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Order of Worship |
Sunday, March 28, 2021
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Prelude – “The Palms” Faue/DeCou – Melanie Manges, organ
Welcome to Worship – Charles Gullion
Lenten Song – “Change My Heart, O God” – Worship Team
Change my heart, O God, make it ever true.
Change my heart O God, may I be like you.
You are the potter, I am the clay;
Mold me and make me, this is what I pray.
Change my heart O God, make it ever true. Change my heart, O God, may I be like you.
Call to Worship* – Charles Gullion
The story of faith is a story of courage.
It took courage for John the Baptist to prepare the way.
It took courage for Mary to say, “Here I am. Use me.”
It took courage for the disciples to drop their nets and follow Jesus.
It took courage for the paralyzed man’s friends to lower him through the roof.
It took courage for Peter to walk on water.
It took courage for Zacchaeus to give half of his possessions to the poor.
It took courage for Jesus to enter Jerusalem on a donkey.
Faith has never been easy. It is a journey of courage.
Again and again, God, show us the way.
Let us worship a brave and courageous God.
Hymn of Faith – “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” verses 1, 3, & 5
(Refrain) All glory, laud, and honor to you, Redeemer, King,
To whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring!
(Verse 1) You are the King of Israel, and David’s royal Son.
Now in the Lord’s name coming, our King and blessed One!
(Refrain) All glory, laud, and honor to you, Redeemer, King,
To whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring!
(Verse 3) The people of the Hebrews with palms before you went;
Our praise and prayer and anthems before you we present:
(Refrain) All glory, laud, and honor to you, Redeemer, King,
To whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring!
(Verse 4) To you, before your passion, they sang their hymns of praise;
To you, now high exalted, our melody we raise:
(Refrain) All glory, laud, and honor to you, Redeemer, King,
To whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring!
Children’s Sermon – Rev. Lisa Williams Hood
Invitation to Reflection – Rev. Hood
“Through the Palms”
Original artwork by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman
Call to Confession – Rev. Hood
Prayer of Confession – Rev. Hood
Words of Forgiveness – Rev. Hood
Lenten Song, Again – “Change My Heart, O God” – Worship Team
Change my heart, O God, make it ever true.
Change my heart O God, may I be like you.
You are the potter, I am the clay;
Mold me and make me, this is what I pray.
Change my heart O God, make it ever true. Change my heart, O God, may I be like you.
Prayer for Illumination – Rev. Hood
New Testament Reading – Luke 19:28-44* – Rev. Hood
Special Music – “A Celtic Hosanna” arr. Martin – Worship Team
Sermon – Again and Again, We Draw on Courage – Rev. Hood
Hymn of Discipleship – “God of Grace & God of Glory”
(Verse 1) God of grace and God of glory,
On your people pour your power;
Crown your ancient Church’s story,
Bring its bud to glorious flower.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
For the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour.
(Verse 2) Lo! The hosts of evil round us
Scorn your Christ, assail his ways!
fears and doubts long have bound us
Free our hearts to work and praise.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage
For the living of these days, for the living of these days.
Affirmation of Faith – Congregation
Invitation to Prayer – Rev. Hood
“There is a Fountain” Mason/Shackley
Melanie Manges, piano
Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name,
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, in 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. Amen.
Missions Moment – America for Christ Offering (video)
Offering – Rev. Hood
Almighty God, giver of every good and perfect gift,
Teach us to give to you all that we have and all that we are,
That we might praise you not with our words only,
But with our whole lives. Amen.
Offertory – “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” Gesangbuch/Keveren – Melanie Manges, organ
Doxology – Melanie Manges
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him all creatures here below,
Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts,
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Announcements – Rev. Hood
Benediction – Rev. Hood
Postlude – “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” Gesangbuch/Keveren – Melanie Manges. piano
Worship Leaders in this Service:
- Charles Gullion, Worship Leader
- Sylvia Mohler, Vocalist
- Melanie Manges, Organist/Pianist
- Kamryn Dehn & Alan Zhao, Spring 2021 Music Ministry Interns
- Mr. Matt Hood, Director of Music Ministry
- Rev. Lisa Williams Hood, Senior Pastor
- Mr. Aurie Swartz, Director of Communications & Technology
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