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2 Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church ORDER OF WORSHIP April 13, 2014 Eight thirty and Eleven O clock We are glad that you are here worshipping with us and blessing us with your presence. Please use the meditation verse to prayerfully prepare to worship. PALM SUNDAY OPENING SENTENCES AND PASSING THE PEACE:... Steve South MEDITATION: Tell the daughter of Zion, look, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey (Matthew 21:5). SILENT PRAYER GATHERING IN GOD S PRESENCE PRELUDE: Ellacombe... J. Wayne Kerr WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP... Dr. Holton Siegling CHORAL INTROIT The attendance registers are in the pews, next to the center aisle. Please sign and pass them on to the person sitting next to you. CALL TO WORSHIP... Rev. Mark Lampley Leader: People: Leader: People: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest! Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem. * HYMN OF PRAISE: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna... Hymn No. 89 * PRAYER OF ADORATION (In Unison): We praise you, O God, for your redemption of the world through Jesus Christ. Today he entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph and was proclaimed Messiah and king by those who spread garments and branches along his way. Grant that we who follow him even this day may do so in the way of the cross; through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit both now and forever more. Amen. * SILENT CONFESSION * ASSURANCE OF PARDON Leader: God has called us and will lead us, even in the wilderness places. People: Through Christ, we trust that God loves us and will always be with us. Leader: Arise then, people of God. We are free! People: Our future is open, in the living love of our Redeemer! Praise be to God.

3 * GLORIA PATRI (congregation sings): Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen. ANTHEM: Sing, Rejoice, Clap Your Hands... Mark Patterson Joyful Noise Choir CHILDREN S TIME (As the children come forward, the congregation shall sing He s Got the Whole World in His Hands ) He's got the whole world in His hands. He's got the whole world in His hands. He's got the whole world in His hands. He's got the whole world in His hands. He's got you and me brother in His hands. He's got you and me sister in His hands. He's got everybody here in his hands. He's got the whole world in His hands. (Following the Children s Time, children age four through first grade should meet their greeters for Children & Worship. Children should be picked up in the hallway below the Sanctuary after the worship service.) LISTENING FOR GOD OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Psalm 118:1-2, Pew Bible, Page 565 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE... Dr. Michael Stanfield THE LORD S PRAYER: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. * HYMN OF WORSHIP: How Firm A Foundation... Hymn No. 361 NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: Mark 11: Pew Bible, Page 47 Leader: People: This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON: Palm Sunday Faith... Dr. Holton Siegling * DOXOLOGY (congregation sings): * PRAYER OF DEDICATION RESPONDING TO GOD S WORD 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. OFFERTORY: Ride On, King Jesus... arr. William Cutter Breyon Ewing, tenor

4 * THE APOSTLES CREED: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. RECEPTION OF CONFIRMATION CLASS BY BAPTISM AND PROFESSION OF FAITH * HYMN OF DEDICATION: All Glory, Laud, and Honor... Hymn No. 88 * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION * CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: Beneath the Cross of Jesus... (Hymn No. 92) Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand, The shadow of a mighty rock within a weary land; A home within the wilderness, a rest upon the way, From the burning of the noontide heart, and the burden of the day. POSTLUDE: Postlude in C major... Gustav Merkel Large print bulletins, Bibles, Hymnals, and Assisted Listening Devices are available upon request. Ushers are available to assist you with these items. *Please stand if you are able Occurs at the 11 o clock service only If you feel the Spirit of God moving you to affirm your faith in Jesus, please speak to a pastor following the service or contact them this week at the church. TODAY CALENDAR 8:30 A.M. - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:30 A.M. - Sunday School (see Christian Education Brochure) - Confirmation Breakfast (Barron Hall) - Blood Pressure Checks (Reception Room) 10:30 A.M. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) - Coffee and Fellowship (Ramp Room) 11:00 A.M. - Worship Service (Sanctuary) 12:00 P.M. - Blood Pressure Checks (Reception Room) 3:00-5:00 P.M. - Easter Egg Hunt (front lawn) 5:00 P.M. - Youth Dinner (Youth Room) MONDAY 8:00 A.M. - Body Sculpting (Barron Hall) 11:00 A.M. - Staff Meeting (Fowler Conference Room) 11:00 A.M. - Prayer Group (Library) 12:00 P.M. - Sequoyah Seniors Meeting (Room 232) 5:15 P.M. - Tai Chi (Barron Hall) TUESDAY 8:15 8:45 A.M. - Tai Chi Set Practices (Barron Hall)

5 9:00 A.M. - Exercise Class (Barron Hall) 10:00 A.M. - Grandmoms In Prayer (off site) 10:30 A.M. - Yoga (Children & Worship Room) 10 A.M. and 1 P.M. - Pottery Class (Art Room) WEDNESDAY 8:15 8:45 A.M. - Tai Chi Set Practices (Barron Hall) 10:30 A.M. - Wednesday Bible Study (Barron Hall) 4:30 P.M. - NO Children s Choirs - Myron Ely s Small Group (Reception Room) - Hanley Roach s Small Group (Room 232) 5:15 P.M. - NO Wednesday Night Fellowship (Barron Hall) 6:15 P.M. - Wayne Ritchie s Small Group (Chapel) - Young Women s Bible Study (Room 320) 7:00 P.M. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) THURSDAY 8:15 8:45 A.M. - Tai Chi Set Practices (Barron Hall) 9:00 A.M. - Exercise Class (Barron Hall) 10:00 A.M. - Painting Class (Barron Hall) 10:30 A.M. - Yoga (Children & Worship Room) 6:00 P.M. - Maundy Thursday Dinner & Service (Barron Hall) FRIDAY 7:00 A.M. - Men s Bible Study (Plaid Apron) 8:00 A.M. - Men s Bible Study (Entrepreneurs of Knoxville Office) 9:30 A.M. - Tai Chi Beginners Class (Barron Hall) 12:00 P.M. - Good Friday Worship Service (Chapel) ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE YOU A VISITOR WITH US TODAY? We are delighted that you are here. If you would like more information about Sequoyah Church, please speak to an usher or visit our website at The next Newcomers Classes will begin on May 4. WE CELEBRATE TODAY, during the Eleven o clock Worship Service, the reception of our 2014 Confirmation Class into the membership of Sequoyah Church. Being received by baptism and profession of faith is Ryan Petersen. Being received by profession of faith are Eliza Arnwine, Will Babb, Leo Beale, Kate Broady, Molly Carter, Jack Compton, Jared Isaacs, Stephen Martin, Mary Handly Morris, Anna Catherine Morton, James Sanger, Harrison Siegling, Jones Stamper, Ben Troutman, Ben Walker, Preston Wardell, Thomas Wilson, Stewart Woodside, and Emerson Wright. LILIES FOR EASTER If you would like to place a lily in the Sanctuary in memory or in honor of a loved one, please contact by tomorrow. The cost of a lily is $15. Please make your checks out to SHPC with Easter Lily in the memo line. BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS today at 9:30 a.m. and Noon in the Reception Room. THE EASTER EGG HUNT IS TODAY from 3:00 5:00 p.m. on the front lawn. THE YOUTH WILL ASSIST WITH THE EASTER EGG HUNT followed by a pizza dinner. There are no evening youth groups tonight. YOUNG ADULTS ARE INVITED TONIGHT at 6:00 p.m. for dinner, fellowship, and theology at the Black Horse Grill in Western Plaza. For those interested, billiards to follow. The target audience is those single or married who do not have children.

6 Multiple Presbyterian churches are participating. Since that day begins Holy Week, we ll have a brief conversation about significance of sacrifice for Christians. Dinner is Dutch style. Send reservations to MLampley@SequoyahChurch.org. THE CHURCH BUILDING WILL BE CLOSED tomorrow beginning at 1:30 p.m. due to a planned power outage necessary to repair the air conditioner. This is subject to change. THERE IS NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP THIS WEEK. NEW MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE Join us for a reenactment of Leonardo Da Vinci s painting of the Last Supper! Communion will be served. Dinner will begin at 6:00 p.m. in Barron Hall. Childcare is provided. You can feed your child prior to the service or pizza will be provided in the Spitzer Education Building during childcare. THE GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP SERVICE is at Noon on Friday in the Chapel. This brief Service of the Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross will incorporate Scripture, meditation, prayer, and hymns. Childcare is provided. EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES: This year we will offer a Sunrise Service on the Beach at Hunter Valley Farm (bring your own towel or lawn chair) at 6:30 a.m. in addition to our regular 8:30 and 11:00 services in the Sanctuary. This is a community event, so please spread the word! Plan to bring fresh flowers from your yard to decorate the wooden cross on the front lawn. Butterflies will be released at the cross at 9:30 a.m. THE PW WILL BE PROVIDING SNACKS FOR THE UT STUDENTS who visit the Presbyterian Center during spring exam week. Anyone who would like to help is asked to bring canned soft drinks, individual bags of chips, crackers, cookies, etc. packed 3-4 in a ziploc bag, or fruit to the church by Friday, April 26, and leave them in the designated boxes. Thanks for your help. MINNOWS FOOD DELIVERIES will be on Saturday, April 26. Contact Jennifer White at if you can help. THE HABITAT HOUSE DEDICATION is Sunday, April 27 at 1:00 p.m. THIS SUNDAY S VOLUNTEERS ARE: Greeter Janet Shomaker; Ushers Al Akerman, Ned Babb, Sam Bills, Rusty Burton, Roy Emery, Sandy Gillespie, Beau Hannifin, Vance Link, Jim Mitchell, Judd Spitzer and Jerry Sinclair; Audio/Visual Ministry 8:30 & 11:00: Tony McBath; April Flowers Kathryn Callaway, Peyton Drysdale, Cathy Hasson, Adrianne McPeake, Barbara McWilliams, and Lynn Vander Naald. IN THE NURSING HOMES AND ASSISTED LIVING CENTERS: Arbor Terrace Mary Seals, Donna Stevens; Ben Atchley State Veterans Home Mrs. Norma Campbell; Elmcroft Ms. Pat Gray; Homewood Mrs. Jeanette Carlson, Mr. Tom Stephenson, and Mrs. Betty Zirkle; Little Creek Mrs. Harriett Cook, Mrs. Barbara Gilbertson, Mrs. Eleanor Massey, Mrs. Freddie Read, and Mrs. Doris Smith; Manorhouse Mrs. Margie Alexander, Mrs. Barbara Knoph; Shannondale Healthcare Mrs. Varina Jenkins LaNieve and Mary Slagle; Shannondale Retirement Mr. James Talley; Sherrill Hills Mrs. Frank (Anita) Wedge.

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3700 Keowee Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee Tel Fax: SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE 8:30 & 11:00 A.M. Pastor... Rev. Dr. L. Holton Siegling, Jr. Associate Pastor of Young Adult Ministries... Rev. Mark D. Lampley Pastor Emeritus... Rev. Dr. William