Starling Avenue Baptist Church Palm Sunday April 2, 2023 ╬ 11:00 a.m.
TheWorshipofGod
Palm Sunday
April 2, 2023 ╬ 11:00 a.m.
*We invite you to stand as you are able.
Gathering at God’s Invitation
Welcome AngelaZimmerman
LightingoftheChristCandle
We light the Christ candle as a reminder that Christ is the one who has drawn us to this place, abides with us now, and is with us to the end of the age.
Prelude All Glory, Laud and Honor MelchiorTeschner arr.C.Berry
*CalltoWorship AngelaZimmerman
Jesus is coming!
Jesus is Coming!
Jesus is coming, riding on a donkey!
Hosanna!
Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord Hosanna!
He comes with joy and hope Hosanna!
He comes to set the people free
Hosanna!
Hosanna!
Hosanna! Glory to God in the Highest Heaven!
*HymnofCelebration#186 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna ELLACOMB
Please join the celebration by waving palm branches during stanzas 1 and as the cross enters the sanctuary during stanza 3.
Offering Ourselves to God
LifeoftheCommunity KathyLong
PsalterReading
Psalm118:1-2,19-29
*GospelReading Matthew21:1-11
The Word of God for the People of God
Thanks Be to God.
AngelaZimmerman
KathyLong
*Hymn#173 Lift Up Your Heads TRURO
GivingourTithesandOfferings
OffertoryPrayer
SarahFain
Offertory O Sacred Head, Now Wounded H.L.Hassler arr.Larson
*Doxology(Hymn#706)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host, praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Listening to God
TheChurchatPrayer&TheLord’sPrayer
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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Anthem With Waving Palms and Shouts of Praise arr.VaughanWilliams
EpistleReading Philippians2:5-11
AngelaZimmerman
For the Word of God in Scripture, for the Word of God among us, for the Word of God within us.
Thanks be to God
Sermon “AttitudeMatters”
Responding to God’s Word
DisciplineofSilence
AngelaZimmerman
To be in God’s presence is to be changed. During this moment of silent reflection, consider the change God wishes to make in you.
If you sense God calling you today, we invite you to respond during this time of invitation. If God is calling you to follow Jesus for the first time, to rededicate yourself as a Christ-follower, or as a faithful Christian, to join the fellowship of our church, we encourage you to come forward to speak to our pastor during this closing hymn.
Sending Into God’s World
Benediction AngelaZimmerman
Postlude
The Old Rugged Cross GeorgeBennard arr.J.Keyser
(Please put your nametag in the basket provided at either entrance when leaving.)
*Hymn#177 The King of Glory Comes PROMISEDONE