Processional Hymn UMH #278 – “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”
Call to Worship
Leader: Hosanna to the Son of David! Hosanna in the Highest!
People: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
ALL: Hosanna in the highest!
Introit – “Hosanna”
Opening Prayer (Unison)
Almighty God, You sent Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, to suffer death on the cross. Grant that we may share in his obedience to Your will and in the glorious victory of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and ever. Amen.
Welcome & Announcements
Hymn UMH #277 – “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus”
First Reading – Philippians 2:5-11 (NRSV)
Second Reading – Matthew 21:1-11 (NRSV)
Message – “The First Easter Parade“ – Rev. L. Bryan McClain
Holy Communion UMH Page #12
Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer
Offertory / Doxology UMH #95
Hymn UMH #286 – “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded”
Benediction
Postlude