​Gathering Around the Word
                            PALM SUNDAY  
 
Prelude:          Carol Smith
Announcements:
 
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Look! Our mighty King comes on the back of a donkey!
    The fullness of God, has come to us with a sword in hand,
     ready to defeat the power of sin and death!
His ways are righteous, His judgements are just.
    Let us not turn our hearts away from Him this day, but
    forever lay palms and our crowns at His feet!
Shout Hosanna! Shout save us! Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!  Come and worship Him!
 
INVOCATION

*HYMN: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna                                               # 197
 
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
Father, on this Palm Sunday we read of Your willing, unwavering entry into the great city that for generations has beheld Your power and kindness.  And yet, as the Son enters in, we know that sinful hearts will quickly turn from praise to demand of crucifixion.
Today, we also too often reject the King who rides on a donkey.  We want Him to destroy our enemies instead of extending mercy, we want to be exalted instead of being humbled, we want fighting instead of peace.  Have mercy on us for the countless ways we harden our hearts and resist submission for Our King.  Save us, O Lord!     AMEN
 
*Time of Silent Prayer:
     
*Assurance of Pardon
           *Response – Gloria Patri     # 581
              Passing of the peace
 
  Children’s Chat
                          Prayer of illumination
 
                         Scripture Reading: Psalm 118: 11-2, 19-29
                                                        Diana Donaldson
 SERMON TEXT:  Luke 19: 28-44
  
*HYMN: “All Hail the Power of Jesus” Name  # 263     *Apostles Creed  (next to Prayer List)
                       
                          Presentation of tithes and offering
                          Offertory
                        *Doxology
                        *Prayer of dedication
 
                         Concerns and Celebrations
                         Prayer of the people
                         The Lord’s Prayer
 
                        *HYMN:  “All Glory, Laud, and Honor         #196
 
                         Benediction
 Postlude 

BIRTHDAYS:
Ed Caffrey, John Cole, Mike Durila Sr.
 
ANNIVERSARIES:
             None this week.
 
 SYMPATHIES:
          To the. Family of Frank Zrimm
​          To the Family of Judy Clutter Donaldson
 
Remember our food collection.  And Jesus said, “You give them something to eat.”   Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time.
 
Maundy/Thursday is March 28th at 6 p.m. in the social hall with a light meal.
 
Good Friday Service, March 29th will be at Taylorstown Church at 7 p.m.
 
Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. with breakfast to follow.
Traditional service is at 11:15.
 
Men’s Bible Study started March 21 at 6p.m. till 7:30 p.m. at Pastor Clayton’s home. Not
to late to join in the group.
 
Today’s Lenten Service is Fourth Presbyterian church.  The service is at 4:00 p.m. with Rev.
Dave Mason.
 
This prayer listing is for those who have unspoken concerns and prayer on Sundays.

​Continuing Prayer List
 
Chuck Dicks, Frank Huffman,
Tom Westfall, Sandy Stone,
Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber,
Ricci Amos, Fred Wilkinson,
Haley Diedier Bedillion,
Donna West, Helen Provenzano,
Marlene McFeely, Marley Smith,
Suzy Smith, Carol Pierce,
Chuck Harton, Johnny Yurko,
Mike Durila, Betty Fisher,
Tim Knabenshue, Jim King
Beckett, Grandson of Scott Shetter,
Stella Crothers, Lori Patterson,
Ron Poznick, Ron Westfall,
Mary Stoey, Norma Jean Kelso

Our guest speaker is Rev. Renny Domske.

Prelude
Choir    “ Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates”                          
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 
Call to Worship:      “from Psalm 28”
To You I call, O Lord my Rock; do not turn a deaf ear to me.
If You remain silent, I will feel as if I have fallen in the pit.
     Hear my cry for mercy as I call to You for help,
     as I lift up my hands toward Your Holy Holies.
Praise be to the Lord, for He has heard my cry for mercy.
The Lord is my strength and my shield.
     My heart trusts in Him and I am helped.
     I leap with joy as I give thanks to Him in song.
The Lord is the strength of His people,
A fortress of salvation for His anointed one.
     Save Your people, Lord, and bless Your inheritance.
     be their Shepherd and carry them forever.

* Hymn      “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna                  #197
 
Prayer of Confession  (unison)
O Lord, we’ve heard the old, old story and we confess our
Sin of indifference.  Forgive our faithlessness, O Faithful God!
We have apathy—see beyond our apathy.
We have thoughtlessness—see beyond our thoughtlessness.
We are self-centered—see beyond our self-centeredness.
We make wrong choices—turn our heads toward right choices.
My Lord God, I am sorry, Brush against me when I least expect it.  Inspire us to tell the old, old story of Your love to all we meet.
* Time of silent prayer
*Assurance Of Pardon:
Response – Gloria Patri (page 581)
Passing the peace
       The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
            And also, with you!
 
Children’s Chat
Prayer for illumination
 
                       The Word of God
 
Scripture reading:  Luke 19: 28 – 40
                                 Matthew 21: 1 – 11
 
Sermon:   “ Sent My Coat To The Cleaners”
 
                      Responding to the Word
 
*Hymn        “All Glory, Laud, and Honor               # 196
*Apostles Creed (copy next to prayer list)
Presentation of our tithes and offering
Offertory                     *Doxology  (page 606)
*Prayer of Dedication
Concerns and Celebrations
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
 
*Hymn      “What Wondrous Love is This           # 215
*Benediction
Choir      “There is a Green Hill Far Away”

​BIRTHDAYS : Evelyn Wood, Bobbie Clifford
SYMPATHY :
To the Family of Joyce Nichols
To Family of Carol Horne’s Niece Jennifer Sovocool
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Remember our food Collection. And Jesus said, “You give them something to eat.” Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the Community that may be in need at this time.

Prayers are needed for John O’Hara.

This afternoon is the last of the Lenten services. This one is at Upper Buffalo Presbyterian Church at 4:00PM
Rev. Terry Lucarelli, Preaching
Ruling elder Dale Rush, Liturgist
THE DISCIPLE SIMON PETER, JOHN 21: 4-19

Holy Week Services
Choir Practice, Thursday at 2 pm
Maundy Thursday, 5 pm at Upper Buffalo
Good Friday, 7 pm at North Buffalo
Easter Sunrise Service and Breakfast 7 am at North Buffalo
Breakfast and Worship 9 am at Upper Buffalo
​Worship and Communion 11 am at North Buffalo

​CONTINUING PRAYER LIST
Chuck Dicks, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Elaine Belcastro, Sandy Stone, Matt Petrola, Nancy Hepinger, Sarah Wilson, Bill Poland, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Fred Wilkinson, Evelyn Wood, Ricci Amos, Tiffany Cipoletti, Diane Anderson, Tim Taylor, Suzy Smith, Ed Horne, Helen Provenzano, Jean Westfall, Lori Doxtator Walker, Ruth Buterbaugh, Ron Westfall, Taylor Shrontz Kopacko, Heather Waltz Simpson, Richard Ward, Donna West, Judy Clutter Donaldson, Mike Fisher’s co-worker Vincent, Marlene McFeely, Susan Paul, Chuck Harton, Robert Paxton, Wiley Myers, John O’Hara

Today’s guest speaker is Rev. Dave Mason.
 
All of the information normally found in our bulletin is below the video. Simply click on "Read More" to load the rest of the bulletin. You can use this to follow the service, as well as to pray our unison prayers. Birthdays, anniversaries, the prayer list and announcements can be found at the bottom of this service.

​Gathering Around the Word

Prelude
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHORAL INTROlT

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to the Lord.
People: This church opens wide its doors and welcomes you in the name of the Lord.
Leader: I thank you that you have answered me; your loving acceptance will be my salvation.
People: This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
Leader: Blessed is the one who comes.
People: We bless you from the house Of the Lord.
Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever!
All: This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!

Today’s guest speaker is Rev Clarejean E. Haury.
 
All of the information normally found in our bulletin is below the video. Simply click on "Read More" to load the rest of the bulletin. You can use this to follow the service, as well as to pray our unison prayers. All joys and concerns that we know, as well as our continuing prayer list is within the Joys and Concerns. Announcements can be found at the bottom of this service.

Prelude

Hymn: "Hosanna! Loud Hosanna!"

ANNOUNCEMENTS                                                                                   
CALL TO WORSHIP           
Leader: Who is this unlikely king?
PEOPLE: Hosanna! His name is Jesus!
Leader: Why does he ride into the city?
PEOPLE: Hosanna! He comes to save us!
Leader: Let us wave our palms, throw down our coats,
PEOPLE: and follow our Christ into His kingdom!

Matthew 21
​Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King
1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”
4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:
5 “Say to Daughter Zion,
    ‘See, your king comes to you,
gentle and riding on a donkey,
    and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’"
6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,
“Hosanna to the Son of David!”
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
“Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”
11 The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”