MARCH 24, 2013 SERVICE

PALM SUNDAY

Enter to Worship, Depart to Serve

Our Mission:  "To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."

WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS

ORGAN PRELUDE

+CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader:   Excitement is all about. Today we tell an ancient

                 story of a parade, palms and possibilities.
People: And we wave palms and wear crosses,

                 reminding ourselves that both ecstasy and

                 agony, joy and disappointment are part of

                 our living.Leader:   Today we say: Blessed is the One who comes

                 in God’s name! Hosanna!
People: This One is Jesus of Nazareth —teacher,

                 builder, Christ. Leader:   In ancient Jerusalem, people gave Jesus a

                 wonderful welcome.
People: Today we celebrate the presence of the

                 living Christ!
All:           Holy One, thank you for your unmistakable

presence! With our senses and our minds, we delight in the gift of life! We honor you with attentive listening and we eagerly wait for your voice.  Amen. 

+ HYMN                     “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”          #280

Time with Young Disciples

HYMN                        “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”            #278

SCRIPTURES

Psalm 118:14-29 (UMH 839) response 1

Luke 19:28-40

MESSAGE

OFFERING

Let us offer ourselves and our gifts to God.  

+DOXOLOGY #95

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.  Amen.

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

+ HYMN                     “Go to Dark Gethsemane”              #290

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

(+) Those who are able are invited to stand.      

*Communion is available following the service where consecrated elements are distributed in the front of the sanctuary