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The Bath Church United Church of Christ Founded 1818 X The Sixteenth day of March in the Year of our Lord 2008 PALM SUNDAY 8:30 & 11:00 O’clock |
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+ Order of Worship + Palm Sunday March 16, 2008
WELCOME AND WORDS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST Welcome to The Bath Church on this Palm Sunday as we begin the journey of Holy Week, the most sacred time for Christians. Please review the list of Holy Week services and events, and come to prepare yourself for the Easter celebration. We welcome those who are guests with us today. We look forward to giving you a "Welcome Bag" as you leave the sanctuary so that you can become better acquainted with us. Thank you for coming to worship, and we hope that you will join us next Sunday for Easter! PALM SUNDAY SCRIPTURE: Psalm 118: 24-29 OT pg.529 PRELUDE: Hosanna Processional Mark Keller - As the Prelude begins, may our spirits in silence share the joy of this day -
p CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: Let us lift our hearts and raise our voices before him who comes in God’s name! People: Let us shout praises to the one exalted above all names! Leader: Wave the palms! Cry "Hosanna!" For our salvation approaches. People: Hosanna! Hosanna to the One who comes in the Name of the Lord! p HYMN OF PRAISE: All Glory, Laud and Honor No. 265 The children may join the pastors in the back for the Palm Processional p COMMUNITY PRAYER:We come together to remember the drama of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. We can get caught up in the excitement of a parade, especially in an important place and honoring someone we know. We like celebrations! But part of us holds back. We know the rest of the story. It involves denial and betrayal, spitting and shame, a crown of thorns, and a cruel cross. O God, it’s hard to make sense out of life when goodness is crucified and evil seems to triumph. Free us from our fear and give us assurance so that we, too, can wave branches and sing praises to Jesus. Amen. In silence we bring our prayers of confession…. p SILENT PRAYER • WORDS OF ASSURANCE • PASSING GOD’S PEACE: "May the peace of Christ be with you." p RESPONSE: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna (vs 3) No. 267 "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! SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 21:1-11 NT pg. 19 ANTHEM: Rejoice & Sing "Hosanna to the King" Lloyd Larson THE CHILDREN’S MOMENT (After which children age six and under may leave for childcare) p HYMN OF PREPARATION: Comfort, Comfort Now My People No. 155 SERMON: Getting It All Together! The Rev. Mark Frey THE OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS THE OFFERTORY MUSIC: O Sacred Head Surrounded Paul Tate ANOINTING FOR HEALING: Come forward for yourself or a loved one. p THE DOXOLOGY No. 34 PRAYER CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER ("sins") JOURNEY TOWARDS THE CROSS: Matthew 26:26-35 NT pg. 26 p HYMN OF ASSURANCE: O How He Loves You and Me No. 270 Sing several times as we drape the cross for Holy Week p THE BENEDICTION AND BLESSING Our tradition is to hold hands during the singing of the Benediction. Go now in peace, never be afraid. God will go with you each hour of every day. Go now in peace, in faith, and in love. p POSTLUDE: Mag ich Unglück nicht Widerstahn J. Pachelbel p All that are able are invited to stand. PARTICIPANTS TODAY Clergy: Rev. Mark Frey (preaching), Rev. Jim Cunningham Lay Leader: (8:30) Craig Beaumont; (11:00) Lisa Martin Children’s Moment: Jim Cunningham Music: Debbie Heubeck, Music Ministries Director; Jeff Sonoda, Organist; Prelude & Anthem: Combined Bath Church Choirs Acolytes: (8:30) Olivia Carpenter, Brant Hursh; (11:00) Harrison Meek, Colton Murray
The flowers on the altar are given by the Jensen Family in honor of the Bath Church Youth Group and recognizing all the hard work they put into the play.
LARGE PRINT BULLETINS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE USHERS
Blood Pressures will be checked by our Parish Nurse following worship.
WE ENCOURAGE PARENTS TO USE OUR NURSERIES : We have two nurseries, both located on the 2nd floor. Room 209 is for infants through 18 months and Room 207 is for toddlers 18 months to 3 years (for your child’s safety, a pager must be used while your child is in child care). Children 4 years through 1st grade may go to the Care Room after the children’s moment. It’s located on the second floor in Room 204. If at any time you need assistance, please speak to one of the ushers.
BIRTHDAYS: March 16: Leslie Job, Terry Ufholz March 17: Cinda Dehner, Megan Mier, Bob Whitfield March 18: Joyce Patterson March 19: Jaclyn Blind, Burlen Southers March 20: Orlene Makinson, Nancy Wells, Dan Liddle March 21: Jane Bechtel, George Meyers, Daniel Whitmore March 22: Ruth Sprang, Hailey Thorn, Don Hursh ANNIVERSARIES: March 16 Sue & Adam Klippel
A Stephen Ministry Congregation
Holy Week at the Bath Church
PALM SUNDAY Sunday, March 16 – 8:30am & 11:00am in the Sanctuary Children’s processional of palms and "Hosanna" Draping the cross on the way to Gethsemane & distribution of Holy Week candles MAUNDY THURSDAY March 20 – 7:30pm in the Sanctuary Service of Tenebrae (scripture & meditation) and Communion GOOD FRIDAY March 21 – 12:00pm in the Historic Chapel - Mid-Day Good Friday Service of communion and Seven Last Words of the Cross 7:30pm in the Historic Chapel – Service of Remembrance at the Foot of the Cross. Drama: "Have You Seen My Son?"
EASTER VIGIL Friday-Saturday, March 21-23 in the Historic Chapel The traditional Easter Vigil will be held beginning at 9:00pm Good Friday night through 8:00am on Easter Sunday. Two people will keep watch during this darkest time of the Christian year – from Christ’s death on the cross to the announcement of his resurrection. HOLY SATURDAY March 22: Prayer Vigil continues in the Chapel Read Matthew chapters 26 & 27 EASTER SUNDAY SUNRISE March 23 – 6:00am at Mt. Zion Baptist, 327 Cuyahoga St., Akron – Rev. Frey preaching Bath Church will join with its Inter-Racial Partner Church for the traditional Sunrise Service to welcome the good news of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. Breakfast will immediately follow the service. EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP March 23 – 8:30am & 11:00am The Sanctuary will be decorated with flowers as the church heralds the news "Alleluia! Jesus Christ is Risen!" The worship services will be full of song and joy. Rev. Mark Frey preaching: "Love, Life & Light Unleashed!"
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