WELCOME THE SUNDAY OF THE PASSION / Palm Sunday 24 th March, Service with Communion Simplified Spoken Form This Service is a revision of the Simplified form of the communion service Released by the LCA Commission on Worship in 1989. M: Friends in Christ: For the five weeks of Lent we have been preparing for the celebration of our Lord's suffering and death. Today, together with the whole church, we begin this Holy Week by welcoming our Messiah. The Procession We stand and sing as the procession moves into the church: Tell the City of Zion Christ is Coming AT: 328CAL: 293 Tell the city We Sing: Tell the City of Zion, Christ is coming AT: 328CAL:293 Words (chorus): Anonymous Music: Traditional Words (verses) Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Inala, Qid. Contact: Lea Btesner, 52 Centaurus Street, nala QId 4077. Tell the city of zion 1. Tell the city of Zion: Christ is coming! Tell the city of Zion: Hes here! Tell the city of Zion: Christ is coming! Make him welcome with your loudest cheer! Tell the city of zion Chorus: Sing hosanna, sing hosanna, Sing hosanna to the King of kings! Sing hosanna, sing hosanna, Sing hosanna to the King! Tell the city of zion 2. He is humble and rides on a donkey. What the prophet had said is true! He is humble and rides on a donkey. Look, your gracious king is here with you! Tell the city of zion Chorus: Sing hosanna, sing hosanna, Sing hosanna to the King of kings! Sing hosanna, sing hosanna, Sing hosanna to the King! Tell the city of zion 3. So the crowd lay their cloaks down before him, and they lay down some palm leaves too. So the crowd lay their cloaks down before him, and they shout to God their praise anew. Tell the city of zion Chorus: Sing hosanna, sing hosanna, Sing hosanna to the King of kings! Sing hosanna, sing hosanna, Sing hosanna to the King! The childrens story Gabrielle: In the Bible theres a story and I know that it is true, About when Jesus came to town God had things for him to do. The childrens story Peppa: His friends went on ahead to bring a donkey to his side, Jesus got upon the donkeys back He was going for a ride. The childrens story Jazelle: Children came and skipped along, For the word had passed around, Jesus was to be their King, And they came to see him crowned. The childrens story Belinda: Hosanna to the King they cried, This is a happy day. Seth: Hosanna! Hosanna! Were pleased you came our way. The childrens story Samuel: Grownups came to worship Him And joined the happy throng, And all the while that little donkey Listened to their song. The childrens story Cassie: They cut branches from the trees, Some placed them on the road, The little donkey plodded on, Bearing his heavy load. The childrens story Larra: God the Father had a plan, For His Son to carry through. Jesus knew His Fathers plan, He knew what He had to do. The childrens story Nathan: He gave his life upon the cross, And paid for all our sin, Lewis: So one day when He calls us home, We can go and live with Him. Gospel reading M: We read in the gospel of John: He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God. (John 1:11,12 NRSV) M: So, like the people of long ago, let us welcome Jesus and walk with him to the cross. If we have been united with him in a death like his, C: we will certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. (Rom 6:5) M: The Lord be with you : C: And also with you. M: Let us pray. Lord, as we honour Christ the King by carrying these + branches today, increase our faith and listen to our prayers, so that we may honour you every day, by living always in him. For he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. Children lay down palm branches and Take their places in the congregation We sing The New Road v1,5 AT 344CAL293 Words and music: John Beavis Public domain. All rights waived. The New Road 1. You who puzzle on the Saviours deeds, will you stop and listen where the New Road leads. First-born child of the refugees, he was raised in Nazareth. and schooled in charity, and found salvation on his knees. The New Road 5. Alleluia, how the people cheer and the palm leaves rustle as the king draws near. Woe, Jerusalem, the truth you shun and the sins ensuing are your own undoing till the stones lie broken in the sun. Luke 19:28-40 Jesus' triumphal entry into JerusalemCEV Luke 19:28-40 M: The holy gospel for Passion Sunday is written in chapter 19 of the Gospel according to St Luke, beginning at verse When Jesus had finished saying all this, he went on toward Jerusalem. Luke 19: As he was getting near Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples on ahead. 30 He told them, "Go into the next village, where you will find a young donkey that has never been ridden. Untie the donkey and bring it here. Luke 19: If anyone asks why you are doing that, just say, 'The Lord needs it.' 32 They went off and found everything just as Jesus had said. 33 While they were untying the donkey, its owners asked, "Why are you doing that?" 34 They answered, "The Lord needs it. Luke 19: Then they led the donkey to Jesus. They put some of their clothes on its back and helped Jesus get on. 36 And as he rode along, the people spread clothes on the road in front of him. Luke 19: When Jesus was starting down the Mount of Olives, his large crowd of disciples were happy and praised God because of all the miracles they had seen. 38 They shouted, "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory to God. Luke 19: Some Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, "Teacher, make your disciples stop shouting!" 40 But Jesus answered, "If they keep quiet, these stones will start shouting." This is the Word of the Lord. C: Praise to You O Christ. Psalm 118:1,2,19-29 Peppa: R: 1 Tell the LORD how thankful you are, because he is kind and always merciful. C: : 2 Let Israel shout, "God is always merciful!" Psalm 118:1,2,19-29 R: 19 Open the gates of justice! I will enter and tell the LORD how thankful I am. C: 20 Here is the gate of the LORD! Everyone who does right may enter this gate. Psalm 118:1,2,19-29 R: 21 I praise the LORD for answering my prayers and saving me. C: 22 The stone that the builders tossed aside has now become the most important stone. Psalm 118:1,2,19-29 R: 23 The LORD has done this, and it is amazing to us. C: 24 This day belongs to the LORD! Let's celebrate and be glad today. Psalm 118:1,2,19-29 Gabrielle: R: 25 We'll ask the LORD to save us! We'll sincerely ask the LORD to let us win. C: 26 God bless the one who comes in the name of the LORD! We praise you from here in the house of the LORD. Psalm 118:1,2,19-29 R: 27 The LORD is our God, and he has given us light! Start the celebration! March with palm branches all the way to the altar. C: 28 The LORD is my God! I will praise him and tell him how thankful I am. Psalm 118:1,2,19-29 R: 29 Tell the LORD how thankful you are, because he is kind and always merciful. C: Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit; As it was in the beginning is now and will be forever. Amen. LITURGY OF THE PASSION Opening sentence M: The hour has come C: for the Son of Man to be glorified. (John 12:23) 44 PREPARATION M: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen 45 GREETING M: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. PRAYER OF THE DAY M: Let us pray for humility. C: Loving Father of all, your only Son came as a servant and was obedient all the way to his death on the cross. Make us humble like Christ, and bring us to be with him in his glory. PRAYER OF THE DAY For he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 1 ST READING Lachlan: R: The first reading for The Sunday of the Passion is written in chapter 50 of Isaiah, beginning at verse 4. Isaiah 50:4-9a The obedience of the Lord's servantCEV Isaiah 50:4-9a R: 4 The LORD God gives me the right words to encourage the weary. Each morning he awakens me eager to learn his teaching; 5 he made me willing to listen and not rebel or run away. Isaiah 50:4-9a 6 I let them beat my back and pull out my beard. I didn't turn aside when they insulted me and spit in my face. 7 But the LORD God keeps me from being disgraced. So I refuse to give up, because I know God will never let me down. Isaiah 50:4-9a 8 My protector is nearby; no one can stand here to accuse me of wrong. 9 The LORD God will help me and prove I am innocent. This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Psalm 31:9-16 CEV James: R: The Psalm is Psalm Have pity, LORD! I am hurting and almost blind. My whole body aches. C: 10 I have known only sorrow all my life long, and I suffer year after year. I am weak from sin, and my bones are limp. Psalm 31:9-16 CEV R: 11 My enemies insult me. Neighbours are even worse, and I disgust my friends. People meet me on the street, and they turn and run. C: 12 I am completely forgotten like someone dead. I am merely a broken dish. Psalm 31:9-16 CEV R: 13 I hear the crowds whisper, "Everyone is afraid!" They are plotting and scheming to murder me. C: 14 But I trust you, LORD, and I claim you as my God. Psalm 31:9-16 CEV R: 15 My life is in your hands. Save me from enemies who hunt me down. C: 16 Smile on me, your servant. Have pity and rescue me. C: Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit; As it was in the beginning is now and will be for ever. Amen. SECOND READING Connor / Lewis: R: The second reading is written in chapter 2 of Philippians, beginning at verse 5. Philippians 2:5-11 Christ - obedient servant and exalted Lord CEV Philippians 2: Think the same way that Christ Jesus thought. 6 Christ was truly God. But he did not try to remain equal with God. 7 He gave up everything and became a slave, when he became like one of us. 8 Christ was humble. He obeyed God and even died on a cross. Philippians 2: Then God gave Christ the highest place and honoured his name above all others. 10 So at the name of Jesus everyone will bow down, those in heaven, on earth, and under the earth. Philippians 2: And to the glory of God the Father everyone will openly agree, "Jesus Christ is Lord!" This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. GOSPEL M: The holy gospel is written in chapter 23 of the Gospel according to St Luke, beginning at verse 1. C: Glory to You O Lord. Luke 23:1-49 Jesus' suffering and deathCEV Luke 23:1-49 M: Everyone in the council got up and led Jesus off to Pilate. 2 They started accusing him and said, "We caught this man trying to get our people to riot and to stop paying taxes to the Emperor. He also claims that he is the Messiah, our king. Luke 23: Pilate asked Jesus, "Are you the king of the Jews?" "Those are your words," Jesus answered. 4 Pilate told the chief priests and the crowd, "I don't find him guilty of anything." 5 But they all kept on saying, "He has been teaching and causing trouble all over Judea. He started in Galilee and has now come all the way here. Luke 23: When Pilate heard this, he asked, "Is this man from Galilee?" 7 After Pilate learned that Jesus came from the region ruled by Herod, he sent him to Herod, who was in Jerusalem at that time. Luke 23: For a long time Herod had wanted to see Jesus and was very happy because he finally had this chance. He had heard many things about Jesus and hoped to see him work a miracle. 9 Herod asked him a lot of questions, but Jesus did not answer. Luke 23: Then the chief priests and the teachers of the Law of Moses stood up and accused him of all kinds of bad things. 11 Herod and his soldiers made fun of Jesus and insulted him. They put a fine robe on him and sent him back to Pilate. 12 That same day Herod and Pilate became friends, even though they had been enemies before this. Luke 23: Pilate called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people. 14 He told them, "You brought Jesus to me and said he was a troublemaker. But I have questioned him here in front of you, and I have not found him guilty of anything that you say he has done. 15 Herod didn't find him guilty either and sent him back. This man doesn't deserve to be put to death! Luke 23: I will just have him beaten with a whip and set free." 18 But the whole crowd shouted, "Kill Jesus! Give us Barabbas!" 19 Now Barabbas was in jail because he had started a riot in the city and had murdered someone. Luke 23: Pilate wanted to set Jesus free, so he spoke again to the crowds. 21 But they kept shouting, "Nail him to a cross! Nail him to a cross!" 22 Pilate spoke to them a third time, "But what crime has he done? I have not found him guilty of anything for which he should be put to death. I will have him beaten with a whip and set free. Luke 23: The people kept on shouting as loud as they could for Jesus to be put to death. 24 Finally, Pilate gave in. 25 He freed the man who was in jail for rioting and murder, because he was the one the crowd wanted to be set free. Then Pilate handed Jesus over for them to do what they wanted with him. Luke 23: As Jesus was being led away, some soldiers grabbed hold of a man from Cyrene named Simon. He was coming in from the fields, but they put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. Luke 23: A large crowd was following Jesus, and in the crowd a lot of women were crying and weeping for him. 28 Jesus turned to the women and said: Women of Jerusalem, don't cry for me! Cry for yourselves and for your children. 29 Someday people will say, "Women who never had children are really fortunate! Luke 23: At that time everyone will say to the mountains, "Fall on us!" They will say to the hills, "Hide us!" 31 If this can happen when the wood is green, what do you think will happen when it is dry? Luke 23: Two criminals were led out to be put to death with Jesus. 33 When the soldiers came to the place called "The Skull," they nailed Jesus to a cross. They also nailed the two criminals to crosses, one on each side of Jesus Jesus said, "Father, forgive these people! They don't know what they're doing. Luke 23:1-49 While the crowd stood there watching Jesus, the soldiers gambled for his clothes. The leaders insulted him by saying, "He saved others. Now he should save himself, if he really is God's chosen Messiah! Luke 23: The soldiers made fun of Jesus and brought him some wine. 37 They said, "If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself!" 38 Above him was a sign that said, "This is the King of the Jews. Luke 23: One of the criminals hanging there also insulted Jesus by saying, "Aren't you the Messiah? Save yourself and save us!" 40 But the other criminal told the first one off, "Don't you fear God? Aren't you getting the same punishment as this man? 41 We got what was coming to us, but he didn't do anything wrong. Luke 23: Then he said to Jesus, "Remember me when you come into power!" 43 Jesus replied, "I promise that today you will be with me in paradise." 44 Around noon the sky turned dark and stayed that way until the middle of the afternoon. 45 The sun stopped shining, and the curtain in the temple split down the middle. Luke 23: Jesus shouted, "Father, I put myself in your hands!" Then he died. 47 When the Roman officer saw what had happened, he praised God and said, "Jesus must really have been a good man! Luke 23: A crowd had gathered to see the terrible sight. Then after they had seen it, they felt broken-hearted and went home. 49 All of Jesus' close friends and the women who had come with him from Galilee stood at a distance and watched. This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to You O Christ. PRAYER M: Thank you, Lord Jesus, for suffering and dying for us. Remember us and save us. C: Amen. APOSTLES CREED C: I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. APOSTLES CREED And in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. APOSTLES CREED He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father almighty, from thence he will come to judge the living and the dead. APOSTLES CREED I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic* church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen *or: Christian; catholic here means universal The servant king We sing: The Servant King AT 261CAL 293 Graham Kendrick Philippians 2:4-8 Integrity Music Ply Ltd. All rights reserved. The servant king 1. From heaven you came, helpless babe, entered our world, your glory veiled; not to be served but to serve, and give your life that we might live. The servant king Chorus: This is our God, the Servant King, he calls us now to follow him to bring our lives as a daily offering of worship to the Servant King. The servant king 2. There in the garden of tears my heavy load he chose to bear. His heart with sorrow was torn, Yet not my will, but yours, he said. The servant king Chorus: This is our God, the Servant King, he calls us now to follow him to bring our lives as a daily offering of worship to the Servant King. The servant king 3. Come, see his hands and his feet, the scars that speak of sacrifice, hands that flung stars into space to cruel nails surrendered. The servant king Chorus: This is our God, the Servant King, he calls us now to follow him to bring our lives as a daily offering of worship to the Servant King. The servant king 4. So let us learn how to serve, and in our lives enthrone him; each others needs to prefer, for it is Christ were serving. The servant king Chorus: This is our God, the Servant King, he calls us now to follow him to bring our lives as a daily offering of worship to the Servant King. SERMON Hymn AND OFFERING We sing as our freewill offerings are received: When His Time Was Over LH 759CAL 293 Robin Mann Hymn and offering 1.When His time was over, The palms lay where they fell As they ate together, He told his friends farewell. Jesus though You cried out for some other end, Love could only choose a cross When our life began again. Hymn and offering 2.Secretly they planned it, with money changing hands; In the quiet garden a kiss betrayed Their man, Priests and elders tried Him, Soldiers crowned Him King. We were in the crowd that day When our life began again. Hymn and offering 3.Women wept to see Him; He said: Dont weep for me Many laughed and mocked Him: Forgive them they dont see Jesus, please forgive me, You know what I am; I was one who nailed Your hands When our life began again. Hymn AND OFFERING 4.There was one who asked You: Remember me this day Jesus, when Im dying, remember Me that way. When my life is over, be with me, my Friend, Like the thief upon the cross, When our life began again. OFFERING PRAYER C: Thank you, loving Father, that your Son was obedient all the way to the cross, and suffered and died for us. Make us humble and self-giving, serving others as he served us. C: Amen. PRAYER OF THE CHURCH Call to prayer M: Our great high priest, Jesus Christ, has entered into God's presence by the means of his own blood. Let us pray in his name for the whole people of God and for all people according to their needs. PRAYER OF THE CHURCH Response M: For the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ, C: who gave his life for us. Concluding prayer M: Father, your Son Jesus humbled himself and became obedient even to the point of death. PRAYER OF THE CHURCH May we find salvation in his obedient love, walk the way of the cross with him, and come with him to the resurrection. We ask this in the name of Jesus, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. LITURGY OF THE LORDS SUPPER PREFACE M: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. M: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them to the Lord. M: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right to give our thanks and praise. PREFACE M: It is indeed right and good, Lord God, holy Father, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. PREFACE M: On the tree of the cross he gave salvation to all, so that, where death began, there life might be restored, and that the enemy, who by a tree once overcame, might by a tree be overcome. Holy, holy, holy And so, with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we adore and praise your glorious name: C: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might; Heaven and earth are full of your glory. LORDS PRAYER C: 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. LORDS PRAYER Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, Now and forever. Amen 112 WORDS OF INSTITUTION M: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, and said: Take and eat; this is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. 113 WORDS OF INSTITUTION M: In the same way he took the cup, after the supper, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, Drink of it, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. COMMUNION INVITATION M: Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Happy are those who are called to his supper. C: Thanks be to God. M: Come, everything is ready. 115 DISTRIBUTION During the distribution the Minister or his assistant says: Take and eat, this is the body of Christ, given for you. Take and drink, this is the blood of Christ, shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. 116 DISMISSAL M: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ make you strong in body and soul to life eternal. Go in peace. C: Amen. 117 POST-COMMUNION Prayer M: Let us pray. C: Loving Father of all, your only Son came as a servant and was obedient all the way to his death on the cross. As he has served us here at this table, make us humble like him, and bring us to be with him in his glory. 118 POST-COMMUNION Prayer For he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. CONCLUSIONBLESSING M: Christ our crucified Saviour draw you to himself, so that you may find in him the assurance of sins forgiven and the gift of eternal life; The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favour, and give you peace. C: Amen 119 120 DISMISSAL M: Go in peace and have the same humble attitude as our Lord. C: In the name of Christ. Amen. 121 Closing hymn We sing our closing hymn: Lift high the cross LH 807CAL 293 George William Kitchin, and Michael Robert Newbolt , alt. 122 Lift high the cross Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. 123 Lift high the cross 1. Come, Christians, follow where our captain trod. our king victorious. Christ, the Son of God: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. 124 Lift high the cross 2. Led on their way by this triumphant sign, the hosts of God in conquering ranks combine: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. 125 Lift high the cross 3. All newborn soldiers of the crucified bear on their brow the seal of him who died Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. 126 Lift high the cross 4. O Lord. once lifted on the tree in pain. draw all to you, as from the throne reign: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. 127 Lift high the cross 5. So shall our song of triumph ever be: Praise to the crucified for victory Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name.