6th Sunday in Lent
Palm Sunday
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We Gather as the Body of Christ
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WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS,
and Funny Story
Pastor Bob
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CENTERING WORDS
(Palm Sunday, Mark 11)
Pastor Bob
Ride on, King Jesus.
Ride with passion and compassion.
Ride in triumph and joy.
Ride in humility and gentleness.
Ride with us as we travel the journey with you.
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Proclamation of the Entrance into Jerusalem
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Hear the Gospel according to Mark 11: 1-11 Sharon Stewart
as how our Lord Jesus entered Jerusalem.
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The People’s Response: Sharon Stewart
Hosanna to the Son of David!
Hosanna in the highest!
Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest!
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HYMN: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
UMC Hymnal #278
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PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION
Passion/Palm Sunday UMH #281
Sharon Stewart
Almighty God, you sent your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, to suffer death on the cross. Grant that we may share in his obedience to your will and in the glorious victory of his resurrection through Jesus Christ our Lord, who reigns and lives with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and ever. Amen.
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CHILDREN'S TIME with Pastor Bob
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PREPARATION to PRAYER
Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus
UMC Hymnal #349
LIFTING THE PRAYERS FROM THE HEART
PASTORAL PRAYER Pastor Bob
LORD’S PRAYER
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We Attend to the Word
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HYMN: He Is Lord (sing 2x’s)
UMC Hymnal #177
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Proclamation of the Passion Story
A Service of Lessons and Hymns
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Scripture Lesson: Mark 14: 1-25
Linda Hamel
HYMN: Eat This Bread
(sing 2x’s)
UMC Hymnal #628
Scripture Lesson: Mark 14: 26-50
Sharon Stewart
HYMN: Go to Dark Gethsemane
vs.1
UMC Hymnal #290
Scripture Lesson: Mark 14: 53-72
Pastor Bob
HYMN: What Wondrous Love Is This
vs.1 & 2
UMC Hymnal #292
Scripture Lesson: Mark 15: 1-19
Linda Hamel
HYMN: O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
vs 1
UMC Hymnal #286
Scripture Lesson: Mark 15: 20-37
Sharon Stewart
HYMN: Jesus, Remember Me
(singing A Cappella - 2x’s)
UMC Hymnal #488
Scripture Lesson: Mark 15: 38-47
Pastor Bob
HYMN: Were You There vs 5
UMC Hymnal #288
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RESPONSE TO THE WORD (Unison)
Pastor Bob
Merciful God, help us sit silently and feel the depth of your love. Settle our spirits, that we might know just how far you go to bring us the cup of salvation. In the midst of a week of betrayal and denial, help us forgive the betrayals and denials we commit in our own time and place. In your holy name, we pray. Amen.
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INVITATION to the OFFERING
Pastor Bob
God gives us steadfast love and abundant mercy. Now, we are invited to bring our gifts to God as tokens of our thanksgiving and praise. Give as you are called and as you are able.
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OFFERTORY Erin Tellier
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DOXOLOGY
Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow
UMC Hymnal # 94
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BLESSING of the OFFERING (Mark 11)
(Unison) Pastor Bob
We thank you, Christ Jesus, for your steadfast faithfulness and your humble leadership in our world. Bless the gifts we return to you now, that they may guide others to follow you and walk humbly in your ways. Amen.
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We Are Sent in Ministry to the World
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HYMN: The Old Rugged Cross
UMC Hymnal #504
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BENEDICTION (Mark 11, Philippians 2)
(responsive reading) Pastor Bob
Go into God’s World, humble and kind.
We will be faithful, courageous, and true.
Go into God’s world, gracious and loving.
We will bring Christ’s peace to the world.
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SENDING FORTH HYMN
Let There Be Peace on Earth
UMC Hymnal #431
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DEPART IN PEACE...SHALOM!
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Worship Liturgy is taken from two sources:
Lectionary Liturgies and the Abingdon Worship Annual 2024.