Palm Sunday Bulletin | April 14, 2019

GOVERNMENT STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY APRIL 14, 2019 | 10:45AM

Called to SERVE WE ARE CALLED BY THE SPIRIT TO GLORIFY GOD, SO THAT ALL MAY BECOME JOYFUL DISCIPLES OF JESUS

CHRIST.

GATHERING CHIMING OF THE HOUR

WESTMINSTER 3/4 PEAL

 PALM PROCESSION (10:45AM)  HYMN 196

All Glory, Laud, and Honor

VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN

PRAYER OF CONFESSION unison God of heaven and earth, we give you thanks for sending us Jesus Christ in your name.

Even though we profess to follow him, we confess that in times of trial we too often deny him.

Forgive us and heal us, we pray.

Help us to put our faith not in the princes of this world, but only in the Prince of Peace.

In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

A time of silent confession.

DECLARATION OF PARDON WELCOME OFFERTORY |PIANO & ORGAN DUET Lord of the Dance

Ann Adams, Pianist 19th Century Shaker Tune arr. Joel Raney

This song, composed in 1963 by Sydney Carter, is a musical metaphor of the birth, death, and resurrection of Christ. The melody is the author’s variant of “Simple Gifts” from the USA Shaker repertory which has been used by many composers, including Aaron Copland, in major works. This piano and organ duet arrangement is in ABA form. The opening is a celebration of beginnings . . .of Jesus’ coming down from heaven to “dance on the earth” (verse 1). The B section turns minor and moody, reflecting the “Friday when the sky turned black” (verse 4), and the final A section is a boastful restatement of the theme, depicting the resurrection and the return of “life that will never, never die” (verse 5). This setting is a dramatic one, with bold color changes and driving rhythms, the style influenced by Copland as well as contemporary jazz.

A Worship Service of Scripture & Anthems  CALL TO WORSHIP

They brought the colt of a donkey to Jesus; and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they sat Jesus on it.

As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road.

As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying: “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!

Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!”

Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, order your disciples to stop.” He answered them: “I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.”

Let us worship God. Anthem

The Palms

J. Faure Scott Wright, Baritone

O’er all the way, green palms and blossoms gay are strewn this day in festal preparation, Where Jesus comes to wipe our tears away, e’en now the throng to welcome Him prepare.

Join all and sing, His name declare, let ev’ry voice resound with acclamation: Hosanna! Praise to the Lord! Bless Him who cometh to bring us salvation!

His word goes forth, and people by its might, once more regain freedom from degradation, Humanity doth give to each his right, while those in darkness are restored to light.

Sing and rejoice, O blest Jerusalem, of all thy sons sing the emancipation, Through boundless love the Christ of Bethlehem brings faith and hope to thee forevermore.

The Last Supper | Mark 14:22-26, 32 Ann Adams Anthem The Lord’s Prayer

Albert Hay Malotte (1895-1964)

Our Father which 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.

I. Forgiveness | Luke 23:32-38 Bligh Jones  Hymn 213 In the Cross of Christ I Glory

RATHBUN

II. Salvation | Luke 23:39-43 Shawn Walker Anthem Come to the Cross

Joseph Martin/Brant Adams

(Kyrie eleison is a Greek phrase meaning: Lord, have mercy) Come to the cross. Kneel in its shadow. Come to the lonely place where teardrops turn to grace.

Behold the dying Lamb of God. Kyrie eleison.

Come to the cross. Rest in the promise. Come to the shattered throne where Jesus dies alone.

Behold the wounded King of kings, Kyrie eleison.

Father, forgive them.

Come to the cross. Come to the fountain. Come to the windswept hill; the cross is waiting still.

Behold the swan of Calvary. Kyrie eleison. Come to the cross.

III. Relationship | John 19:23-27 Sage Arnold  Hymn 212 Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed

MARTYRDROM

IV. Abandonment | Matthew 27:45-47 Tom Rue ď ˜ Hymn 216 Beneath the Cross of Jesus

ST. CHRISTOPHER

V. Distress | John 19:28-29 VI. Triumph | John 19:30 Sara Bryan

Anthem Thy Will Be Done

Craig Courtney

Our cup was filled with darkness. Our cup was filled with death.

Christ took our cup and drank it, and gave us life, and gave us hope, gave us Himself.

My father, let this cup pass from me; yet not my will, O Lord, yet not my will, O Lord, but Thine be done.

In blackest night we hear Him in dark Gethsemane.

Pleading with the Father for one more way, for one more hope, for one more day.

Then they took our Savior, and led Him to a tree; and there they broke His body, poured out His life, put Him to death to rise again!

Anthem Behold the Lamb

Dottie Rambo/David Clydesdale

Behold the Lamb, slain from the foundation of the world.

For sinners crucified, O holy Sacrifice, behold the Lamb of God, behold the Lamb.

Crown Him! Worthy is the Lamb. Praises! Heaven and earth resound!

VII. Reunion | Luke 23:44-49 Rev. Dr. Cary Speaker Anthem O Sacred Head, Now Wounded

12th Century Latin Gerhardt/Hassler/Rouse

O sacred Head, now wounded, with grief and shame weighed down; Now scornfully surrounded with thorns, Thine only crown.

How pale Thou art with anguish, with sore abuse and scorn; How does that visage languish, which once was bright as morn!

What Thou, my Lord, has suffered was all for sinner’s gain; Mine, mine was the transgression, but Thine the deadly pain.

Lo, here I fall, my Savior; ‘tis I deserve Thy place.

Look on me with Thy favor; vouchsafe to me Thy grace.

What language shall I borrow to thank Thee, dearest Friend, for this Thy dying sorrow, Thy pity without end?

O make me Thine forever; and, should I fainting be, Lord, let me never, never outlive my love for Thee!

SENDING  BENEDICTION The people depart in silence.

Dr. Speaker

Celebrating in Worship with us today: Rev. Dr. Cary Speaker, Interim Pastor Tommy Watts, Director of Music & Organist Ann Adams, Pianist THE ACOLYTES:

Lyle Hutchison IV, Crucifer Mickie Lorge, Torch-bearer

THE SANCTUARY CHOIR: Soprano

Alto

Tenor

Bass

Sally Pearsall Ericson Babs Jacobelli Lois McNorton Laurie Shorter Sarah Stembel

Gwinelle Allums Lisa deShazo Sally Pearsall Chelsea Seitz Monica Webb

Brandon Caten Jacob Mohr Charlotte Naylor Sean Walker

Xavier Johnson Jeromy Kelley Brian Naylor Edward Ogburn Jasper Reaves George Shorter Scott Wright

THE ORCHESTRA Violin I: Barbara Flechsenhar

Oboe: Rachel Hawkins

Violin II: Elizabeth French

Trumpet: Peter Wood

Viola: Daniela Pardo

Timpani: Luis Rivera

Cello: Paul Hanceri Bass: Rodick Newsome The Ministry of Music wishes to extend gratitude to: Brian Naylor James Tamblyn Jarrett Callaway

WELCOME TO GOVERNMENT STREET! Visitors are invited to fill in the cards located in the pew racks.

Please return this card with the offering.

New Members are welcomed by profession of faith, reaffirmation of faith, or transfer of membership. We invite you to speak with our minister for further information.

The Sanctuary flowers are given to the glory of God in memory of Joel and Fran Danley, and Henri and Chiny Aldridge by their family.

Worship Volunteers Usher Captain: Sunday Assistants: Nursery: Wee Worship: Next Week’s Sunday Assistants:

Ashford Kettler Susan Ashbee | Preston Reeder Lisa Goodloe Sarah Otts Nicole Riis | Marcia Wyatt

If you have an immediate prayer need, please contact our Prayer Chain coordinator Charlotte Crockett at 251.478.1003 / 251.591.7902

Calendar Meals on Wheels | Monday—Friday 11AM GSPC is an equal opportunity provider.

PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 14 9:30a Sunday School (all ages) Choir Rehearsal 10:45a Worship |Concert Service Wee-worship MONDAY, APRIL 15 6:00p Circle of Joy Guesnard House TUESDAY, APRIL 16 7:00a Bible Study home of Rudy Nordmann 7:45a Women’s Bible Study home of Ann Adams 10:00a Women’s Bible Study Frist Room

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 7:00a Men’s Bible Study 11:30a Organ Prelude 12:00p Lenten Communion 6:00p Men’s Bible Study 6:30p Choir Rehearsal MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 18 6:00p Worship | Communion GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 19 6:00p Worship | Passion Service SATURDAY, APRIL 20 10:00a Choir/Orchestra Rehearsal EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 21 9:30a Sunday School (all ages) 10:30a Choir Rehearsal 11:00a Worship Wee-worship

Easter Lily Dedications We invite our congregation to participate in decorating the chancel for Easter. If you would like to give a beautiful lily plant in memory of loved ones or to honor family or friends, please fill in the information below.

Your name and all those being honored or memorialized will be printed in the bulletin on Easter Sunday, April 21.

Each lily plant costs $10. Please make your check payable to GSPC or visit gspcmobile.org/flowers to place and pay for your order via PayPal. The deadline for orders is Palm Sunday, April 14.

Please print legibly.

I would like to order _____ lily(ies) at $10 each.

In memory of: _______________________________ In honor of: ________________________________ Given by: __________________________________

Children’s Procession on Easter Sunday All children who desire to participate are welcomed to come dressed in their Easter finery and process with the Acolytes and Clergy during the Processional Hymn. The children will carry flowers to be placed in the Living Cross that will be stationed to the front and right of the Sanctuary.

Flowers will be provided, or you may choose to bring your own.

The children will need to convene in the Government Street foyer at 10:50 AM to be included in the line-up.

300 Government Street Mobile, Alabama 36604 251.432.1749 info@gspcmobile.org

 Staff REV. DR. CARY G. SPEAKER Interim Pastor cary@gspcmobile.org

TOMMY WATTS Director of Music & Organist tommy@gspcmobile.org LOIS MCNORTON Office & Property Manager lois@gspcmobile.org DAWN HEARN Bookkeeper bookkeeper@gspcmobile.org  SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN’S CHOIR 9:30AM SUNDAY WORSHIP 11AM For the latest calendar and announcements, please visit us online at www.gspcmobile.org @gspcmobile