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PRELUDE “Fantasia in G Major BWV 572”
J. S. Bach
(Welcome to worship today. Bold responses are spoken by the congregation.
Note that an * indicates when all are invited to rise in body or in spirit.)
GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Rev. Gregg Neel
This is the day the Lord has made.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
(*When the announcements have finished, those who would like to be a part of the parade
procession may gather in the narthex at the back of the church.
The pastors will lead the procession as the hymn begins, and you will return to your
pew after processing down the center aisle. All are invited to be part of the parade.)
AN ACT OF PRAISE
INTROIT “The King’s Welcome”
Alfred Whitehead
*WESTMINSTER CHIMES
*INVITATION TO WORSHIP, PSALM 118
Rev. Gregg Neel
God is good and we come with whatever we can find to join the parade!
We will remember the good we have seen, with joy.
In tight circumstances, I cried out to the Lord, and God answered with open spaces.
The Lord is for us, as our helper.
Setting aside power and might, Jesus enters our gates, for healing and restoration.
Blessed is the One who has shown us the kindom of God.
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN #196 “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”
VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN
All glo – ry, laud, and hon – or To Thee, Re – deem – er, King! To whom the lips of chil – dren made sweet ho – san – nas ring.
1. Thou art the King of Is – ra – el, thou Da – vid’s roy – al Son, Who in the Lord’s name com-est, the King and bless-ed One.
2. The peo – ple of the He – brews with palms be – fore thee went; our praise and prayers and an – thems be – fore thee we pre – sent.
3. To thee, be – fore thy pas – sion, they sang their hyms of praise; to thee, now high ex – alt – ed, our mel – o – dy we raise.
4. Thou didst ac – cept their prais – es; ac – cept the prayers we bring, Who in all good de – light – est, thou good and gra – cious King!
*INVITATION TO CONFESSION
Rev. Eileen Parfrey
It is in our confession that we realize our desire for God’s goodness and God’s desire
for us all. It is in admitting the truth of our lives that we take these steps toward
restoration and healing. So let us make our confession, first in silent prayer.
*SILENT PRAYER
*UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION
As our confession today we will continue quietly, and in these moments, you may trace
your fingers on the labyrinth at the front of the bulletin. This labyrinth, uniquely, has two
paths. Either or both can be healing and restorative.
*ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS, Hymn #434, VERSE 4
“Restore in Us, O God”
Three-per-soned God, ful – fill the prom-ise of your grace,
that we, when all our search-ing ends, may see you face to face.
*THE PASSING OF THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you all.
And also with you.
AN ACT OF PROCLAMATION
THE SCRIPTURE READING Luke 19:29-40
Rev. Lindsey Hubbard-Groves
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
MOMENTS WITH CHILDREN
Rev. Eileen Parfrey
ANTHEM “Shout Hosanna!”
Russell Nagy
Geoff Ereth, solo
Shout! Shout! Daughter of Jerusalem, Shout! Shout! Daughter of Jerusalem,
See, your King comes to you riding in majesty.
Sing out, oh daughter of Zion! Sing out, oh daughter of Zion!
See, your King come to you riding in splendor:
Your King comes to you righteous and having salvation.
Sing out, O people of Israel; Sing out, O people of Israel;
See your King; Hail the Messiah, Jesus Christ, Wonderful Counselor,
Light of the world. Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna, King of Kings.
Hosanna, Hosanna; Blessed is He who comes, who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna, King of Kings.
Blessed is He who comes, who comes in the name of the Lord.
SERMON “Remembering”
Rev. Lindsey Hubbard-Groves
A MOMENT FOR SILENT REFLECTION
AN ACT OF RESPONSE
*HYMN 833 O love that Wilt Not Let Me Go
St. Margaret
O Love that wilt not let me go, I rest my
wea – ry soul in thee; I give thee back the life I owe, that
in thine o – cean depths its flow may rich – er, full – er be.
O Light that fol – lowest all my way, I yield my
flick – ering torch to thee; my heart re – stores its bor – rowed ray; that
in thy sun – shine’s blaze its day may bright – er, fair – er be.
O Joy that seek – est me through pain, I can – not
close my heart to thee; I trace the rainbow through the rain, and
feel the prom – ise is not vain that morn shall tear – less be.
SHARING JOYS & CONCERNS
Rev. Eileen Parfrey
(At the conclusion of spoken joys, let us pray together, “Thanks be to you, O God.”
For concerns, let us make them our own by praying, “Lord, hear our prayer.”)
PASTORAL PRAYER AND 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 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.
OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS
(Text 73256 the word WESTPRESPDX to give using your mobile device. This number will
never send unsolicited texts to you. To cancel further messages, text STOP. If you need
assistance with text giving, text HELP. Standard text message and data rates may apply.
If you’re new to Westminster, please let us know by filling out a pink visitor card and dropping
it in the offering plate. Thank you.)
OFFERTORY ANTHEM
“Ride On, King Jesus” trad. spiritual; arr. Moses Hogan
Jean Middlestaedt, Peter Haub; solos
Ride on, King Jesus, ride on, the conquering King.
Oh ride on, King Jesus, ride on, no man can-a hinder thee.
I was but young when I begun. No man can-a hinder thee.
But now my race is almost done. No man can-a hinder thee.
Ride on, King Jesus, ride on, the conquering King.
Oh ride on, King Jesus, ride on, no man can-a hinder thee.
King Jesus rides a milk white horse. No man can-a hinder thee.
The ribber of Jordan he did cross. No man can-a-hinder thee.
Ride on, King Jesus, ride on, the conquering King.
Oh ride on, King Jesus, ride on, no man can-a hinder thee.
He’s the King, and the Lord, He’s the first and the last,
Jesus is the Lord, Lord of Lords, Jesus is the Prince of peace.
No man can-a hinder thee. Ride on, King Jesus, ride on.
Just ride on Jesus. No man can-a hinder thee.
Ride on, Jesus!
*DOXOLOGY – Hymn-592
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.
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Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host;
Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*HYMN #750 “Goodness is Stronger Than Evil”
GOODNESS IS STRONGER
Text: Desmond Tutu
Music: John Bell
Goodness is stronger than evil; love is stronger than hate;
light is stronger than darkness; life is stronger than death.
Victory is ours; victory is ours through God who loves us.
Victory is ours; victory is ours through God who loves us.
Recognizing that this text arose from the years of apartheid in South Africa adds depth and resonance to its already confident language. Yet these words can also be read as a summary of Christ’s death and resurrection, the true basis of our hope that good will triumph over evil.
*BENEDICTION
Rev. Lindsey Hubbard-Groves
*POSTLUDE “Carillon de Longpont Op. 31 Nr. 21”
Louis Vierne
(You may be seated for the postlude or you may depart.)
Luke 19: 29-40
When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, 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. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ just say this, ‘The Lord needs it.’ ” So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them. As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, ” Why are you untying the colt?” They said,” The Lord needs it.” Then they brought it to Jesus, and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road. Now as he was 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 they had seen, saying,
“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!”
Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, ” Teacher, order your disciples to stop.” He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.”