Watchword for the Week
Jesus said, “I am; and you will see the Son of Man
seated at the right hand of Power, and coming with
the clouds of heaven.” (Mark 14:62)
(Moravian Daily Texts 2018)
ORGAN PRELUDE
WELCOME and OPENING RESPONSES
God calls us to go and find,
and so we seek God’s will.
Blessed is the one who comes
in the name of our God.
God provides what is needed
for our tasks and labours.
Blessed is the coming reign of God.
In the midst of our questions and uncertainty,
God is revealed to us.
Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest heaven!
Come, let us worship God.
Hymn 367 * Hosanna, loud hosanna
People’s Choice Hymns are marked with an asterisk (*)
PRAYER of APPROACH
God of love and compassion, we celebrate
your joyful and disruptive entry into Jerusalem.
Hosanna in the highest!
In that same way we anticipate, with
expectant hearts, your presence in this place.
Hosanna in the highest!
We come, knowing your love has arrived
and is made manifest in Jesus the Christ.
Hosanna in the highest!
We come, prepared to be changed
by the grace we receive in your love.
Hosanna in the highest!
We come, with our whole being to prepare the
way for the coming of love incarnate.
Hosanna in the highest!
Hosanna in the highest!
Hosanna in the highest! Amen!
PRAYER of CONFESSION
Have mercy on us, O God,
who reigns in the highest heaven.
Ease our anxiety and guide our questioning.
Forgive our misunderstanding, our lack
of compassion, and any distrust of you.
Reorient our sight, so that we may look to you
and not the idols of this world.
Hold fast to us, God. Teach us and love us
that we may know your ways and do
likewise. It is in your name we pray. Amen.
CHILDREN’S TIME
Hymn 369 Here comes Jesus on a donkey
SHARING GOD’S PEACE
(Children may go to the Arts & Crafts table at the back)
PASSION READING
Philippians 2:5-11 NT p. 248 (247)
Hymn 396(2) Verses 1-3 And can it be?
(Offerings are gathered and brought forward)
(Hymn of the Month, March 2018)
PALM SUNDAY READING
St. Mark 11:1-11 NT p. 61
People may stand for the Gospel reading.
The word of God: Thanks be to God!
Hymn 364 * All glory, laud and honour
SERMON Rev. James Brown
Hymn 185 Come, children, join and sing
(Palm procession – all are invited to walk down the
centre aisle waving palm branches and bringing
offerings to the basket at the front steps)
DEDICATION PRAYER
(Source: PC Cameroon Book of Divine Services)
Holy God, you bestow generous blessings
upon us. We receive the gift of time to be
intentional with how our time is used. We
receive the gift of talent that our skills may
be used for creative and restorative
purposes. We receive the gift of income,
to share with those in need, to support
ministries in our community and in the
world, and to build your kingdom here on
earth. May all the gifts we bring be used for
your glory. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
NOTICES and PRAYERS for OTHERS
Sung response: (SGP 67)
Come to us, Lord Jesus,
Maranatha! Maranatha!
Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus, come.
The LORD’S PRAYER
(Please pray in your own preferred language / version.)
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
trespasses as we forgive those who trespass
against us. And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. For thine is the
kingdom, the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
Hymn 365 * Ride on! Ride on in majesty!
BLESSING and Threefold Amen (No. 819)
ORGAN POSTLUDE
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