LEARNING TO WALK in the Dark
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LUKE 19:28-40
WORSHIP LEADERS
Rev. Christopher A. Henry Senior Pastor
Rev. Danny L. Carpenter Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry
Rev. Hannah G. Ostlund Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry
Adalena Dykstra Liturgist
Second Chamber Players
Patrick Pauloski
Director of Children’s and Youth Music & Second Chamber Players
Sanctuary Choir
Dr. Michelle Louer Director of Music and Fine Arts
Dr. John Allegar Organist and Assistant Director of Music and Fine Arts
All music in this service used by permission: CCLI License #719352; OneLicense #A-715008; or public domain.
PROCESSION
Acolytes
Andrew Bolton
Luke Samson
Element Bearer
The Sneller Family
Ewer Bearer
Anna Ratliff
WELCOME FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
All children are invited to join today’s palm procession as the donkey passes by! Children will make one loop around the sanctuary before returning to their seats. Following the Word with Children, children return to their seats to worship with their families on this special day. Childcare is always available for infants through age 3 on the second floor.
VISUAL AND HEARING ASSISTANCE
Please speak to an usher if you need a large print bulletin, large print hymnal, or an assistive listening device.
April 13, 2025 PALM
SUNDAY
We Come Together as God’s People
Prelude Fanfare in Bb Major Théodore Dubois Dr. John Allegar, organ (1837-1924)
Westridge Overture James Barnes Second Chamber Players; Patrick Pauloski conductor (b. 1949)
Welcome Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Choral Call to Worship Open to Me the Gates of Righteousness John Ness Beck Sanctuary Choir; Dr. Michelle Louer, conductor (1930-1987)
Open, open, open to me the gates of righteousness. I will praise Thee: for Thou hast heard me, And art become my salvation. Open, open, open to me the gates of righteousness.
Text: Psalm 118: 19, 21 (adapted)
* Call to Worship Rev. Danny L. Carpenter
One: O Lord, open to us the gates of righteousness so that we may enter them.
All: We will sing praises to you, for you hear our prayer, and you have become our salvation.
One: Give thanks to God, for God alone is good.
All: Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Holy God. Hosanna in the highest!
One: Let us worship God.
* Prayer of Adoration
Processional Hymn #88
Invitation to Confession
Kyrie Kyrie (from Symphony, no. 9, II) Antonin Dvořák (1841-1904) arr. Ruth Elaine Schram (b. 1956)
Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Prayer of Confession
Patient God, we confess that we love a parade. We are happy to see banners waving and hear shouts of praise. Our hearts thrill to the spectacle. But we fail to see the resolve of Jesus; our shouts block out his words. He comes to us as King, and we expect to crown him with power. How fickle we are, O Lord. Soon, we will turn our backs and run from his presence. Still, you forgive us. You call us to turn our lives around — to see the needs of others, to reach out in trust, to witness to your good news of saving love. Heal our hearts and give us courage for the days ahead; for we ask this is Jesus’ name. (Silent Prayer)
Assurance of God’s Grace
* Passing the Peace of Christ
* Hymn #89 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna ELLACOMBE
We Experience God’s Word
The Word with Children
Prayer for Illumination
First Scripture Lesson Psalm 118:19-29 (p. 554)
Anthem Ride On, King Jesus
Ride on, King Jesus, ride on, the conquerin’ king.
Oh, Ride on, King Jesus, ride on. No man can a-hinder thee. But now my race is almost done. No man can a-hinder thee. King Jesus rides a milk white horse. No man can a-hinder thee. The river of Jordan he did cross. No man can a-hinder thee.
He’s the King and the Lord of all. He’s the first and the last. He’s the Lord of Lords. Jesus is the Prince of peace. Oh, Ride on, King Jesus, just ride on. No man can a-hinder thee.
Spiritual arr. Moses Hogan (1957-2003)
Second Scripture Lesson Luke 19:28-40 (p. 957)
Protest of Palms
“He answered, ‘I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.’”
(Luke 19:40)
Moment of Silent Meditation
We Give Thanks to God
Prayers of the People and The 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.
Invitation to Discipleship and Generosity
Rev. Hannah G. Ostlund
Offertory O Bien-aimé (from Marie-Madeleine) Jules Massenet Kristin Shaffer, soprano (1842-1912)
O Bien-aimé, sous ta sombre couronne Ton front sanglant rayonne, Plus que le front d’un roi!
La gloire éternelle Déjà t’illumine, le ciel t’appelle!
La promesse que tu m’as faite, Je m’en souviens!
Maître! Ne m’abandonne pas! Tu meurs! Ne m’abandonne pas!
Ah! Je suis prête à te suivre où tu t’en vas!
O beloved, under your dark crown your bloody forehead shines, your forehead shines more than the forehead of a king!
Eternal glory already illuminates you, heaven is calling you!
The promise you made to me, I remember it!
Master! Do not abandon me! You are dying! Do not abandon me!
Ah! I am ready to follow you wherever you go!
* Doxology
* Prayer of Dedication
We Go Forth to Serve
* Closing Hymn #92
* Charge and Benediction
Beneath the Cross of Jesus ST. CHRISTOPHER
* Choral Benediction Dein Will gescheh (from St. John Passion)
Dein Will gescheh, Herr Gott, zugleich auf Erden wie im Himmelreich. Gib uns Geduld in Leidenszeit, gehorsam sein in Lieb und Leid; Wehr und steur allem Fleisch und Blut, das wider deinen Willen tut!
Your will be done, Lord, God, likewise On earth as in heaven. Grant us patience in time of sorrow, to be obedient in love and suffering; check and guide all flesh and blood That acts contrary to your will!
J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Postlude Allegro molto (from Sonata No. 6) Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Note: Today’s Choral Benediction and Postlude quote the German chorale Vater unser im Himmelreich (Our Father in Heaven), a paraphrase of the Lord’s Prayer by Martin Luther.
THE POWER OF PRAYER
We remember in prayer these members who have died, and their loved ones. The white rose in front of the lectern is in memory of:
Scott Boswell
Would you like one of our pastors to pray with you today? We invite you to come to Room 356 immediately following the 10 AM worship service for a short time of communion and prayer. You may also visit SecondChurch.org/Prayer to fill out a Prayer Request Form.
If you or a loved one is hospitalized, please contact:
Rev. Madison VanVeelen, Associate Pastor of Care MVanVeelen@SecondChurch.org
GIVING
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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April 21 • Easter Monday • Building Closed
Men's Monthly Fellowship
April 22 • 6 - 8 PM • The Roost in Nora
Second Act Speaker Series Luncheon
April 23 • 11:30 AM - 1 PM • McFarland Hall
Second Treasures End of Season Sale
April 26 • 9 AM - 1 PM • Second Treasures
Deacon-Sponsored Blood Drive
April 27 • 8 AM - 12:30 PM • Sanctuary
Lake Fellow Celebration: Rev. Hannah Ostlund
April 27 • 8:15 and 10 AM Services
Reception following 10 AM Service • McFarland Hall
New Member Class
April 27 • 11:15 AM • Common Room
Sacred Arts Series: The Joy of Ringing Together April 27 • 4 PM • Sanctuary
Young Adults Brunch April 13 • Meet in Narthex following 10 AM worship
Holy Week Events and Services
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Stations of the Cross
April 16 • 5:30 - 7 PM • Begins and ends in Atrium
Maundy Thursday
April 17 • 8 PM • Sanctuary Service of Tenebrae & Communion
Good Friday
April 18 • 12 - 3 PM • Sanctuary Meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ
Children and Family Ministries Easter Egg Hunt
April 19 • 1 - 2 PM • South Field NEXT SUNDAY, APRIL 20
7 AM • Sunrise Service at the Labyrinth (McFarland Hall in case of rain)
9 and 11 AM • Sanctuary Worship
Rev. Christopher A. Henry IT WAS STILL DARK
Sanctuary Choir, Festival Brass, & Organ (Prelude begins 20 minutes prior to each service)
NO Formation Hour, 8:15 AM service, or Wholeness Service SecondChurch.org/Worship
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