THE GATHERING
*Worshipers are invited to stand, if able. +Usher will seat you.
Please remember to turn off your cell phone while in the sanctuary.
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev Charles Bowdler
We are grateful for your presence and invite you to participate in the worship, program, and service life of Briarwood Presbyterian Church.
INVITATION TO WORSHIP
Use this time to make the transition from getting here to being here. Relax your body, quiet the inner dialogue of your mind, open yourself to the Spirit of God moving in our midst, and prepare to worship God joyfully with the body of Christ gathered here today.
VOLUNTARY A Joyous Procession Richard Purvis
CHORAL INTROIT
Call to Worship
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest!
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!
Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem!
Lo, your king comes to you;
triumphant and victorious is he,
Humble and riding on a donkey,
on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
PROCESSIONAL Prayer
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray.
We praise you, O God, for your redemption of the world through Jesus Christ. Today he entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph and was proclaimed Messiah and king by those who spread garments and branches along his way. Let these branches be signs of his victory, and grant that we who carry them may follow him in the way of the cross, that, dying and rising with him, we may enter into your kingdom; through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
+* PROCESSIONAL HYMN 88 All Glory, Laud, and Honor
THE WORD
YOUNG DISCIPLES TIME Rev. Catherine Cook
ANTHEM A New Hosanna Purifoy
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION Rev. Bowdler
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON
Isaiah 50:4-9a Pew Bible p. 681
PSALM LESSON
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Pew Bible p. 565
EPISTLE LESSON
Philippians 2:5-11 Pew Bible p. 197
GOSPEL LESSON
John 12:12-16 Pew Bible p. 106
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God.
SERMON
* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “The Apostles’ Creed”
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth,
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
* HYMN 89 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
AND LORD’S PRAYER Rev. Heather Williamsen
MINUTE FOR MISSION Courtney Hogue
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Rev. Bowdler
OFFERTORY Hosanna Jon Spong
* DOXOLOGY
* PRAYER OF DEDICATION
THE SENDING
* HYMN 142 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!
* CHARGE
* CHORAL BENEDICTION
* POSTLUDE Improvisation for Palm Sunday Alexander Guilmant
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO:
Ruth McNaron on the death of her son, Charles of Pennsylvania
and to
Monty and Audie Dodson on the death on his mother, Edwina Dodson.
PRAYER AND CARE CONCERNS
(Names in bold indicate new concerns or updates)
Members John Barron, Robert Davis, Jane Hogue, Margaret Kosick, Fannie McCann, Audrey Primos (VA), Bill Sikes, and Scott Steele. (St. Dominic).
Family Pauline Busbee, Kathleen Coleman, Jim Halling, Ross Hogan, and Sam Johnson (Booneville), Holly Long (TX), Dana Sides (Hattiesburg).
Missions Ben Mathes, Drs. Les & Cindy Morgan, Dr. Barbara Nagy,
Jose Pezini, and Lisa & Werner Schobesberger.
Military Cpt. Matt Jasinski, Kevin Jameson, Maj. John Moore
CHURCH CALENDAR
SUNDAY, March 29, Palm Sunday, 2¢ A Meal
9:00 a.m. – Sunday School and Choir Rehearsal
10:00 a.m. – Fellowship Time
10:25 a.m. – Morning Worship
11:45 a.m. – Youth Outing
MONDAY, March 30
9:30 a.m. – Explorers’ Bible Study
2:00 p.m. – Congregational Care Meeting
6:00 p.m. – Explorers’ Bible Study
WEDNESDAY, April 1
10:30 a.m. – Staff Meeting
THURSDAY, April 2, Maundy Thursday
6:30 p.m. – Maundy Thursday Service, Communion
FRIDAY, April 18, Good Friday
9:30 p.m. – Sanctuary Open for Meditation (until-1pm )
SATURDAY, April 4
11:00 a.m. – Neighborhood Egg Hunt
SUNDAY, April 5, Resurrection of the Lord Sunday
6:30 a.m. – Sunrise Service followed by Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – Sunday School, Choir Rehearsal
10:00 a.m. – Fellowship Time
10:25 a.m. – Morning Worship
Elders this week: David French & Doris Schneider
Elders next week: Sandy French & Jimmy Hulsman
Flower Team this week: Stephens, Harber, Bessonette
Flower Team next week: All Teams
Sanctuary preparation this week: Joretta Meyer
Sanctuary preparation next week: Ella Edwards
Maundy Thursday Communion Preparation: Polly Duggan & Kit Stilley
Sound Technician: William Bowdler
USHERS
Lea Ann McElroy (Capt.) Wendel Ruff (Capt.)
Dean Gerber Linda Simmons
Donnie Cole Don West
Jimmy Hulsman
TWO CENTS A MEAL: Today we place our two cents per meal offerings in the buckets to share God’s blessings with others. Please bring your offering forward and place in the buckets at the beginning of the last hymn.
RECEIVING NEW MEMBERS: Following the worship service each week, Elders meet to receive new members in the church office located on the southwest side, behind the sanctuary. We welcome everyone who trusts in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and who desires to be an active part of our family of faith.
HOLY WEEK WORSHIP SCHEDULE: There will be no Wednesday Night Fellowship program this week. Maundy Thursday Service is April 2, at 6:30pm. On Sunday, an Easter Sunrise Service will be held at 6:30a.m. Following that service, breakfast will be served in the Fellowship Hall. At 9a.m. we will continue our regular Sunday Morning worship schedule.
WANTED: Friends of the Easter Bunny - Next Saturday, we host the annual Neighborhood Egg Hunt. And it takes many hands to make it a fun and exciting event. We need "BunnyFluffers" and "Candy Stuffers" on Wednesday andon Saturday, Egg Hidersat 10:00 a.m. withBunny helpersat 10:30to assist with simple games and crafts. If you can help, please let Marcia Magee know. We also need wrapped candy or "Bunny Munny (Money)"to purchase candy and prizes. We also help the ministry to Lizzie’s Kids with your generous donations. A table is set upin the Fellowship Hall under the Education bulletin board to collect candies and donations.
CROSS OF FLOWERS: On Easter Sunday, our children will decorate a cross with flowers and place it on the communion table at the beginning of the worship service. Please help us with the cross by bringing any flowers from your yard to room 103 Sunday School room by 9:00 a.m. Easter morning.
RADIO BROADCAST: On Sunday mornings at 10:00 on WYAB, 103.9FM radio you can hear Briarwood’s worship service from the week before. The broadcast is only 30 minutes and features the sermon and other parts of the morning worship as time permits.
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE: Large-print bulletins, Bibles and hymnals and individual listening devices for improved sound are available in the back of the sanctuary. Also, knitted shawls are on the back row of each section. Please use them for your personal comfort during the service.
EASTER FLOWER FUND: If you would like to remember someone in a special way by making a donation to the Easter Flower Fund, please fill out the form below and place in the offering plate along with your check marked “Easter Flowers” or give to the church office. Donations received by this Wednesday, April 1, will be listed in the bulletin on Easter Sunday.
In memory of:
______
In honor of:
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Given by:
SESSION
Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Class of 2017
Anne Dreher Rick Barker Jimmy Hulsman
Sandy French Warren Dorsey Debra Kinser
Marcia Magee David French Clint Lee
Susan Sumrall David Jensen Doris Schneider
Lea Ann McElroy
Administration Committee Moderator Jimmy Hulsman (‘17)
Commitment Committee Moderator Anne Dreher (‘15)
Education Committee Moderator Susan Sumrall (‘15)
Mission Committee Moderator Rick Barker ('16)
Worship Committee Moderator David Jensen ('16)
Clerk of Session Lea Ann McElroy (‘16)
Director of Children’s Ministries Susan Sumrall
Church Treasurer Art Magee
CHURCH STAFF
Senior Minister Charles Bowdler 601.605.6009
Parish Associate Catherine Cook 601.896.7432
Parish Associate Bill Smith 601.366.5994
Parish Associate Heather Williamsen 769.610.6660
Choir Director Barney McCann 601.857.6090
Organist Charlyne Jones 910.322.6345
Office Manager Audie Dodson 601.942.4719
Sexton Larry Coleman 601.559.5345
Financial Assistant Brenda Hyde 601.212.7421
Childcare Josie Moore 601.955.9503
MISSIONARIES
Dr. Barbara Nagy
Lisa & Werner Schobesberger
The Little Light House Christian Development Center
601.956.6131
620 Briarwood Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39211
601.956.4553
www.briarwoodpres.org
Briarwood Presbyterian Church
Palm Sunday
Morning Worship 10:25 a.m.
Liturgical Color: Purple
March 29, 2015
Putting God First
Obeying Christ’s Commands
Caring for People’s Needs within the Church
and the Community