Palm / Passion Sunday April 9, 2017
Announcements
PLEASE, sign and pass the blue attendance pads that are in every row
*Chorus of Welcome “The Family of God”
I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God—I’ve been washed in the fountain,
cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod;
For I’m part of the family, the family of God.
PROCLAMATION OF THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY
St. Matthew 21:1-11
*Opening Prayer
It is indeed right to praise and bless You, Almighty God, for the acts of love
by which You have redeemed us though Your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
We remember that day when He entered Your holy city of Jerusalem
and there was proclaimed King by those who spread their garments
and palm branches in His path. As we recall His coming in victory,
so we ask that You will bless these palms, that they may be for us signs
of the victory which is yet to come. We pray that as we carry them
in His Name, so we may ever acknowledge Him as our King and follow Him
in the way that leads to eternal life. Amen.
*Congregational Anthem “The Palms” Jean-Baptiste Faure
Chorus:
Join all and sing, His name declare, Let every voice resound with acclamation.
Hosanna! Praised be the Lord! Bless Him, who cometh to bring us salvation!
*Psalter Psalm 118
Give thanks to the Lord, because He is good, and His love is eternal…
Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord…
The Lord is God; He has been good to us…
Give thanks to the Lord, because He is good, and His love is eternal.
Prayer of Confession
Compassionate Lord, we often sing that we are able to follow You, but today
we confess that this is not always true. Too many times we find ourselves
living lives that are contrary to You and the way that You would have us
to live. Forgive us, we pray, and strengthen us, we ask, so that, because
we are willing, but our flesh is weak, we can live in the strength of Your love
and goodness, pleasing You and showing Your love to those around us. Amen.
Silent Prayer and Meditation……………Words of Forgiveness
Children’s Message
Joys & Concerns Gathered Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Please use “debts” and “debtors”) # 896
Gifts and Offerings The Offertory
*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” [TUNE: HAMBURG]
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below;
praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*The Offertory Prayer
*Hymn “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” [v. 1] # 298
When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died,
my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride.
(Children 8 and under are dismissed to the Nursery)
GOSPEL LESSON AND HYMNS------ST. MATTHEW 26:14-27:66
St. Matthew 26:14-29 Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus / The Lord’s Supper
HYMN “What Wondrous Love Is This”
What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul, what wondrous love is this, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss
to bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul, to bear the dreadful curse for my soul.
St. Matthew 26:30-35 Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
HYMN “What Wondrous Love Is This”
What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul, what wondrous love is this, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this, that caused the Lord of life
to lay aside His crown for my soul, for my soul, to lay aside His crown for my soul.
St. Matthew 26:36-56 Gethsemane / Jesus Arrested
HYMN “What Wondrous Love Is This”
To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing, to God and to the Lamb, I will sing;
to God and to the Lamb who is the great I AM,
while millions join the theme I will sing, I will sing; while millions join the theme I will sing.
St. Matthew 26:57-68 Jesus Before the Sanhedrin
HYMN “Ah, Holy Jesus”
Ah, holy Jesus, how have You offended, that we to judge You have in hate pretended?
By foes derided, by Your own rejected, O most afflicted!
St. Matthew 26:69-75 Peter Disowns Jesus
HYMN “Ah, Holy Jesus”
Who was the guilty? Who brought this upon you? Alas, my treason,
Jesus, has undone you! ‘Twas I, Lord Jesus, I it was denied You; I crucified You.
St. Matthew 27:1-10 Judas Hangs Himself
HYMN “Ah, Holy Jesus”
Lo, the Good Shepherd for the sheep is offered; the slave has sinned, and the Son
has suffered. For our atonement, while we nothing heeded, God interceded.
St. Matthew 27:11-26 Jesus Before Pilate
HYMN “O Sacred Head Now Wounded”
O Sacred Head, now wounded, with grief and shame weighed down, now scornfully
surrounded with thorns Your only crown: how pale You are with anguish, with sore
abuse and scorn! How does that visage languish which once was bright as morn!
St. Matthew 27:27-31 The Soldiers Mock Jesus
HYMN “O Sacred Head Now Wounded”
What You, my Lord, has suffered was all for sinners’ gain; mine, mine was
the transgression, but Yours the deadly pain. Lo, here I fall, my Savior!
‘Tis I deserve Your place; look on me with Your favor, vouchsafe to me Your grace.
St. Matthew 27:32-56 The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus
HYMN “O Love Divine, What Have You Done”
O love divine, what have You done! The immortal God has died for me!
The Father’s co-eternal Son bore all my sins upon the tree.
Th’immortal God for me has died: My Lord, my Love is crucified!
St. Matthew 27:57-66 The Burial of Jesus / The Guard at the Tomb
HYMN “O Love Divine, What Have You Done”
Is crucified for me and you, to bring us rebels back to God.
Believe, believe the record true, you all are bought with Jesus’ blood.
Pardon for all flows from His side: My Lord, my love, is crucified.
Benediction
Quiet Meditation, Reflection, and Prayer
*Choral Benediction “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” [v. 4] # 298
Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were an offering far too small;
love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all.
*Please stand if you are able.
Lectionary Lessons for Next Sunday:
Acts 10:34-43, Psalm 16, 1 Peter 1:3-9, John20:19-31
Order Your Lilies!!
Envelopes are on the tables & in the Library & Lobby.
Cost is $10.00. See Diana Wilson.
Crescentville United MethodistChurch
A Changing Church for Changing Times
Rev. Randy M. Brubaker, Pastor
412 Sentner Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania19120
215-745-7115 – Fax. 215-745-7258
Web Site – crescentvilleumc.com
WELCOME TO ALL OUR VISITING FRIENDS!
It is a pleasure to have you with us today, and it will be an even greater pleasure to see you again! We hope that your faith will be strengthened by your time here. It is a genuine privilege to gather as God’s people to open ourselves to the presence of God and to praise God with living hearts. Large print hymnbooks and bulletins along with listening devices are available.
CRESCENTVILLE UMCMISSION STATEMENT
We at CrescentvilleUnitedMethodistChurch believe that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and we will invite people into a relationship with Christ. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we will continue to grow spiritually in our relationship with Christ. As a fellowship of caring, concerned people, we will respond as disciples to reach out and serve the community.
Weekly Offering Report: Our General Fund Offering for Sunday, 4/2/2017 $819.25. Giving is celebrating and showing how grateful you are for what God has given you or what God is doing in your life. Your offerings are needed and appreciated. Thank you!
2017 Flower Chart in the Narthex Cost is $25 for 2 bouquets, $20 for a centerpiece.
CIRCLE OF CONCERN
Week 1: June Moeckel is home.
Week 2: Esther’s friends & family; Connie Whitfield & her mother; Eva Baumgartel;
Judy, Karl, Paul, Thomas; Ethel Morgan’s family; the Bruno family;
Marie Creevey’s family.
Week 3: Pat & John Milner; Dave Black; My families in Haiti, & Mom; Claudette;
Lorie Roverelli.
Week 4: Eddie Williams; Kumba;My families in Haiti, & Mom; Ms. Whitfield’s family;
Weary family; Marie Peterson; Joshua Williams; baby Skylar & Amanda
Chancler; pastor & family;Earl Williams; my church family; my family;
the world as it is; Cocoa & family.
On-going: Anna & Suzanne Turner; Brzoza family; Betty Sauerwald; Tillie Haeberle;
John Tarsnoh & family; Dorothy Buzzard; Evelyn Atkinson; June Christopher;
Rev. Salim Khan; June Moeckel; Philadelphia Fire Department; Philadelphia
School District; Lawncrest Community; Liberia & Ebola Crisis.
Family & Friends Serving in the Armed Services: Please include Pastor Randy and family, and all our family and friends of CUMC & FMUMC in your daily prayers. Also, pray for President Trump, our Men & Women serving here and abroad, our nation and for world peace.
APRIL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Today, Sun., Apr. 9 – SundayWorship Service 9:30 AM.PALM SUNDAY!
Sunday School for children age 8 and under during sermon.
Thur., Apr. 13 –Maundy ThursdayWorship Service will be held at Frankford Memorial UMC(1300 Dyre Street, Phila, PA. 19124) beginning at 6:30 PM with a light Supper and the Service with Holy Communion beginning at 7:30 PM.
Fri., Apr. 14 – Good Friday Service 7 PM.
Sun., Apr. 16– SundayWorship Service 9:30 AM. EASTER SUNDAY!!
Sunday School for children age 8 and under during sermon.
Wed., Apr. 19 –Vespers 7:00 PM
Thur., Apr. 20 – Forgiveness Bible Study at Frankford Memorial 10-11:30 AM.
1300 Dyre Street, Phila, PA. 19124.
Sun., Apr. 23 – SundayWorship Service 9:30 AM.
Sunday School for children age 8 and under during sermon.
Thur., Apr. 27 – Forgiveness Bible Study at Frankford Memorial 10-11:30 AM.
1300 Dyre Street, Phila, PA. 19124.
Sun., Apr. 30 – SundayWorship Service 9:30 AM.
Sunday School for children age 8 and under during sermon.
Sun., April 30 – ALL DOLLED UP TEA 2PM. (In the Church Memorial Hall)Sponsored By the Women’s Fellowship of CrescentvilleUnitedMethodistChurch. Join us for afternoon tea and a presentation of dolls. We invite you to bring a favorite doll to show us. Admission $10.00 in advance & $12.00 at the door.
We are updating our Who’s Who in the Pew Bulletin Board.
Jim Creevey will take your picture after worship,or you can bring in
a picture of yourselfand we will copy it and return it to you the
following week. If you are bringing in a picture, we prefer a picture
that clearly shows your face so that you will be recognized on the board.
Coloring Page For Children of ALL ages
Coloring Page For Children of ALL ages