PALM SUNDAY 

Evangelical Lutheran Worship ~ Setting Ten

Pre Worship:

                     “Jesus, I Believe You”

                     “Draw Me Close”

                     “Brothers and Sisters in Christ”

Welcome                                                                           

Gathering

Confession and Forgiveness

P:                  In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

C:                   Amen.

P:                  During the season of Lent we are called to return to the Lord with all our heart.  Let us confess our sin and seek reconciliation with God and neighbour

Silence is kept for reflection

P:                  Merciful God,

C:                 you sent Jesus Christ to save the lost.  We confess that we have strayed from you and turned aside from your way.  We fail in love, neglect justice, and ignore your truth.  Have mercy on us and wash away our sin.  Create in us clean hearts for the sake of Jesus Christ our Saviour.  Amen.

P:                  Behold, now is the acceptable time; now is the day of salvation.  Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins, and bring us to everlasting life; through + Christ our Lord.

C:                   Amen.

                    Gathering Song: “Hosanna”

p. 203           Greeting

Prayer of the Day

p. 203            Kyrie

P:                  Let us pray…

We praise you, O God, for redeeming the world through our Savior Jesus Christ. Today he entered the holy city in triumph and was proclaimed messiah and king by those who spread garments and branches along his way. Bless these branches and those who carry them. Grant  us grace to follow our Lord in the way of the cross, so that, joined to his death and resurrection, we enter into life with you; through the same Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Word

                    First Reading: Isaiah 50: 4-9a

                    L: The word of the Lord.

                    C: Thanks be to God.

                    Silence for reflection

                    Psalm: 31: 9-16 (read responsively, verse by verse)

                    Silence for reflection

                    Second Reading: Philippians 2: 5-11

                    L: The word of the Lord.

                    C: Thanks be to God.

                    Silence for reflection 

p. 205           Gospel Acclamation: “We are turning…”        

                     Holy Gospel: Matthew 21: 1-11

                     Glory to you, O Lord

                     The Gospel of the Lord

                      Praise to you, O Christ

                     Silence for reflection

                     Blessing of Sunday School

                     Sermon

                     Hymn of the Day: “At the Name of Jesus”

p. 104            Nicene Creed

A:                   Prayers of Intercession

                     Sharing of the Peace

A:                  The peace of the Lord be with you always.

C:                   And also with you.

Meal

                     Offering

                     Offering Song: “Create In Me a Clean Heart”

A:                  Offering Prayer

p. 206            Great Thanksgiving

P:                  The Lord be with you.

C:                   And also with you.

P:                  Lift up your hearts.

C:                   We lift them to the Lord.

P:                  Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

C:                   It is right to give our thanks and praise.

                     Preface for Lent

p. 206            Preface Response: Holy, holy, holy Lord . . . .

                     Eucharistic Prayer

P:                  For as often as we eat of this bread and drink of this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

C:                 Christ has died.  Christ has risen.  Christ will come again.

p. 208           The Lord’s Prayer

                     Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

                      Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

                      Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us peace.

Communion

                     Communion Songs:

                     “All Hail King Jesus”

                     “Behold He Has Come”

                     “Be Still and Know”

                     “Faithful One”

A:                 Prayer after Communion

Sending

P:                  Benediction

                     Announcements

                     Sending Song: “I Love to Tell the Story”

A:                  Dismissal

                            Unless otherwise stated, all songs are from Evangelical Lutheran Worship (Red Book).         Augsburg Copyright licensing #13879-S           CCLI Licensing #407530

THOSE WHO HELPED WITH WORSHIP TODAY

Presiding Minister:              Pastor Greg Anderson

Worship Assistant:              Chelsea Lokseth   

Music:                                Praise Team

PowerPoint/Sound:              Don Mayer/Gloria Sebastian-Powell

Greeters:                            Jim & Doris McElgunn

Coffee Host:                        Beth Zazula 

Apr. Usher team                  John Lehners fam., Jack O’Toole fam. & Jan Nielsen

Communion Servers:            John Lehners, Donna Koch, Lorraine Hotton & Dorothy Briese

Lesson Reader:                    Kim Chambers

Counters:                            Chris Sather & 

Apr. Altar Guild:                   Darcy Richels & Bernice Olufson

Please Pray for:                    Hope Lutheran, Edmonton

                                          Trinity Lutheran, Grande Prairie

THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday 9^th            10:00 am        Worship Service

                            10:00 am        Sunday School

Monday                 4:00 pm          Boys’ Choir

Tuesday                 10:00 am        Coffee Group

Wednesday            2:00 pm          TLCW Afternoon Bible Study

                             8:00 pm          AA Meeting

Thursday                7:00 pm          Maundy Thursday Service

Friday                                          Office Closed

                             10:00 am        Good Friday Service

Sunday 16^th            8:00 am          Easter Breakfast

                             10:00 am        Worship Service      

• ·         The TLCW Afternoon Bible Study has been changed to Wednesday, April 19th at 2:00          pm. 
• ·         The TLCW Spring Event has been moved from May 6 to May 13^th.
• ·         Join us for the Third Annual Fashion Show on April 9^th at the Pomeroy Inn.  This event is sponsored by our friends at the Prairie Mall. Tickets on sale at Guest Services at the Prairie Mall, $50/person. 7:00 pm - Supper and Fashion Show. Wonderful Door Prizes, Silent Auction and wonderful fashions. All proceeds raised will be donated to MS Society of Canada. 
• ·         The east (back) doors will be locked at 10:05 am on Sunday mornings following the beginning of worship and before the beginning of Sunday School.  The main entrance (glass doors) will remain open.
• ·         Please remember to lock your vehicle anytime while at the church.  Items have been taken from one of our member's vehicle recently.  In a similar vein, please don't leave valuables/keys, etc. in pockets or anywhere at the back door; in the past, items have been taken during worship services and meetings.
• ·         Do you have trouble hearing parts of the Worship Service?                                         * For minor hearing issues, sound enhancement devices are available.  Please see Diane Primeau or an usher to arrange for your personal unit.                                           * If you use a hearing aid, please select the “T-coil” option.  If you have any questions or concerns, please see Diane Primeau.
• ·         Trinity Lutheran Church has a Prayer Chain. Requests for prayer can be made through the church office.
• ·         If you have lost any item of property, there is a Lost & Found container on the shelf by the back door. Please check there.
• ·         The youth group has a PowerPlus number if anyone wants to donate bottles. All you need to do is attach the number below to each bag and drop them off at the bottle depot. If you have any questions or ever need bottles picked up please contact Chelsea.            PowerPlus number: 1323-4978          Thanks!! Chelsea