University Presbyterian Church Order of Worship April 14, 2019 11:45am Palm Sunday < < I N V I T E D > > Instrumental Prelude: Processional G. F. Handel Hannah Byun, Principal Organist Opening Hymn #205: Ride On, Ride On in Majesty Hear all the tribes hosanna cry; O Savior meek, pursue your road With palms and scattered garments strowed. In lowly pomp ride on to die. O Christ, your triumphs now begin O er captive death and conquered sin. The host of angels in the sky Look down with sad and wondering eyes To see th approaching sacrifice. Your last and fiercest strife is night. The Father on his sapphire throne Awaits his own anointed Son. In lowly pomp ride on to die, Bow your meek head to mortal pain, Then take, O Christ, your power and reign. Welcome & Greeting Time Hymn #809: Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon
Hymn of Assurance #745: Jesus Shall Reign Jesus shall reign, wher-e er the sun does its successive journeys run; His kingdom spread from shore to shore, till moons shall wax and wane no more. To him shall endless prayer be made, and endless praises crown his head; His name like sweet perfume shall rise with every morning sacrifice. People and realms of every tongue dwell on his love with sweetest song, And infant voices shall proclaim their early blessings on his name. Blessings abound wher-e er he reigns; the prisoners leap to lose their chains, The weary find eternal rest, and all who suffer want are blessed. Let all the people rise and bring their special honors to our King; Angels descend with songs again and earth repeat the loud Amen. Next Door Video < < W E H E A R > Offering Moment & Prayer of Dedication Tithes & Offerings Offertory: Is He Worthy? Andrew Peterson & Ben Shive Marisa and Avery Gronholz Do you feel the world is broken? (We do) Do you feel the shadows deepen? (We do) But do you know that all the dark Won't stop the light from getting through? (We do) Do you wish that you could see it all made new? (We do) Is all creation groaning? (It is) Is a new creation coming? (It is) Is the glory of the Lord to be the light within our midst? (It is) Is it good that we remind ourselves of this? (It is) Is anyone worthy? Is anyone whole? Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll? The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave, He is David's Root And the Lamb who died to ransom the slave Is He worthy? Is He worthy of all blessing and honor and glory? Is He worthy of this? (He is) Does the Father truly love us? (He does)
Does the Spirit move among us? (He does) And does Jesus our Messiah hold forever those He loves? (He does) Does our God intend to dwell again with us? (He does) Is anyone worthy? Is anyone whole? Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll? The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave, He is David's Root And the Lamb who died to ransom the slave From ev'ry people and tribe every nation and tongue He has made us a kingdom and priests To God to reign with the Son Is He worthy? Is He worthy of all blessing and honor and glory? Is He worthy? Is He worthy? Is He worthy of this? (He is) Sermon: Global Culture Aaron Williams Texts: Revelation 4:1 (p. 997) 1 After this I looked, and there in heaven a door stood open! And the first voice, which I had heard speaking to me like a trumpet, said, "Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this." Revelation 5:9-14 (p. 997) 9 They sing a new song: "You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slaughtered and by your blood you ransomed for God saints from every tribe and language and people and nation; 10 you have made them to be a kingdom and priests serving our God, and they will reign on earth." 11 Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels surrounding the throne and the living creatures and the elders; they numbered myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, 12 singing with full voice, "Worthy is the Lamb that was slaughtered to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!" 13 Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, singing, "To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!" 14 And the four living creatures said, "Amen!" And the elders fell down and worshiped. << WE RESPOND>> Hymn of Response: Lord of All Nations words by Olive Wise Spannaus Lord of all nations, grant me grace To love all people, every race; And in each person may I see My kindred, loved, redeemed by thee. Break down the wall that would divide Thy children, Lord, on every side. My neighbor's good let me pursue;
Let Christian love bind warm and true. With thine own love may I be filled And by thy Holy Spirit willed, That all I touch, where'er I be, May be divinely touched by thee. Prayers of the People and 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 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. Amen. Closing Hymn #203: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna Hosanna, loud hosanna, the little children sang; Through pillared court and temple the lovely anthem rang; To Jesus, who had blessed them close folded to his breast, The children sang their praises, the simplest and the best. From Olivet they followed mid an exultant crowd, The victor palm branch waving, and chanting clear and loud; The Lord of earth and heaven rode on in lowly state, Nor scorned that little children should on his bidding wait. Hosanna in the highest! That ancient song we sing, For Christ is our Redeemer, the Lord of heaven, our King; O may we ever praise him with heart and life and voice, And in his blissful presence eternally rejoice! Benediction Instrumental Postlude: Jubilation Jason D. Payne Hannah Byun, organ _+_+_+_+_+_+_+_ WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS: Aaron Williams, Pastor, Discipleship Kathy Giske, Liturgist Tom Burley, Liturgist David Gardner, Director of Worship & Arts Hannah Byun, Principal Organist CURRENT SERMON SERIES: NEXT DOOR, Joining Jesus in his mission to reconcile all people
What does it mean to be next door to students, seekers, skeptics, and a new generation? As we live out the good news in a way that s inviting and authentic, Jesus forms us as disciples. Our mission begins in our neighborhoods For details on upcoming memorial services, go to: upc.org/care/memorials. CHANCEL FLOWERS The flowers on the Chancel today are given in loving memory of William B. MacKenney, who was called home by Jesus very suddenly on April 15, 2018. Donors are his wife, Heather; son, Kyle; and daughter-in-law, Becky. To request Chancel flowers in memory or in honor of a loved one, please contact Bob Davies in the Worship department (x143, bobd@upc.org). NEXT SUNDAY: April 21 EASTER SUNDAY Traditional Services at 8:00, 9:45, and 11:30 in the Sanctuary Contemporary Services at 8:30 and 10:00 in Larson Hall He is Going Ahead of You George Hinman Text: Matthew 28:5-10 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Copyrighted lyrics used by permission (CCLI license #125908 and OneLicense.net #A- 719889). Is He Worthy? by Andrew Peterson & Ben Shive 2018 Jakedog Music and JunkBox Music, Music Services Inc.