Church of the Palms United Church of Christ Where faith happens and love abounds 1960 N. Swinton Avenue Delray Beach, Florida 33444 561.276.6347 + www.churchofthepalms.net Sunday, April 14, 2019, 10:00 am Palm/Passion Sunday No matter who you are or where you are on life s journey, No matter who you love, you are welcome here! Guests are a special blessing! Please sign our Guest Book, located in the back of the sanctuary. If you would like to receive our newsletters and weekly emails, include your email address. And join us after worship for conversation and refreshments in the Friendship Center. As an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ, our goal is to extend to everyone an extravagant welcome in hopes that you will experience the abundant love of God here and be inspired to share that love with the world. To enhance your worship experience Kindly silence your cell phone in the sanctuary Back cushions are available in the back pew or ask an usher A hearing loop encircles the sanctuary for those with hearing aids` There are no assigned seats sit where you feel most comfortable If you do not wish to keep your bulletin, please place it in the recycle box as you exit to Friendship Center Let us know what we can do for you! Nursery Care is available for infants and toddlers in the education building. Ask an usher for assistance. Sunday School classes meet in the Education Building following the Children s Conversation except on Communion Sunday. Prayer Requests may be submitted using the Connect Cards in the pew rack and placing it on the offering plate or called into the Church Office during the week. Prayer Ministry Gatherings are on the 4 th Thursday of the month at 10:30am in the Sanctuary.
ORDER OF SERVICE *Those who wish may stand Prelude Hosanna, Loud Hosanna arr. Martin (You are encouraged to use this time for prayer & meditation. In respect for others, please observe silence in the sanctuary.) *Greeting Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven! *Gathering Prayer Pastor: Pastor: Christ is with us! Christ is in our midst! Let us pray: Merciful God, as we enter Holy Week and gather at your house of prayer, turn our hearts again to Jerusalem, to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, that united with Christ and all the faithful we may one day enter in triumph the city not made by human hands, the new Jerusalem, eternal in the heavens, where with you and the Holy Spirit, Christ lives in glory for ever. Amen. *Palm Sunday Scripture Reading Luke 19:28-40 *Blessing of the Palms God is with you! And also with you. Let us give thanks to God Most High. It is right to give God thanks and praise. Let us pray: O God, who in Jesus Christ Bless them and us that their use this day may announce in our time that Christ has come and that Christ will come again. Amen! Come, Christ Jesus! 1
*Procession Let us go forth in peace. In the name of Christ. Amen. *Hymn #213 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna During the singing of the hymn, those who wish may wave their palms and walk down the center aisle, across the front of the church, and up the side aisles to a seat. Hosanna, loud Hosanna, the little children sang, through pillared court and temple the lovely anthem rang; To Jesus, who had blest them close folded to his breast, the children sang their praises, the simplest and the best. From Olivet they followed amid the cheering crowd, the victor palm branch waving, and chanting clear and loud. The one whom angels worship rode on in lowly state, and glad to see the children, slowed down the donkey s gait. Hosanna in the highest! That ancient song is ours. We hail our great Redeemer and sing with all our powers; Hosanna, Christ, we praise you with heart and life and voice. Hosanna! In your presence forever we ll rejoice! Welcome and the Life of the Church Children s Conversation Song: To be like Jesus, to be like Jesus! My desire to be like Jesus! All through life s journey from earth to glory, My desire to be like Jesus. Prayer for Understanding Cantata Christ Has Triumphed (See text on pages 4-5) Responsive Prayer on Christ s Passion Our Redeemer suffered death, was buried and rose again for our sake. With love let us adore him, aware of our needs. Let us pray. Christ our teacher, for us you were obedient, even to death: Teach us to obey God s will in all things. Christ our life, by dying on the cross you destroyed the power of evil and death: Enable us to die with you, and to rise with you in glory. Christ our strength, you were despised, and humiliated as a condemned criminal: Teach us the humility by which you saved the world. Christ our salvation, you gave your life out of love for us: Help us to love one another. 2
Christ our Savior, on the cross you embraced all time with your outstretched arms Gather all the scattered children of God into your realm. Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us. Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us. Jesus, redeemer of the world, grant us peace. Silence for Personal Prayer Eternal God, as we are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ, so give us the grace of repentance that we may pass through the grave with him and be born again to eternal life. For he is the One who was crucified, dead, and buried, and rose again for us, Jesus our Savior. Amen. The Lord s Prayer (trespasses) Invitation to the Offering Offertory The Palms Faure *Doxology Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were a present far too small. Love, so amazing, so divine, demands my life, my soul, my all. *Prayer of Dedication We cast these gifts before you, O God, as palms were cast before Jesus long ago. We lay them on your altar in praise, thanksgiving, and joy. Receive them back from our hands, that they may become a greater blessing in your hands. In Jesus name, Amen. *Hymn #215 Ride On! Ride On In Majesty *Blessing You are invited to exit quietly or remain seated during the musical postlude, to enjoy a last moment of worship. Postlude Fantasia on St. Theodulph Broadhead 3
CHRIST HAS TRIUMPHED Hosanna, Loud Hosanna Hosanna, loud Hosanna! the little children sang. They danced around the temple, their lovely anthems rang. For Jesus, who had blest them, they waved their branches high, their hearts full of rejoicing to see Him glorified. Hosanna in the highest!, the ancient song we sing, for Christ is our Redeemer, our Maker, and our King. Hosanna. loud Hosanna! We celebrate and praise. Hosanna, loud Hosanna! Forever He will reign. Hosanna, loud Hosanna! Forever He will reign. Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna! Narration: Women at the Well Narration: John We Love You, Lord We love you, Lord. We love you, Jesus, for your arms hold us, your mercy keeps us. We love you, Lord. We need you, Lord. We need you, Jesus, for your grace saves us, your blood redeems us. We need you, Lord. We thank you, Lord. We thank you, Jesus, for you protect us, and your hand leads us. We thank you, Lord. We praise you, Lord, we praise you, Jesus. Your presence moves us, your Spirit frees us. We praise you, Lord. We thank you, Lord. We need you, Lord. We love you, Lord. Narration: Peter Was This Friday Really Good? They led Him down a rugged path, as all the jeering crowds surround. They drove Him t ward His destiny, as stripes from lashes bore Him down. Was this Friday really good? They led Him up a skullshaped hill, beneath the mid-day s searing heat. They mocked Him with a crown of thorns. With scorn they nailed His hands and feet. Was this Friday really good? Was this Friday really good? Running deeper than the blood that fell is a story that the Gospel tells, for there is more to Calv ry s tree than what first the eyes may see. Was this Friday really good? Was this Friday really good? Yes, through His loss we have life, we are healed by His stripes, we are freed by His blood. Yes, through His loss we have life, we are healed by His stripes, we are freed by His blood. That s what makes this Friday good. That s what makes this Friday good. Running deeper than the blood that fell is a story that the Gospel tells, for there is more to Calv ry s tree than what first the eyes may see. That s what makes this Friday good. That s what makes this Friday good. He leads us now with Shepherd s hands, bearing scars where nails once were. Triumphant over sin and death, He leaves us with our answer sure. That s what makes this Friday good. That s what makes this Friday good. That s what makes this Friday good. Narration: Roman Soldier Jesus Paid it all I hear the Savior say, Thy strength indeed is small; child of weakness, watch and pray, find in Me thine all in all. Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe; sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow. Lord, now indeed I find Thy pow r, and Thine alone can change the leper s spots and melt the heart of stone. Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe; sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow. Narration: Mary Magdalene 4
Love Rolled the Stone Away Savior and Lord gave of His life, hanging on Calv ry s tree. Suffered for all our guilt and shame, blood mixed with agony. Laid in a grave, cold and dark, but He could not hold back the love in His heart. Love rolled the stone away. Love rolled the stone away. On that morning of glory He came back to life. Death could not hold Him in the grave. Love rolled the stone away. He paid the price no one could pay; we are the reason He died. His was an act of selfless love, no greater sacrifice. We now can live; it s all because when He offered Himself, it was given for us. Love rolled the stone away. Love rolled the stone away. On that morning of glory He came back to life. Death could not hold Him in the grave. Love rolled the stone away. We rejoice and praise the name above all names, Jesus Christ, the risen Lord. Love rolled the stone away. Love rolled the stone away. On that morning of glory He came back to life. Death could not hold Him in the grave. Love rolled the stone away. Love rolled the stone away. Love rolled the stone away. On that morning of glory He came back to life. Death could not hold Him in the grave. Love rolled the stone away. Love rolled the stone away! Christ Has Triumphed Standing on a hill was the old rugged cross, lying in a tomb was the Lamb of God. Stretched across the sky was the darkest night, waiting to break through was the morning light. He rose as the sun at the dawn of the day, victory won, Jesus conquered the grave! He has triumphed over sin and death. He has triumphed by His righteousness. Sin has lost its power, death has lost its sting. He has triumphed victoriously! Seated on the throne is the Lamb of God, filling heaven s sky is the angel s song. Over all the earth is the Savior s praise, lifted high above is His glorious name. He rose as the sun at the dawn of the day, victory won, Jesus conquered the grave! He has triumphed over sin and death. He has triumphed by His righteousness. Sin has lost its power, death has lost its sting. He has triumphed victoriously! He has triumphed victoriously! Lives again our glorious King. Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Dying once, He all doth save. Alleluia! Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia! Alleluia! He has triumphed over sin and death. He has triumphed by his righteousness. Sin has lost its power, death has lost its sting. He has triumphed victoriously! Alleluia! <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> PARTICIPATING IN THIS MORNING S SERVICE The Reverend Brad S. Lutz, Designated Pastor Edward Krynicki, Music Director Elaine Reinhardt Pianist Beverly Drolette and Kathy Mory- Greeters <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> 5
THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH Office Hours this week are Tuesday - Thursday- 9AM-1PM. The Office is CLOSED on Friday for Good Friday. Pastor Brad will be in on Monday (after 2pm) and Thursday. One Great Hour of Sharing Today is the last day to donate. Please use offering envelope in the pew. Leadership Council meets tomorrow at 6pm in the volunteer room. Handbell Choir practice is on Tuesdays at 6pm. Food Donations are needed for CROS Ministries. Pantry items needed this week are Peanut Butter. MAUNDY THURSDAY 7pm Service of the Table and Tenebrae GOOD FRIDAY 12 Noon Service of Adoration of the Cross EASTER SUNDAY 10am Easter Service of Celebration and Communion 11am Butterfly release in the Garth 11:15am Social Hour REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS Tuesday - Friday, 9am - 1pm - Office Hours Thursdays, 10:30am - Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) - no study on April 18 th & 25 th Thursdays, 6:00pm Choir rehearsal (Music Room) no rehearsal on April 18 th 4th Thursday of every month, 10:00-10:25am - Prayer Ministry (Sanctuary) Sundays, 10am following Children's Conversation is Sunday School 2nd Sunday of every month, 11:30am - 12:45pm Super Sunday Team Meetings