Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church

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1 Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church SHARING THE LOVE OF JESUS, THE GOOD SHEPHERD N5990 Country Aire Road; Plymouth, Wisconsin Phone: (920) PALM SUNDAY March 29 & 30, 2015 WELCOME to this hour of worship as we hear and respond to God s good news in Christ Jesus, through whom we have forgiveness and life. May the Holy Spirit bless your hearing of the Word. Our Mission is to Encourage others as we grow together; professing our faith in Christ s resurrection. Therefore let us encourage one another and build each other up. 1 Thessalonians 5:5 TO OUR GUESTS: We hope that you feel welcome here and that you will join us for worship often! Don t hesitate to ask one of us for assistance if needed. Our pastor would be delighted to tell you more about your Savior, our church and its activities. You are welcome to call on our pastor at anytime. Would you please sign our guest book to leave a record of your visit? Please introduce yourself to those who are worshipping with you. We d like to get to know you. Children are always welcome in our congregation. The back rows of our worship area are reserved for parents with small children. A speaker-equipped cry room/nursery is located near the front entry for restless little ones. We have equipped the nursery with a window and sound for the benefit of those who may need to use this area. PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP PRAYER OF THE DAY: Stir up your power, O Lord, and come. Protect us by your strength and save us from the threatening dangers of our sins; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 1

2 Today s Worship Worship Theme: Our Savior rides into Jerusalem, in majesty, to die. Liturgy: The Order of Service is outlined in our service folder today. Hymns: 226 (vss. 1 & 6) 135 (Sunday) Our Worship Assistants Pastor: Charles Heup Organists: Bill Lueders & Candy Ritger Gathering Rite for Palm Sunday based on selected verses from the Psalms of Ascent which the Jews sang as they traveled to Jerusalem for the Passover. P: Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. (Psalm 125:1) C: I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. (Psalm 121: 1-2) P: I lift up my eyes to you, to you whose throne is in heaven. (Psalm 123: 1) C: Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways. (Psalm 128:1) P: I rejoiced with those who said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD." (Psalm 122:1) To Your Temple I Draw Near (CW 226, vss. 1 & 6) 1) To your temple I draw near; Lord, I love to worship here. Here are sacrament and Word; Here believers meet their Lord. 2) While your ministers proclaim Peace and pardon in your name, Through their voice, by faith, may I Hear you speaking from the sky. Psalm Confession C: Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; 2) O Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. 3) If you, O LORD, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? 4) But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared. 5) I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope. 6) My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning. 7) O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is unfailing love and with him is full redemption. 8) He himself will redeem Israel from all their sins. (Psalm 130 NIV) -2-

3 M: God gave his Word so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name (John 20:31). The Scriptures testify about Jesus, the sinless Lamb of God who offered himself once for all upon the cross to pay for all your sins, and who rose again to assure you of your salvation. Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and by his authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son (+) and of the Holy Spirit. C: (spoken) Amen. P: In the peace of forgiveness let us praise the Lord. C: ( ) Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed are they who take refuge in him. Your Word, O Lord is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Your faithfulness continues forever. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed are they who take refuge in him. Verse Tune and setting: c 1993 Kermit G. Moldenhauer. Used by permission. The Distribution of the Lord s Supper (Hymn 135 will be sung on Sunday) Prayer of the Day: We praise you, O God, for the great acts of love by which you have redeemed us through your Son, Jesus Christ. As he was acclaimed by those who scattered their garments and branches of palms in his path, so may we always hail him as our King and follow him with perfect confidence; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. The King of Glory Comes, Hymn 363 The Old Testament: Zechariah 9:9,10 The Psalm: Psalm 24 (page 73) The Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11 THE WORD The Verse of the Day: C: The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. (John 12:23 cf. NIV) General Verse C: ( ) Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! These words are written that we may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Verse Tune and setting: c 1993 Kermit G. Moldenhauer. Used by permission. 3

4 The Gospel: Mark 11:1-10 After the Gospel the congregation sings: C: ( ) Praise be to you, O Christ! Be seated Ride On, Ride On In Majesty, CW 133 The Sermon will be based on Mark 11:1-10. Theme: Say Your Hosannas to Jesus 1. He comes as the Messiah 2. He comes in the name of the Lord 3. He comes to establish a kingdom Responsive Apostles Creed P: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth C: Lord God, we exalt you as our Maker, Creator of the universe! P: I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord C: Lord Jesus, as Peter declared, so we declare, You are the Messiah, sent from God!" P: He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary C: Jesus, you are Son of Man and Son of God, fully human and fully Divine. P: He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. C: Precious Lord, even as you predicted your terrible death, so it came to pass. You are the Savior and Redeemer of the world. P: He descended into hell. C: You proclaimed your victory over sin, death and hell itself. P: On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. C: Hallelujah! You are the Resurrection and the Life! P: He will come again to judge the living and the dead. C: You are King of kings and Lord of lords. We await the day of your coming! P: I believe in the Holy Spirit, C: You are our Comforter, Counselor, our Helper and our Guide. P: the holy Christian Church, C: We are the Church, O Lord, the bride being made ready for the bridegroom! P: the communion of saints, C: We remember all the sons and daughters of God who have gone before us. 4

5 P: the resurrection of the body, C: You are our Redeemer, O Lord. We know that you live and that you will stand upon the earth at the last. P: and the life everlasting. C: Thank you for the cross, Lord Jesus. By your death we have eternal life. All: Be seated You are the Messiah, sent from God! Amen! Offering & Musical Offertory Prayers The Lord s Prayer 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 and ever. Amen. All Glory, Laud and Honor, CW 131 We Say Our Hosannas: (Psalm 118 NIV with Hosannas) P: Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. C: Let Israel say: "His love endures forever." Hosanna! P: Let the house of Aaron say: "His love endures forever." C: Let those who fear the LORD say: "His love endures forever." Hosanna! P: The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. C: Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: "The Lord's right hand has done mighty things! Hosanna! P: The Lord's right hand is lifted high; the Lord's right hand has done mighty things!" C: I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the LORD has done. Hosanna! P: I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation. C: The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; the LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes. Hosanna! 5

6 P: This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. C: O LORD, save us; O LORD, grant us success. Hosanna! P: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you. C: You are my God, and I will give you thanks; you are my God, and I will exalt you. Hosanna! P: Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. C: Hosanna! P: O Lord God, our heavenly Father, pour out the Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep us strong in your grace and truth, protect and comfort us in all temptation, and bestow upon us your saving peace, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. P: Brothers and sisters, go in peace. Live in harmony with one another. Serve the Lord with gladness. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you. C: ( ) Amen. Amen. Amen. The Closing Hymn: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna, CW 130 Be seated 6