Atonement

Palm Sunday / Sunday of the Passion

In todays reading, Paul uses an early Christian Hymn to help us comprehend Jesus’ obedient selflessness on the cross and how God has made Christ lord over all reality. The perspective of the cross becomes the way we rightly understand God, Christ, our own lives, and fellowship within the community of Christ.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Jesus, I Will Ponder Now”, Wilbur Held

The Palm Sunday Gospel

Processional Hymn: “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “Ride On, Ride On in Majesty”

Apostolic Greeting

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9a

Second Reading: Philippians 2:5-11

Choir Anthem: “Hosanna!”, Issac Watts and Craig Courtney

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Matthew 27:11-54

Sermon: “Atonement”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “Ah, Holy Jesus”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

Passing of the Peace

Offering and Offertory Music: “The Palms”, Joseph Faure

Offering Prayer

The Great Thanksgiving

The Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Angus Dei

First Communion of Annika Dummler

Communion Distribution

Post Communion Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Beneath the Cross of Jesus”

Dismissal

Postlude: “March to Calvary”, John Stainer