Luke 19: 28-44

​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 

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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