Palm/Passion Sunday Prelude "The Palms" J. Favre David Leman, piano and Micah Laird, trumpet

Size: px

Start display at page:

Download "Palm/Passion Sunday Prelude "The Palms" J. Favre David Leman, piano and Micah Laird, trumpet"

Roderick Newton
5 years ago
Views:

THE CHURCH OF THE RED ROCKS The Rev. Dr. Cindy Parker, Pastor A Stephen Ministry Congregation An Open and Affirming Congregation ORDER OF WORSHIP Palm/Passion Sunday Prelude "The Palms" J.

1 THE CHURCH OF THE RED ROCKS The Rev. Dr. Cindy Parker, Pastor A Stephen Ministry Congregation An Open and Affirming Congregation ORDER OF WORSHIP Palm/Passion Sunday Prelude "The Palms" J. Favre David Leman, piano and Micah Laird, trumpet *Processional Hymn #216 "All Glory, Laud, and Honor" (We invite our church family to join in the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Palms/ribbons and instruments are in the back of the sanctuary for you to pick up!) Welcome and Announcements Pastor: No matter who you are, or where you are on life s journey, People: You are welcome here! Call to Worship Today we recall the events of the first Holy Week so many years ago. We remember how it started with Jesus entering the Holy City and we recall how it ended with his death outside Jerusalem s gates. This is how it began: A reading from Matthew 11: 1-10 Lord God, as did the people of Jerusalem before us, we cry to you, saying: Hosanna-blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest! Prayer of Confession (responsively) One: O Holy One, we are too distressed to notice that you join us in the parade. We are too deeply grieved to be aware that you sit beside us at the table. All:We are too busy sighing. We are too busy talking. We have insisted upon our own answers. One: We proclaimed our own knowledge to why bad things happen, to why the rich get richer, to why the world feels so broken. All: We have assured ourselves that this is the way things must be, but this life in your hands. Our lives are in your hands.

Week March 25 April 1 Sunday March 25 Palm/Passion Sunday 8:30 am Worship Service 9:30 am Fellowship Time Painted Cliffs Hall (PCH) 10:30 am Worship Service 10:30 am Nursery Care and Sunday School

2 Week March 25 April 1 Sunday March 25 Palm/Passion Sunday 8:30 am Worship Service 9:30 am Fellowship Time Painted Cliffs Hall (PCH) 10:30 am Worship Service 10:30 am Nursery Care and Sunday School 11:30 am Confirmation Class 2:00 pm Heather Sorenson Concert - Sanctuary Monday March 26 7:45 am Tai Chi and Prayer Classroom B 9:00 am Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal PCH 2:00 pm March Birthday Buddies Moore's home Tuesday March 27 7:30 am Men's Breakfast and Religious Study - PCH 11:00 am Visiting Scholars Classroom B Wednesday March 28 1:00 pm Council PCH Thursday March 29 Maundy Thursday and Holy Communion 9:30 am Stephen Ministers Training Classroom B 1:00 pm Knitting Into the Mystery Classroom A 2:00 pm Worship and Music Ministry Choir Room 3:30 pm Choir Rehearsal Choir Room 5:00 pm Maundy Thursday Service and Communion - Sanctuary Good Friday March 30 7:45 am Tai Chi and Prayer Classroom B 10:15 am The EDGE Classroom A 12:00 to 3:00 pm The Sanctuary is open for personal reflection. Easter Sunday April 1 6:30 am Sunrise Service Worship Service 8:30 am Worship Service 10:30 am Worship Service 10:30 am Nursery Care and Sunday School Heather Sorenson Concert Sunday March 25. Free of charge, in the Sanctuary at 2 pm. Heather is a composer, artist, arranger and worship leader who has appeared with church choirs around the nation and at Carnegie Hall.

Visiting Scholar - A Search for Religious Freedom and Survival: A Conversation with Shahram Ebadfarzadeh, a Refugee from Iran and a Representative of the Mandaean Community will visit CRR on Tuesday

3 Thank you to Ree, Betty, Margaret, Cynthia, and Bob, for helping with the Passion Reading today. March Birthday Buddies the birthday party for all CRR members born in March will be held at John and Suzanne Moore's home tomorrow, 2:00 PM. Visiting Scholar - A Search for Religious Freedom and Survival: A Conversation with Shahram Ebadfarzadeh, a Refugee from Iran and a Representative of the Mandaean Community will visit CRR on Tuesday March 27 at 11:00 AM in Classroom B. Please look under Education on the CRR website for more information. The Worship and Music Ministry will host a conversation regarding the enhancement of music at the CRR on Thursday, March 29 at 2:00 PM in the choir room. Strengths of the music program will be discussed, as well as ideas for enhancing the program. Please plan to join us for this important conversation. John Moore, Chair, Worship and Ministry. Adult Education opportunity Starting this week, Wednesday, April 4 Cultural Literacy for Religion: Hinduism in history and now. Hinduism is considered to be the oldest living major religion in the world with nearly a billion Hindus, making it the world s third largest religion after Christianity and Islam. In this video based class we will explore texts, teachings, gods, devotional practices, types of yoga and modern Hinduism. In addition to using the Great Courses lectures on these topics, we will welcome Jayna Clerk - Sedona resident, popular Ollie instructor and Hindu teacher - as a resource. The class will be facilitated by the Revs. Bob Wheaton and Margaret Gramley and meet for three Wednesday morning sessions at 10:00 AM on April 4, 11 &18. TEDx Talk and Potluck Supper Thursday, April 5 5:00 PM Jan and Jim Tanis BWINDI COMMUNITY PROGRAM (BCP) founders, Jim and Jan Tanis discovered Bwindi in To help the vulnerable children they met there, BCP was established as a 501c3 in BCP focuses mainly on Secondary education at Bishop Comboni College, Vocational Training and University. Bring a potluck dish to share and your own eating utensils. Please sign up in Painted Cliffs Hall.

4 One: O Holy One, speak to us. Fill our silences. Comfort us with your love so that we may find your understanding. Trust us to find your answers when we finally tire from our own. Save us, O Holy One, with your steadfast love. Time for silent confession and prayer Assurance of Pardon One: Beloved, hear the good news! Jesus willingly goes to the cross for us! For us! So that we might know his steadfast love for us! In the name of Jesus we are forgiven! All: Thanks to be to God! Amen! Choir Anthem "Christus Aux Mea" Heather Sorenson Message for all God s children The Legend of the Donkey s Cross (It is a joy to worship with our children and grandchildren. Children ages 6 and under are invited to join Shandra for special worship activities designed just for them.) Offertory & Sharing of our gifts *Doxology: Hymnal #198 (refrain) Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim; Let all adore and praise that sacred name. *Prayer of Dedication Heather Sorenson Special Music Heather Sorenson Palm-Passion Litany One: The people welcomed Jesus into their midst. Their hosannas rang out, they called upon him as a savior, a mighty king. All: They hoped that he would cast the oppressors out of their land and bring the nation glory and honor. One: It was a special moment-a time of celebration, a time of anticipation, a time when people felt they would receive a new life. All: This was the reason Jesus came. One: But God s ways are not our ways, nor are God s thoughts our thoughts. Our worship today recognizes this fact and we rejoice in it. All: Blessed be the one who comes in the name of the Lord. The Passion Reading The Lord s Supper Mark 14:22-26 Ree Hudson

5 Hymn #225 (vs. 1-2) "It was a Sad and Solemn Night" On the Mount of Olives Mark 14:32-42 Betty Morgan Hymn #219 (vs. 1-2) "Journey to Gethsemane" The Betrayal and Arrest Mark 14:43-65 Margaret Gramley Hymn #226 (vs. 1-2) "O Sacred Head Now Wounded" Peter Denies Jesus Mark 14:66-72 Cynthia Beck The Trial and Sentencing Mark 15:1-15 Bob Wheaton Hymn #218 (vs. 1-2) The Crucifixion, death and burial Mark 15:21-47 Hymn #229 (vs. 1-2) "Ah Holy Jesus" Pastor Cindy "Were You There?" Continuing the story (Church tradition believes the services of Holy Week are one continuous service there will not be a blessing or postlude until Easter morning. Please exit the sanctuary as you feel called to do so.) Holy Week Observances Maundy Thursday March 29 5:00 PM Holy Communion Served Good Friday March 30 Noon to 3:00 PM Sanctuary open for personal reflection Easter Sunday April 1 6:30 Sunrise Service with vocal soloists 8:30 and 10:30 AM with CRR Hand Bell Choir, Vocal Choir, Instrumentalists

Large Print Bulletins and Head Sets (for amplified sound of our worship services) are available from any of our ushers. Participants Director of Music Dr.

6 Large Print Bulletins and Head Sets (for amplified sound of our worship services) are available from any of our ushers. Participants Director of Music Dr. Ryan Holder Organist/Pianist Suzanne Moore Hand Bell Director Mary Rubel Substitute Hand Bell Director Carole Weinhardt Office Administration Ginger Willetts, Marcia Bickford and Cate Wyckoff Nursery Care Shandra Ryan Greeters 8:30 Karen and Len Barrow Greeter 10:30 Sally and Ned Phillips Head Usher 8:30 Karen Barrow Usher 8:30 Karen and Len Barrow Head Usher 10:30 John Heyer Usher 10:30 Gail and John Heyer Welcomers 8:30 Nancy and John True P. A. Operator 8:30 Dan Wheeler P. A. Operator 10:30 Ginger Willetts Van Driver Judith Glenn Tellers Lee Clegg and Claude Wigent Website and Social Media Cate Wyckoff Circle of Concern Church families pray for each other: Janet Wheeler, Jackie Hornberger, Tori DuCharme, Cheryl Jackson, Dosia Carlson, Marilyn Crow, Chuck Lougheed, Dee Carr, Mary Rubel and Jim Rostedt. If you or someone you love is hospitalized or having surgery, please let Pastor Cindy or the office know: Welcoming new members - on April 15 th. If you'd like to join or if you know anyone who is interested in joining, please talk to Pastor Cindy or call the office at Gospel Sunday Plan ahead to enjoy singing all those favorite gospel tunes on April 8. Remember ONLY ONE SERVICE at 9:30 AM.

Pick-A-Party 2018 Cinco de Mayo Game Day Haul out your sombrero! Bring your maracas! It's a Cinco de Mayo Game Day on Saturday May 5 th at 11:30 AM.

Biscuits. And added treat to this typical Indiana breakfast is Montana Huckleberry Scones. Warning: Not gluten free nor low in carbs!

7 Pick-A-Party 2018 Cinco de Mayo Game Day Haul out your sombrero! Bring your maracas! It's a Cinco de Mayo Game Day on Saturday May 5 th at 11:30 AM. Celebrate Mexico's Independence by playing Joker, Mahjong, Bridge, Hand and Foot or other games. Enjoy Mexican cuisine. $25 per person and limited to 80 people. Sign Up Sheet in Painted Cliffs Hall. Hand and Foot Party Friday May 11 at 1:00 PM Snacks, drinks and play Hand and Foot. Host: Jackie Beaudoin, At: Canyon Mesa Clubhouse. $10 per person. Limit 24 people. Sign up in PCH please! YUM! Cowpoke Breakfast Sausage Gravy and Biscuit Brunch $25 per person Saturday, Sept :00 a.m. Home of Jim and Judy Reichert 16 Pinto Lane Sedona, AZ Join Jim and Judy on their back patio for a traditional home cooked brunch of Sausage Gravy over Biscuits. And added treat to this typical Indiana breakfast is Montana Huckleberry Scones. Warning: Not gluten free nor low in carbs! This brunch sells out fast and is limited to 20. Plan your party today! Call Joy Stouder or Joyce Bethune for information and to schedule your event. Pick-A-Parties are a vital part of the fundraising program at CRR. Please help us by hosting a party of your own.

Easter Flowers Celebration 2018 EASTER is a special time of Joy and New Beginnings! To celebrate life, let us bring the beauty of Springtime Flowers into our Sanctuary.

8 Easter Flowers Celebration 2018 EASTER is a special time of Joy and New Beginnings! To celebrate life, let us bring the beauty of Springtime Flowers into our Sanctuary. Complete this order form and leave at the Church Office with your payment. Thank you! The cost per flowering plant is $10.00 each Your Name(s): In Memory of: Or In Honor of: Number of plants ordering: Amount: (Include with Order, Please!) Please deliver to a shut in: I will pick-up my plants *: *Plants must be picked-up after the LAST service on Easter Sunday. Ordering Deadline is TODAY. March 25

THE CHURCH OF THE RED ROCKS The Rev. Dr. Cindy Parker, Pastor A Stephen Ministry Congregation An Open and Affirming Congregation ORDER OF WORSHIP

THE CHURCH OF THE RED ROCKS The Rev. Dr. Cindy Parker, Pastor A Stephen Ministry Congregation An Open and Affirming Congregation ORDER OF WORSHIP The Fourth Sunday in Lent Lent is a time of journey, reflection,