Neillsville,
Wisconsin
Pastor Jacoba Koppert
Church 715-743-2147
Pastor's Office
715-743-2117
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March 25, 2018 10:00
a.m.
Palm/Passion Sunday
All who are comfortably able are invited to
stand at those
places in the service indicated by an
asterisk*
We ask you to please turn off all telephones
and electronic devices.
We Gather to Worship God
PRELUDE Eileen Zank
RINGING OF THE BELL
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
GATHERING MUSIC
CONGREGATONAL PRAYER
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Hosanna! Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord!
People: Hosanna!
We shout because Jesus is among us.
Leader: He has come with power to empower us!
People: So, we thought. Instead
we betrayed him, denied him, abandoned him and again shouted filled with fear,
with disappointment and even the hope that he still would save us.
Leader: Our sin, the sin of the whole world caused his death.
People: Yet today, again we
shout, ÒBlessed is the coming reign of the kingdom of God.Ó
All: Hosanna in the highest heaven!
*HYMN ÒAll
Glory Laud and HonorÓ (pg. 6 bulletin)
We Confess
Our Sin and Seek GodÕs Forgiveness
*CALL TO CONFESSION
Let us confess our
sin against God and one another.
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
O God, we are so in
need of a King who takes away our fear and despair, bringing justice to a world
where there is little.
Forgive us for being swayed by those who claim power and
promise peace, yet do not walk in your ways.
Faithful God, we
trust that we know what is best, we believe we know who Jesus is, yet too often
we are wrong.
Forgive us, for being swayed by the shouting in the world,
forgive us for choosing the wrong gods.
*SILENCE
FOR PERSONAL PRAYERS
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus. At the name of
Jesus, may our knees bend, and our tongues confess that he is Lord to the glory
of God. He is the One who forgives us. He is the One who promises Òwe will be
with him in paradise.Ó
*PASSING THE PEACE
Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy.
Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord
have mercy.
Grant
us your peace.
Through GodÕs
steadfast love, may the peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
(All are invited
to greet others with handshakes or hugs while saying to them ÒThe peace of Christ be with youÓ and
responding, Òand also with you.Ó)
*SONG
OF PRAISE "Lift
High the CrossÓ
Lift high the
cross, the love of Christ proclaim;
Let all adore and
praise that sacred name.
Come Christians
follow, where the Savior Trod,
the Lamb
victorious, Christ the Child of God.
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ
proclaim;
Let all adore and
praise that sacred name.
The Sacrament of Holy Baptism
Please turn to the insert in your bulletin
We Listen for the Good News
THE CHILDRENÕS TIME ÒJesus
Betrayed,
Jesus Denied, Jesus Abandoned, Jesus CrucifiedÓ
SPECIAL
MUSIC ÒLift High the
PalmsÓ (Joseph Martin)
The Senior Choir Directed by Roni Kazor-Smith
SCRIPTURE READING Holy Week Readings
The Gospel of Mark
SERMON ÒAll the ShoutingÕ Pastor Jacoba Koppert
We Respond to the Good News
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORDÕS 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but
deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
forever. Amen.
INVITATION
TO OFFERING
THE OFFERTORY
*THE DOXOLOGY
Praise
God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise
God, all creatures here below;
Praise
God for all that love has done;
Creator, Christ and Spirit One. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN ÒGo
to Dark GethsemaneÓ
#126
*THE BENEDICTION
*RESPONSE "O Sacred Head Now WoundedÓ
What language shall I borrow to thank you
dearest Friend,
For this your dying sorrow, your pity
without end?
May I be yours forever, and though my days
be few,
O Savior, let me never outlive my love for
you!
*POSTLUDE
Eileen Zank
The Light of Christ Leads Us into the
World
Announcements
We welcome you to this service of
worship. We hope you will
experience the love of God and your neighbors. You are invited to join us in
the Fellowship Hall downstairs for coffee/refreshments and conversation. Whoever you are and where ever you are on lifeÕs
journey, you are welcome here.
Note: You will find the attendance folders in the pews on the center racks of every pew - please take time to fill out the attendance sheet including your full address and return them to the side aisles, ushers will collect them during the last hymn. Thank you.
Radio Broadcast Sponsors – The radio broadcast portion of todayÕs worship service is given in loving memory of June Johnson Feely by her family.
Calendar
Monday, March 26 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nar-anon
Wednesday, March 21 – 3:30 p.m. CDÕs & Confirmation;
Holy
Week – Worship Schedule
Maundy
Thursday – March 29
7:00 p.m. Worship
Communion – Senior Choir
Washing Feet/Hands
Good
Friday – March 30
7:00 p.m. Ecumenical Worship Service
United Church of Christ
Ecumenical Choir
Good Friday Message- Pastor Chad Anderson
Easter
Sunday – April 1
10:00 a.m. Easter Worship
Communion – Senior Choir
No Sunday School or Fellowship/Coffee Hour
Lenten Offering – DonÕt forget your Lenten Offering – these offerings will be used for local missions.
Looking
Ahead at the Calendar
Sunday, April 8 – New Member Reception.
Sunday, April 22 – 1st Quarterly Congregational Meeting
Saturday,
April 28 – 11:30 a.m.-1:00
p.m. Farmer Appreciation Luncheon at Fairground Municipal Building. (Donations
– Monetary – Bars – Help)
Pie/Baked
Goods Auction
Sunday, April 29 – Following Worship
Sign-up Sheet on Bulletin Board
For our bakers/cooks to list your donations
Needed – Pies, Cakes, Bars, Casseroles
Put this day on your calendar – Fun
Day – Good Food
Hope to see you there – we love our
BIDDERS!