WELCOME! We give an enthusiastic welcome to all who wish to join us on our exciting venture of faith development and service. In the Spirit of Jesus, we affirm the dignity and worth of every person regardless of social or economic condition, race, ethnicity, physical or mental abilities, age, gender, marital status, family structure, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, theological background or political ideology. We offer any and all persons the opportunity to share in every aspect of church life. If you are new to our church or have a prayer concern, please complete the Welcome Card found on the back table and place the card in the offering basket. We hope to see you back soon!

This morning’s greeters are Jim and Mary Beth Roddy, and Betsy and Frank Lord.

Thank you to Gail Jones and Adrienne Guptillfor coffee hour refreshments.

Looking Ahead:

Lenten Home Study Groups continue this week

Wed.,March 28:Handbells rehearsal at5:45 p.m.; choir at7 p.m.

Thurs., March 29: Maundy Thursday Service, 7 p.m.

Fri., March 30: Good Friday Service, noon, Waquoit Congregational Church

Sun., April 1: Easter Sunrise Service, 6 a.m, South Cape Beach; Worship Service at 10 a.m.

Prayer List:

Thomas Scordino, 16-year-old member of Youd Family, traumatic brain injury

Barbara Webber, dealing with health issues, at home

Phyllis Sweet, broken rib, prayers for continued recovery and strength

Kimber Family, on the death of Sid Kimber. Memorial Service was held March 17

Berkeley Johnson, recovering from pneumonia

David Whiting, with chronic pain issues

Nancy Goodrich, friend of Karen Richards, diagnosed with uterine cancer, now home

Louise Turner, at home, recovering well from surgery; and husband

Bill Turner, with knee issues, now recovering at home

Stephanie Jensen, recovering well from surgery; at home in Mashpee; and husband

Kurt Jensen, with heart and kidney issues, at home in Mashpee

Church Information:

Website:

Address: 259 Shore Dr., Mashpee, MA Mailing address: P.O. Box 1796, Mashpee, MA 02649

Office phone: 508-477-9211

Church Staff:

Rev. Steve Youd: or cell 508-525-6221

Rev. Sheldon C. Keller: or 508-681-8467

Dawn Stephenson: or 508-477-9211, office on Tues. & Thurs.

"Joyfully welcoming all, we seek to grow as

disciples of Jesus Christ."

March 25, 2018

Sixth Sunday in Lent

The Rev. Steve Youd Pastor

The Rev. Sheldon C. Keller Minister of Care and Visitation

The Rev. James Scovil Pastor Emeritus

Cathy Bonnett Minister of Music

Dawn Stephenson Office Administrator All Members & Friends of the Church Ministers

Order of Worship

God is still speaking,

Praise and Preparation

Gathering Music

Welcome

Prelude Nick Fitton, guest musician

Call to Celebration (A Responsive Reading)

Leader: Hosanna!

People: Hosanna in the highest!

Leader: Honor!

People: And glory!

Leader: And praise!

People: Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the Lord!

*Hymn No. 192 All Glory, Laud and Honor

*Opening Prayer (Unison)

“Lord, this is a feel good day: the day of Your triumphal entry.

Be with us as we look back. Be with us as we look ahead.

Allow us to travel with You! We pray in Jesus’ Name. Amen.”

*Response No. 35 Gloria Patri

Pastoral prayer ~ silent prayer Rev. Sheldon C. Keller

Our lord’s prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come.

Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into

temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Response No. 233 Hear Our Prayer, O Lord

Hear our prayer, O Lord, hear our prayer, O Lord, incline thine ear to us,

and grant us thy peace.

God’s Word in Our Lives

Special Music Nick Fitton

Scripture Deborah Youd

Matthew 21: 1-9

Sermon “Jesus:Lessons from Palm Sunday???” Rev. Steve Youd

*Hymn No. 16 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Dedicating Our Gifts and Lives

Invitation

Offertory

*Doxology (Tallis Canon) No. 48

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Christ, all creatures here below;

Praise Holy Spirit evermore;

One God, triune, whom we adore. Amen.

Sending Forth

*Hymn No. 699 Rejoice, The Lord Is King

Benediction

Postlude Nick Fitton

*please stand in body or spirit