Palm SundayCALL TO WORSHIP repeated three times P: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. C: Hosanna in the highest. PROCESSIONAL GOSPEL: Mark 11:1-11 1When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, [Jesus] sent two of his disciples 2and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring it. 3If anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ just say this, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here immediately.’ ” 4They went away and found a colt tied near a door, outside in the street. As they were untying it, 5some of the bystanders said to them, “What are you doing, untying the colt?” 6They told them what Jesus had said; and they allowed them to take it. 7Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it. 8Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields. 9Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! 10Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David! Hosanna in the highest heaven!” 11Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve. BLESSING OF THE PALMS P: Let us pray. We praise you, O God, for redeeming the world through our Savior Jesus Christ. Today he entered the holy city in triumph and was proclaimed messiah and king by those who spread garments and branches along his way. Bless these branches and those who carry them. Grant us grace to follow our Lord in the way of the cross, so that, joined to his death and resurrection, we enter into life with you; through the same Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. PROCESSIONAL HYMN “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” CONFESSION P: Let us confess our sins to God, whose steadfast love endures forever. Silence for reflection P: God who knows us through and through, C: We confess that we have sinned, and although we would like to deny it, we have forsaken you. We are horrified by the suffering we cause—to you, ourselves, and the world you have created. Open the gates of your forgiveness and restore us in your love, for the sake of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. P: The Lord God helps us; we will not be disgraced. The Lord God helps us; who can declare us guilty? Sister and brothers, beyond the shadow of doubt, your sins are forgiven. By the mercy of Christ, let us stand together forgiven and free. C: Amen. PRAYER OF THE DAY P: God of salvation, our Lord entered his passion to raise us to life. In this holiest of weeks, help us to walk the way of the cross, that we may be raised in a resurrection like his and dwell forever in you, Eternal God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. C: Amen. Gospel: Mark 12:28-34 28One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that [Jesus] answered them well, [the scribe] asked [Jesus], “Which commandment is the first of all?” 29Jesus answered, “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; 30you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ 31The second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” 32Then the scribe said to him, “You are right, Teacher; you have truly said that ‘he is one, and besides him there is no other’; 33and ‘to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the strength,’ and ‘to love one’s neighbor as oneself,’ —this is much more important than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.” 34When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” After that no one dared to ask him any question. SERMON HYMN OF THE DAY “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross” PRAYERS OF INTERSESSION P: Trusting in God’s promise to reconcile all things, let us pray for the church and a world in need. A brief silence. P: Blessed One, today the church sings glad hosannas as we enter Holy Week. Prepare us to bear witness to Christ’s suffering and death endured for our sake. Gather your people around the cross and comfort us with resurrection hope. Hear us, O God. C: Your mercy is great. P: Establish peace and justice among the nations (including Ukraine & Russia, Gaza & Israel) Hold to account any with authority to judge others. Grant that courts, legislatures, and local governments will serve with integrity and compassion. Hear us, O God. C: Your mercy is great. P: Bring hope to any who feel forsaken or forgotten. We pray for refugees and asylum seekers who are separated from their families. We pray for any who are incarcerated, institutionalized, or in foster care, that they may know your love. Hear us, O God. C: Your mercy is great. P: We lift up in prayer Julie, Karla, Stephanie, Cammie, Nancy, Beverly, Micala, Murlene, Brian, and Mary Jo. Hear us, O God. C: Your mercy is great. P: Accompany us on our journey, God of grace, and receive the prayers of our hearts, through Jesus Christ, our Savior. C: Amen. OFFERING PRAYER During Lent we are collecting unscented bottles of lotion for local residents of Senior Facilities. P: God our provider, you have not fed us with bread alone, but with words of grace and life. Bless us and these your gifts, which we receive from your bounty, through Jesus Christ our Lord. C: Amen. LORD’S PRAYER Sung by Worship Nation BENEDICTION P: May God bless you, give you mercy, fill you with courage, and + give you peace. C: Amen. HYMN “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” CHARGE P: Go And...Be Intentional! So that you can better love God and your neighbor. C: Thanks be to God. Printed by permission oneliscense.net A-717495
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