                                                                         Luke 19:28-40

 

Message

 

-Sharing our blessings-

 

Offering Our Gifts and Tithes

 

*Doxology                  “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”                                #95

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below;

Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.  Amen.

 

*Offering Prayer

Faithful God, your Son Jesus reveals what it means to be a servant leader who trusts you fully. His steadfast obedience to your will cost him dearly. Yet through his amazing self-sacrifice, you bring healing, hope, and peace. During this week, help us to reflect your great love in Christ. Let our words and actions point to your grace. We present our tithes and offerings through the Prince of Peace. Amen.

 

The passion

 

Scripture                                                                                                   Matthew 26:14–27:66

 

Visual Illustration                      Sounds of the Cross

 

*Closing Hymn                  “Beneath the Cross of Jesus”                                            #297                                      

 

*Benediction

 

*Hymn                                   “Where He Leads Me” (refrain only)                                #338

             Where he leads me I will follow, where he leads me I will follow,

Where he leads me I will follow, I’ll go with him, with him all the way.

 

 

 

 

Mifflin Avenue United Methodist Church

 “Where Faith and Life Meet”

www.mifflinave.org

412-731-2511

Pastor: Rev. Kelly Smith

214-202-9291

Pastor@mifflinave.org