First Parish Church, Congregational On the Village Green Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts Rev. John G. Hughes, II, Senior Pastor Donald R. Dunn, Director of Music-Organist Judy Haley, Pastoral Assistant Priscilla Duda, Christian Education Director Jared Hamilton, Youth Director Church office: 978-526-7661 ext. 1 Fax: 978-526-7882 Email: office.fpchurch@verizon.net Website: www.firstparishchurch.org
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday, March 24, 2013 10:00 a.m. Palm Passion Sunday ORGAN PRELUDE: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna Hymn tune Ellacombe (1784) Setting by Michael Burkhardt (b.1957) *[Please stand for the lighting of the candles] CALL TO WORSHIP Cast your cloaks before the Christ who comes! But wait: is this the One we were expecting? Prepare a way for the Christ who is coming. But why does he not seize power right now? Why does he end up being judged, not judging? Come and see the Christ we follow! *HYMN: Ride On, Ride On, In Majesty NCH #215 ANNOUNCEMENTS PRAYER OF INVOCATION Gracious God, we would enter in to a true celebration of the coming of Jesus Christ. Equal with God, Jesus becomes our example and our guide; emptied of self, Jesus serves as savior; as a slave serving others, Jesus is Lord of all; humbled to death, Jesus lives. Gracious God, on this most holy of days, when the anticipation of what could be and the foreboding of what will be faced overwhelms us, we pause to remember. We recall times when we have been faithful to dreams and loyal to people and commitments, and times of difficulty when we have abandoned them. We remember the fear that grows within us and keeps us from standing by our ideals, our friends, our God. We remember despair that leads us to lose hope in ourselves, in you, in life itself.
Gracious God, help us to walk the path of our Christ when need be. Give us courage and strength to face our trials, our abandonment, even our death. Renew in us hope that in suffering there is wholeness, in pain there can be healing, and in death there shall be new life. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, who taught us to pray *THE LORD'S PRAYER (trespasses) 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, the power and the glory forever. Amen. *GLORIA PATRI 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 SUNDAY SCHOOL CHOIR: In the Garden Ann Greenleaf, Chip Price CROSS RAISING BY YOUTH SCRIPTURE: Philippians 2:5-11 ANTHEM: Hosanna! Blessed is He Ralph Edmund Marryott (1908-1974) Hosanna! Blessed is He Who cometh in the name of the Lord. Holy Lord God of Hosts, Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory. Glory be to Thee, O Lord, most high. Hosanna! Blessed is He MORNING PRAYER CONGREGATION S JOYS AND CONCERNS May God be with you. And also with you. Let us pray, O Christ, show us your mercy; and grant us salvation. Allow your Holy Spirit to bless us;
and restore us to your purposes. Amen. Let us offer our prayers... SILENT PRAYER-PASTORAL PRAYER-CHORAL ESPONSE SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 19:28-40 *HYMN: All Glory Laud and Honor PH #155 SERMON: Coming into Jerusalem MOMENT OF MEDITATION OFFERTORY SENTENCE OFFERTORY ANTHEM: Ride On, Ride On in Majesty Hymn Text by Henry H. Milman (1791-1868) Based on the hymn tune Wareham Melody by William Knapp (1698-1768) Choral setting by Howard Helvey (b.1968) Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest! Ride on, ride on in majesty! Hear all the tribes hosanna cry; O Savior meek, pursue your road with palms and scattered garments strowed. Ride on, ride on in majesty! In lowly pomp ride on to die, Bow your meek head to mortal pain, then take, O Christ, your power and reign. Ride on, ride on in majesty! In lowly pomp ride on to die, Bow your meek head to mortal pain, then take, O Christ, your power and reign. *DOXOLOGY 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. *HYMN: All Hail the Power of Jesus Name PH #195 BENEDICTION *[The Removal of the Flame ] CHORAL RESPONSE
ORGAN POSTLUDE: All Glory, Laud, and Honor Setting by Dale Wood (1934-2003) The greeters and lay readers are Jared and Leah Hamilton, with children Camille and Simon. The Deacons are Jane Pearson and Jeff Bodmer-Turner. The Sexton is Rachael Gallagher. Please join us in the front of the church following the service for coffee, tea and hospitality. Welcome to all who worship here this morning. If you are new to our church, a guest or visitor please fill out the Welcome Card in the pew, place it in the collection plate and sign the guest book located in the narthex. Please contact the Church office if you would like to be on our mailing list office.fpchurch@verizon.net or 978-526-7661 ext 1. ATTENDANCE: Church 75, Sunday school 42, Youth 12, Faith Formation 19 CARE TEAM, Have you shared the experience? Our Care Team provides meals, rides, & visits to sustain families in our Church Community through times of illness and loss. If you would like to become involved with this wonderful support system please contact; Sheila Kafer 978-525-3253, smkafer@comcast.net or: Janet Groth at 978-526-8408, janbythesea244@gmail.com FAITH FORMATION Bibles and Bagels: no meeting on Easter; see you April 7, 14, 21, & 28 Growing Together: no meeting March 28; see you at the Maundy Thursday service and April 4 Friday Bible Study: no meeting March 29; see you at the ecumenical Good Friday service and April 5 Women's Fellowship: Tuesday, April 23 (save the date) Soup & Conversation about Ordination: rescheduled for Sunday April 28 (save the date) Judy Haley, 978 937-8881, pastoralassist.fpchurch@verizon.net.
FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR Please call Penny Lapham at 978-526- 7128, by Monday to be included in the following Sunday s bulletin. Thursday March 28 - Maundy Thursday; Passover Meal 6:00 p. m. Chapel, Tenebrae 7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Good Friday Mar. 29 St. John s Parish, 12 noon Easter Sunrise- 6:28 a.m. on Singing Beach Easter Celebration - 10:00 a.m. Sanctuary, First Parish Church FPC SS would like to thank everyone that has helped us reach our goal for Heifer International. If you are interested in making a donation please feel free to add it to the collection with Heifer in the memo line or on the envelope. Thank you in advance for your support of our SS and for making a difference for a family in need! The First Parish Cookbook makes the perfect Easter or Mother s Day gift. Full of First Parish history, favorite graces, and old and new recipes from church members and friends, it is great value at only $10.00. Available in the office or see the spring display in the Church narthex. Great food for a great cause! The Missions Committee will host the Chili & Chowder Fest Benefit in the Chapel Saturday, April 6, from 11:00 to 1:30 Save the date for this very popular family event and longstanding FPC tradition. All proceeds will be donated to Wellspring House in Gloucester to support their educational and job-training programs. Tickets: $10.00 adults $5.00 for children (12 & under) Want to help out? Check out the FPC website during March as plans develop. There will be plenty of opportunities to pitch in and make the 2013 Chili & Chowder Fest a great success.
Deadline tomorrow, March 25! You are invited to purchase for $12, a traditional Easter lily to decorate our sanctuary for the Easter Sunday Service on March 31, 2013. The Diaconate is also offering the option of making a donation to: The Diaconate Fund to assist people in our community who are in need. Following the service, the plant may be taken home or left to be given to our members and friends who are ill or unable to leave their home. A complete list of donors and those remembered will be included in the Easter bulletin. I (we) wish to donate a plant(s) please circle one: In Memory of In Celebration of In Honor of Name of Loved One(s) Name of Donor(s) Phone Number Please check: I will take plant(s) home Please give my plant(s) A donation to the Diaconate Fund Number of Easter lily (s) desired: Enclosed: $
THIS WEEK: Monday 8:00 AM Exercise 7:30 PM Manchester Singers Tuesday 9:30 AM Playgroup 10:00 AM Staff Meeting 11:30 AM COA Lunch of the Month Wednesday 8:00 AM Exercise 10:00 AM COA Yoga 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal Thursday 6:00 PM Passover Meal 7:30 PM Maundy Thursday Friday 8:00 AM Yoga 12:00 Noon Good Friday Service St. John s Sunday 6:28 a.m. Easter Sunrise, Singing Beach 10:00 AM Easter Worship