Gathering songs for Palm Sunday

#190 - Tell Me the Stories of Jesus, vs. 1,2 3
#140 - Hail to the Lord's Anointed, vs. 1,2,3
#353 - Come to Me, O Weary Traveler, all 4 vs.

for Sunday, 28 March 2010, #1

Palm Sunday

Worship Leaders

• Accompanist: Ann Willard
• Music Leader & Liturgist: Lisa Haley
• Elder: Loma Eaves
• Communion Provider: Lou Costaglio
• Preacher: Gerry Brague

Lectionary Texts

• Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
• Luke 19:28-40

Music

• All Glory, Laud, and Honor, CH 192
• Traveling the Road to Freedom, from Enemy of Apathy, (Iona) p. 48  (Ann--I'll scan and email this to you.) Words will be on the screen.
• What Wondrous Love Is This, CH 200
• There will also be a Psalm with a sung response which is found on p. 758.  (Ann--The words will be on the screen though--the verses are different from what is in the Chalice Hymnal.)

Liturgy

Call to Worship
On this day of palms and celebration, Jesus continues his journey with God.
We will go with him, for a while, until he turns towards Calvary.
From the top of Olive Mountain, Jesus prepares to travel through the valley of heartache and loss.
We will follow Jesus, for a while, cradling hope in our hearts.
In the streets of Jerusalem, Jesus hears the cries of those who adore him.
We will shout Jesus' name, for a while, until we cry out, "Crucify him!"


Prayer of the Day
Holy God,
Architect of our grace:
from your house
we praise you.
Your love is never taken from us;
your goodness is the constant in our lives.
We worship you.

Jesus Christ,
Sorrow of our salvation:
you dared to listen to God
instead of the cheers
of the crowd
and the jeers
of your enemies.
We walk with you.

Holy Spirit,
Glory of God:
you give us light
so we might see
the One who comes;
you open our ears,
so we might hear
the whispers of hope;
you sustain the weary,
so we might journey
through this week.
We welcome you.

God in Community, Holy in One,
hear us as we pray...

Though some elements of the Passion may come in, I plan on focusing on the Palm liturgy this week.