Wakemans Grove Church of the Brethren 668 Wakemans Grove Road, Edinburg, VA 22824

540-984-8383(office) email : wgcob@shentel.net Mark Bowyer, Associate Pastor

Mike Dirt ing, Announcement Leader Donna Shrum, Accompanist Kevin Minnick, Chorister Morning Worship March 29, 2015

Our Congregation's Vis ion Statement: "We are al l cal led to be part of a family of bel ievers who, through our personal l ives, are an example of Jesus' love

local ly and globally."

We welcome al l who worship with us on this Palm Sunday. As we picture Jesus r iding into Jerusalem, we also see into his near future: the last supper, his suffering and death on the cross. As we go about our l ives, let us ponder the events of Holy Week!

Palm Sunday WELCOME, INTRODUCING GUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE * CALL TO WORSHIP from Psalm 118 Leader: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Let Israel say: People: His love endures forever. Leader: Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter and give thanks to the LORD. This is the gate of the LORD through which the righteous may enter. I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation. People: The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; the LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes. All: This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. O LORD, save us; O LORD, grant us success. Leader: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. People: From the house of the LORD we bless you. The LORD is God, and he has made his light shine upon us. With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession up to the horns of the altar.

Leader: You are my God, and I will give you thanks; you are my God, and I will exalt you. All: Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. * INVOCATION * HYMN "Hosanna, Loud Hosanna" #238 Hymnal SPECIAL MUSIC Sunday School Singers CHILDREN'S STORY CBYF WORSHIP THROUGH THE GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Musical Offertory Offertory Prayer RECEIVING NEW MEMBERS Ashle Dirting Tracy Schaff Kim Balderson Phillip Schaff Cliff Balderson Corissa Moore Cathy Fox-Smith * CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE We welcome you with joy and affection into this household of faith. We pledge to you our help, our prayers, our concern, that we may all increase in the knowledge and love of God. We trust God for strength to follow with you in Christ's way keeping together the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Amen. MORNING PRAYERS * HYMN "Grace Alone" (on screen) SCRIPTURE Matthew 22:1-14 (page #979 in pew Bible) MESSAGE "Invitations: So, what are you doing tonight?" Pastor Mark * HYMN "Have Thine Own Way, Lord"" #504 Hymnal * CLOSING CHORUS "He Is Lord"

He is Lord, He is Lord! He is risen from the dead and He is Lord!

Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess That Jesus Christ is Lord.

* BENEDICTION * POSTLUDE * RECESSIONAL

* All please rise in body or spirit. This program is subject to change. TODAY: 9:15 Bring a Friend Breakfast. Invite a Friend for donuts, pastries and fruit. 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship 6:00 Love Feast and Holy Communion ~ Today is the last day to order Easter Lilies. ~ Please pick-up your newsletter today. Visitors are encouraged to take one from the back of the box on the bulletin table. THIS WEEK: MONDAY - 7:00 Bible Study at the Tusing's WEDNESDAY - 9:00 Sewing/Quilting Group meets 4:30 Kids For Christ (KFC) Jr. High Bible Study 6:00 CBYF Bible Study 6:15 Junior Choir 7:00 Youth Band Rehearsal this week 7:00 Prayer Meeting 8:00 Adult Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY - 7:00 Nurture Commission Meeting FRIDAY - 7:30 Good Friday "Tenebrea" Service SATURDAY - 10:00 am Easter Egg Hunt for children 0-5th grade. Sponsored by the Junior Highs. NEXT SUNDAY - Easter Sunday Schedule: 7:00 am Early Service with Mike Trott speaking 8:00 Breakfast - if you would like to donate items for the breakfast, please sign the sheet on the bulletin board. 9:00 Sunday School 10:00 Morning Worship with Pastor Mark speaking (please note change in times for Easter) ~ If you have fresh flowers for the outdoor cross, please have them at the church by 6:30 am on Easter morning.

LARGE PRINT BULLETINS Large print bulletins are available on the bulletin table. Our shut-in folks may like to receive one of these when you visit. LOOKING AHEAD: Monday, April 6 - 7:00 Witness Commission Meeting Tuesday, April 7 - 3:45 Girl Scouts Meeting 6:00 - 10:00 Home Instructed Students (HIS) Group Project Night 6:00 Stewards Commission Meeting 7:00 Worship Commission Meeting Thursday, April 9 - 7:00 Finance Committee Meeting Saturday, April 11 - 4:00 until Tenderloin Dinner - freewill offering. Sponsored by the Men's Fellowship. Sunday, April 12 - 12:00 Lunch served by Relay For Life Team - freewill offering 1:00 Spring Congregational Business Meeting AGENDA: Approval of minutes Treasurer's Report Pastor Mark's Report Recommendation from Musical Instrument Committee to purchase a new piano Commission Reports Deacon's Report Committee Reports Group Reports 6:30 2nd Sunday Evening Worship with Duke McCaffrey Monday, April 13 - 7:00 Executive Committee Meeting Tuesday, April 14 - 7:00 4-H Meeting Thursday, April 16 - 9:00-3:00 HIS Group meets Sunday, April 19 - 5:30 Covered-dish Meal 7:00 Mountain Anthems, an a cappella group, will be in concert at the Grove. (see article in newsletter) Saturday, April 25 - 7:00 am - 2:00 pm (rain or shine) Brethren Woods Spring Festival and Yard Sale. Pastor Mark will be Kissing the Cow. Let's support him with our donation. Bring your friends!! ~ Flowers are placed on the altar today in honor of Hunter, Jasmine, Katie and Allie Wakeman by their Mom and Dad.

~ Birthday flowers are placed in the church today in honor of Janice Koffel by the Family Life Committee. ~ The arrangement on the bulletin table is placed  for  the  "Glory  of  God." SPEAKING SCHEDULE: April 5 - Mike Trott, 7:00 am service; Pastor Mark, 10:00 am service April 12 - Ned Conklin April 19 - Pastor Mark April 26 - George Daugharty, Jr.

Please continue to hold in regular prayer the kidnapped Nigerian girls, especially Ruth Ishaku.

CDs of the Worship Service are available upon request within 30 minutes after the service. Please see the Sound Tech at the back of the sanctuary. Please contact Nathaniel Dirting. Also audio sermons are available on the church's website.

Church Email: wgcob@shentel.net Church Fax #: 984-4817 Web page: www.wakemansgrove.com

Mark Bowyer, Associate Pastor

166 Shannon Avenue, Mt. Jackson, VA 22842 Mark's (cell) 758-1144 mbowyer1@gmail.com