Watchword for the Week
Jesus said, “You will see the Son of Man seated at
the right hand of the Power, and coming with the
clouds of heaven.” (Mark 14:62)
(Moravian Daily Texts 2015)
ORGAN PRELUDE
WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP
(Verses from Psalm 118)
Give thanks to the LORD, because he is good,
and his love is eternal. Let the people of Israel
say, “His love is eternal.” Let the priests of
God say, “His love is eternal.” Let all who
worship him say, “His love is eternal.”
Open to me the gates of the Temple;
I will go in and give thanks to the LORD!
This is the gate of the LORD;
only the righteous can come in.
ECC Choir Come, Lord Jesus
I praise you, LORD, because you heard me,
because you have given me victory. The stone
which the builders rejected as worthless
turned out to be the most important of all.
May God bless the one who comes in the name
of the LORD! The LORD is God; he is good to us.
With branches in your hands, start the
festival and march round the altar.
ECC Choir Come, Lord Jesus
You are my God, and I give you thanks;
I will proclaim your greatness.
Give thanks to the LORD, because he is good,
and his love is eternal.
Hymn 364 * All glory, laud, and honour
People’s Choice Hymns are marked with an asterisk (*)
LITANY of APPROACH
Hosanna, save us.
From what do you desire to be saved?
Save us from our indifference to the poor
and others we exclude in our community.
You are a forgiven people;
open your hearts to all in need.
Hosanna, save us.
From what do you desire to be saved?
Save us from our disregard for the earth
and our exploitation of creation.
You are a forgiven people;
open your hearts to nurture the world.
Hosanna, save us.
From what do you desire to be saved?
Save us from our overindulgences.
You are a forgiven people; open your hearts
to the satisfaction that is found in knowing
you are a child of a loving God.
Hosanna, save us.
From what do you desire to be saved?
Save us from our lack of desire for
knowledge. You are a forgiven people;
open your hearts to rejoice in enquiry.
Hosanna, save us.
From what do you desire to be saved?
Save us from our timidity and lack of
courage. You are a forgiven people;
open your hearts to the embracing
goodness of God that is with you always.
Hosanna, save us.
From what do you desire to be saved?
Save us from our lack of understanding.
You are a forgiven people; open your hearts to
the wonders of the journey in the eternal flow
that is the God of love. Let it be so. Amen.
CHILDREN’S TIME
Hymn 369 Here comes Jesus on a donkey
SHARING GOD’S PEACE
(Children may gather at the table in the rear of church)
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Philippians 2:5-11 NT p. 248 (247)
ECC Choir Hosanna to the Son of David
St. Mark 11:1-11 NT p. 61
People may stand for the Gospel reading.
The word of God – Thanks be to God!
Hymn 367 Hosanna, loud hosanna
SERMON Rev. James Brown
Hymn 347 Unless a single grain of wheat
(Hymn of the Month, March 2015)
OFFERING and PALM PROCESSION
Joyful Singers Medley
Collect your “palm” branch from the rear of
church and join the procession to place them on
the floor of the sanctuary. Your offerings may be
placed in the basket at the sanctuary steps.
DEDICATION PRAYER
Gracious God, your Son our Saviour entered
Jerusalem and gave his life for the world.
With grateful hearts we dedicate ourselves to
you. Help us to take up our cross and follow
Jesus, that, sharing in his sufferings, we
may know the power of his resurrection. We
ask it in his name and for his sake. Amen.
Joyful Singers The Old Rugged Cross
NOTICES and PRAYERS for OTHERS
Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer.
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, and the power,
and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Hymn 365 * Ride on! Ride on in majesty!
BLESSING (sung by the ECC Choir)
O Saviour of the world, who by thy cross and precious
blood hast redeemed us, save us and help us, we
humbly beseech thee, O Lord. Amen.
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