CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH 1 Concordia is the Church where the love of Christ is shared through our hearts, our hands, and our voices. SIXTH SUNDAY IN LENT PALM SUNDAY April 14, 2019 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! -Psalm 98:1a AS WE GATHER (prepared by Jim Gann) Why would the Son of God, who had all the angels in Heaven at His command, who could heal the lame, bring sight to the blind and hearing to the deaf, who had command over the wind and the waves, humble Himself to be a servant to those around Him? After all, He was the King, the Messiah. Royalty and the very rich have servants do all the menial kind of work, don t they? But Jesus was no ordinary king. Jesus came into the world to be a Servant King. As a servant, He provided an example of how he wants us to respond to the love He first gave us. He wants us to swallow our pride and serve others, not just here in Church or our families, but within the community where we live. CALL TO WORSHIP AND SHARING OF THE PEACE RINGING OF THE BELLS (Please stand and face the cross at the back of the Church) Pastor: The grace of our Lord + Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
People: Amen. 2 Pastor: Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. People: Hosanna to the Son of David. (The word Hosanna comes from the Hebrew Language and means, Save us, we pray ) THE HOLY GOSPEL: John 12:12-19 Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the 12th chapter. People: Praise to You, O Lord. (The Gospel is read) 12 The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. 13 So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel! 14 And Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, just as it is written, 15 Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey's colt! 16 His disciples did not understand these things at first, but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written about him and had been done to him. 17 The crowd that had been with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to bear witness. 18 The reason why the crowd went to meet him was that they heard he had done this sign. 19 So the Pharisees said to one another, You see that you are gaining nothing. Look, the world has gone after him. Pastor: This is the Gospel of our Lord. People: Praise to You, O Christ.
3 PROCESSIONAL HYMN All Glory, Laud, and Honor (Hymn 442) All glory, laud and honor to You, Redeemer, King, To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. You are the King of Israel And David s royal Son, Now in the Lord s name coming, Our king and Blessed One. All glory, laud and honor to You, Redeemer, King, To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. The company of angels Is praising You on high, And we with all creation In chorus make reply. All glory, laud and honor to You, Redeemer, King, To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. The multitude of pilgrims With palms before You went; Our praise and prayer and anthems Before You we present. All glory, laud and honor to You, Redeemer, King, To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. To You before Your passion They sang their hymns of praise; To You, now high exalted, Our melody we raise. All glory, laud and honor to You, Redeemer, King, To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. As You received their praises, accept the prayers we bring, O Source of ev ry blessing, Our good and gracious King. All glory, laud and honor to You, Redeemer, King, To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. (When all have arrived at their places, the procession concludes with the following) Pastor: Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. People: Hosanna in the highest.
(The children may now find their seats with their families) 4 (Please remain standing) + DIVINE SERVICE SETTING TWO + (Hymnal, p. 167) INVOCATION Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen. Pastor: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. (1 John 1:8) People: But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) (Silence for reflection on God s Word and for self-examination) CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION Pastor: Let us then confess our sins to God our Father. People: Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve nothing but punishment. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may live our lives as Your redeemed and forgiven people, and be salt and light to a world who needs You. Amen. Pastor: Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained
5 servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. Hymn Hosanna, Loud Hosanna (Hymn 443) 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. Oh, may we ever praise Him With heart and life and voice And in His blissful presence Eternally rejoice! PRAYER OF THE DAY Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Pastor: Let us pray together. ALL : Most merciful God, as the people of Jerusalem, with palms in their hands, gathered to greet Your dearly beloved Son when He came into His Holy City, grant that we may ever hail Him as our King and, when He comes again, may go forth to meet Him
with trusting and steadfast hearts and follow Him in the way that leads to eternal life; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. NICENE CREED All: W believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end. And We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, We acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life + of the world to come. Amen. (Please be seated) 6
We invite the children forward as we sing: LSB #740, vs. 1&2 I am Jesus little lamb, Ever glad at heart I am; For my Shepherd gently guides me, Knows my need and well provides me, Loves me every day the same, Even calls me by my name 7 Day by day, at home, away, Jesus is my staff and stay. When I hunger, Jesus feeds me, Into pleasant pastures leads me; When I thirst, He bids me go, Where the quiet waters flow. CHILDREN S TALK (11:00 a.m.) OPEN ARMS PRESCHOOL CHILDREN SHARE THEIR HEARTS, HANDS, AND VOICES Our God is an Awesome God The Hippo Song Lord, I Lift Your Name on High (Children find parents and return to their seats) ( 8:00 a.m.) SERMON HYMN #441 Ride On, Ride On in Majesty SERMON MESSAGE The Passion Story from: Luke Chapters 22-23 TITHES, PLEDGES, AND OFFERINGS [If you are visiting Concordia today, please don t feel obligated to make an offering, but do so only out of cheerful giving if you feel so moved]
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH Pastor: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs: Heavenly Father, as Your Son humbled Himself for our salvation, give to each of us and to every member of Your Church a confident faith in Christ s Passion for us, so that during this Holy Week and throughout our lives we would humbly entrust ourselves and all those in our care to You. Lord in Your mercy, People: Hear our prayer. Pastor: Heavenly Father, Your Son promised that when He was lifted up, He would draw all people to Himself. Turn unbelievers from their false gods to You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. Work through chaplains and missionaries. Give to each of us the courage to speak of our King, who comes righteous and having salvation. By the power of Your Gospel, put faith-filled hosannas into the mouths of people who now live without You. Lord in Your mercy, People: Hear our prayer. Pastor: Heavenly Father, in love for us Your Son became obedient unto death, even death on a cross. Teach us to look to You in every temptation so that drawing strength from You, we may resist Satan and our own sinful desires, obey Your commandments, and care for all people as Christ cares for us. Lord in your mercy, People: Hear our prayer. Pastor: O Lord, we pray for those who are sick or hospitalized [especially ], that the Christ who heals all diseases, would mend and restore them, and strengthen their faith, Lord in Your mercy, People: Hear our prayer. Pastor: Heavenly Father, on the night before He went to the cross, Your Son gave us the gift of His Holy Supper. Show us our sin, give us repentant hearts and assure us that our King has made Himself 8
a servant for us, so that with confident faith we sing our hosannas to Him who comes to us in the name of the Lord and gratefully receive His body and blood, which give us life. Lord in Your mercy, People: Hear our prayer. Pastor: Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, People: Amen (11:00 a.m.) THE LORD S PRAYER Pastor: Taught by our Lord and trusting His promises, we are bold to pray. ALL: 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. (11:00 a.m.) BENEDICTION Pastor: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace. People: Amen. (11:00 a.m.) CLOSING HYMN #922 Go, My Children, with My Blessing Go, My children with my blessing, Never alone. Waking, sleeping, I am with you; You are My own. In My love s baptismal river I have made you Mine forever. Go, My children, with My blessing You are My own. 9
Go, My children, sins forgiven, At peace and pure. Here you learned how much I love you, What I can cure. Here you heard My dear Son s story; Here you touched Him, saw His glory. Go, My children, sins forgiven, At peace and pure. Go, My children, fed and nourished, Closer to Me; Grow in love and love by serving, Joyful and free. Here My Spirit s power filled you; Here His tender comfort stilled you. Go, My children, fed and nourished, Joyful and free. I the Lord will bless and keep you, And give you peace; I the Lord will smile upon you, And give you peace: I the Lord will be your Father, Savior, Comforter, and Brother. Go, My children, I will keep you, And give you peace. Pastor: The worship is ended. People: The service now begins. Pastor: Go in peace and serve the Lord. People: Thanks be to God 10 POSTLUDE
(8:00 a.m.) + SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT + 11 PREFACE P: The Lord be with you. P: Lift up your hearts. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. PROPER PREFACE SANCTUS
12 THE WORDS OF OUR LORD Pastor: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: Take, eat; this is My + body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me. In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My + blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This so, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me. PROCLAMATION OF CHRIST Pastor: As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord's death until He comes. 1 Corinthians 11:26 People: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. Revelation 22:20 THE LORD S PRAYER Pastor: Taught by our Lord and trusting His promises, we are bold to pray. ALL: 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. 13 PAX DOMINI Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always. People: Amen. AGNUS DEI (Please be seated for the Distribution) Visitors, please review our Communion announcement found on the inside back cover of this bulletin
DISTRIBUTION HYMNS #524 How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds #619 Thy Body, Given for Me, O Savior #531 Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus 14 (At the conclusion of the Distribution, we stand and sing:) NUNC DIMITTIS
POST-COMMUNION COLLECT Pastor: Let us pray. Gracious God, our heavenly Father, You have given us a foretaste of the feast to come in the Holy Supper of Your Son s body and blood. Keep us firm in the true faith throughout our days of pilgrimage that, on the day of His coming, we may, together with all Your saints, celebrate the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom which has no end; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. People: Amen. BENEDICTION Pastor: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace. People: Amen. CLOSING HYMN #922 Go, My Children, with My Blessing 15 Pastor: The worship is ended. People: The service now begins. Pastor: Go in peace and serve the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE
IN THE SERVICE OF THE LORD TODAY: 16 Officiants Organist Assisting Ministers Ushers Acolyte, 8;00 Acolyte, 11:00 Lector, 8:00 Lector, 11:00 Greeters, 8:00 Greeters, 11:00 Nursery Rev. Mark Moretz Cindy Golem Mr. Dan Vermilya, Mr. Frank Waldron Mr. Jim Gann, Mr. Fred Tichnell Ed Asper/Chip Brown Erin Davidson, Aubrey Davidson Sam Moretz, Zachary Miller Millie Bucher Jim Gann Mr. & Mrs. Pete Kreymborg Mr. & Mrs. Chip Brown TBD Altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Mr. & Mrs. Bob Keane.
ANNOUNCEMENTS [Please check the newsletter for additional announcements] 17 Email addresses: Church: concordia.hagerstown@gmail.com Open Arms: openarms.hagerstown1@gmail.com This week: - Monday - MD Evening Bible Study, 7:00 p.m. (Fertitta home) Wednesday Confirmation Class, 6:00-6:45 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, 8:00 p.m. Thursday Maundy Thursday Worship, 7:00 p.m. Friday Good Friday Worship, 7:00 p.m. New Member Class in the planning. Our Spring New Member Class will begin on Sunday May 5 th and end on Sunday June 23 rd, totaling 8 weeks. If anyone is interested in becoming a member or would just like to hear more about what it means to be Christian, or more specifically Lutheran, you are invited to join this class. If interested, please email Pastor Mark at pastormarkmoretz@gmail.com. Sunday, April 28 Adult Bible Class, 9:30 a.m. Pastor Pekari - I AM the Bread of Life - John 6:35 Gluten-free wafers are now available. Please let Pastor Mark know at the Communion Rail if you prefer these. Mission of the Month for April is Military Bible Sticks. COFFEE CRUSADE - crusade (kroo-seyd): noun any vigorous, aggressive movement for the defense or advancement of any idea or cause. Perhaps aggressive may be a bit over-the-top, but a vigorous movement toward the idea of coffee and donuts definitely puts a smile on one's face! Please check out the hospitality tasks and procedure sheets located on the Welcome Center counter and consider participating on any Sunday convenient for your schedule. *** Thank you to those who have volunteered an extra 15 minutes on Sunday to help setup, refresh or clean up after our refreshments. Many hands make light work - and caffeine/sugar-filled friends!
18 A wheelchair has been placed in the coat closet in the Narthex. It s purpose is to make it easier for those with cardiac, respiratory, or other problems to get to the bathrooms at the end of the hall or to make access to any part of the church easier for them. This wheelchair is not to leave church property so it is available for anyone who may need it in the building or parking lot area for transport. There is another wheelchair, several walkers, and wheeled walkers in the Medical Lending Closet for the convenience of anyone in the congregation who may need to borrow them for short term use at home. Anyone who has a light weight transport type wheelchair that they would like to donate to the Lending Closet, please see Jean Tichnell. CHURCH SIGN MESSAGE All church events can be advertised on the Electric Sign. Please contact: John Mark Eberly at emark353@comcast,.net or Chip Brown, 301-797-1703. Keep messages short and to the point. No need to call the Pastor or any Board Member for approval. NEWSPAPER ARTICLES Contact Ron Bucher at 301-582-2285 and leave an answer. All articles must be submitted three weeks in advance in order to have time to submit to the paper. Micah s Backpack We are packing for seventeen students now. Lots of kids to share God s love with! Our current needs are small cans or microwavable vegetables and dinner items. Thanks! Church Envelopes: It is that time of year! If you do not already have church offering envelopes and would like to have them, please let Mitzie Bowman know. You can place a note in her mailbox or give her a call 301-733-3234. Mailboxes: A continued warm welcome to all of our regular visitors! Concordia serves four states and provides three Worship Services every Sunday in addition to other Ministries and activities. Communication is a challenge! There are enough mailboxes for everyone who desires a mailbox to have one. It is our most used form of giving and receiving communication. Email and Facebook are also used to help inform everyone of activities and events. Please contact Rosella Rogers or Jean Tichnell if you don t have a mailbox or if you would prefer your mailbox to be located in the Outreach Center instead of the Narthex. Thank you.
ChurchTrac: If there is a change in any of your personal information especially phone number or email address please contact Jean Tichnell @304-274-0025 or jeantich@comcast so the info can be changed in ChurchTrac. Thank you! 19 Prayer Shawl Ministry Request forms to have a prayer shawl made for you or a loved one are on the bulletin board to the left of the mailboxes. Please complete the form and put it in Jane O Farrell s mailbox. If anyone would like to share their talent of knitting or crocheting for this ministry please contact one of the members: Jane O Farrell, and Cheryl Dawson. Group meets the 2 nd Wednesday of every month. FOOD FOR THE POOR LUTHERAN COALITION: Don t forget! We continue to collect funds to help serve the poorest of the poor. $2 per week from all our member families would mean $10,000 to help alleviate their tremendous suffering. HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE 2019 Please join us on our journey from the cross to the empty tomb Maundy Thursday, with Holy Communion, April 18, 7:00 p.tm. The Cup of Salvation Good Friday April 19, 7:00 p.m. Blood and Water Easter Sunday April 21, 8:00 a.m. Whom Are You Seeking? Easter Breakfast, 9:00-10:45 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt, 9:00-10:45 a.m. Easter Sunday April 21, 11:00 a.m. Whom Are You Seeking?
Worship with us! Sunday in the Sanctuary: Traditional (Liturgical) Service, 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday in the Outreach Center Praise Service, 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion celebrated at all Sunday Services 20 Sunday School meets in the Education Wing, 9:30 a.m. Together With Jesus: Parents, two s & three s Noah s Ark (Parents) Early Childhood Ages 4-6 Promised Land or Lion s Den (Chip Brown) Elementary Grades 2-5 Promised Land (Becky Brown & Maggie Brown) Middle School/Upper Grades Grades 6-8 (plus high school) Luther Room (Sylvia Shives, Bob Keane) High School, Young Adults Class/Leader plans pending Adult Bible Study, 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall (Pastor William Pekari) Open Arms Preschool Registration required for 2, 3, or 4 day AM program Contact Karla Baker: 301-824-7464 (cell: 240-672-5554)