Service for the Lord s Day Palm/Passion Sunday, March 20, 2016

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1 Service for the Lord s Day Palm/Passion Sunday, March 20, 2016 GATHERING AROUND THE WORD 11:00 AM RINGING OF THE BELL OPENING VOLUNTARY ALL GLORY, LAUD, AND HONOR ST. THEODULPH, ARR ALEC WYTON JUDITH BROWN, ORGAN WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. For our younger members: The Bible tells us people cut branches from palm trees, laid them across Jesus path and waved them in the air, as they would to greet a king. How is Jesus like a King? How is he different? SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS (Since our service is broadcast on the radio, please make sure you have permission to request prayer on behalf of another person.) PROCLAMATION OF THE ENTRY INTO JERUSALEM LUKE 19:35 40 They brought the colt of a donkey to Jesus; and after throwing their clocks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. As he rode along, people kept spreading their clocks on the road. As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they has seen, saying, Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven! Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, Teacher, order your disciples to sop. He answered them: I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out. CHORAL INTROIT WAVE YOUR BRANCHES THOMAS PAVLECHO THE SANCTUARY CHOIR; CHELSEA BOOR, FLUTE; ZACH DODGE, DRUM; THE JOYBELLS Wave your branches, wave them high, Jesus now is riding by. Wave your branches, shout and sing: Loud hosannas to your King. Wave your branches, wave them now, With Jerusalem's cheering crowd. Wave your branches, shout and sing: Loud hosannas to your King. Wave your branches, wave them high, Jesus now is riding by. Wave your branches, shout and sing: Loud hosannas to your King.

2 * CALL TO WORSHIP Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest! * HYMN #196 ALL GLORY, LAUD, AND HONOR VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION On this day of palms and celebration, Jesus continues his journey with God. We will go with him, for a while, until he turns toward Calvary. From atop the Mount of Olives, Jesus prepares to travel through the valley of heartache and loss. We will follow him, for a while, cradling hope in our heart. In the streets of Jerusalem, Jesus hears the cries of those who adore him. We will shout Jesus name, for a while, until we cry out, Crucify him! Forgive us, O God, and strengthen us to stay with Jesus, all the way (Silence for personal prayer and reflection.) KYRIE ELEISON #576 LORD, HAVE MERCY (Sing twice) SINGAPURA WORDS OF ASSURANCE * RESPONSE #197 Hosanna in the highest! That ancient song we sing, for Christ is our Redeemer; the Lord of heaven, our King. O may we ever praise him with heart and life and voice, and in his blissful presence eternally rejoice. ELLACOMBE * PASSING OF THE PEACE The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. (Please greet one another with the peace of Christ.)

3 ANTHEM SING A LOUD HOSANNA MARK SCHWEIZER PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION THE SANCTUARY CHOIR All glory, laud, and honor to thee, Redeemer King! To whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring. Thou art the King of Israel, thou David's royal son, Who in the Lord's name comest, the King and Blessed One. The company of angels are praising thee on High, And mortal men and all things created make reply. The people of the Hebrews with palms before thee went; Our prayer and praise and anthems before thee we present. Hosanna in the Highest! To thee, before thy passion, they sang their hymns of praise; To thee, now high exalted, our melody we raise. Thou didst accept their praises; accept the prayers we bring, Who in all good delightest, thou good and gracious King. Come, sing a loud Hosanna! PROCLAIMING THE WORD FIRST READING PHILIPPIANS 2:5 11 READING OF THE PASSION ACCORDING TO LUKE TIME FOR SILENT REFLECTION (See insert) RESPONDING TO THE WORD * HYMN #228 WERE YOU THERE WERE YOU THERE (Choir: verse 1; Congregation: verses 2-5) PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE, CONCLUDING WITH THE LORD S PRAYER Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen. Today, we will participat e in the Passion Narrative. Please note the places in the insert where the Crowd speaks and be prepared to join in. INVITATION TO OFFERING

4 MUSICAL OFFERING PIE JESU MAURICE DURUFLÉ *DOXOLOGY #223 MIKAYLA DODGE, SOPRANO Merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, Father, who takes away the sins of the world Grant them rest, grant them rest. We strip the sanctuary of all decoration (cloth, flowers, communion cup and paten, paraments, candle), and slowly extinguish the lights to symbolize the sense of desolation and loss that characterize s the next few days. * OFFERTORY PRAYER BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD * HYMN #221 O SACRED HEAD, NOW WOUNDED PASSION CHORALE READING OF PSALM 22 AND STRIPPING OF THE SANCTUARY (When the bell begins to ring, you may exit the sanctuary in silence.) * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION * When this symbol precedes an element of the service, please rise in body or spirit. Please join in reading or singing those parts of the service printed in bold. This Morning s Worship Leaders Preacher... Caroline Kelly Liturgist... Lisa McIndoe Organist/Director of Music... Judith Brown Director of The JoyBells...Julie Courtney Musicians...The Sanctuary Choir, The JoyBells, Chelsea Boor, Flute; and Zach Dodge, Drums Sound Technician... Joe Aurigemma Ushers...Pam Jan and Bill Shaffer Thank you to this morning s acolyte. First Presbyterian Church Washington St. Cumberland, Maryland fpc-cumberland.org

5 WHAT S HAPPENING THIS WEEK: SUNDAY, MARCH (20) THURSDAY, MARCH (24) 9:45 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES 9:00 AM CHURCH OFFICE OPEN 11:00 AM SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY: PALM/PASSION SUNDAY 7:00 PM MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE 5:00 PM YOUTH GROUP MEETING AT EMMANUEL 5:00 PM STATIONS OF THE CROSS AT EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL MONDAY, MARCH (21) FRIDAY, MARCH (25) 9:00 AM CHURCH OFFICE OPEN NEWSLETTER ARTICLES DUES 6:30 PM DAKOTA NIGHT IN THE HERITAGE ROOM 9:00 AM CHURCH OFFICE OPEN 6:50 PM CHORAL SOCIETY REHEARSAL 7:00 PM GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE AT FPC TUESDAY, MARCH (22) SATURDAY, MARCH (26) 9:00 AM CHURCH OFFICE OPEN 9:30PM PEO MEETING 6:30 PM BUILDINGS & GROUNDS WORK NIGHT 6:00 PM NA MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH (23) SUNDAY, MARCH (27) 9:00 AM CHURCH OFFICE OPEN 7:00 AM SUNRISE SERVICE 10:30 AM STAFF MEETING IN THE PASTOR S OFFICE AT ROCKY GAP 12:00 PM CAFÉ MARK LECTIONARY STUDY 11:00AM SERVICE OR WORD & 5:00 PM EASTER VIGIL AT ST. PAUL S LUTHERAN CHURCH SACRAMENT: 6:15 PM JOYBELLS REHEARSAL RESURRECTION SUNDAY 7:00 PM N.A. GROUP MEETING IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL 7:30 PM SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL CONGREGATIONAL CARE & OUTREACH PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER: OUR IN-HOME AND NURSING CARE MEMBERS William Buchanan (Bill Shaffer s brother-in-law) Roberta Barb Roger Dale (Cheri Duncan s stepfather) Bill and Alleine Courtney Bill Files (Grace Frickey s brother) Juanita Fix Jo Fix (Juanita Fix s daughter-in-law) Grace Frickey Linda Foster (Judy Stern s sister) Margaret Hartsock Teri Gill John and Eleaner Johnson Carol Lee Shirley Lacy Charlene Lelinski Lena Mass Richard Luger (rehab at Frostburg Village) Charlie and Mae Orlick Christopher McDonald (Nancy Hodges s nephew) Sue Scott Becky McKenzie (Georgene s sister-in-law) Mary Spangler Jim McKenzie Mickey Family (Cathy Levitas s friends) George Miller (Bryan Wodaski s friend) George Ott (JoAnn Brotemarkle s cousin) June Rinard (Deb Hendrickson s friend) Bob Salathe Bill Smith (Linda Smith s cousin) Betty June Wymer (Nancy Hodges s aunt)

6 THE HIGHLANDERS GROUP will meet tomorrow, March 21, at Henny s on National Highway in LaVale at noon. All over 50 are invited! If you have any questions, or if you need a ride, please contact Gail Plitnik at WORSHIP & MUSIC RULING ELDERS NEEDED TO SERVE COMMUNION: The Worship and Music Committee is looking for Ruling Elders to serve communion occasionally. While Session members serve communion by intinction throughout the year, more Ruling Elders are needed to help with seated communion. Please contact Cathy Levitas or Carolyn Mathews if you are a Ruling Elder and would be willing to help serve seated communion. JUDIE BROWN S RETIREMENT DINNER: At the end of March, Judie Brown is retiring from her position as Director of Christian Music, but we are very happy that she is not planning to move from the area. We rejoice with her in looking back over the 10 years she has been playing our organ, directing our choirs, bringing us to tears with majestic music and enlivening our worship with sacred music from various genres. Plan to help her celebrate her entry into retirement by attending a congregational dinner in her honor on Wednesday, March 30 in the Fellowship Hall at 6PM. If you plan to attend the dinner, please complete the attached reservation card. Name: Number of Guests:

7 AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH March 20: March 23: March 24: 5:00 PM Stations of the Cross at Emmanuel Episcopal Join our friends across the street for a devotional service, including a quiet time of lectio divina (slow reading of the Scripture), a brief meditation and then the Stations of the Cross. Each station is represented by artwork around the church, where we will read Scripture and experience (through prayers for the world and our community) Jesus suffering for us all. 5:00 PM Easter Vigil Service at St. Paul s Lutheran Bring the family to St. Paul s for an Easter Vigil Service presented by their Puppet Team, followed by an Egg Hunt. We will join the families and children of St. Paul s after school program for a time designed especially for young children. 7:00 PM Maundy Thursday Service at Emmanuel Episcopal Come hear the story of Jesus last night with his disciples and share a sacred meal in his name. This special service includes the option of foot washing, healing prayer and anointing for service. Clergy and musicians from all three churches will provide leadership. March 25: 7:00 PM Good Friday Service at First Presbyterian Our service will be contemplative and will include a dramatic reading of the Passion Narrative according to John, a time for venerating the cross, and music offered by the choirs of all three churches. March 27: 7:00 AM Easter Sunrise Service at Rocky Gap Greet the sunrise with our Easter Sunrise Service at Rocky Gap (Mountain View Pavilion). We celebrate the Resurrection in a service including the reading and proclamation of the Easter story, communion and music provided by a brass quartet of local professional musicians. Remember to dress warmly. Hot beverages will be available after the service. In case of frigid weather, the service will take place in the Sanctuary. 11:00 AM Easter Sunday Service We celebrate the Resurrection with the Proclamation of the Gospel according to Luke, communion and the offering of Paul Halley s arrangement of What Wondrous Love by the Sanctuary Choir and guest instrumentalists and singers from the tri-state area. Paul Halley composed this arrangement while he was the Organist at The Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. This setting of Wondrous Love builds its way from an intimate setting to a triumphant setting at the end with long flourishes of full organ, strings and percussion. We conclude the service with the traditional singing of the Hallelujah Chorus. Congregation members are invited to join Judie Brown and the Sanctuary Choir in the choir loft for this marvelous finale.

8 GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS WELCOME VISITORS: We are glad you found your way to First Presbyterian Church of Cumberland. For more information about opportunities to worship, learn and serve with us, we encourage you to visit the table outside the church office. You can also learn more about us at and Childcare is provided in the nursery. An usher will be glad to direct you there. FRIENDSHIP PADS: Please locate and sign the red pad in your pew, tear off the sheet and place it in the collection plate during the offering. This important practice allows us to be mindful of new folks and longtime members as well, and is a good way to learn (or remember) the names of those with whom you are seated. PERSONAL LISTENING DEVICES: (amplifiers) are available in the back of the church for use during worship. Please see an usher for assistance. WORSHIP BROADCASTS: Our worship services are broadcast live on Sunday mornings by WCBC AM Radio, thanks to the generosity of members and friends. You can sponsor a broadcast (or share a sponsorship with someone) for $75. If you are interested, please contact Deb Hendrickson or the church office. This morning s broadcast is made possible by the generosity of Lisa McIndoe, in honor of her mother, Betty McIndoe-Happy Birthday today, and in memory of Shirley Page, a longtime family friend, who passed on August 8, 2015, and who shared this March 20 th birthday. There are openings to sponsor the radio broadcast on April 17, May 1, 22, 29, June 19, and 26. SANCTUARY FLOWERS: The flowers in the sanctuary this morning are given to the Glory of God in memory of her mother, Paula Porter Walker, her husband, Dr. Nicholas Giarritta, and her sister, Bev Walker, by Shirley Giarritta. Please contact Michael Levitas or the church office if you would like to sponsor flowers. ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE ANNUAL GIVING YEAR-TO-DATE: as of March 06, 2016 Total 2016 Pledges Promised $249, Pre-paid pledges $ 7, Pledge Balance Promised $241, Pledge Balance Received Year-to-Date $ 39, Pledge Balance Promised Year-to-Date $ 45, Over/(Under) $ (6,002.00) SUNDAY ATTENDANCE March 15, 2015 March 13,

9 MISSION MISSION OUTREACH: The monthly outreach dinner that we help with will be held today at the HRDC building on Virginia Avenue. Dinner will be served from 4-5:30PM. If anyone can volunteer to serve dinner and/or help clean tables, please let Sandi Rowland or Judy Stern know. DAKOTA NIGHT: Join us tomorrow, March 21, at 6:30PM in the Heritage Room for Dakota Night. We will begin with dinner and then watch Reel Injun. Reel Injun traces the evolution of cinema's depiction of Native people from the silent film era to today, with clips from hundreds of classic and recent Hollywood movies, and candid interviews with celebrated Native and non-native film celebrities, activists, film critics, and historians. ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING OFFERING: On Easter Sunday we will be contributing to the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering, one of four special offerings of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Thirtysix percent of the offering goes to the Presbyterian Hunger Program. Here are some of the ways monies from this offering have gone to help in the past: International development: Over 308,000 people in 30 countries who were living in extreme poverty now have increased food, security, and livelihoods through international development work. National development: Hunger Action programs partnered with 31 presbyteries with hunger action enablers to leverage $1.6 million for local, national, and international hunger work. PRESBYTERY MISSION SUMMIT: You are invited to a gathering of mission leaders throughout the Presbytery of Baltimore to review the When Helping Hurts video study guide, review PC(USA) mission resources, learn how we do mission in our congregations using principles of reconciliation and hear about two different mission models that are relational and participatory. Rev. Kelly and RE Pam Jan are among the speakers for the summit. RSVP for free lunch dmilcarek@baltimorepresbyter.org. The summit takes place at Christ Memorial Presbyterian Church in Columbia on Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Let Caroline know if you would like to carpool.