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ST. MICHAEL LUTHERAN CHURCH 118 State Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Norma Ickes The Palms, are sponsored to the glory of God by In honor of Annie, Pete, Dane, Carleigh,

1 ST. MICHAEL LUTHERAN CHURCH 118 State Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Norma Ickes The Palms, are sponsored to the glory of God by In honor of Annie, Pete, Dane, Carleigh, and Peyton by Guy Kehler and Lindsay Mills. All the Service men and women by Sue McDonald and Christina Persson Sunday of the Passion Palm Sunday March 29, :00 a.m. 16 1

2 Welcome to St. Michael Church In a world polluted by noise, we should be able to expect the privilege of silence for meditation and preparation as we enter the space set aside for our public worship. In that spirit, we ask you for silence and offer the devotional aids below for your use as you await the start of the service and during the prelude. Prayers Before Worship Merciful God, your strength and courage pour forth to sustain the witness of your faithful people. Awaken in us the humility to serve wherever creation is broken and in need, that we may follow in the way of our brother, Jesus, die as he did to all that separates us from you, and with him be raised to new life. Amen. Dear God, so much happened in the week we call Holy. We thank you that we know there is a happy ending. But we grieve over the suffering endured by Jesus for us. A few minutes, now, is too short of a time to grasp all that happened and the implications of each event. Help us to integrate each facet of this most holy part of Jesus live into our lives. Amen. Worship Notes The first and second readings and psalm are the same this Sunday every year: Christ emptying himself of divine power and protection, willingly becoming vulnerable to those who struck him and put him to death. With Christ we lament his suffering and all human suffering, but expect God's final vindication. Mark's passion story begins with an unnamed woman anointing his head, perhaps to proclaim him Messiah, and Jesus saying she has anointed him beforehand for burial. Mark's Easter story will begin with women going to anoint Jesus for burial, only to find that he has been raised, God's living Anointed One. During the season of Lent there will be no prelude or postlude music for the worship service. The time immediately before and after the service is being held by our community as a time of silence for prayer and to experience the presence of God. After the service chapel bell will be rung at the end of the time of silent prayer. You may pray from your seat or at the altar rail; and, you may come and go as you please during this time of prayer. Persons with impairments - St. Michael offers to anyone with a hearing difficulty a small, remote personal speaker. We invite our guests who may need this to ask an usher for one. We welcome any comments concerning St. Michael's efforts to accommodate persons with impairments or disabilities. An enlarged copy of the bulletin is available. Please see an usher if you would like to use one. 2 We remember the following members and friends of St. Michael in prayer this week: Talia Babel, Ryan Borys, Art Cover, Richard DiSalvo, Milt Evans, Mike Fuller, Gary Lee Hoke, Jackie Lithgow, Mary Palmer, Diana Pate and Roxanne Umbenhauer. Names will remain on the prayer list for three weeks. If you would like to have someone remain on the list longer than that, please contact the church office at or churchoffice@stmikehbg.com. Presiding Minister Director of Music Assisting Minister Eucharistic Minister Acolytes and Torchbearers Cantor Lector and Bookbearer Greeters Ushers Altar Guild Offering Counters Worship Leaders 15 The Reverend Larry Hawkins Alex Ashman Wayne Noss Angela Tanczos Ray Cristo and Rhonda Stewart Lindsay Mills Maria Archer Cheryl and Ed Smith Lisa Kratzer and Dan Tosheff John and Susan Wesley Maria Archer and Guy Kehler PHONE AND INTERNET INFORMATION Church phones: Office: Kitchen: addresses: Church Office churchoffice@stmikehbg.com Web site: Pastor Hawkins pastor@stmikehbg.com

3 The readings for Maundy Thursday, April 2, are: Exodus 12:1-4[5-10] 11-14, Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-17, 31b-35. The readings for Good Friday, April 3, are: Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Psalm 22, Hebrews 10:16-25, John 18:1-19:42. The readings for the Resurrection of Our Lord/Easter Vigil, April 4, are: Romans 6:3-11, John 20:1-18. The readings for the Resurrection of Our Lord, April 5, are: Acts 10:34-43, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Mark 16:1-8. KEEPERS OF THE ALLELUIA BANNER The Alleluia! has been removed from our liturgy and hymns until Easter. Symbolically, the Alleluia banner has also been removed from our sight and cared for during Lent by members and friends of St. Michael Church. This week we thank Guy Kehler and Lindsay Mills for their devotional care of the Alleluia. THERE WILL BE A RECEPTION following the Easter Vigil. You are invited to bring a savory or sweet treat for our gathering. There will also be a breakfast on Easter morning from 8:30 9:30 a.m. All are invited to attend. COMMUNITIES OF HOPE a focus of Seminarian Jennifer Crist's internship, invites you to participate with them today, Palm Sunday, for a creative expression of faith. We will meet at St. Michael's from 12:30 to 4:30 to create colorful patterns with sawdust on the sidewalks, a Guatemalan Holy Week tradition. CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR BASKETS OF LOVE PROJECT are greatly appreciated by the Ministry to Society. These gifts of basic and vital supplies to persons who have done their time are simple signs of love and caring from God's people. The supplies encourage a fresh new beginning for citizens returning to our community. See the display in the fellowship area for suggested items or simply include a monetary offering in the weekly collection marked "Baskets of Love". Thank you for remembering the nolonger imprisoned! ALTAR FLOWERS Joycelyn Selvey contributes to the Altar Flower fund to the Glory of God and in memory of David Selvey, Jr. This gift allows us to have flowers when there is no sponsor. SERVICE OF WORD AND SACRAMENT +++GATHERING+++ As you are able, and weather permitting, please gather outside in front of the church for the Blessing of the Palms and the procession. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. PROCESSIONAL GOSPEL Matthew 21:1-11 The holy gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. When 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." 6 The 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, 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!" 10 When 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." The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. BULLETINS are sponsored to the Glory of God and in memory of Vickie Slippey s birthday by Jackie Smith. FELLOWSHIP HOUR is sponsored to the Glory of God by Ron Maynard and Wayne Noss. 14 3

4 BLESSING OF PALMS The Lord be with you. And also with you. The people raise the Palms to receive the blessing. Let us pray. We praise you, O God, for redeeming the world through our Savior Jesus Christ. Today he entered the holy city in triumph and was proclaimed messiah and king by those who spread garments and branches along his way. Bless these branches and those who carry them. Grant us grace to follow our Lord in the way of the cross, so that, joined to his death and resurrection, we enter into life with you; through the same Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. PROCESSION Let us go forth in peace, in the name of Christ. Amen. BLESSING +++SENDING+++ The blessing of God Almighty, the wisdom and power of + Christ Jesus, and the light of the Holy Spirit be among you and remain with you always. Amen. SENDING SONG Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word elw 517 DISMISSAL Go in peace. Remember the poor. Thanks be to God. You are invited to stay and pray in silence, or depart in silence for our time of fellowship in the social hall. The pastor will greet everyone in the social hall after the service. From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License # New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ONGOING MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES Helping Hands Ministry Let s All Gather and Walk! Loaves of Love Communion for the Pates CALENDAR FOR WEEK OF MARCH 29 Way of the Cross Practice for Triduum Choir Rehearsal Maundy Thursday Worship Good Friday Worship Easter Vigil Service Morning Prayer and Easter Breakfast Sunday, Thursday and Friday at 4:00 p.m. Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Ongoing food collection Third Sunday of the month Monday at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Friday at 7:00 p.m. Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Next Sunday at 8:30 a.m. By water and the Spirit we are baptized into the body of Christ and made members of his church. We remember and rejoice with those who celebrate their baptismal anniversaries this week: Norma Ickes on March 30; Keni Attics and Keith Miller on April

5 SONG AFTER COMMUNION Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. CHOIR ANTHEM Hosana to Jesus the King Larson PRAYER OF THE DAY As we now enter into the contemplation of the passion of our Lord Jesus Christ and meditate on the salvation of the world through his sufferings, death, burial, and resurrection, let us pray... PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Let us pray. Merciful God, accompany our journey through these forty days. Renew us in the gift of baptism, that we may provide for those who are poor, pray for those in need, fast from self-indulgence, and above all that we may find our treasure in the life of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. FIRST READING +++WORD+++ 4 The 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. 6 I 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. 7 The 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? The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Isaiah 50:4-9a 12 5

6 COMMUNION SONG COMMUNION HYMN Ah, Holy Jesus elw

7 LORD S PRAYER Lord remember us in your Kingdom, and teach us to pray. GOSPEL The people remain seated until invited to stand. HYMN OF THE DAY My Song is Love Unknown elw 343 PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Lord, in your mercy, / hear our prayer. PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. The assembly shares the Lord s peace with those nearby. +++MEAL+++ OFFERTORY HYMN COMMUNION Communion is open to anyone who seeks to respond to Christ's love. To receive communion the assembly follows the choir, approaching the altar rail by the center aisle in two rows. Individuals fill in at the next open spot at the rail on their side of the aisle. You may kneel or stand. The pastor will come around and place the host (bread) in your hand, an assisting minister will have the wine. You may receive the wine either by common cup, or from the pouring chalice. To receive from the pouring chalice take a glass from the tray at the front of the center aisle. After you use the glass you may place it in the tray on the window sill as you return to your seat by the side aisle. OFFERING PRAYER 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 Christ our Lord. Amen. 10 7

8 DIALOGUE PREFACE It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ; whose suffering and death gave salvation to all. You gather your people around the tree of the cross, transforming death into life. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE We give you thanks, Father, through Jesus Christ, your beloved Son, whom you sent in this end of the ages to save and redeem us and to proclaim to us your will. He is your Word, inseparable from you, through whom you created all things, and in whom you take delight. He is your Word, sent from heaven to a virgin's womb. He there took on our nature and our lot and was shown forth as your Son, born of the Holy Spirit and of the virgin Mary. He, our Lord Jesus, fulfilled all your will and won for you a holy people; he stretched out his hands in suffering in order to free from suffering those who trust you. He is the one who, handed over to a death he freely accepted, in order to destroy death, to break the bonds of the evil one, to crush hell underfoot, to give light to the righteous, to establish his covenant, and to show forth the resurrection, taking bread and giving thanks to you, said: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. In the same way 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. Remembering, then, his death and resurrection, we take this bread and cup, giving you thanks that you have made us worthy to stand before you and to serve you as your priestly people. Send your Spirit upon these gifts of your church; gather into one all who share this bread and wine; fill us with your Holy Spirit to establish our faith in truth, that we may praise and glorify you through your Son Jesus Christ; through whom all glory and honor are yours, almighty Father, with the Holy Spirit, in your holy church, both now and forever. Amen. 8 9

ST. MICHAEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

ST. MICHAEL LUTHERAN CHURCH 118 State Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Sunday of the Passion Palm Sunday April 13, 2014 10:00 a.m. 16 1 Welcome to St. Michael Church PRAYERS BEFORE WORSHIP Merciful God,