ORDER OF WORSHIP Enter to Worship Depart to Serve

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1 ORDER OF WORSHIP Enter to Worship Depart to Serve Prelude Cross Medley: Glory to His Name / At Calvary Lawrence/Hogan Betsy Stow, Flute / MaryLynn Darden, Piano Chiming of the Hour Welcome / Announcements (Please take a moment to register your attendance on the attendance registration pad found at the end of each pew.) Proclamation of the Entrance into Jerusalem Mark 11: 1 11 LEADER: Hear from the gospel according to Mark how our Lord Jesus entered Jerusalem The People s Response LEADER: Hosanna to the Son of David! PEOPLE: Hosanna in the highest! LEADER: Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord. PEOPLE: Hosanna in the highest! Passing of the Peace * Processional Hymn # 280, UMH Verses 1, 3, 4 & 5 All Glory, Laud, and Honor (During the singing of the hymn, those participating in the procession of palms will bring the palm fronds to the front of the sanctuary and lay them on the altar.) Opening Prayer In Unison Almighty God, On this day your Son Jesus Christ entered the holy city of Jerusalem and was proclaimed King by those who spread their garments and palm branches along his way. Let those branches be for us signs of his victory, and grant that we who bear them in his name may ever hail him as our Lord, and follow him in the way that leads to eternal life. In his name, we pray. Amen. * Hymn # 277, UMH Tell Me the Story of Jesus Tithes and Offerings Offertory Ah Holy Jesus arr. T. Osman Handbell Choir * Doxology # 95, UMH Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer and The Lord s Prayer Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be they 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. Amen. Avondale Pattillo UMC Music Department s Presentation * Benediction The Glory of the Cross Lessons from Hymns of the Cross See Insert * Postlude Beneath the Cross of Jesus arr. M. Hayes * Please stand as you are able UMH United Methodist Hymnal

2 The Glory of the Cross Lessons from Hymns of the Cross Duet In the Cross of Christ I Glory arr. Kuehmann/Bonam God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Galatians 6: 14 Betsy Stow, Flute / MaryLynn Darden, Piano Hymn # 297, UMH Beneath the Cross of Jesus Therefore, the soldiers did these things. But standing by the cross of Jesus were His mother, and his mother s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magadalen. John 19: 25 and Congregation Anthem At Calvary / At the Cross / There Is a Fountain arr. D. Monk On that day a fountain shall be opened for the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity. Zechariah 13: 1 Duet Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross arr. M. E. Ekbladh The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor. Matthew 11: 5 Michelle Cheek, Soprano / Charles Mingle, Tenor Anthem Were You There? arr. L. Shackley It was the third hour, and they crucified Him. Mark 15: 25 Hymn # 504, UMH The Old Rugged Cross Carrying his own cross, [Jesus] went out to The Place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). Here they crucified him, and with him two others one on each side and Jesus in the middle. John 19: Tom Watson, Guitar / and Congregation Anthem When I Survey the Wondrous Cross arr. L. Larson Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this: That he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord. Jeremiah 9: 23 24

3 Happy Birthday wishes are extended this week to Marilyn Langley March 30 John Mason March 31 Jennifer Merchant March 31 Please remember in your prayers Mildred Lambert; Emily Meyer (rehab at Manorcare in Decatur); Ed Picard; Patsy Madariaga; Nancy Monaga; Pastor Frank s daughter Hannah; Bob Stewart (former member) (health issues); all of us affected by the recent tragedies in our country; those who have lost loved ones and close friends; members of our Armed Forces; Our Church, Our Missionaries, Our Nation and Our World Scripture Readings for next Sunday, April 1 st, Easter Sunday: Acts 10: 34 43; Psalm 118: 1 2, 14 24; 1 Corinthians 15: 1 11; John 20: Invite your family and friends to join you for these special Holy Week Services Lunch Lifts : Monday thru Thursday (March 26-29) 12 noon until 1 p.m. We will meet in The Gathering Place to enjoy a light lunch and a special Lenten devotional. Our guest speakers (and lunch menu) this year are listed below: Monday Guest: Rev. Tavye Morgan March 26 Lunch Menu: Provided by Rachel, Kathleen & Miriam Tuesday Guest: Rev. David Collins March 27 Lunch Menu: Soup, Green Salad, Corn Bread, Dessert, Beverage Wednesday Guest: Rev. Tom Atkins March 28 Lunch Menu: Sandwiches, Chips, Fruit, Dessert, Beverage Thursday Guest: Rev. Tom Hagood March 29 Lunch Menu: Salad Bar, Crackers, Dessert, Beverage Maundy Thursday Service: We will meet in the sanctuary at 7 p.m. on March 29 th to remember the Passover with a special Service of Holy Communion We would like to thank MaryLynn Darden, our Choir Director / Accompanist, Betsy Stow, our Flutist, and members of our Music Department for the blessing we have received this morning. Performers Handbell Choir Mary Ellen Barth, Larry Cannon, Michelle Cheek, MaryLynn Darden, and Carol Quaife Mary Ellen Barth, Michelle Cheek, Nora Colmenares, Jann Knowles, Marilyn Langley, Jennifer Merchant, Charles Mingle, Tatyana Pressley, Will Pressley and Tom Watson Readers Thelma Campbell, Nora Colmenares, Rachel Fortner, Charles Mingle, Will Pressley, Tom Watson and Bernice Woodard Good Friday Service: We will remember the Passion of Christ with a Service of Tenebrae on Friday, March 30 th The service will be held in the sanctuary beginning at 7 p.m. EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 1 ST Sunrise Service & Pancake Breakfast: The community is invited to join members of Columbia Presbyterian and Avondale Pattillo United Methodist churches for a joint gathering on the front lawn of Avondale Pattillo UMC for an early morning service 7:30 a.m. and stay to enjoy a free pancake breakfast! Our Easter Worship Service (to include the Sacrament of Holy Communion) will begin at 11 o clock in the sanctuary of the church

4 It is wonderful to have each and everyone here today. If you like what you see, invite a friend next time! Visitors Because we would like to greet you this morning and remain in touch with you, we ask that you please complete the Visitor Card found in the pew rack. You may place the completed card in the collection plate or hand it to one of our ushers. Restrooms are located behind the sanctuary. Exit to the right, continue down the hall and follow the signs. Nursery: The nursery is located adjacent to the sanctuary in the house known as The Gathering Place. An usher will be happy to escort you and your child to the nursery. Devices for the Hearing Impaired and Large-type Editions of the United Methodist Hymnal are available. Please ask an usher for assistance with these items. Pew Managers for March: Seekers Sunday School Class Sanctuary Lock-Up Duty for March: Glen Wilder Videographer Jason Merchant This APUMC Today, Sunday, March 25 TH Palm Sunday 9:45 am Sunday School for All Ages 11:00 am Worship Service / Cantata 2:00 pm Girl Scout Troop # 3647 Mtg (The Gathering Place GP) Monday, March 26 th Thursday, March 29 th 12 NOON until 1:00 pm Holy Week Lunch Lifts (Light Lunch & Devotional) The Gathering Place Tuesday, March 27 th 4:30 pm Afternoon Bible Study on the Book of Mark (GP) Wednesday, March 28 th 8:00 am Walking Club (Lake Avondale) 6:30 pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm Rehearsal Thursday, March 29 th MAUNDY THURSDAY 7:00 pm Worship Service Friday, March 30 th GOOD FRIDAY 7:00 pm Worship Service Sunday, April 1 st Easter Sunday 7:30 am Community Sunrise Service followed by a pancake breakfast (free) (Front Lawn / GP) 9:45 am Sunday School for All Ages 11:00 am Easter Sunday Worship Service / Sacrament of Holy Communion Church Office Hours 9:00 am 3:00 pm Monday - Thursday info@avondalepattilloumc.org March 25, 2018 Sue Haupert-Johnson, Bishop Quincy Brown, District Superintendent Frank Windom, Pastor Avondale Pattillo United Methodist Church 3260 Covington Highway, Decatur, Georgia avondalepattilloumc.org Palm Sunday MaryLynn Darden, Accompanist / Choir Director Kathleen Mason, Infant & Toddler Ministry Mary Mathis, Office Manager

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