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Palm Sunday
April 10th, 2022
We acknowledge the Kaurna people as the
traditional carers of the land on which our church is
built.
Lent invites us to journey with God. It is a time to turn – towards God and towards our inner life. As we follow this journey, we are invited to consider the turning of the path towards Jerusalem and the stories of turning we encounter along the way.
Prelude
The Garden of Prayer by Edward Broughton
Call to Worship
Procession of Palms and Lighting of the Candles
The King of Glory Comes
Welcome and Opening Prayer
We Sing: We Are Marching in the Light of God
We are marching in the light of God,
we are marching in the light of God.
We are marching in the light of God,
we are marching in the light of God.
We are marching, marching, we are marching, oo
we are marching in the light of God.
We are marching, marching, we are marching, oo
we are marching in the light of God.
We are living in the light of God…
We are moving in the light of God…
Together in Song #666. South African traditional, tr. Anders Nyberg. Words by permission Walton Music Corp. Words used with permission under copyright CCLI Licence No 137219. Copyright cleared music for churches.
A Story of Turning
Canticle of the Turning
Passing of the Peace
The peace of our God be with you.
And also with you.
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Children’s Time
Children may go downstairs for Sunday School. Parents, you are welcome to join your child in Sunday School if you feel your child may need your assistance. Alternatively, you may wish for your child to remain with you for the duration of worship. Activity packs are available from the Welcome Desks.
Choral Anthem
Lift Up Your Heads O Ye Gates by Handel
Scripture Reading: Luke 19:28-40
After he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 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. 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, 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.’
The Gospel of Christ, light of the world.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon
We Sing: Jesus Christ is Waiting
Jesus Christ is waiting, waiting in the streets;
no-one is his neighbour, all alone he eats.
Listen, Lord Jesus, I am lonely too.
Make me, friend or stranger, fit to wait on you.
Jesus Christ is raging, raging in the streets,
where injustice spirals and real hope retreats.
Listen, Lord Jesus, I am angry too.
In the Kingdom’s causes let me rage with you.
Jesus Christ is dancing, dancing in the streets,
where each sign of hatred he, with love, defeats.
Listen, Lord Jesus, I should triumph too.
Where good conquers evil let me dance with you.
Jesus Christ is calling, calling in the streets,
‘Who will join my journey? I will guide their feet.’
Listen, Lord Jesus, let my fears be few.
Walk one step before me; I will follow you.
Together in Song #665. John L. Bell 1949- Words by permission Wild Goose Publications. All rights reserved. ONE LICENSE, License #A‑604444.
Offering
Give Thanks by Henry Smith
Prayers of the People
…And now with the confidence of the children of God, let us pray the prayer Jesus taught us saying:
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be Your name,
your Kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in Heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins,
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power
and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
We Sing: We Will Love
Chorus:
We will walk with you at the edges,
we will die with you on the crossroads,
we will live in your dangerous places,
we will love.
We will risk with you taking chances,
we will stand with you facing evil,
we will live in your dangerous places,
we will love.
Come Lord Jesus Christ hear our prayer,
come now living friend please draw near.
Alone, we feel unsure and so afraid.
Calling us to live by your grace,
calling us to leave all that’s safe.
Our lives we choose to lose
so you may save.
Chorus:
We will walk with you at the edges,
we will die with you on the crossroads,
we will live in your dangerous places,
we will love.
We will risk with you taking chances,
we will stand with you facing evil,
we will live in your dangerous places,
we will love.
Stepping out we call on your name,
knowing you have healed all our shame.
Our God, your precious love has made us whole.
Gifting us with power to set free,
Holy Spirit, use even me.
Renew all that I am
so I may see.
Chorus:
We will walk with you at the edges,
we will die with you on the crossroads,
we will live in your dangerous places,
we will love.
We will risk with you taking chances,
we will stand with you facing evil,
we will live in your dangerous places,
we will love.
All Together for Good, 586. Words and Music: Graeme Gardiner. © 1992 Graeme Gardiner, 25 Greens Road, Warrimoo NSW 2774. All rights reserved. ONE LICENSE. License #A‑604444.
A Story of Turning
Sending Forth and Benediction
Choral Blessing
Go in peace – by Rosemary Nairn
Postlude
All Glory Laud and Honour
Please wait for the COVID Marshal to indicate it is time to move. Please be mindful of physical distancing at the Stanley Street exit, moving away from the doors to enjoy conversation.
We continue the journey of Holy Week:
Palm Sunday Peace Walk
Gather at the forecourt of Pilgrim UCA with others from the BPUC
community at 1:15pm to walk together.
Maundy Thursday
14 April at 5:30 – 7:30 PM
This year we will explore Maundy Thursday through stations. Please
register for a time to begin your journey through the stations. There
are entry times every half hour. Click
here to register or call the office (8267 2657)
Good Friday
15 April at 9:00am
Turning Towards the Cross
Easter Sunday Morning
17 April at 10 AM
Turning Mourning to Dancing…
Includes Morning Tea in the park and Easter Egg hunt for children