April 2,2023
WE GATHER IN AWE AND PRAISE
PRELUDE
INTROIT Kyrie ORTHODOX TRADITIONAL
Lord have mercy upon us.
WELCOME Rev. Trip Porch
*CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Awake to the day of triumph for our Savior!
Many: Give thanks for this day that begins the journey with Christ, all the way through death and into life beyond.
One: Come with your branches, hosannas, and songs!
Many: Fill the air with welcome to the Lord!
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
*HYMN # 197 “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” ELLACOMBE
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION Jeremy Carroll
God, forgive us for the times when we do not trust your word and do not follow where you lead. We long to be the ones who can go into the village ahead of you. Forgive us when we play it safe…
Silence is kept
God, forgive us for forgetting that you are always coming toward us. You are drawing near, like a king but humble on a donkey. Help us find you in our midst…
Silence is kept
Creator God, forgive us for the moments when we choose greed over generosity, or when we choose our self-image over our loyalty to you. Give us the courage to be unabashed in our faith. Give us the strength to throw our coats on the road…
Silence is kept
Son of David, give us the conviction to shout your name from the rooftop. Give us the wisdom to sing, “Hosanna!”..
Silence is kept
With hope in our hearts we pray to you, Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One: Hear and believe the good news of the gospel:
All: Nothing can separate us from God’s love. We are loved, forgiven, and sent out to serve. Hosanna! Amen.
*RESPONSE OF PRAISE #469 “Lord, Listen to Your Children” CHILDREN PRAYING
*PASSING OF THE PEACE
One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all,
All: And also with you.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
ANTHEM Two Processions: A Palm Sunday Hymn Words and music: Amanda Udis-Kessler
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SCRIPTURE Matthew 21:1-11
When they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus gave two disciples a task. He said to them, “Go into the village over there. As soon as you enter, you will find a donkey tied up and a colt with it. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, say that their master needs them.” He sent them off right away. Now this happened to fulfill what the prophet said, Say to Daughter Zion, “Look, your king is coming to you, humble and riding on a donkey, and on a colt the donkey’s offspring.” The disciples went and did just as Jesus had ordered them. They brought the donkey and the colt and laid their clothes on them. Then he sat on them.
Now a large crowd spread their clothes on the road. Others cut palm branches off the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds in front of him and behind him shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” And when Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred up. “Who is this?” they asked. The crowds answered, “It’s the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.”
One: Holy Wisdom, Holy Word
All: Thanks be to God
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
SERMON
HYMN NO. 499 “Bread of the World in Mercy Broken” RENDEZ À DIEU
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
We believe in a God who walks headfirst into the world’s suffering, who lights a candle in the darkest night, who pulls back the curtain so we can see the stars. We believe in a God who does not shy away from the truth, who is bold in seeking justice, and humble in taking power. We believe in a God who sees our hurt and wraps love around it, cocooning us in hope, tethering us to one another. We believe in a God who is always carrying us from the pain of the world into the hope of a new day. That is where God is headed. That is where we follow. May it be so. Amen.
TIME OF OFFERING
OFFERTORY RESPONSE #698 “Take, O Take Me as I Am” TAKE ME AS I AM
Take, O take me as I am;
summon out what I shall be;
set your seal upon my heart and live in me.
COMMUNION
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
SHARING OF BREAD AND CUP
MUSIC DURING COMMUNION ‘Hosanna” Words and Music by Brooke Fraser
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
God of manna and mustard seeds, we came to this Table hungry and we leave feeling full— full of hope, full of promise, full of what could be. For we not only found glimpses of you at this Table, but we caught a glimpse of the way things could be: in a meal where all are welcomed and all are fed. Is there anything holier than that? So thank you for nourishing our curiosity alongside our spirit and our conviction. May we always seek you the way you seek after us. With grateful hearts we pray, amen.
*HYMN “Christ Jesus, On Sunday, You Rode Into Town ” ST. DENIO
TIME OF COMMUNITY SHARING
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
BENEDICTION RESPONSE “Christ, We Do All Adore Thee” Theodore Dubois
POSTLUDE
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PRAYER MINISTRY For 4/2/2023
Please remember in prayer the following members and friends
Church Family Relatives & Friends
Arthur Lee John George- FIL Greg Hitzhusen
David Binau Joanie Bradt – niece of Ginger Haack
Jim Legg & Marie Boozer Jim Legg’s Father - David
Worship Leaders Music leaders
Pastor - Rev. Trip Porch Chancel Choir
Liturgist – Jeremy Carroll Director of Music – Christopher Dent
Children’s Message – Trip Porch Assoc. Director of Music – Ariel Alvarado
Organist – Sunghwan Kim