Mar. 16

March 16, 2008
Call to Worship & Welcome
One: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Many: Hosanna in the highest.
Opening Song: “Hosanna”
Opening Prayer for the Word
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9 (The Message)
Discussion: “My champion is right here. Let’s take our stand together!”
Call to Confession
Confession
One: Merciful God, as we enter Holy Week and gather at your house of prayer, turn our hearts again to Jerusalem, to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Many: We confess we take the sacrifice of our Lord for granted. We have failed in love, neglected justice and ignored your truth.
One: Forgive us for our lack of gratitude for your magnificent grace.
Many: Help us to follow Jesus in the way of the cross, that, dying and rising with him, we enter into your kingdom;
One: That united with Christ and all the faithful we may one day enter in triumph the city not made by human hands,
All: The new Jerusalem, your kingdom here and eternal. Amen.
Silent Prayer
Hear the Good News
Assurance of Pardon Song: “I Know the Lord Has Laid His Hands on Me”

New Testament Reading: Philippians 2:1-13
Discussion: Jesus didn’t play those games.
Peace Song: “The Servant Song”
Passing the Peace
Praise Song: “Holy, Holy, Holy” (“Santo”)
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Prayer Song: “Cares Chorus”
Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:1-11
Message: Establishing the price
Litany of Response
One: Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!” Today we celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
Many: Hosanna! Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
One: On the journey to liberation from sin, we celebrate Christ’s victories.
Many: Jesus came “to bring good news to the poor; to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind; and to let the oppressed go free.”
One: And we sorrowfully contemplate his sacrifice.
Many: Jesus was obedient even to death. He endured humiliation as a condemned criminal and gave his life out of love for us.
One: And we revel in his resurrection, the ultimate victory.
Many: With excitement and joy we welcome Jesus into our lives.
All: With loud hosannas we join Jesus on His march toward liberation, justice and love for all people.
Response Song: “Jesus Paid It All”
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Testimony as the Spirit leads
Charge to the people
Benediction
Closing song: “God Be With You Till We Meet Again”
Please meet for refreshments and fellowship downstairs following altworship.