Sunday, April 13, 2025

Palm Sunday

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Welcome	An announcement from Sue M.
Christine continues...	Words from Lucia

Who Is This Stranger? (Joseph M. Martin) Who is this stranger Walking Judea? Who is this one Helping the poor? Who is this man Who is healing the people? Surely he's the son of God...

Call to Worship Welcome our King among us! Welcome Jesus of Nazareth! He is entering the gates of the town on a donkey, and people cry in acclamation. We welcome Christ Jesus in our heart, praise him and sing glory to the Eternal Father.	We know that Jesus' eternal life and ministry has to go through the martyrdom of crucifixion and death. But we know that his eternal life and presence will defeat all the hatred and conflicts in the world. We thank God for giving his only son to the world, we come to pray and celebrate that Jesus was recognized on earth as the Messiah.	Let us pray to our God: Give us joy O God For the coming of Jesus in the New Jerusalem, Our hearts and our lives. Gently and humbly, Jesus rides on a donkey and brings love and service to all.
He is an example of humility and grace, He is a friend that everyone would like to know, He is an answer to all our worries and suffering.	Send him further dear God, To the end of the world of 2025, To stop wars and poverty, To heal and cure and bring justice at once!	Give us faith O God, So we see the changes around us, That we sing of our joy and gratitude, For all that Jesus did for Israel and for the world. Amen.

He Came Riding on a Donkey (VU 124) He came riding on a donkey, He came riding into town; Slow and easy kind of lowly He came riding with the dawn. His disciples walked beside him, Staying close, a little shy; Not too sure where he would guide them, On to live or on to die. But all the morning sang his praises; Waking birds and dancing wind; Here he is, the Son of David; Riding on to take his throne.

Then the children gathered, Singing shouts of laughter, bursting cheer; In the streets their song was ringing, "Hosannas" filled the morning air. Timid adults strained to see him, Caught the Spirit, joined the song; Spread their cloaks along before him, Branches flashing in the sun. So all the city sang his praises; Waking streets and dancing crowd; Here he is, the Son of David; Our Messiah, Son of God.

In our fasting, and our feasting, Called to follow in his way; Called to walk his road to Easter, Called to live his cross today. Hosanna to the Son of David, Hosanna in the heavens above; Blessed is he who comes to save us, Blessed is he who brings his love. Let us join to sing his praises; Open hearts and souls to God; He is with us, Son of David; God's Messiah, Christ the Lord.

	Forgive our sin Loving God, Erase from our hearts our lack of love and life-killing deeds, that hinder your glory to shine on earth. We are yours but we are incomplete, and imperfect.
But we are capable of love, of kindness and of justice. May the Spirit cleanse our hearts and prepare us to live the triumphal entrance of Jesus through our lives, the streets of Jerusalem.	Prayer of Confession

	Art by Eva
Art by Alex	Words of Wisdom

- Scripture -

Psalm 118 (VU 118 parts 1, 3, 4) R: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! The Voices United text is HERE.

Scripture read this week by John T.

Luke 19:28-40, 45-48 Jesus cleanses the temple. Follow the written text HERE

Rev. Christine's

Palm Sunday Message

- The Anthem -

The Palms

O're all the way, Green palms and blossoms gay Are strewn today in festal preparation, Where Jesus comes, To wipe our tears away, E'en now the throng to welcome him prepare... (Solo by Mel C.)

by J. Faure

Invitation to the Offering

Prayer for the Offering Bless these offerings Eternal One, bless and bless again all those on earth for whom you sent your beloved son Jesus. We are honoured to serve alongside him, to be known as His friends, and to contribute to the wellness of our community. Bless these offerings Father God That none be left behind, hungry, alone, and ill. Bless and heal the world Mighty God, So that we praise you all the days of our lives. Amen.

Offertory (VU 541) Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all Creatures high and low, Give thanks to God in love made known: Creator, word and Spirit, One. Gloire à Dieu notre créateur, Gloire au Christ notre rédempteur; Gloire à l'Esprit consolateur : Louange et gloire à Dieu sauveur.

- Communion -

Communion Prologue	Luke 22:14-23 The written Text	Sanctus Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God almighty, Early in the morning, our song shall rise to thee. Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity.
Anamnesis	Doxology - Lord's Prayer	Epilogue

I Come with Joy (VU 477) I come with joy, a child of God, Forgiven, loved and free, The life of Jesus to recall, In love laid down for me. In love laid down for me.	"Christ breaks bread and bids us share..."	I come with Christians far and near To find, as all are fed, The new community of love In Christ's communion bread. In Christ's communion bread.
As Christ breaks bread and bids us share, Each proud division ends. The love that made us, makes us one, And strangers now are friends. And strangers now are friends.	The Spirit of the risen Christ, Unseen, but ever near, Is in such friendship better known, Alive among us here. Alive among us here.	Together met, together bound By all that God has done, We'll go with joy, to give the world The love that makes us one. The love that makes us one.

- Sending Forth -

Sending Forth

Now go beloved people of God. We have relived the triumphal entry of Jesus in Jerusalem But we also continue to welcome him in our hearts and homes. We go now, happy to share in fellowship And continue to praise our Father God, the Son and the Spirit. Go out and be a blessing Go out and be hope for someone Go out and be a brother or a sister to all. We leave and know that God is with us: we shall Rejoice always. May it be so! Prayers for People

Common Blessing Go Now in Peace (VU 964) Go now in peace; Go now in peace. May the love of God surround you Everywhere, everywhere you may go. Amen

Postlude