THE ORDER OF WORSHIP

Sunday of the Passion / Palm Sunday

Holy Communion (ELW 5) PRELUDE Palm Sunday Processional
Meditation on Herzliebster Jesu Wells
April 14, 2019
A MESSAGE FOR OUR CHILDREN

The congregation is invited to stand.

INTRODUCTION GATHERING

The voice of the suffering savior, Jesus, can be heard in the prophet
Isaiah’s words and the pleading of the psalm. We are invited into the agony
of our Lord in the extended reading of the story of Jesus’ passion. In the
second reading, we who have put on Christ in holy baptism are urged to let
the mind of Christ be our own. Lent leads us to this holy moment. Let’s
embrace it.
CHILDREN are always welcome to our Worship Service. Rainbow bags and
a cry room are available. A staffed nursery is also available if needed. An
usher will gladly provide you with assistance.
As a worship courtesy, we ask that you please turn off or set to vibrate all
cellular telephones and pagers during the worship service.
We ask that all present today please fill out the Attendance and Communion
registration card found in your bulletin and place it in the offering plate so
that we may record your presence with us.
PRAYER UPON ENTERING THE PEW
Lord Jesus, you have called us to follow you. Grant that our love may not
grow cold in your service, and that we may not fail or deny you in the time
of trial, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and forever. Amen.
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
PROCESSIONAL GOSPEL: Luke 19:28-40
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.
Glory to you, O Lord.
28
After he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.
29
When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place
called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, 30saying, "Go into
the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt
that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 31If anyone asks you,
'Why are you untying it?' just say this, 'The Lord needs it.'" 32So those who
were sent departed and found it as he had told them. 33As they were untying
the colt, its owners asked them, "Why are you untying the colt?" 34They
said, "The Lord needs it." 35Then they brought it to Jesus; and after
throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. 36As he rode along,
people kept spreading their cloaks on the road. 37As 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, 38saying,
"Blessed is the king
who comes in the name of the Lord!
Peace in heaven,
and glory in the highest heaven!"
39
Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, order your
disciples to stop." 40He answered, "I tell you, if these were silent, the stones
would shout out."

The Gospel of the Lord!

Praise to you, O Christ.
BLESSING OF PALMS After the procession, the presiding minister continues:

The Lord be with you. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
And also with you. Hosanna in the highest.

Let us pray… 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.
PROCESSION
PRAYER OF THE DAY
As we now enter into the contemplation of the passion of our Lord Jesus
Christ and meditate on the salvation of the world through his sufferings,
death, burial, and resurrection, let us pray.

Let us go forth in peace, Silence is kept. Then the presiding minister prays the prayer of the day.
in the name of Christ. Amen.
Everlasting God, in your endless love for the human race you sent our Lord
Jesus Christ to take on our nature and to suffer death on the cross. In your
All are invited to join in the procession…
mercy enable us to share in his obedience to your will and in the glorious
victory of his resurrection, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
CONGREGATIONAL SONG: All Glory, Laud, and Honor (ELW 344)
Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

FIRST READING: Isaiah 50:4–9a

4
The Lord GOD has given me
the tongue of a teacher,
that I may know how to sustain
the weary with a word.
Morning by morning he wakens —
wakens my ear
to listen as those who are taught.
5
The Lord GOD has opened my ear,
and I was not rebellious,
I did not turn backward.
6
I gave my back to those who struck me,
and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard;
I did not hide my face
from insult and spitting.
7
The Lord GOD helps me;
therefore I have not been disgraced;
therefore I have set my face like flint,
and I know that I shall not be put to shame;
8
he who vindicates me is near.
Who will contend with me?
Let us stand up together.
Who are my adversaries?
 Let them confront me. SECOND READING: Philippians 2:5–11
9
It is the Lord GOD who helps me;
5
who will declare me guilty? Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus,
6
who, though he was in the form of God,
The word of the Lord. did not regard equality with God
Thanks be to God. as something to be exploited,
7
but emptied himself,
Silence for reflection follows the reading. taking the form of a slave,
being born in human likeness.
PSALM: Psalm 31:9–16 And being found in human form,
8
he humbled himself
Refrain: and became obedient to the point of death —
even death on a cross.
9
Therefore God also highly exalted him
and gave him the name
that is above every name,
Tone: 10
so that at the name of Jesus
every knee should bend,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
9 11
Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I | am in trouble; and every tongue should confess
my eye is consumed with sorrow, and also my throat | and my that Jesus Christ is Lord,
belly. to the glory of God the Father.
10
For my life is wasted with grief, and my | years with sighing;
my strength fails me because of affliction, and my bones | are The word of the Lord.
consumed. Thanks be to God.
11
I am the scorn of my enemies, a disgrace to my neighbors, a dismay to |
my acquaintances; GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
when they see me in the street | they avoid me. Please stand. All sing the response, the choir will sing the verse
12
Like the dead I am forgotten, | out of mind; then all repeat “Glory and praise…”
I am as useless as a | broken pot. R
13
For I have heard the whispering of the crowd; fear is | all around;
they put their heads together against me; they plot to | take my life.
14
But as for me, I have trusted in | you, O LORD.
I have said, "You | are my God.
15
My times are | in your hand;
rescue me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who | Verse:
persecute me. Christ humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even
16
Let your face shine up- | on your servant; death/ on a cross*
save me in your | steadfast love." R Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is
above/ every name. Philippians 2:8-9
GOSPEL: Luke 22:1-23:56 Narrator: Then the assembly rose as a body and brought Jesus before Pilate.
As the Gospel is announced, worshippers are invited to trace a cross upon They began to accuse him, saying,
their forehead, then over their lips, and then over their hearts, silently People: We found this man perverting our nation, forbidding us to
praying, “May the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ be ever on my mind, on pay taxes to the emperor, and saying that he himself is the
my lips, and in my heart.” messiah, a king.
+++
The holy gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Narrator: But they were insistent and said,
Glory to you, O Lord. People: He stirs up the people by teaching throughout all Judea, from
Galilee where he began even to this place.
The congregation may be seated as the reading of the passion of Christ is +++
begun. The narrator will invite the congregation to participate by reading Narrator: They all shouted out together,
the lines printed below, following the prompts provided by the narrator. People: Away with this fellow! Release Barabbas for us!
Narrator: (This was a man who had been put in prison for an
Jesus: When I sent you our without a purse, bag, or sandals, did you insurrection that had taken place in the city, and for murder).
lack anything? Pilate, wanting to release Jesus, addressed them again; but they
Narrator: They said, kept shouting,
People: No, not a thing. People: Crucify, crucify him!
+++ +++
Jesus: …and indeed what is written about me is being fulfilled. Narrator: And they cast lots to divide his clothing. And the people stood by,
Narrator: They said, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying,
People: Look, here are two swords. People: He saved others let him save himself if he is the messiah of
+++ God, his chosen one!
Narrator: When those around him saw what was coming, they asked,
People: Lord, should we strike with a sword? The gospel concludes:
+++ The gospel of the Lord.
Narrator: …Now the men who were holding Jesus began to mock him and Praise to you, O Christ.
beat him; they also blindfolded him and kept asking him,
People: Prophesy! Who is it that struck you? Silence for reflection follows the reading.
+++ The congregation stands for the hymn.
Narrator: …When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people, both
chief priests and scribes, gathered together, and they brought him HYMN OF THE DAY: O Sacred Head, Now Wounded (ELW 351)
to their council. They said,
People: If you are the Messiah, tell us.
+++ CREED
Narrator: All of them asked, As they recite the creed, worshippers are invited to bow beginning with the
People: Are you, then, the Son of God? words “born of the virgin Mary,” until the words “he descended to the
+++ dead.”
Narrator: Then they said,
People: What further testimony do we need? We have heard it I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
ourselves from his own lips!
I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived
by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius
Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at
the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and
the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of
saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life
everlasting. Amen.
Please be seated.
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people,
according to their needs.
Please sit or kneel as you are able.
For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us | pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the church of God,
and for the unity of all, let us | pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let
us | pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the health of the creation, for abundant harvests that all may share, and
for peaceful times, let us | pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For public servants, the government, and those who protect us; for those
who work to bring peace, justice, healing, and protection in this and every
place, let us | pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For those who travel, for those who are sick and suffering, and for those
who are in captivity, let us | pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For deliverance in the time of affliction, wrath, danger, and need, let us |
pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For name/s and all servants of the church, for this assembly, and for all
people who await from the Lord great and abundant mercy, let us | pray to
the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
Other petitions may be added.
Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.
A time of silence follows.
Giving thanks for all who have gone before us and are at rest, rejoicing in
the communion of name/s and all the saints, we commend ourselves, one
another, and our whole life to you,
The litany may be followed by one or more additional prayers.
O God, from whom come all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just
works: give to us, your servants, that peace which the world cannot give,
that our hearts may be set to obey your commandments; and also that we,
being defended from the fear of our enemies, may live in peace and
quietness; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, God forever. Amen.
Please rise and greet one another in the peace of the risen Christ.
PEACE DIALOGUE

The peace of Christ be with you always.

And also with you.

Please be seated.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANTHEM AT THE OFFERING Hosanna Filio David Franz Schubert

We invite you to please stand and sing:

OFFERTORY HYMN
PREFACE

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY

OFFERING PRAYER

God our provider, you have not fed us with bread alone, but with words of
grace and life. Bless us and these your gifts, which we receive from your
bounty, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER With name/s and your holy ones of all times and places, with the earth
Worshippers are invited to bow with the consecration of the Lord’s body and all its creatures, with sun and moon and stars, we praise you, O God,
and blood, each time the words “Do this for the remembrance of me,” are blessed and Holy Trinity, now and forever. Amen.
spoken.
LORD'S PRAYER
Blessed are you, O God of the universe. Your mercy is everlasting and your
faithfulness endures from age to age.

Praise to you for creating the heavens and the earth.

Praise to you for saving the earth from the waters of the flood.
Praise to you for bringing the Israelites safely through the sea.
Praise to you for leading your people through the wilderness to the land of
milk and honey.
Praise to you for the words and deeds of Jesus, your anointed one.
Praise to you for the death and resurrection of Christ.
Praise to you for your Spirit poured out on all nations.

In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave
thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is
my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to
drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and
for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.

With this bread and cup we remember our Lord’s passover from death to
life as we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
Christ will come again.
Come to Christ, broken and poured out for you.
O God of resurrection and new life: Pour out your Holy Spirit on us and on
these gifts of bread and wine. Bless this feast. Grace our table with your
Please be seated.
presence.
Come, Holy Spirit.
Lutherans believe, teach and confess that we receive the true Body and
Reveal yourself to us in the breaking of the bread. Raise us up as the body Blood of Christ in Holy Communion. If you desire to pick up the cross and
of Christ for the world. Breathe new life into us. Send us forth, burning live in Christ, we hope you will receive with us. Even if you do not feel
with justice, peace, and love. prepared to receive the sacrament today we hope you will join us at the
table. Simply hold your hands over your heart and the pastor will give you
Come, Holy Spirit.
a blessing. Pastor will be glad to discuss Holy Communion and Holy
Baptism with you!
LAMB OF GOD PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

Compassionate God, you have fed us with the bread of heaven. Sustain us
in our Lenten pilgrimage: may our fasting be hunger for justice; our alms, a
making of peace; and our prayer, the song of grateful hearts, through Jesus
Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

BLESSING

The God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony

with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus. Amen.

The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you
may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The God of all grace, Father, +Son, and Holy Spirit bless you now and
forever. Amen.

SENDING SONG: Go to Dark Gethsemane (ELW 347)

HYMN DURING DISTRIBUTION: Jesus, Remember Me (ELW 616) DISMISSAL

Go in peace. Remember the poor.

Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE Toccata in C Johann Pachelbel

Today’s bulletin cover is given to the glory of God and in memory of

Richard Heinlein.

Presented by Sharon Heinlein

Upcoming Commemorations

Olavus Petri, priest, died 1552; Laurentius Petri, Bishop of Uppsala,

Once the altar is cleared and the hymn is sung, the congregation stands.
died 1573; renewers of the church Friday, April 19, 2019
These two brothers studied with Luther at the University of Wittenberg and
then returned to their native Sweden to introduce the Lutheran reforms.
Olavus published a catechism and hymnal; Laurentius was a professor who
defended the office of bishop and later became one.