P: Hosanna! Philippians 2:5-11, Other Prayers of Adoration and Their Introductions, [Y]ou, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. When we gather in the Lords house to worship, it is necessary to focus our minds, our hearts, and our attention on him. We are on the brink of the remembrance of the central event of our faith. That slash is important. John 12:1-2, I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart. Psalm 40:8, Other Introductions to Scripture Readings, Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them. People: We gather to worship the One who is highly exalted and whose name is above every name, Jesus the Christ. Well sing hosanna when everyone else is doing so but not when the hostile Good Friday forces may hear us. 1 John 3:21-22*, Other Prayers of Requests and Their Introductionsto Consider Using, 8I keep my eyes always on the LORD. To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Hosanna to God, Hosanna in the highest! You who bring good news to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns of Judah, Here is your God!, He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. Now you have waved your palms at him. . We shall triumph over those who surround us and stand in confidence in the Lord, our God! By The Skit Guys | License of Use | Includes Streaming Rights. Discipleship Ministries is an agency of The United Methodist Church 2023 Discipleship Ministries. palms of deliverance of Gods people. Introductions to Consider Using, 7What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the LORD our God is near us whenever we pray to him? Hebrews 6:10, 34My food, said Jesus, is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. John 4:34, 28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. Father, we need Peace to live life to the full, as Jesus died for us to live. "Like trying to get an octopus into a paper bag." Let us rejoice together, for even the stones cry out with good news. Patient God, we confess that we love a parade. Submissions: I am so grateful to those of you who send me your own material to post! God's steadfast love endures forever! Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year A - Lectionary Planning Notes, A Living Hope Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year A, Home Open our hearts to receive your love; open our minds to hear your story; open our hands to receive your grace. 1 Corinthians 16:23, The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. . . This can be done in a variety of ways, but most churches employ Bible-based opening statements or prayers with a congregational response. Micah 6:6-8, 10God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. Shall I offer my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? And may the peace of God rule and abide with you now and forever! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! . We know that means us, not just other folks involved in obvious evils everyone knows about. If you're interested in reading the results, visit here: https://pandemicworshipsurvey.blogspot.com/, Here Jesus, You are closer than we could ever possibly understand. All Rights Reserved, Terms of Use Privacy Policy Cookie Policy. This is not an unusual transition to make in the order of worship, as many services touch on a variety of themes. Praise be to the Lord, . There is grace, mercy, and renewed strength for all who earnestly seek the new life Christ brings. If Jesus becomes their King, there will be no more pain, disease, or terror in the future. . 8He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. Amen. And what does the LORD require of you? We are freed from the burden of our sin. He came to bring us Peace. Jesus, who is both God and man, came to earth to carry out His Fathers purpose. there is a greater power with us . People have also heard that Jesus is on the side of the outcasts and that He heals them. Zechariah 9:9. Galatians 6:18, 23The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. A Prayer of Confession for Passion/Palm Sunday. . Words: Ray Capo, 2011 We acknowledge a plea for salvation with the word hosanna and a call for death through crucify him. Both need to be presented this day. L: Shout with joy, all you people. The Lord has become our salvation! 6Your righteousness is like the highest mountains, your justice like the great deep. For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive Gods abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ! 9The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven! Matthew 21:1-2, 6-9, 1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2saying to them, Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. John 12:12-19 The next day, the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. Jesus knew, riding into the Holy City amidst pomp and circumstance, what He would have to face in the coming days. Amen. Palm Sunday, also known as Passion Sunday, begins Holy Week celebrating the glory of Jesus Christ, yet by Friday, he is hanging on the cross. . Acts 15:11b*, 15But the gift is not like the trespass. Now you have followed him on the parade route. The best scriptures from the NIV Bible that can be used in a Palm Sunday Worship Service are listed for the 17 different ways that are given below. God our Father, help us to act in grace and Peace in the face of fear, both known and unknown, knowing You are incredibly close. and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. Palm Sunday Call to Worship The story of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, tells us that after his celebrated arrival. Thank You, Father, for the life You have given us to live. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the, March on, my soul; be strong! Judges 5:21b *, Be strong and courageous. Amen. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! 45For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:43b-45 *, 11[A]ll those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Luke 14:11 *, 14[A]ll those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Luke 18:14b *, 13[S]tand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Romans 16:20b *, 23The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. Let nothing move you. Here are some opening sentences and prayers to choose from for your Palm Sunday call to worship. Jennifer Knott is a writer and editor for the Reformed Church in Americas communication team. Blessed in the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Mark 11:9. When we are hurting, struggling, or overwhelmed, Father, I pray we can embrace the scene of Palm Sunday, in all of its significance, in order to fuel a hope in us that will drive us on day after day, in peace-filled pursuit of Your purpose for our lives. We do not and cannot believe that in a few days we will be among those who will turn our backs and run from his presence. . Palm Sunday is not just Palm Sunday; it is more properly Palm/Passion Sunday. Call to Worship: Palm Sunday Here is a responsive call to worship for Palm/Passion Sunday. Philippians 3:13b-14 *, Humble yourselves, therefore, under Gods mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Reposted: https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/02/confession-palm-sunday.html, Hosanna! Call to Worship: Psalm Sunday (inspired by the events in Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:29-44; John 12:12-19) Children of God, Rejoice! Romans 5:15, 17*, 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Hosanna in the highest! "The Lord needs it and will send it back." Give up my cup of coffee in the morning to feed an orphan! He continued on to accomplish Your will, in Peace, not panic. Palm Sunday Worship Songs 2023 Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, commemorating Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. This is the gate of the Lord; the righteous shall enter through it. If you haven't previously submitted something but would like to, you can find my email address by clicking on my name in the "About Me" section below. Seasons & Holidays LEADER: Hosanna! Amid the powers of this world, Christ comes humbly, riding on a donkey. . Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Give up ten minutes of my 24 hours to pray! Psalm 36:5-6a *, 10Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb. Revelation 7:10 *, Other Ascriptions and Self-Declarationsby God to Consider Using, 5The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. Psalm 107:31, Other Prayers of Thanksgiving and TheirIntroductions to Consider Using, 34Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. from Common Order, Panel on Worship, Church of Scotland, 1994. Christ alone is our savior and our sovereign. written by John Paarlberg, retired minister of Word and sacrament. Save us and help us with your right hand, that those you love may be delivered. Worship . For I am coming, and I will live among you, declares the, I will live among you and you will know that the, Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5, Have I not commanded you? Romans 8:28, But you, man of God, . Hosanna to God, Hosanna in the highest! Gracious God, we confess that we have wasted opportunities to interrupt darkness. To help you worship and celebrate his glory, this page offers a few options for a Palm Sunday call to worship and Palm Sunday prayers to use in your service. The Lord has become our salvation! 1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2saying to them, Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Discipleship Ministries is an agency of The United Methodist Church 2023 Discipleship Ministries. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord." Those who refer to the day as "Passion Sunday" tend to focus on Jesus' suffering. Hebrews 6:10, My food, said Jesus, is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. John 4:34, And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Hosanna! . Call to Worship (based on Psalm 121, by Rev. There are many ways to capture both themes on this day, not all of them in the liturgy or music. . How swiftly things changed back then, In praise and adoration, we raise our palms to you. Amen. Hello Network Community! . Worship Resources for. . See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him. Topics: pr. The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. and Have It Preserved Down through the Centuries When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. Hosanna to God, Hosanna in the highest! We will let ourselves be overtaken by Gods loveWe will pour it back out into the world. . Acts 15:11b*. Praise God! . Our workforce began working from home permanently in 2020. 1 John 3:21-22*, Other Prayers of Requests and Their Introductions. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to deatheven death on a cross! Matthew 21:1-11. 11I will live among you and you will know that the LORD Almighty has sent me to you. Zechariah 2:10, 11b*, 5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5. Then pour out your forgiveness in such a way that we are forever transformed. I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself. The tension this week is between the exuberance of the Palm Sunday parade and the submitting ourselves to the brunt of the Passion of Christs death on a cross. Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year A, A Living Hope . The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. THE SCRIPTURE READING: John 12:12-16. Even still, we worry and become anxious daily. However, we continue to have leadership offices, meeting rooms, and The Upper Room Chapel at 1908 Grand Avenue, in Nashville. that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Amen. Hosanna to God, Hosanna in the highest! This is a vision of the way it can be, the way it should be 2Here a dinner was given in Jesus honor. Proverbs 3:5-6. Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!, Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest heaven! Mark 11:1-2, 7-10. We do not need to be afraid. It is a reminder that there is risk involved in taking the side of the marginalized. We salute you: Christ our Lord. 2I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself. . Staff is centered in Nashville, Tennessee, but we also have staff at locations across the United States. The passion comes alive through these car. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to deatheven death on a cross! . . Reposted: https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/02/palm-sunday-confession.html. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did Gods grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many! Shouts of welcome, a joyful procession,a community celebrating together. People are glad for various reasons, not the least of which is that Jesus is well-known from magazine covers. God . Psalm 86:15, 1Not to us, LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. . the Center for Faith and Giving. 1 Timothy 6:11*, 5All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble. 6Humble yourselves, therefore, under Gods mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. How fickle we are, O Lord. 8[W]ith us is the LORD our God to help us . Ezra 7:28b*, 4Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, . Stir up within us the gift of faith that we may not only praise him with our lips, but may follow him in the way of the cross. God the Father, Whose Will It Was to Produce the Bible 15Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, LORD. Scripture: Mark 11:1-11. Psalm 36:5-7a*. Go forth and continue to see him in the world! The Lord Needs It - A Call to Worship for Palm Sunday. The parade on Palm Sunday was unlike any other. Imagine the peaceful parade, palms waving as He returns once again to free us completely. . When he [Jesus] came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: I tell you, he replied, if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out. Luke 19:37-40, Other Prayers and Acclamations of Praise to God. Our worlds very real fallen state and the frailty of life have been put front and centre in our lives viscerally. 11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. Call to Worship #4 may be used if you are celebrating Palm/Passion Sunday] Call to Worship #1: L: This is the day that the Lord has made! When we gather to worship in the Lords house, we must direct our thoughts, affections, and attention to him. Jesus was not the military victor that the people of God had hoped for. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! For your Palm Sunday call to worship, here are some opening phrases and prayers to consider. May our eyes be open to see Him,may our hearts be ready to be seen by Him,may our worship be worthy of His presence,and may we be transformedso that we see the world through His eyes. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. This liturgy of silence and story combines Palm Sunday (Mark 11:1-11) and Passion Sunday (Mark 14:1-15:47). Go where he goes and do what he commands. The choice is ever before us: discipleship or rejection, authentic response or play-acting, commitment that will go all the way to a cross or hypocrisy which is a living denial and death. Here we are again. With them, with heart and voice, we shout: We believe Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord! Freely we have received, freely we give. Philippians 2:5-8, Your righteousness is like the highest mountains, your justice like the great deep. To help you worship and celebrate his glory, this page offers a few options for a Palm Sunday call to worship and Palm Sunday prayers to use in your service. Though He passionately cried tears of blood, asking that there be any other way, He obediently and peacefully walked to the cross because it was the only way. Untie them and bring them to me. [W]hoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave, just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Matthew 20:26b-28 *, [T]hose who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Matthew 23:12 *. Let Israel say, His love endures forever! and all who fear God say, His love endures forever! humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Hosanna to God, Hosanna in the highest! Philemon 25, The grace of the Lord Jesus be with Gods people. B. Kevin Smalls, The Africana Worship Book for Year B, Discipleship Resources, 2007, p. 88. Hosanna to God, Hosanna in the highest! People: We gather to worship the One who is highly exalted and whose name is above every name, Jesus the Christ. Like the fickle crowds of the first Palm Sunday, we need to examine ourselves and question the genuineness of our commitment. We do not like to admit our lukewarm response to you, but neither do we want to be considered fanatics. For Palm Sunday, the lectionary begins with the processional call to worship of Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son" Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Discipleship Ministries is an agency of The United Methodist Church 2023 Discipleship Ministries. moving from the peace of the countryside to the corridors of power, God . 17For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive Gods abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ! Psalm 108:3-5, 1I will praise you, LORD, with all my heart; before the gods I will sing your praise. Nehemiah 9:17c*, 11We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved . Rejoice for the Lord is in our midst. Psalm 119:167, 17This is what the LORD saysyour Redeemer, the Holy One . . P: Hosanna! 5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. you are giving majesty But here there can be a clear shift from one to the other to signal to the congregation that something significant has happened. Music: tune, WINCHESTER NEW, melody from Musicalishes Hand-Buch, 1690; Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped. Staff is centered in Nashville, Tennessee, but we also have staff at locations across the United States. 1 Corinthians 10:31, [M]y dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Honor, praise, and glory. Amen. Untie it and bring it here. 7When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. "The Lord needs it and will send it back.". For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Philippians 3:13b-14 *, 5All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble. 6Humble yourselves, therefore, under Gods mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. If you click or tap on one of them, it will take you to its location on this page. He looked into the stars in the sky and now looks down upon us, prayerfully, with love. Zephaniah 2:3a*, 5May the Lord direct your hearts into Gods love and Christs perseverance. Isaiah 40:9-11. Psalm 36:5-7a*, 1Great is the LORD, and most worthy of praise, in the city of our God, his holy mountain. 2 Thessalonians 3:5, 21[W]e have confidence before God 22and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him. . . 2 Chronicles 32:7-8a*, 28Because the hand of the LORD my God was on me, I took courage . Philippians 2:5-8, 5Your love, LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. 1 Corinthians 16:23, 18The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. We have chords, piano sheets, stage charts, vocal sheets, orchestrations& multitracks. 4For great is your love, higher than the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. No pain, no suffering, no sickness, no death. 7How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! He comes to us as King, and we expect that royal treatment will follow. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9, 21March on, my soul; be strong! Judges 5:21b *, 13Be strong and courageous. Forgive us for giving our attention to smelling the roses for so long that we have lost the ability to prophetically smell the stench of death.
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