Fort Street Presbyterian Church 631 W. Fort Street Detroit, MI Phone (313)

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1 PALM/PASSION SUNDAY April 9, 2017 Thought for Individual Meditation The triumphal procession of Christ is still going on across continents and centuries. It will continue growing brighter, larger, and more enthusiastic till He enters the New Jerusalem as Kings of kings and Lord of lords. Fort Street Presbyterian Church 631 W. Fort Street Detroit, MI Phone (313)

2 PALM/PASSION SUNDAY THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY PRELUDE Valet Will Ich Dir Geben J.S. Bach (a setting of hymn 196) Marilyn Biery, Music Director/Organist SILENT PREPARATION Ride on, King Jesus Carol Ambrogio Wood, soloist Spiritual WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS The Rev. Dr. Robert Agnew TRIUMPHAL ENTRY: Matthew 21:1-11 The Rev. Dr. Allen Timm (pp in pew Bibles) *PALM PROCESSIONAL # 196 All Glory, Laud and Honor VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN CALL TO WORSHIP Cry out, people of faith! Rejoice and praise God! If we did not sing praises, the very stones would cry out! Cry out, people of faith, for our Savior draws near. Hosanna! God saves! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Blessed is Jesus Christ who did not turn back for fear of the cross. Hosanna! God saves! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Lord Jesus, come close to us on this Palm Sunday. Enter the dark places of our hearts. When you come to us in peace and we shut the doors of our minds, Lord have mercy. When you come to us in humility and we prefer our own proud ways, Christ have mercy. When you come to us in majesty and we do not give you the glory, Lord have mercy. As we seek to make our lives your home forever, grant us your forgiveness and speed the day when every knee shall bow and tongue confess you as King of kings and Lord of lords. SILENT CONFESSION THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON *RESPONSE SONG # 468 In My Life vs. 1 and 3 LORD, BE GLORIFIED *SHARING THE PEACE The Peace of the Living Christ be with you. And also with you. 2

3 RECEPTION OF CONFIRMANDS Aidan Burr Craig McLean Naima Jennings SPECIAL TIME WITH THE CHILDREN RESPONSE SONG # 616 Our God Is an Awesome God AWESOME GOD PSALM READING: Psalm 118:1-2,19-29 (p. 534 in pew Bibles) Al Timm ANTHEM Ride On, Ride On in Majesty arr. Graham George The Worship Choir THE PURPOSE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: Philippians 2:5-11 (p.186 in pew Bibles) Al Timm SERMON Obedient Unto Death Al Timm SERMON TEXT: He humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death even death on a cross. (Philippians 2:8) THE PASSION *HYMN # 215 What Wondrous Love Is This WONDROUS LOVE LITANY OF FARWELL Craig: Bob, we express our gratitude for your time among us. Diane s and your faithfulness and friendship will not leave us at your departure. Craig: Do we as members and friends release the Rev. Dr. Robert Agnew as temporary stated supply pastor of this church? People: We do with the help of God. Al: Will you offer your encouragement for Bob s ministry as he continues in his service to Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? People: We will with the help of God. Al: Bob, do you release this congregation from turning to you and depending on you? Bob: I do with the help of God. Al: Will you offer your encouragement for the continued ministry of this congregation and for all those who seek to serve it? Bob: I will with the help of God. Al: Bob do you and the people of this congregation support the transitions signified in this service with thankfulness and release. Bob and Congregation: We do with God s help. 3

4 PRAYER (unison) Craig McLean God, whose love is everlasting, help each of us to trust the future which rests in your care. In our times together we have known joy and sorrow, laughter and tears, hopes and disappointments. In midst of all these, you were there holding us in the palm of your hand. To You be thanks and praise. We ask that You will watch over and guide us as we hold to these cherished memories and move in new directions to the glory of your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen. PASTORAL PRAYER Al Timm 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. OFFERING OF THE PLEDGES AND GIFTS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY Father, If This Cup Cannot Pass James Biery Father, if this cup cannot pass, but I must drink of it, let your will be done. *OFFERTORY RESPONSE # 606 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow *PRAYER OF DEDICATION Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. OLD HUNDREDTH GETHSEMANE AND BETRAYAL Matthew 26:30-35 (pp in pew Bibles) TRIAL AND CRUCIFIXION: Matthew 27:1-2, 24, (pp in pew Bibles) Al Timm *HYMN # 216 Beneath the Cross of Jesus ST. CHRISTOPHER *CHARGE *CHORAL BENEDICTION (If you wish to do so, we invite you to sit quietly and enjoy the postlude as part of your worship.) *Please rise in body, mind, or spirit. Thank you for gathering with us for worship this morning. Following worship, there will be a coffee hour in the Great Hall, in honor our confirmands. Please join us! 4

5 Organist/Music Director Choir Clerk of Session Soloist Sound Tech Worship Coordinator Marilyn Biery The Worship Choir Craig McLean Carol Ambrogio Wood Tom Marshall Kalu Uduma Ushers are available to provide assistance with particular needs: Hearing Assist System Wheelchair Access Ramp Wheelchair Seating--locations available in the sanctuary Handicap Restroom--use elevator to second floor We are delighted that you are here! Visit the information and display tables in the narthex. During the worship service, child care is provided for children through age 4. Ushers can provide directions. Children of all ages are encouraged to participate in Sunday School, which follows the Children's Message. A Christian Education staff member will lead the children downstairs. Parents may pick them up after worship. For additional information about our Sunday School program, please contact Judith Sheldon at firstcircleinc@sbcglobal.net. or Nancy Jackson at nancymottershawjackson@gmail.com. You may add to the beauty of our weekly worship by contributing a floral donation. Flowers are usually given in memory of or in honor of persons or events. Contact Pam Sharrow at Sharrow13@gmail.com. The church office will contact you for your floral dedication. Prayer List for the Month of April 2017 Gabrielle Abrego, Don and Lois Bardwell, Lynne Bieniek, The Coleman family, Bobbie Edwards and family, Donald Gibb, Iola Jackson, Geraldine Adams Jones, Valorie Kimbrough, The Mulford family, Kathy Payne and family, Jane Petrie, Elmer and Marcella Scarbrough, Amy Smith and family, Lucas and Richard Stump, and Larry Tierney. Prayers for Military Loved Ones. (We are seeking to update our Military Roll. Please contact the church office with any changes.) Lt. Harrison L Coleman USN; Jonathan Heyler USN; Ssgt Shanell Howard USAF; Maj. Michael Kurtti USAF; Capt. Theo Moran USAF; Major Katy Spicer USMC; Lt. Mark Webster USAF. FORT STREET STAFF: Alison Grosch, Operations Manager; Judith Sheldon, Director of Christian Education; John Glover, Director of Open Door; Marilyn Biery, Director of Music/Organist; Edward Kingins, Director of Music Emeritus; Lola JF Davidson, Secretary; Loretta Stanton, Wedding Coordinator; Jerry Johnson, Building Engineer; Damien Hines, Custodian; Karen Wright, Donlin Center Staff. Temporary Stated Supply Pastor: The Rev. Dr. Robert Agnew pastor@fortstreet.org Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Dr. Robert H. Crilley Web Site: 5

6 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 April 2017 Fort Street News MISSION STATEMENT Fort Street Presbyterian Church is an oasis in an urban environment, building a caring Christian community where diversity is celebrated and developing programs that minister to metropolitan Detroit and the world beyond. We do this in response to the grace of God through Jesus Christ, recognizing the truth of the Gospel: There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male or female; for all of us are one in Christ Jesus. 10:00am-12:30pm (kitchen) Confirmation Class 2 9:45am Adult Ed 11:00am. Worship, (Communion) 12:30pm Coffee Hour for Bob and Diane Agnew 3 4 8:30am Clothes Sort 12-2pm Career Closet 5 2:00pm Staff mtg 11:30am Church Tour 7:00 Session (Confirmation youth received) am Open Door 11:30am Memorial service for Harrison Coleman 7 8:00 Brass Band Concert Confirmation youth sleepover :00am Memorial Service for Hedi Mulford 9 11:00am. Worship, (Confirmation youth are received) 12:30pm Worship Arts mtg (Upper Rm) Confirmation Sunday and Coffee Hour :30am Clothes Sort 12-2pm Career Closet 12 2:00pm Staff mtg am Open Door 12:15 Bible Study w/ Peter Henry Journey to Jerusalem Maundy Thursday, 7:30 pm at Grosse Pointe Memorial Church 14 12:15pm Good Friday Service 1:00pm Egg Filling Brunch :00am Easter Breakfast 10:00am Petting Zoo and Egg Hunt 11:00am. Worship 12:00 Balloon Launch :30am Clothes Sort 12-2pm Career Closet 19 2:00pm Staff mtg 6:00 Fiscal Op. mtg am Open Door 11:30am Open Dr. mtg 6:30pm Chorale Council mtg :00am. Worship :30am Clothes Sort 12-2pm Career Closet 26 2:00pm Staff mtg 6:00pm Deacons mtg 6:30pm Personnel am Open Door :45 Adult Ed 11:00am. Worship 12:30pm 5th Sunday Potluck 12:30pm Movie hosted by PJM Now I will arise, says the Lord. Now I will lift myself up; now I will be exalted. Isaiah 33:10 6

7 Good Friday Service at 12:15 in Stapleton Chapel. Journey to Jerusalem Brunch in Donlin Center follows, for egg-hunt preparation. All welcome. A musical dramatization of Jesus' last evening with his disciples Maundy Thursday, 7:30 pm at Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, Grosse Pointe Farms The music department at Grosse Pointe Memorial Church invites all Fort Street members and friends to worship on Maundy Thursday at 7:30 pm at Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, as they present the premiere of the new musical drama, Journey to Jerusalem. This hour-long drama features a libretto by Marilyn Biery set to music by James Biery, with David Roberts as Peter, Diane Schoff as Judas and Michael Fowler as Jesus, with the Grosse Pointe Memorial Church Choir, and chamber musicians. James Biery will conduct and Marilyn Biery will be the organist. Easter Sunday April 16, :00 Marilyn Biery was commissioned by Memorial Church to write the libretto for this drama, which she did in conjunction with music director James Biery, and with the counsel of Rev. Sarah Godbehere and Rev. Susan Mozena ministers at Memorial Church. The drama tells the story of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples, the Last Supper, and the events in the Garden ofgethsemane. Breakfast in Keely Commons 10:00 Petting Zoo in Gym 10:40 Egg Hunt in Donlin Center All are welcome to attend this service. Grosse Pointe Memorial is located at 16 Lakeshore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms. For more information, contact Marilyn Biery at musicdirector@fortstreet.org or at her 11:00 Worship The Rev. Dr. Beth Downs, Preaching 12:00 Outdoor Balloon Release extension (111) at (313) , Marilyn Perkins Biery, DMA, AAGO, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, 7

8 In preparation for Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, you are invited to order flowers In Memory or In Honor of loved ones or other special designations. Please complete this form and mail or bring it to the church office with your payment enclosed by no later than Sunday, April 9, Make checks payable to, Fort Street Presbyterian Church with a memo stating it is for Easter Flowers. Following Easter Worship you may take your flowers home after the service. Flowers remaining will be used by our Board of Deacons for Shut-Ins. Thank you for helping us celebrate the Resurrection. Indicate what you would like printed in the Easter Bulletin. (PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY) Given by: In loving memory of: In honor of: Pot (s) Spring $18.00ea.= Your Name Phone Number Address Place forms in secretary s mail box in the front office or in the offering plate.