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SHEHERD OF THE DESERT EVANGELIAL LUTHERAN HURH The assion of Our Lord Blessing of the alms April 8, 9, 2017 Mission: "reated, Redeemed and alled by God, we reach out to all, by sharing our gifts

1 SHEHERD OF THE DESERT EVANGELIAL LUTHERAN HURH The assion of Our Lord Blessing of the alms April 8, 9, 2017 Mission: "reated, Redeemed and alled by God, we reach out to all, by sharing our gifts and the unconditional love of Jesus." Vision: "To be an intergenerational congregation that puts the Love of hrist into action from one generation to another and from our community to our world".

2 reludes Welcome to Worship at Shepherd of the Desert lease stand as you are able when noted. "Organ Gems #18" "How Excellent Is Thy Name" The assion of Our Lord Blessing of the alms Debra Mcoy, Organist. A. Kerns Smith and Tunney, arr. by T. Doran Introduction The procession with palms brings us into Holy Week and the celebration of the mystery of our salvation. We enter the week by hearing the story of Jesus passion - his suffering and death. In baptism we have been fused to this story; in Holy Week we make our way through it again, because it brings us to life with hrist. rocession with alms Branches are distributed before the service begins. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna to the Son of David. The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Mercifully assist us, O Lord God of our salvation, that we may enter with joy upon the contemplation of those might acts whereby you have given us life everlasting; through your Son, Jesus hrist our Lord. Amen. rocessional Gospel: Matthew 21:1-11 1When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, just say this, 'The Lord needs them.' And he will send them immediately." 4 This took place to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet, saying, 5 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. 6The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; 7 they brought the donkey and the colt, and put their cloaks on them, and he sat on them. 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, 2

3 and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting, Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven! 10When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil, asking, Who is this? 11 The crowds were saying, This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee. Thanksgiving Those in the congregation raise their branches. The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God It is right to give him thanks and praise. We praise and thank you, Oh God, for the great acts of Love by which you have redeemed us through your Son, Jesus hrist our Lord. On this day he entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph, and was acclaimed Son of David and King of Kings by those who scattered their garments and branches of palm in his path. We ask that you bless these branches and those who bear them, and grant that we may ever hail him as Lord and King and follow him with perfect confidence; through the same Jesus hrist, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. rocession Let us go forth in peace. in the name of the Lord. The procession into the church begins, the congregation following the ministers, as the following hymn is sung. 3

4 rocessional Hymn "All Glory, Laud and Honor" ELW 344 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. 4

5 rayer of the Day Everlasting God, in your endless love for the human race you sent our Lord Jesus hrist to take on our nature and to suffer death on the cross. In your mercy enable us to share in his obedience to your will and in the glorious victory of his resurrection, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Special Music: Sat.- "The Old Rugged ross" George Bennard Sun.-hancel hoir "Blessed Is He" raig Adams & Tony Wood 1st Reading 4The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens - wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught. 5 The Lord GOD has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backward. 6I gave my back to those who struck me, and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard; I did not hide my face from insult and spitting. 7The Lord GOD helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame; 8 he who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who are my adversaries? Let them confront me. 9 It is the Lord GOD who helps me; who will declare me guilty? L The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Isaiah 50:4-9a 5

6 salm 31:9-16 L L L L 9Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am in trouble; my eye is consumed with sorrow, and also my throat and my belly. 10For my life is wasted with grief, and my years with sighing; my strength fails me because of affliction, and my bones are consumed. 11I am the scorn of my enemies, a disgrace to my neighbors, a dismay to my acquaintances; when they see me in the street they avoid me. 12Like the dead I am forgotten, out of mind; I am as useless as a broken pot. 13For I have heard the whispering of the crowd; fear is all around; they put their heads together against me; they plot to take my life. 14But as for me, I have trusted in you, O LORD. I have said, "You are my God. 15My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me. 16Let your face shine up- on your servant; save me in your steadfast love." 2nd Reading hilippians 2:5-11 5Let the same mind be in you that was in hrist Jesus, 6who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, 7but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, 8 he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death - even death on a cross. 9Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, 10so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11and every tongue should confess that Jesus hrist is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. L The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 6

7 ongregation please be seated See Booklet: The assion of Our Lord according to Matthew. Matthew 26:14-27:66 Hymn of the Day "The Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth" ELW 340 All rights reserved. Used by permission. OneLicense #A

8 Nicene reed We believe in one God, The Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus hrist, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under ontius ilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. 8

9 rayers of the Gathered ommunity A A A A A A A Lifting our voices and turning toward God, let us pray for the church, the earth, and all who are in need. A brief silence. Redeeming God, your church proclaims your gospel of truth and courage. Gather your children together to share in the promise of hrist. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Hosanna, Son of David. Lead your children to care for your good creation and all its inhabitants: lands, waters, plants, and all living creatures. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Soften the hearts of political leaders who ignore or deny suffering, struggle, and injustice. Lift up leaders who seek your will for the sake of their people. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Bring companionship to those who feel abandoned, comfort to those in pain, hope to those in despair, and healing to all in need (especially). Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Walk with this community as we remember your life-giving passion and death. Send us forth burning with desire to share your word with a hurting world. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Here other intercessions may be offered. We remember those who were imprisoned or martyred for their faith (especially the theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer) and give thanks for their bold confession and witness. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Into your hands, merciful God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your steadfast love; through hrist our Lord. Amen. 9

10 Sharing of the eace The peace of the Lord be with you always And also with you. Offertory Hymn "What Shall I Render" 10

11 Offertory rayer A God our provider, you have not fed us with bread alone, but with words of grace and life. Bless us and these your gifts, which we receive from your bounty, through Jesus hrist our Lord. Amen. Great Thanksgiving 11

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13 Sanctus Eucharistic rayer Holy God, mighty Lord, gracious Father: Endless is your mercy and eternal your reign. You have filled all creation with light and life; heaven and earth are full of your glory. Through Abraham you promised to bless all nations. You rescued Israel, your chosen people. Through the prophets you renewed your promise; and, at this end of all the ages, you sent your Son, who in words and deeds proclaimed your kingdom and was obedient to your will, even to giving his life. In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. For as often as we eat of this bread and drink from this cup we proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. hrist has died. hrist is risen. hrist will come again. Therefore, gracious Father, with this bread and cup we remember the life our Lord offered for us. And, believing the witness of his resurrection, we await his coming in power to share with us the great and promised feast. Amen. ome, Lord Jesus. 13

Send now, we pray, your Holy Spirit, the spirit of our Lord and of his resurrection, that we who receive the Lord's body and blood may live to the praise of your glory and receive our inheritance

14 Send now, we pray, your Holy Spirit, the spirit of our Lord and of his resurrection, that we who receive the Lord's body and blood may live to the praise of your glory and receive our inheritance with all your saints in light. Amen. ome, Holy Spirit. Join our prayers with those of your servants of every time and every place, and unite them with the ceaseless petitions of our great high priest until he comes as victorious Lord of all. Lord s rayer 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 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 and ever. Amen. Agnus Dei 14

15 The ommunion - Solo: Judy Fossum "The alms" J. Faure Distribution - by continuous tables. All baptized hristians who believe hrist is truly present in the bread and wine of the Sacrament of Holy ommunion are welcome at hrist s table at Shepherd of the Desert. lease follow the directions of the ushers as you come forward to the altar rail by the center aisle. You may kneel if you are able. Grape juice may be substituted for wine if you let your server know by raising your index finger as you are served. Once you have been served, you then may return to your seat by the side aisles. You may also share your offerings as you come forward for Holy ommunion. The Hunger Jar is also available. ost ommunion Blessing The body and blood of our Lord Jesus hrist strengthen you and keep you in His grace. Amen. ost ommunion Hymn "Ride On, Ride On in Majesty!" ELW 346 ost ommunion rayer A ompassionate God, you have fed us with the bread of heaven. Sustain us in our Lenten pilgrimage: may our fasting be hunger for justice, our alms, a making of peace, and our prayer, the song of grateful hearts; through hrist our Lord. Amen. 15

16 Benediction Dismissal A Go in peace, serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Our worship ends without postlude today in SILENE. This reminds us of the week into which we enter, contemplating the assion of our Lord Jesus. We gather for worship on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, all preparing us for the great Feast of Easter. May God bless your worship this week. Daily Scripture Readings for the Week of April 10- April 16 Monday (April 10, 2017) salm 36:5-11 Isaiah 42:1-9 Hebrews 9:11-15 John 12:1-11 Tuesday (April 11, 2017) salm 71:1-14 Isaiah 49:1-7 1 orinthians 1:18-31 John 12:20-36 Wednesday (April 12, 2017) salm 70 Isaiah 50:4-9a Hebrews 12:1-3 John 13:21-32 Thursday (April 13, 2017) salm 116:1-2, Exodus 12: orinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Friday (April 14, 2017) salm 22 Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Hebrews 10:16-25 John 18:1-119:42 Saturday (April 15, 2017) salm 46 Genesis 7: ; Romans 6:3-11 John 20:1-18 8:6-18; 9:8-13 Sunday (April 16, 2017) salm 118:1-2, Acts 10:34-43 olossians 3:1-4 Matthews 28:1-10 SHEHERD OF THE DESERT EVANGELIAL LUTHERAN HURH N 111th Avenue, Sun ity, Arizona hone: * Fax: Senior astor: The Rev. Dr. Daniel R. Defassio astor in Residence: The Rev. Ed Aho Website: Theresa: churchsecretary@qwestoffice.net or Sue: shepherdofthedes@qwestoffice.net A STEHEN MINISTRY ONGREGATION 16

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DESERT EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH SHEHERD OF THE DESERT EVNGELIL LUTHERN HURH My Good Shepherd The Fourth Sunday of Easter pril 25, 26, 2015 "reated, Redeemed and alled by God, we reach out to all, by sharing our gifts and the unconditional