March 28 @ St. Paul's UMC: Worship

Dominica Palmarum (Palm Sunday)

 Palm/Passion Sunday

Today’s Meditation Verse “Cast your burden on the Lord, and God will sustain you.”          – Psalm 58:22a

Welcome —Pastor Charles                                                                                                   

Prelude — “Palm Sunday Hosanna” — arr. Joel Raney

Call to Worship—Pastor Charles (Leader) and Amy A.(People)                      

In the midst of life, we are in death; from whom can we seek help? (ninth century) Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth. (Psalm 124:8)      ©1992, The United Methodist Publishing House

Hymn: “I Come to the Garden Alone”         — Louise C. and Tim C.

Prayer of Hope                                              — Amy A.         

Almighty God, in Your keeping there is shelter from the storm, and in Your mercy there is comfort for the sorrows of life. Hear now our prayer for those who mourn and are heavy laden. Give to them strength to bear and do Your will. Lighten their darkness with Your love. Enable them to see beyond the things of this mortal world the promise of the eternal. Help them to know that Your care enfolds all Your people, that You are our refuge and strength, and that underneath are Your everlasting arms. Amen.    ©1992, The United Methodist Publishing House

Community prayer requests, concerns, and celebrations – Pastor Charles    

Pastoral Prayer / The Lord’s Prayer – Pastor Charles

Epistle Lesson: 1 Peter 1:3-9                         — Amy A.

Musical offering: “A Time for all Things”   —Chancel Choir (October 27, 2019)

Gospel Lesson: John 12:24-26                      —Pastor Charles                                          

Sermon: “Hanging in the balance”              —Pastor Charles        

Hymn: “Hymn of Promise”                           —Jubilate Ringers (February 16, 2020)

Words for the Journey                                 —Pastor Charles

Postlude “His Eye is on the Sparrow”         — Louise C. and Tim C.