LANGLEY UNITED CHURCH

̶= 0;Guided by the Holy Spirit, we are called together by Jesus:<= /p>

to worship God; to gr= ow as disciples of Christ; to serve the world and each other;

and to offer hospitali= ty and welcome to all.”

=

Minister Rev. Rod Mac= Kinnon 604-530-5912

April 5, 2009 –= Palm/Passion Sunday

We Gather in God’s Name

Prelude:&nbs= p;   Festival March on "St. Theodulph" by R.J. Hughes

Preparation for Worship, Quiet Meditation

Call to Worship:

      One:     We join the crowd=

              &= nbsp;         that eagerly awaited the coming of Jesus.

      All: &n= bsp;   Blessed is the One

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   Who comes in the name of God!

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   Hosanna in the highest!

      One:     Fulfilling prophecy, Je= sus entered the city

        &= nbsp;           &= nbsp;   riding humbly on a donkey.

      All: &n= bsp;   Blessed is the One

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   Who comes in the name of God!

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   Hosanna in the highest!

Processional Hymn: VU #122 All Glory Laud and Honour

Greetings and Announcements

Lighting the Christ Candle

Opening Prayer:

  =     One:     Touch us with your joy, O God,

      All: &n= bsp;   as we acclaim Jesus, your praiseworthy One.

      = One:     Encourage us wit your word, O God.

      All: &n= bsp;   As we learn from Jesus, your wise=

        &= nbsp;           &= nbsp;   and inspired Son.

      = One:     Fill us with your compassion, O God.

      All: &n= bsp;   As we follow the lead of Jesus,

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   your care filled One.

      = One:     Unite us as your people, O God,

      All:      as we pray = and praise together, and

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   remember your beloved Son. Amen

Learning with Children

Children’s Music:     VU #124 He Came Riding on a Donkey

Prayer of Confession: (Unison)

      Loving G= od, we celebrate the joy of Palm Sunday!

      We shout, “Hosanna!”

        &= nbsp;   as we welcome Jesus into Jerusalem.

      We remember Jesus’ passion for justice.

      We confess = how easy it is to relive

        &= nbsp;   the happy parts of his life

        &= nbsp;   without taking on the struggle
        &= nbsp;   to make the world a better place.

      Forgive us,= and help us to fill our own lives

        &= nbsp;   with a passionate and courageous faith. Amen

Assurance of Pardon: (Unison)

  =     God loves us,=

        &= nbsp;   understands us, and forgives us.=

      We are invi= ted to follow,

        &= nbsp;   to embrace the joys and sufferings of Jesus,

        &= nbsp;   of others, and ourselves,

        &= nbsp;   for God is with us.

      Thanks be to God!

Passing the Peace of Christ:

      The Peace of Christ is with you.

      And also with you.

Sung Response:   VU #128 Sanna, Sann= anina

We Listen for God’s Word<= /o:p>

The First Lesson:      Mark 11: 1-11

Anthem: = ;   Jazz Hosanna! by Pepper = Choplin

The Second Lesson: Mark 15: 1-20        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;

Reflection on the Word

We Respond to God’s Word<= /o:p>

Hymn: &= nbsp;     VU #151 Lift High the Cross

Sharing Our Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People and Our Lord’s Prayer

Presenting Our Gifts

Offertory:&n= bsp;     The Holy City by Michael Mybrick        &= nbsp;
      Soloist: Barb Nelson

The Sacrament of Communion=

  =     VU# 457 As We Gather at Your Table

      VU# 472 O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts

      VU# 467 = One Bread, One Body

We Go Forth to Serve

Recessional Hymn:   VU #127 Ride On! Ride On in Majesty! (Tune: Winchester New)=

Stripping the Sanctuary

Commissioning and Benediction:

Amen: &= nbsp;     VU #969 (Kriewald)

Postlude:&nb= sp; Beneath the Cross of Jesus “St. Christopher” by F. C. Maker (Please remain seated during the Postlude)