CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 118:1,2,19-29)
Give thanks to the LORD, who alone is good;
whose steadfast love is everlasting!
Let the gates of righteousness be opened
that I may enter through them and give thanks to the LORD.
This is the gate of the LORD;
the righteous shall enter through it.
This is the day that the LORD has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Gracious and eternal God,
Let the silent mystery of your Spirit
surround, sustain and excite us.
Transform our gathering to your glory,
and perfect our worship for your praise.
We pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 118:1 ,2, 19-29)
Give thanks to the LORD, who alone is good;
whose steadfast love is everlasting!
Let the gates of righteousness be opened
that I may enter through them and give thanks to the LORD.
This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it.
I thank you that you have answered me
and have become my salvation.
The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.
This is the LORD's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.
PSALM 118:1-2,19-29 (a version for today)
Give thanks to the LORD, who alone is good,
and whose lovingkindness is everlasting.
Let all God's faithful declare:
Indeed, everlasting lovingkindness is the LORD's
Open for me the gates of justice,
so that I may enter and give thanks to the LORD.
This is the gate of the LORD,
where those who live justly may enter.
I give thanks because you have answered me
and became my rescuer.
The stone which the builders scorned
has become the first, the cornerstone.
The LORD has brought this about,
and it is astounding.
This is the day the LORD has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
LORD, save us; let us enjoy success.
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD.
We bless you from the house of the LORD.
The LORD is God, and has given us light;
join in celebratory procession up to the horns of the altar.
You are my God, and I give you thanks;
You are my God, and I praise you with great joy.
Give thanks to the LORD, who alone is good,
and whose lovingkindness is everlasting
During Lent the primary focus of these creative moments is on the lections from the Hebrew Scripture, in which we see God's steadfast, sure love expressed in covenant, promise and abundant provision.
Create a banner/graphic depicting last week's symbol of water and soil to add to the banners/graphics from the previous four weeks. This week's symbol of 'awakening' could be a graphic/banner of a sunrise offset by a symbol of darkness (i.e. the insults and spitting of the adversaries).
Click here for some additional ideas for worship Palm Sunday.
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the Psalms
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Isaiah 50:4-9a | ||
| God has spoken to his people, hallelujah | TIS 636 |
SA 39
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| O breath of God, breathe on us now | TIS 408 |
AHB 321
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| O sacred head, sore wounded | TIS 339 |
AHB 255
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| Sing praise and thanksgiving, | TIS 107 |
AHB 25
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Psalm 31:9-16 | ||
| Great God, we sing that mighty hand | TIS 124 |
AHB 52
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| Have faith in God, my heart | TIS 619 |
AHB 552
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Philippians 2:5-11 | ||
| All hail the power of Jesus' name | TIS 224 |
AHB 159
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| Brother, sister, let me serve you | TIS 650 |
SA 14
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| Come, your hearts and voices raising | TIS 297 |
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| Create in us a clean heart, O God | TIS 712 |
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| Faith will not grow from words alone | TIS 691 |
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| God, we praise you, God, we bless you | TIS 99 |
SA 40
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| He became poor that we may be rich | TIS 721 |
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| Jesus shall reign where'er the sun | TIS 207 |
AHB 136
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| Let earth and heaven combine | TIS 305 |
AHB 229
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| Lord, You are the light of life to me | TIS 261 |
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| O Spirit of the living God | TIS 405 |
AHB 318
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| Praise and thanksgiving, Father, we offer | TIS 627 |
AHB 569
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| Praise the God who changes places | TIS 178 |
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| Praise to you, O Christ our Saviour | TIS 258 |
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John 12:12-16 | ||
| All glory, praise and honour | TIS 333 |
AHB 250
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| Hark the glad sound! the Saviour comes | TIS 269 |
AHB 197
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| Ride on, ride on in majesty | TIS 348 |
AHB 264
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| The King of glory comes, the nation rejoices | TIS 279 |
AHB 212
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| The glory of our King was seen | TIS 353 |
AHB 272
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| Trotting, trotting through Jerusalem | TIS 244 |
AHB 187
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| When his time was over, | TIS 357 |
SA 94
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Luke 19:28-40
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| All glory, praise and honour | TIS 333 |
AHB 250
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| Hail to the Lord's anointed | TIS 275 |
AHB 203
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| Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest | TIS 724 |
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| Lift up your heads, you mighty gates | TIS 267 |
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| My song is love unknown | TIS 341 |
AHB 257
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| Ride on, ride on in majesty | TIS 348 |
AHB 264
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| The King of glory comes, the nation rejoices | TIS 279 |
AHB 212
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| The glory of our King was seen | TIS 353 |
AHB 272
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