Opening Prayer
Gary United Methodist Church Palm Sunday March 25, 2018 9:00 & 11:00 AM
Dedication of Our Tithes and Offerings
God, as we remember how Christ entered Jerusalem to the sound of joyful shouts, increase our faith and listen to our prayers, so that we may praise you every day by living always in him. For he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
*Please stand as you are able. Congregation reads bold print. Congregational song books are the hard cover Hymnal found in the pew racks.
(9:00)
Sing Hosanna! Sannanina! Chancel Choir Dave Rush, percussion
Sing hosanna! Sanna, sannanina! Blest is the One who comes in the name of the Lord. Sanna, sannanina! Sing hosanna!
(11:00)
Prelude
The Psalter
(9:00)
All Glory, Laud, and Honor
Sing Hosanna! Sannanina! Chancel Choir Dave Rush, percussion
Mark 11:1–11
Hosanna!
ELLACOMBE / ST. THEODULPH Sanctuary Ringers arr. Jason Krug
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
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(9:00) Children Preschool 3’s–Grade 5 are invited to come forward during the hymn. After the Children’s Time, those in Grades 4–5 will worship with their families, while children Preschool 3’s–Grade 3 may follow their leaders downstairs to Kids’ Church.
Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
Children’s Time (9:00)
Carey Bebar
Hosanna in the highest! Sermon
Hosanna! Blessed is the coming reign of God!
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Invitation (11:00) Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Therefore, let us confess our sin before God and one another.
(11:00) Children are invited to worship with their families during this service. Children’s bulletins and activity bags are available from the ushers. Childcare is available for newborn–2 yrs. from 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the lower level.
*Call to Worship
Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days And through these days of penitence, and through thy passiontide, yea, evermore in life and death, Jesus, with us abide.
Readers: Christa Tooley (9:00), Susan Dahlstedt (11:00)
*Hymn of Faith
arr. Paul Manz
Pew Bible p. 847
This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
trad. South African arr. Nancy Grundahl
Mission and Ministry at Gary Church Introit
*Doxology *Scripture Lesson
All Glory, Laud, and Honor
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arr. Paul Manz
Children, Preschool 3’s–Grade 5, are invited to join us in the Narthex and enter the Sanctuary with palms during the singing of the opening hymn. Following the hymn, they will return to sit with their parents.
(11:00)
Psalm 118
Trad. South African arr. Nancy Grundahl
“Kingdom Consequences” Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson
Confession and Pardon (11:00) Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in humility and righteousness! Hosanna in the highest!
Lord’s Prayer
Hosanna! Save us, O God! Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Save us, O God, and fill our hearts in this time of worship. *Hymn
All Glory, Laud, and Honor (Stanzas 1, 2, 4, and 5) During the singing of the hymn, children preschool 3’s–Grade 5 will process with palms and then return to sit with their parents.
Pastoral Prayer
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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, for ever. Amen.
The Great Thanksgiving (11:00)
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Sharing the Bread and the Cup (11:00) *Hymn
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
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*Benediction *Postlude
All Glory, Laud, and Honor
arr. Flor Peeters
Congregational Care Please remember these individuals and families in your prayers this week. Jan Adair, Max Akerman, Charlie Castino, Jim Cohick, Margaret Diddams, Jim & Carol Eaton, Dorothy Erhardt, Anna Gorski, Barbara Heeley, Pat Hill, Terri Jolsway, Mary Louise Lewis, Chris Loken, Dan Meeks, Brigitte Plesek, Lenna Siens, Jan Sutfin, Jim Trieschmann, James Wernicke, Jack & Shirley Williamson Our Sympathy to Steve & Barbara Wernicke on the death of Steve’s mother, Helen Wernicke, on Mar. 19
Serving Today 9:00 a.m. Service Greeters Norvis & Beverly Land, Keith & Terri Nystrom, Rick, Renee & Mirna Conrad Welcome Desk Beverly Bassler, Penny Gillen, Mary Landreth Acolytes Rowan Smith, Ethan Phillips Ushers Dave Gaul, Ryan Shea, Stan Diddams, Carter Gaul, Ralph & Kathie Gehrig, Moyra Gorski, Andy Tooley, Teddy Tooley, Len Witte 11:00 a.m. Service Greeters Bob & Fern Evelhoch, Bob Hawkins, George King Welcome Desk Gil & Lola Lehman Acolytes Sam Cary Ushers Bob Drake, Patty Affett, Vickie Austin, John Hamilton, Don Kenyon, Andy Majernik, Luke Majernik, Bethany Majernik, Dick Seloover Musicians: Dr. William Phemister (organ/piano), Sharon Schmidt (Sanctuary Ringers), Jennifer Whiting (Chancel Choir) Sound Technicians: Kevin Carlson, Phil Johnson, Alyn Mann, Dave Mann, Tony Venezia Staff Ministry Team: Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson, Rev. Brian Felker Jones, Rev. Bruce Anderson, Jennifer Whiting, Carey Bebar, Kim Austin, Alexa Isaac, Becky Lemna, Pam Keller, Shelley Bornstein, Raven Larkin, Dave Brewer, Deb Hafner, Mike & Donna Capra
Mission Statement Grow in faith, knowledge, and understanding of Christ as Lord and Savior Serve our community and the world by sharing time, gifts, talents Nurture one another through worship, fellowship, love Demonstrate our discipleship to Christ Proclaim God's grace and Good News
Gary United Methodist Church — Affiliated with Winfield Community United Methodist Church —
224 N. Main, Wheaton, IL 60187 Phone: (630) 668-3100 / Fax: (630) 668-8279 Email:
[email protected] Website: www.garychurch.org
