We Are a Group Project

April 10, 2022
Pastor Stacy Dickson
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Service of Worship

Morning Reverie
Steven Scott
© 2000 Lorenz Publishing Company
Used by Permission. ONE LICENSE # M-401420

Opening Prayer

Leader: Let us pray together:

People: Holy One, God of Goodness, we call out to you at the Gates of Righteousness, sometimes in praise, sometimes in distress–sometimes both at once. We long to be in your house in the presence of beloveds, binding the festal procession with branches. Open us this day to your love in and through the webs of our relationships–and in the simple and good enough moments that fill our days. Amen.

Opening Hymn — #278 “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”

1. Hosanna, loud hosanna,
the little children sang;
through pillared court and temple
the lovely anthem rang.
To Jesus, who had blessed them
close folded to his breast,
the children sang their praises,
the simplest and the best.

2. From Olivet they followed
mid an exultant crowd,
the victor palm branch waving,
and chanting clear and loud.
The Lord of earth and heaven
rode on in lowly state,
nor scorned that little children
should on his bidding wait.

3. “Hosanna in the highest!”
that ancient song we sing,
for Christ is our Redeemer,
the Lord of heaven our King.
O may we ever praise him
with heart and life and voice,
and in his blissful presence
eternally rejoice!

Hosanna Loud Hosannas (Ellacombe)
Jennette Threlfall
Public Domain

Reflective Moment / Moment of Silence

And know, that despite our sometimes faltering steps, in the name of Jesus Christ, you are being forgiven, even now.
In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Glory to God! Amen.

Passing the Peace

Scripture Reading — Luke 19:28-40 (NRSV)

28 After he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.

29 When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, 30 saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 31 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ just say this, ‘The Lord needs it.’” 32 So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them. 33 As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?” 34 They said, “The Lord needs it.” 35 Then they brought it to Jesus; and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. 36 As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road. 37 As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, 38 saying,
“Blessed is the king
who comes in the name of the Lord!
Peace in heaven,
and glory in the highest heaven!”
39 Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, order your disciples to stop.” 40 He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.”

Sermon — Pastor Stacy Dickson
“We Are a Group Project”

Response to the Word — Hymn #99 “My Tribute”

To God be the glory,
To God be the glory,
To God be the glory
for the things he has done.
With his blood he has saved me;
with his power he has raised me;
to God be the glory
for the things he has done.

My Tribute
Andraé Crouch
© 1971 Bud John Songs, Inc.
Used by Permission. CCLI License # 656051

Prayers of the People, Pastoral Prayer, 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and glory forever. Amen.

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Offertory — Hymn #451 “Be Thou My Vision”

Be Thou My Vision (Slane)
Carlton Raymond Young | Eleanor Henrietta Hull | Mary Elizabeth Byrne
© Words: 1964, 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House
© Music: 1964 Abingdon Press
Used by Permission. CCLI License # 656051

Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise him, all creatures here below;
praise him above, ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Offertory Prayer

Generous God, in light of your extravagant blessings–no matter what the state of the world or our imperfect lives–we offer our gifts and ourselves, and know that you transform what we plant into the produce of love. Amen.

Closing Hymn — #512 “Stand By Me”

1. When the storms of life are raging, stand by me;
when the storms of life are raging, stand by me.
When the world is tossing me, like a ship upon the sea,
thou who rulest wind and water, stand by me.

2. In the midst of tribulation, stand by me;
in the midst of tribulation, stand by me.
When the host of hell assail, and my strength begins to fail,
thou who never lost a battle, stand by me.

3. In the midst of faults and failures, stand by me;
in the midst of faults and failures, stand by me.
When I’ve done the best I can, and my friends misunderstand,
thou who knowest all about me, stand by me.

Stand By Me
Charles Albert Tindley | William Farley Smith
Words: Public Domain
Music: © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House
Used by Permission. CCLI License # 656051

Benediction

And now, may the God who loves all of creation, especially the lonely bits, and Jesus, our companion along this crooked path called life, and the Holy Spirit, who loves to improvise in surprising ways, go with you, dwell among you, and give you joy. Amen.

Postlude – Hani