THE ORDER OF WORSHIP PALM/PASSION SUNDAY March 24, 2013 10:30 a.m. ASSEMBLE IN GOD S NAME Handbell Processional: Celebration Ringers & Colonial Chimers Tucker Handbell Prelude: Palm Sunday Prelude Celebration Ringers arr. Helman The Life and Work of the Church Welcome, friends and members Please sign welcome folders Nursery care available in Education Building Restrooms found in Education Building Prayer requests for offering plate Fellowship Hour following worship Announcements please use microphone A Time of Greeting Steeple Bell Choral Introit
LITURGY OF THE PALMS Proclamation of the Entrance into Jerusalem: Luke 19:28-40 Page: NT 83 Call to Worship: Luke 19:38 Hosanna! Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heaven! *Hymn: #88 All Glory, Laud, and Honor *Prayer of Adoration *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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
Anthem: Resurrection Day Stroope The Choir When the world gave the tomb, the tomb gave new life. Hosanna! And when the stone sealed the light, the Light moved the stone. Hosanna! Behold the fire of Elijah, the strength of David's arm! Behold the Lion of Judah: Our cloud by day, our fire by night, Promise of Abraham. Hosanna! Wisdom of Solomon, and the rod of Moses, Promise of Abraham, and the song of Miriam, Tears of Jeremiah, and the faith of Joshua, The Lord is all! All of these! Hosanna! When the nails pierced the Lamb, the Lamb freed our bonds. Hosanna! Righteousness, Holiness! Robed in pure white! Hosanna! Behold the Lamb, robed in pure white! Behold the King of all ages. Hosanna! A Scripture Conversation An Offering of Music: "The Palms" J.B. Faure LITURGY OF THE PASSION Gospel Lesson: Luke 19:41-44 Page: NT 83 Prayer for Illumination Gospel Lesson: Luke 22:28-65 Page: NT 87 Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 50:4-9a Page: OT 681
Gospel Lesson: Luke 22:66 23:43 Page: NT 88 Hymn: #599 "Jesus Remember Me" (three times) Gospel Lesson: Luke 23:44-46 Page: NT 89 Psalm 31:9-16 1. In you, O Lord, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame. In your justice rescue me, oh my faithful Lord, in your hands I commend my spirit. REFRAIN. 2. For all my foes reproach me; all my friends are now put to flight. I am forgotten like the unremembered dead, like a dish that now is broken. REFRAIN. 3. I place my trust in you, Lord; in your hands is my destiny. Let your face shine upon your servant, Lord, in your hands I will place my life. REFRAIN. Gospel Lesson: Luke 23:47-56 Page: NT 89 Hymn: # 93 "Ah, Holy Jesus"
Prayer of Confession O Lord, be gracious to us. We have betrayed you. We have denied you. We have mocked and crucified you. Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy on us. Our lives are in your hands. (silent prayers) Assurance of Pardon Sung Response: #98 O Sacred Head vs. 3 What language shall I borrow, To thank Thee, dearest friend, For this Thy dying sorrow, Thy pity without end? O, make me thine forever; And should I fainting be, Lord, let me never, never Outlive my love to Thee. GIVE THANKS TO GOD Offerings of Tithes and Gifts Offertory: O Dearest Jesus Celebration Ringers arr. John Behnke
Reception of Offerings by Ushers *Presentation *Doxology: #101 verse 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. *Prayer of Thanksgiving GO IN GOD S NAME *Hymn: #85 What Wondrous Love Is This *Charge and Benediction: Philippians 2:5-11 Page: NT 197 Steeple Bell Organ Postlude: "Lamb of God" Decius/Lovelace You may recycle your bulletins in the basket at the back of the Meeting House.
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Opportunities for Infants and Children A Nursery Care Program for infants through age 3 is available in Room 207 after the Scripture Conversation. If your child needs to leave before that, please see an usher. Children ages 4 through 10 may also exit after the Scripture Conversation for Someplace Else (a lesson and activities in the CE Building). Children of any age are always welcome in worship. Worship Assistance Please see an usher to receive hearing assistance, a large print bulletin or bible, or a personal seat cushion. Nursing Home and Hospital: Fran Handy Cadia Rehabilitation 3540 Three Little Bakers Boulevard Wilmington, DE 19808 (302) 455-0808 At Home: Charlotte Mitchell 1031 Bear Road New Castle, DE 19720 (302) 834-1621 Prayer List: Molly Fouracre Cooney Christiana Hospital Newark, DE To place a name on the Prayer Chain, contact Fran Gingher, 994-5988 silverfran@aol.com
The Flowers are given to the glory of God by: Ruth Moore In Memory of Husband David A. Moore Special Gifts Memorial Case: Samuel F. Nichol 1907-1996 William H. Clark 1917-1992 This morning, our Ushers are: Joan Smith, Jim Stoudt & Monty Gerhart Nursery Attendant: Valarie Windle Someplace Else (Children s Bible Study and Activities): Esther Lindell & Kay Fry Worship Leader: Rod Denison
Since 1949 Presbyterians have joined with millions of other Christians through One Great Hour of Sharing to share God s love with our neighbors-in-need around the world. Your generous gifts to this Special Offering help provide relief those affected by natural disasters, provide food to the hungry, and assist in helping to empower the poor and oppressed. Your gift to One Great Hour of Sharing will support the following: Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Presbyterian Hunger Program Self-Development of People This offering will also be received on Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday. Please give generously!
Holy Week at New Castle Presbyterian Maundy Thursday, 3/28 6:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Supper, Worship, & Communion in the Fellowship Hall. The One Great Hour of Sharing will be received. Easter Fair, 3/30 Easter Sunday, 3/31 10:00 a.m. - Come with children 4-10 to learn more of this holy season, make crafts, find eggs (11:00 am), and enjoy treats. 6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service at the Wharf 10:30 a.m. Resurrection Worship in the Meeting House with hand bells and full choir. The One Great Hour of Sharing will be received. March Birthdays and Anniversaries Phillip Walters, 3/2 Rolfe Scofield, 3/3 Ruth Lindfors, 3/4 Howard Sowden, 3/5 Charles Smith, 3/6 Amy Selheimer, 3/10 Brian Werkheiser, 3/10 Carl Witt, Jr., 3/10 Michael Taylor, 3/11 Jennifer Dunham, 3/12 Katherine Martin 3/16 Brendan Walters 3/16 Jane Fouracre 3/19 Gene Mayhew 3/20 Nancy Rowland 3/25 Barbara Toccafondi 3/31 Jeffrey & Felicia Neel, 3/5 Dana & Eric Monzo 3/24
THE EASTER FAIR IS COMING!! Saturday, March 30 th 10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon At New Castle Presbyterian Church 25 East Second Street New Castle, DE 19720 Games, Crafts, Refreshments, and a Celebration of the Life Christ Brings! Egg Hunt Begins at 11:00 a.m. Ages 0-10 The Entire New Castle Community Is Invited! Sign up today to help! Also, take empty eggs home, fill them and return by March 29.
In the spirit of the season of Easter, the Flower Guild will be decorating the sanctuary with spring flowers. If you would like to donate a flower in memory of a Loved One, or honor of someone, please fill out this form and return it with your check in the amount of $13.00. This year we must pre-order our flowers. Please order as early as possible. Deadline to order is March 24, 2013 (Today). NAME: AMOUNT: $ (check one) IN MEMORY /HONOR OF: Please make all checks payable to: Flower Guild New Castle Presbyterian Church 25 E. 2 nd Street New Castle, DE 19720 Thanks again for your support! The Flower Guild
Please Join Us for a Free Seminar on Climate Change: How We Can Help A Practical Approach for Everyday Living Why We Have a Responsibility What We Can Do Actual Experiences Sunday, April 7 at 4:00 pm Christian Education Building New Castle Presbyterian Church 25 East 2 nd Street, Old New Castle Light Refreshments Served Presentation and discussion led by Bruce Gillette, Co-Pastor Limestone Presbyterian Church (the first faith-community in Delaware to go solar). Bruce is Vice President of DE Interfaith Power & Light, President of the Interfaith Resource Center and A Board Member of Delaware Pacem in Terris.
This Week s Schedule SUNDAY 3/24 Passion/Palm Sunday 9:15am Adult Bible Study 10:30am Worship & Someplace Else 11:45am Fellowship Hour - All are Welcome! 12:00pm Colonial Chimers 1:30pm Confirmation Class Monday 3/25 7:00pm Session Tuesday 3/26 6:30pm Congregational Life & Membership Mtg Wednesday 3/27 1:00pm Bible Study 7:30pm Choir Thursday 3/28 Maundy Thursday 6:00pm Supper and Worship, The Lord s Supper 7:00pm Al-Anon Meeting 7:30pm Celebration Ringers Friday 3/29 Good Friday (The Meeting House is open for quiet meditation) Pastor Nancy s Day of Rest* 7:00pm AA Closed Mtg. Saturday 3/30 8-9am Tai Chi 10:00am Easter Fair SUNDAY 3/31 Easter Sunday 6:30am Sunrise Service @ the Wharf Nancy Rowland, preaching 10:30am Worship & Someplace Else 11:30am Fellowship Hour - All are Welcome! *Pastor Nancy is always available for pastoral emergencies.