Approaching God
Welcome
& Announcements
Prelude
Gathering
Song
Call to Worship
Youth: Hosanna to the Lord in the
highest Heaven!
All: Blessed are those who
welcome Him into their hearts.
Youth: May the Lord come among us
and bless us forever. Amen!
Hymn
Prayer of Adoration
& Confession
Guide: Almighty and Everlasting God,
we gather together as Your Holy people, called and chosen to be in this sacred
place of praise and prayer, of joy and jubilation. We welcome Your Son Jesus
Christ into our hearts and seek to please You by worshipping Him.
People: Gracious
Lord, we know that we have been foolish, selfish, and sinful at times. We
recognize that we have made mistakes, as well as bad choices and faithless
decisions. We are sorry for those moments when temptation has caused us to get
angry, be bitter, remain proud, and be insensitive to those around us. Hear us
now as we confess our faults and silently pray.
-
SILENCE -
Guide:
Eternal Lord, on this
special day which starts this Holy Week, we look forward to the victory of
Christ over sin and death. His sacrifice has cleared our mistakes. His grace
can renew and bring rebirth to our lives. We make our petitions in the Name of
our Savior, Jesus Christ, who taught us to pray, saying, “Our Father…THE LORD’S PRAYER”
(debts/debtors)
Promise of the
Gospel
Guide: Christ
chooses us to become His disciples, yet He has to deal with our sinful nature
and human failings. He has overcome both death and sin, so that our souls can
be resurrected to a new beginning. Let us rejoice and give thanks, for Christ
has blessed us with an everlasting hope and He has saved our lives
forever. Amen.
Gloria
Patri (sung in unison): Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it
was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
Family
Sermon (parents and all children, including Elementary school students come
forward)
Encountering God
Choir
Anthem
Prayers for Health
and Healing
Pastor:
Let
us praise the LORD with new hearts; let us rejoice with all the earth and
glorify His Name. Each day, we will proclaim the Lord's salvation; each week,
we will come to Him with our praises. The Lord has done marvelous deeds among
His people, therefore let us ask Him to heal our lives.
People: O
LORD, You made the heavens and sustain the nations; be merciful to us and grant
us healing from all that harms us in body, mind, heart, and soul. Gracious God,
there is power and strength in this sanctuary; listen to our prayers and attend
to the needs of our loved ones who are ill, distressed, worried, or depressed.
Silent
Prayers for others and ourselves. A candle is lit
Pastor:
We
will worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness. We will give thanks
throughout this day. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen. (Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 96)
Singing
of ‘Sanctuary.’
Prayer for
Illumination
Reader:
Holy Spirit, release us from our fears and
restore us to God's heart. Open our minds to this glorious message of hope, so
that we may gladly receive Christ as our King and report His words to all our
people. In Jesus' Name, we ask. Amen.
Scripture
Readings
The
Message & the Apostles’ Creed
Serving God
Offering
& Offertory
Dedication
(in unison – led by pastor): Lord Jesus,
through the act of cheerful and thankful giving, we offer You these tokens.
Bless them for Your wonderful ways that have changed the world forever. Enable
us to rededicate our lives this day, in the holy service of Your Kingdom, both
now and forevermore. Amen.
Hymn
Benediction:
( in unison) May Christ
resurrect our faith by becoming Lord of our lives; may we know the Father's
compassion and grace throughout our days; and may the Holy Spirit keep us
glorifying and worshipping the One, Triune, and Living God, both now and
always. Amen.
Doxology
& Postlude
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