“Enter Into His Gates with Thanksgiving & Praise” Palm/Passion Sunday April 10, 2022 OPENING “For Your Glory” By: Tasha Cobb CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 31:9-16 Response: A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing. Leader: People:
Leader:
People: Leader:
People: Leader: People:
Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eye is wasted from grief, my soul and body also. For my life is spent with sorrow, and my years with sighing; my strength fails because of my misery, and my bones waste away. I am the scorn of all my adversaries, a horror to my neighbors, an object of dread to my acquaintances; those who see me in the street flee from me. I have passed out of mind like one who is dead; I have become like a broken vessel. For I hear the whispering of many— terror all around!— as they scheme together against me, as they plot to take my life. But I trust in you, O Lord, I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies and persecutors. Let your face shine on your servant; save me through your steadfast love!
Response: A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing.
CONGREGATIONAL SINGING
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
“God Never Fails” By: George Jordan Arr. By: Jeffrey P. Radford
MINISTRY THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Refrain God never fails. God never fails. He abides in me. He gives me victory. No, God never fails! Just keep the faith, and never cease to pray; just walk upright, call Him noon, day or night. He’ll be there. He’ll be there. There’s no need to worry, for God never fails! Verse 1 I never worry, I never fret; for God Almighty has never failed me yet. Though ’buked and scorned, I know that I’ve been reborn, for God never fails. Verse 2 No need to worry, no need to cry; I’ve got my Lord, I now He is on my side. Daily I trust, I never shall doubt Him, for God never fails.
By: Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane Director of Stewardship & Generosity, Discipleship Ministries, The United Methodist Church Triumphant God: We echo the shouts of “Hosanna!” as we relive the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, and all that waits in the week to come. Like that first parade so long ago, we may have different ideas of what kind of a messiah we long to welcome. Many of us seek one who thinks like we think, who will wield power to meet our longings. As we give our gifts this morning, may we be of the heart and mind of submission. You know better than us, the messiah that is needed for your kingdom to come on earth, as it is in heaven. In Christ, we pray. Amen. (Luke 19:28-40 & Luke 22:14-23:56)
BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH Go in peace. “Highway To Heaven” By: Mary Gardner & Thomas Dorsey Arr. By: Ruby Mann Pool
THE OLD TESTAMENT READINGS Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Psalm 31:9-16
“Depart To Serve” THE NEW TESTAMENT READING Philippians 2:5-11
THE GOSPEL READINGS Luke 19:28-40 Luke 22:14 - 23:56
MINISTRY THROUGH MUSIC “Sanctify Me” By: V. Michael McKay
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PRAYER
Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
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TODAY’S WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS Worship Leader Ms. Erin O. Walden Musician Mr. William A. L. Brown, II Choir Triple A Praise Team “Anointed, Appointed & Assigned”