1. St. Peter’s Anglican Church Revelstoke United Church
PALM SUNDAY
2017
St. Peter’s Anglican Church
&
Revelstoke United Church
For those who wish to, we are gathering outside the MacKenzie Ave. doors to process into the church with palms for the first hymn. Otherwise, feel free to wait inside.

2. PROCESSIONAL HYMN Please stand
VOICES UNITED 123
“Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”
Ellacombe
Words: Jenette Threlfall(1873)
Music: Gesangbuch der Herzogl. Hofkapelle (1784)

3. Hosanna, loud hosanna the happy children sang; through pillared court and temple the joyful anthem rang; to Jesus, who had blessed them close folded to his breast, the children sand their praises, the simplest and the best.

4. From Olivet they followed ‘mid an exultant crowd, the victory palm-branch waving, and singing clear and loud; the Lord of earth and heaven rode on in lowly state, content that little children should on his bidding wait.

5. “Hosanna in the highest
“Hosanna in the highest!” That ancient song we sing, for Christ is our redeemer, earth, let your anthems ring. O may we ever praise him with heart and life and voice, and in his humble presence eternally rejoice!

6. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

7. The young people are invited to go with Rev
The young people are invited to go with Rev. Dan for an activity (folding palm crosses) and return after the sermon for Holy Communion.

8. PRAYER OF CONFESSION (BAS)
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.

9. PRAYER OF CONFESSION (BAS)
We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not love our neighbours as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.

10. PRAYER OF CONFESSION (BAS)
For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us, that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your name. Amen.

11. Hosanna! RESPONSE: Hosanna! Amen.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
Hosanna! RESPONSE: Hosanna! Amen.

12. REFRAIN
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light unto my path. Voices United 956

13. PSALM 118: 1 – 4, 19 – 29 (VU p. 837 pts. 1, 3, 4)
RESPONSE: HOSANNA! HOSANNA! Let Israel now say: “GOD’S LOVE ENDURES FOREVER!” Let the house of Aaron say: Let those who fear God say: HOSANNA! HOSANNA!

14. PSALM 118: 1 – 4, 19 – 29 (VU p. 837 pts. 1, 3, 4)
Open to me the gates of the temple, that I may enter and give thanks to God. THIS IS THE GATE OF GOD; THROUGH IT THE RIGHTEOUS SHALL ENTER. I thank you for you have answered me; you have become my salvation. THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED HAS BECOME THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE.

15. PSALM 118: 1 – 4, 19 – 29 (VU p. 837 pts. 1, 3, 4)
This is God’s doing, marvellous in our eyes. THIS IS THE DAY THAT GOD HAS MADE, LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT! HOSANNA! HOSANNA!

16. PSALM 118: 1 – 4, 19 – 29 (VU p. 837 pts. 1, 3, 4)
Save us, O God, we pray; GOD, WE PRAY, GIVE US SUCCESS. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of God. WE BLESS YOU FROM THE HOUSE OF GOD. God, our God, has given us light; WITH PALM BRANCHES IN HAND LET US MARCH TO THE ALTAR.

17. PSALM 118: 1 – 4, 19 – 29 (VU p. 837 pts. 1, 3, 4)
You are my God, and I will thank you; YOU ARE MY GOD, AND I WILL EXTOL YOU. HOSANNA! HOSANNA!

18. Gospel Reading Luke 19: 28b – 40
Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
Jesus 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.’” 

19. Gospel Reading Luke 19: 28b – 40
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,

20. Gospel Reading Luke 19: 28b – 40
“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 Jesus Christ.
RESPONSE: Praise to Christ the Word.

21. Rev. David “Radical Acceptance, Part Six: Accept the Moment”
MESSAGE
Rev. David
“Radical Acceptance,
Part Six: Accept the Moment”

22. HYMN Please stand
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“When They Heard that Jesus Was Coming” vv. 1 – 5, 9, 11
Words and Music: Rory Cooney (1999)

23. When they heard that Jesus was coming, sing hosanna to the chosen one
When they heard that Jesus was coming, sing hosanna to the chosen one! All the people went out to meet him. Sing hosanna to the chosen one! Sing hosanna, sing hosanna,

24. Spread their cloaks and branches before him, sing hosanna to the chosen one! Children sang with palm branches waving. Sing hosanna to the chosen one! Sing hosanna, sing hosanna,

25. Blest is he, like David before him. Sing hosanna to the chosen one
Blest is he, like David before him. Sing hosanna to the chosen one! Blest is he, God’s blessing upon him. Sing hosanna, sing hosanna, sing hosanna to the chosen one!

26. Guiding smoke and pillar of fire, sing hosanna to the chosen one
Guiding smoke and pillar of fire, sing hosanna to the chosen one! Satan’s foe and friend of the sinner. Sing hosanna to the chosen one! Sing hosanna, sing hosanna,

27. Word of God, and first-born of people, sing hosanna to the chosen one
Word of God, and first-born of people, sing hosanna to the chosen one! Promise kept, the crown of creation. Sing hosanna to the chosen one! Sing hosanna, sing hosanna,

28. Rising sun, the light of the world, sing hosanna to the chosen one
Rising sun, the light of the world, sing hosanna to the chosen one! Word of life, who gives us your Spirit. Sing hosanna to the chosen one! Sing hosanna, sing hosanna,

29. Friend in death, who wakes us to new life, sing hosanna to the chosen one! Friend in life, we sing glad hosannas. Sing hosanna to the chosen one! Sing hosanna, sing hosanna,

30. OFFERING
“Christ has no body now but yours; no hands or feet on earth but yours.”
— Teresa of Avíla
Your gifts and offerings help the work of the church to bring comfort to those in need and to celebrate God’s presence in our world.

31. OFFERATORY RESPONSE Please stand
Jesu tawa pano; Jesu tawa pano;
Jesu tawa pano; tawa pano mu zita renyu.
Jesus, we are here; Jesus, we are here;
Jesus, we are here; we are here for you.
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32. INVITATION TO THE TABLE
Everyone is welcome, without condition or reservation, to come to the table of Christ. No matter who you are or are not, what you have done or have not done, you are a child of God.

33. PASSING OF THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you. RESPONSE: AND ALSO WITH YOU. Share the peace of Christ with your neighbour.

34. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you. Response: AND WITH YOUR SPIRIT. Lift up your hearts. Response: WE LIFT THEM UP TO OUR GOD. Let us give thanks to God. Response: IT IS RIGHT TO GIVE THANKS AND PRAISE.

35. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
O holy, holy, holy God, O God of time and space.
All earth and sea and sky above bear witness to your grace.
Hosanna in the highest heav’n, creation sings your praise.
And blessed is the one who comes and bears your name always!
More Voices 203

36. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
Sing Christ has died and Christ is risen
Christ will come again!
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37. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
Amen, amen, O Holy One!
Hosanna and Amen!
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38. THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

39. THE LORD’S PRAYER
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil

40. THE LORD’S PRAYER
for thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

41. COMMUNION
You are invited to come forward and receive a piece of bread and dip it in the wine (grape juice). Everyone is welcome to receive communion.

42. HYMN DURING COMMUNION “Bread for the Journey” MORE VOICES 202
Words and Music: Bruce Harding (2000)

43. Bread for the journey, food for the way
Bread for the journey, food for the way. Cup of God’s blessing, tomorrow, today.

44. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

45. “Ride On, Ride On, the Time Is Right”
HYMN Please stand
VOICES UNITED 126
“Ride On, Ride On, the Time Is Right”
Ride On
Words and Music: John L. Bell (1988)

46. Ride on, ride on, the time is right: the roadside crowds scream with delight; palm branches mark the pilgrim way where beggars squat and children play.

47. Ride on, ride on, your critics wait, intrigue and rumour circulate; new lies abound in word and jest, and truth becomes a suspect guest.

48. Ride on, ride on, while well aware that those who shout and wave and stare are mortals who, with common breath, can crave for life and lust for death.

49. Ride on, ride on, though blind with tears, though voiceless now and deaf to jeers. Your path is clear, though few can tell their garments pave to road to hell.

50. Ride on, ride on, God’s love demands
Ride on, ride on, God’s love demands. Justice and peace lie in your hands. Evil and angel voices rhyme: you are the man and this the time.

51. CLOSING PRAYER AND BLESSING Please stand
May the blessing of God:
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit;
our Mother, Friend, and Comforter;
the Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer of us all;
be with you today and always.
AMEN, AMEN, AMEN.
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52. Go in peace. Amen.
We invite everyone downstairs for refreshments and fellowship after the service. Feel free to take some palm leaves. They make good cat toys.