PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP TODAY Rev. Dr. Chris Lenocker, Interim Pastor Rev. Ben Lindstrom Elder Beth Zedaker Don Brenneman, Minister of Music/Business Administrator Karen Connor, Director of Children’s Ministry Children’s Choir Alicia McMillan, Organist and Director of Children’s and Youth Choirs Worship Band: Bob Giesick, David Zedaker , Jr., and Dave Held Deacon Greeter: 9:00 Ed Lynds; Flower Delivery Merideth Blair April Ushers: Bryan Bennett, Jane Bennett, Bob Holst, Pete Griffith, Jill Giesick, Kirsten Helgager, Mike Long, Joshua Staker. Media Ministry: Fred Daugherty, Erich McMillan, and Jonathan Seifert. VISITORS Please complete a Visitor Welcome Card so that we may learn how to best become acquainted with you, as well as serve you. Place the card in the offering or hand to an Usher. PRAYER is a powerful source of comfort and healing. We invite you to bring to our attention those in need by contacting the church office, or noting your prayer request on a Visitor Welcome Card. Place the card in the offering or hand to an Usher. FLOWERS are given by Howard Wygle and Judy Pritchett in loving memory of his wife and her mother, Pat Wygle. The flowers are also given by Bill and Carol Irwin in loving memory of their sweet daughter Monica Khoury. The floral arrangements are creations by Kristine and Karen Vandenberg. PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY: Prayer Quilts are gifts of love and prayers for those in special need. Please tie your prayers into the quilts. To request a quilt, please contact Joanne Albrecht at (619) 222-1585, or Louise Lucas at
[email protected]. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES: Pat Harrington, Brad Woodard, James Watts, Rick Nestor, Scott Castlen, Greg White, Jim Kelley, Zack Flynn, Tom Daggett, Nathan Schnaible, Will Scarle, Eli Owre, Margo Zorn Smith, MD., and Jose Hernandez and the crew of the USS John P. Murtha (LPD-26). To offer prayers and express appreciation to any of then, contact Tom or Julie Gadzala for addresses at
[email protected]. Rev. Dr. Chris Lenocker, Interim Pastor Rev. Karla Shaw, Associate Pastor Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church 2128 Chatsworth Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107 ■ 619.223.1633 pointlomachurch.org
A Service of Worship April 9, 2017 Palm Sunday
Classic Worship 9:00 am ~ Sanctuary Café Worship 9:00 am ~ Chapel
Experience Jesus Strengthen Christ’s Church Journey into Deeper Faith Transform Our World
Order of Worship Please remember to silence your cell phones and refrain from flash photography. Thank you.
Prelude
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna Bryan Verhoye, pianist
Welcome
arr. Phillip Keveren
*Response: Rev. Chris Lenocker
*Hymn of Praise
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna No. 203 (1-3) Shout to the North (All children please follow out the door and continue to the Chapel.)
Invocation
Rev. Ben Lindstrom
*Ministry of Music Palm Sunday Processional arr. Jon Paige New Covenant Choir and Children’s Choir Bell Ringers: Ann Simoneau, Sharon Taylor Percussion: Lynn Spafford, Rebecca Cress Don Brenneman, director Scripture Reading: Zechariah 9:9-10 (Page 884 in the pew Bible)
Affirmation of Grace
Elder Beth Zedaker
Prayer of Confession (In unison, followed by silent prayer) Holy God, gracious and forbearing, We remember with sorrow how people hailed and welcomed your Son on the day we have come to call Palm Sunday, and how so many of the same people were there again, just a few days later, shouting “Crucify him!” We confess that we feel a guilty, uneasy kinship with these people. We, too, lack solid, well-thought-out principles against which to test the latest fads or siren calls. We, too, switch our votes in whatever direction self-interest seems to dictate, in order to stay popular or safe. Remind us, Holy God, of the courage of Jesus, who set His face steadfastly toward Jerusalem, even though He knew the fate that awaited him there. For His sake, grant us renewal of Your offer of mercy, unearned and undeserved. In His name we pray. (silent prayer) Amen.
Blessed Be Your Name
Joys and Concerns —Family Camp *Song of Preparation
What Wondrous Love Is This
No. 212 (1-3)
Sermon:
The World Has Gone After Him John 12:9-19
Pastor Chris
Call to Prayer
Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
No. 629
Pastoral Prayer and 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. Invitation to Christian Stewardship Offertory
Scherzo in A
F. Schubert
All Glory, Laud and Honor
No. 204 (1)
*Doxology (Duke Street) *Prayer of Dedication *Closing Hymn *Benediction Postlude
Holy, Holy, Holy Organ and Piano Duet
*Please stand, if you are able.
arr. Mark Hayes
