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Covenant Presbyterian Church

Palm Sunday

April 10, 2022 – 10am

Covenant is an accepting, welcoming community sharing the glory of God’s love with all.

PRELUDE “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” (with Lord of the Dance) arr by Linker

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: It is holy to gather.

People: It is holy to sing.

Leader: It is holy to be generous, to throw our coats on the road.

People: It is holy to celebrate justice when we see it.

Leader: It is holy to shout, “Hosanna!”

People: It is holy to remember.

Leader: It is holy to gather.

People: It is holy to sing.

Leader: Here and now, let us do all of these things.

*HYMN #390 “Praise, Praise, Praise the Lord!”

Praise, praise, praise the Lord!

Praise God’s holy name. Alleluia!

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

God of street parades and hosannas,

we know that you are counting on us to speak out against oppression,

to speak up for love and to speak hope to fear,

but so often we are silent.

We worry that we’ll say the wrong thing,

so we don’t say anything at all.

We worry that we’ll offend,

so we keep our convictions to ourselves.

We worry that we’ll speak up and won’t be heard,

so we stay silent.

And meanwhile, the parade marches on.

Unravel our fears. Spark conviction in us.

Give us the courage to yell, “Hosanna!”

Gratefully we pray, amen.

WORDS OF FORGIVENESS

Friends, even when we are silent,

even when we are scared,

even when we miss the moment,

even when we choose to speak and say the wrong thing— we belong to God.

There is nothing said or unsaid, done or undone that can undo that, so rest in this good news:

We are forgiven. We are known.

We belong to God, every day and always. Amen.

HYMN #447 “We Are Forgiven”

We are forgiven. We are forgiven.

Thanks be to God. Thanks be to God.

We are forgiven. We are forgiven.

Thanks be to God. Thanks be to God.

PASSING OF THE PEACE The peace of the Lord, be with you all. And also with you.

HYMN #188 “Jesus Loves Me”

TALK WITH CHILDREN

SPECIAL MUSIC “Crown Him With Many Crowns” arr. Lloyd Larson

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

THE GOSPEL READING Luke 19:28-42

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

PRAYER OF THE DAY †

Lord of the swaying palms,

the stones of the earth

and beasts of burden

bear witness to your coming:

lead us from the violence of empire

and the collusion of crowds

to a heart of flesh,

a world re-made

and new song for all creation;

through Jesus Christ, the Crucified God. Amen.

SERMON “Full to the Brim: Even the Stones Cry Out”

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father who art in heaven… (Hymnal p. 35. We say “debts & debtors.”)

ANTHEM “The King Has Come” by Case McKinley

MINUTE FOR MISSION

The Deacons Offering Bonnie James

PRESENTATION OF OFFERING

OFFERTORY “Hosanna to the King” by Dan Forrest

*DOXOLOGY #606

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.

*Prayer of Dedication

*HYMN #198 “Ride On! Ride On in Magesty!” (verses 1-4)

1 Ride on! ride on in majesty!

Hark! all the tribes hosanna cry;

thy humble beast pursues its road

with palms and scattered garments strowed.

2 Ride on! ride on in majesty!

In lowly pomp ride on to die;

O Christ, thy triumphs now begin

o'er captive death and conquered sin.

3 Ride on! ride on in majesty!

The hosts of angels in the sky

look down with sad and wondering eyes

to see the approaching sacrifice.

4 Ride on! ride on in majesty!

In lowly pomp ride on to die;

bow thy meek head to mortal pain;

then take, O God, thy power, and reign.

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Reprise of Ride On! Ride On in Majesty!

Unless otherwise noted, prayers in this service are by Rev. Sarah (Are) Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

† From Prayers for an Inclusive Church by Steven Shakespeare. New York: Church Publishing, 2009

Assisting in Worship Today:

Mary Hoyt Hemmer–Liturgist

Whitney Dodds–Vocalist

Campanile Handbell Choir –

Nan Davidson, Director; Katie Wynkoop, Joyce Rybak, Lynn Turney, Jude McLean, Laura Hooks, Jenny Watson, Debbie Bratka, Crystal King, Lisa Swartz, Robyn Hooks, Bonnie Beth Mitchell, Amy Kendall, Linda Gabel, Kent White

Cherie Brooks – Director of Music & Technology

Katie Wynkoop–Organist/Pianist & Assistant Director of Music

Erin Wise – Director of Children’s & Youth Ministries

Brian Biller – Media Production Specialist

Rev. Joel A. Esala – Pastor

“Even the Stones Cry Out”

by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman

Inspired by Luke 19:28-40

Digital painting with photo collage