Palm Sunday

April 1, 2007 - 10:30 AM

GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

"As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives,

the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully

with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying
'Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!'" Luke 19:37-38

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

CHORAL INTROIT:

"Let's Prepare," John D Hedges/arr Lynn Kennedy

Please join me in praising the Lord using the Response printed in your bulletin: (Psalm 118)
Leader: "This is the day that the Lord has made;
People: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Leader: Save us, we beseech you, O Lord!
People: O Lord, we beseech you, give us success!
Leader: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
People: We bless you from the house of the Lord.
Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
People: For his steadfast love endures forever!"

(After reciting the Response, indicate with your hands for the congregation to stand for the first hymn. DO NOT announce the hymn)

*SONG OF PRAISE: #88 (Blue Hymnal)

"All Glory, Laud, and Honor"

(Lector only) If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just, will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. In humility and faith let us confess our sin to God, using the prayer printed in your bulletins.

*COMING CLEAN BEFORE OUR CREATOR:

Our God and King,
Too often we call upon you to fulfill our desires,
When we should seek to know and do your will.
Forgive our casual approach to the sacrifice
Christ made on our behalf.
Remind us we were created for your purposes,
And redeemed to live them out.
Let our lives reflect the saving power of Jesus
During this Holy Week!
Amen

RECEIVING FORGIVENESS:

(Lector only)

Hear the Good News!
The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance,
that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.
He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross,
that we might be dead to sin and alive to all that is good.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!

**SONG OF GRATITUDE FOR FORGIVENESS RECEIVED

(Blue Hymnal # 579, "Glory Be to the Father")

ANTHEM: "One Thousand Hosannas," Parker/Raney

A SPECIAL TIME WITH CHILDREN: Bonnie Browning

"Shine, Jesus, Shine," Shine, Jesus shine, fill this land with the Father's glory, blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire; flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy, send forth your word, Lord, and let there be light.

WORSHIP IN ACTION

GOD'S WORK IN THE WORLD: One Great Hour of Sharing

SHARING OUR GIFTS (Prayer requests may be placed in the offering plate; please sign the fellowship pad)

AN OFFERING OF MUSIC: "The Palms," Jean Baptiste Faure

LISTENING FOR GOD'S WORD TO US

PRAYING TO GOD

*BIBLE READING: Luke 19:28-40, Pew Bibles pg. 83

Leader: "The Word of the Lord"; All: "Thanks be to God"

MESSAGE:

"The Power of a Great Emotion," Pastor David Layman

*DECLARING OUR FAITH

(Apostles' Creed, Traditional p. 14 Blue Hymnal)

SERVICE OF COMMUNION

COMMUNION HYMN: #426 (Red Hymnal)

"The Lord's Prayer"

DISTRIBUTION OF BREAD AND CUP

(Please partake of elements upon receiving them. If someone needs assistance in your pew, please help them.)

SONG OF RESPONSE: #89 (Blue Hymnal)

"Hosanna, Loud Hosanna"

*BLESSING

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: #602 (Red Hymnal) vs. 1

"God Be with You Till We Meet Again"

DEPARTING TO SERVE: "The Palms," Jean Baptiste Faure

*If able please stand**Ushers may seat Worshipers

Large print bulletins and hearing devices are available. Please ask an usher.

"First Presbyterian Church: Praising and obeying God,

loving neighbors, and inviting all to enter into the joy

of the Master"

END OF WORSHIP -- BEGINNING OF SERVICE

Pastors ~ David A Layman, John Hollis

Youth Director ~ Bonnie Browning

Choir Director ~ Lynn Kennedy

Organist ~ Linda Hood

Pianist ~ Carol Lou Woodward

Lector ~ Bonnie Browning

Nursery ~ Lorna Klein

SPECIAL MISSION INTERESTS

Hunter and Ruth Farrell, Peru

Charles and Diane Wonnenberg, South Dakota

Bill Yoder, Thailand

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