1. Welcome to New Hope United Methodist Church
March 25, 2018

2. Announcements Today, Cherub Choir, 11:15am, RM11
Young Adults, 11:15am, RM2
Ad Council, 11:15am, RM3
Youth, 5:30pm, Upstairs
Monday, Book Club, 6pm
Tuesday, Pack Blessing Boxes, 9am, St. Mathias
Acts Bible Study, 11am, RM2
Bring Joy Bible Study, 7pm, RM2
Wednesday, Chimes 6pm, Choir 7pm, Sanctuary
Thursday, Bring Joy Bible Study, 2:30pm, RM2
Holy Thursday Service, 7pm, Library
Friday, Prayer Vigil, Noon-Midnight
Good Friday Service, 7pm, Sanctuary

3. Bringing in the Light of Christ
Musical Prelude
Bringing in the Light of Christ

4. Scripture Reading Luke 19:29-38
29 When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, 30 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. 31 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ just say this, ‘The Lord needs it.’” 32 So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them. 33 As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?” 34 They said, “The Lord needs it.” 

5. 35 Then they brought it to Jesus; and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. 36 As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road. 37 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, 38 saying,
“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven,     and glory in the highest heaven!”

6. Processional
Lift Your Voices,
Wave the Palms
(Stan Pethel)
Choir

7. One: “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!”
*Call to Worship
One: “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!”
“Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
Many: “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

8. All Glory, Laud, and Honor (Refrain)
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WORDS: Theodulph of Orleans, 8-9th cent.; trans. by John Mason Neale, (Mt. 21:8-9; Mk. 11:8-10; Lk. 19:36-38; Jn. 12:12-13)
Refrain
All glory, laud, and honor, to thee, Redeemer, King, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring.

9. All Glory, Laud, and Honor (Verse 1)
1. Thou art the King of Israel, thou David’s royal Son, who in the Lord’s name comest, the King and Blessed One.

10. All Glory, Laud, and Honor (Refrain)
All glory, laud, and honor, to thee, Redeemer, King, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring.

11. All Glory, Laud, and Honor (Verse 2)
2. The company of angels are praising thee on high, and we with all creation in chorus make reply.

12. All Glory, Laud, and Honor (Refrain)
All glory, laud, and honor, to thee, Redeemer, King, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring.

13. All Glory, Laud, and Honor (Verse 3)
3. The people of the Hebrews with palms before thee went; our prayer and praise and anthems before thee we present.

14. All Glory, Laud, and Honor (Refrain)
All glory, laud, and honor, to thee, Redeemer, King, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring.

15. All Glory, Laud, and Honor (Verse 4)
4. To thee, before thy passion, they sang their hymns of praise; to thee, now high exalted, our melody we raise.

16. All Glory, Laud, and Honor (Refrain)
All glory, laud, and honor, to thee, Redeemer, King, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring.

17. All Glory, Laud, and Honor (Verse 5)
5. Thou didst accept their praises; accept the prayers we bring; who in all good delightest, thou good and gracious King.

18. All Glory, Laud, and Honor (Refrain)
All glory, laud, and honor, to thee, Redeemer, King, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring.

19. An Invitation to Christ
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*An Invitation to Christ
Dimitri of Rostov, Russia, 17th cent.
Come, my Light, and illumine my darkness. Come, my Life, and revive me from death. Come, my Physician, and heal my wounds.
By permission of A. R. Mowbray & Co., Ltd.

20. Come, Flame of divine love, and burn up the thorns of my sins, kindling my heart with the flame of thy love.

21. Come, my King, sit upon the throne of my heart and reign there
Come, my King, sit upon the throne of my heart and reign there. For thou alone art my King and my Lord.
Amen.

22. (Tallis’Canon—Thomas Tallis, 1505-1585/ arr. Nancy Gifford)
Anthem
Hosanna in the Highest
(Tallis’Canon—Thomas Tallis, / arr. Nancy Gifford)
Choir

23. Children’s Time

24. Offering Our Gifts to God

25. Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow94
WORDS: Thomas Ken, 1674; adapt. by Gilbert H. Vieira, 1978
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!

26. Praise God, the source of all our gifts
Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

27. Scripture Reading
Luke 22:1-20
Now the festival of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, was near. 2 The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they were afraid of the people.
3 Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was one of the twelve; 4 he went away and conferred with the chief priests and officers of the temple police about how he might betray him to them. 5 They were greatly pleased and agreed to give him money. 

28. 6 So he consented and began to look for an opportunity to betray him to them when no crowd was present. 7 Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. 8 So Jesus[ sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover meal for us that we may eat it.” 9 They asked him, “Where do you want us to make preparations for it?” 10 “Listen,” he said to them, “when you have entered the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you; follow him into the house he enters 

29.  11 and say to the owner of the house, ‘The teacher asks you, “Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?”’ 12 He will show you a large room upstairs, already furnished. Make preparations for us there.” 13 So they went and found everything as he had told them; and they prepared the Passover meal.
14 When the hour came, he took his place at the table, and the apostles with him. 15 He said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; 

30. 16 for I tell you, I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” 17 Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves; 18 for I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” 19 Then he took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 20 And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.

31. Holy Communion Communion Hymns: Holy Ground (sung three times)
You are invited to come down the center aisle at the direction of the usher, communion will be served by intinction. You will be given a piece of bread to dip into the cup then return to your seat by the side aisle.
The altar is open for prayer.
Communion Hymns:
Holy Ground (sung three times)
TFWS # 2272
Majesty, Worship His Majesty (sung twice)
Hymnal # 176

32. Scripture Reading
Luke 22:21-46
21 But see, the one who betrays me is with me, and his hand is on the table. 22 For the Son of Man is going as it has been determined, but woe to that one by whom he is betrayed!” 23 Then they began to ask one another which one of them it could be who would do this. The Dispute about Greatness
24 A dispute also arose among them as to which one of them was to be regarded as the greatest. 25 But he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those in

33. authority over them are called benefactors
authority over them are called benefactors. 26 But not so with you; rather the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like one who serves. 27 For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one at the table? But I am among you as one who serves. 28 “You are those who have stood by me in my trials; 29 and I confer on you, just as my Father has conferred on me, a kingdom, 30 so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
31 “Simon, Simon, listen! Satan has demanded[a] to sift all of you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your own faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” 33 And he said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death!” 34 Jesus[b] said, “I tell you, Peter, the cock will not crow this day, until you have denied three times that you know me.”
Purse, Bag, and Sword
35 He said to them, “When I sent you out without a purse, bag, or sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “No, not a thing.” 36 He said to them, “But now, the one who has a purse must take it, and likewise a bag. And the one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one. 37 For I tell you, this scripture must be fulfilled in me, ‘And he was counted among the lawless’; and indeed what is written about me is being fulfilled.” 38 They said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” He replied, “It is enough.”
Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives
39 He came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed him. 40 When he reached the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not come into the time of trial.”[c] 41 Then he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed, 42 “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me; yet, not my will but yours be done.” [[43 Then an angel from heaven appeared to him and gave him strength. 44 In his anguish he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground.]][d]45 When he got up from prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping because of grief, 46 and he said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not come into the time of trial.”

34. 31 “Simon, Simon, listen! Satan has demanded to sift all of you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your own faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” 33 And he said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death!” 34 Jesus said, “I tell you, Peter, the cock will not crow this day, until you have denied three times that you know me.”
Purse, Bag, and Sword
35 He said to them, “When I sent you out without a purse, bag, or sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “No, not a thing.” 

35. 36 He said to them, “But now, the one who has a purse must take it, and likewise a bag. And the one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one. 37 For I tell you, this scripture must be fulfilled in me, ‘And he was counted among the lawless’; and indeed what is written about me is being fulfilled.” 38 They said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” He replied, “It is enough.”
Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives
39 He came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed him. 40 When he reached the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not come into the time of trial.”[c] 41 Then he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed, 42 “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me; yet, not my will but yours be done.” [[43 Then an angel from heaven appeared to him and gave him strength. 44 In his anguish he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground.]][d]45 When he got up from prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping because of grief, 46 and he said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not come into the time of trial.”

36. 41 Then he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed, 42 “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me; yet, not my will but yours be done.” [[43 Then an angel from heaven appeared to him and gave him strength. 44 In his anguish he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground.]]45 When he got up from prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping because of grief, 46 and he said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not come into the time of trial.”

37. Hymnal #895
Used By Permission. CCLI License #

38. Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done
on earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass
against us.

39. but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom,
And lead us not
into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
forever.
Amen.

40. Sermon
Why are We Sleeping?

41. Scripture Reading
Luke 22:46-53
46 and he said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not come into the time of trial.” 47 While he was still speaking, suddenly a crowd came, and the one called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him; 48 but Jesus said to him, “Judas, is it with a kiss that you are betraying the Son of Man?” 49 When those who were around him saw what was coming, they asked,

42. “Lord, should we strike with the sword
“Lord, should we strike with the sword?” 50 Then one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear. 51 But Jesus said, “No more of this!” And he touched his ear and healed him. 52 Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple police, and the elders who had come for him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a bandit? 53 When I was with you day after day in the temple, you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness!”

43. Patricia Sjoberg, Clarinet
Special Music
In Dark Gethsemane
(Trevor Manor)
Choir
Patricia Sjoberg, Clarinet

44. Scripture Reading
Luke 22:54-62
54 Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest’s house. But Peter was following at a distance. 55 When they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat among them. 56 Then a servant-girl, seeing him in the firelight, stared at him and said, “This man also was with him.” 57 But he denied it, saying, “Woman, I do not know him.” 58 A little later someone else, on seeing him, said, “You also are one of them.”

45. But Peter said, “Man, I am not
But Peter said, “Man, I am not!” 59 Then about an hour later still another kept insisting, “Surely this man also was with him; for he is a Galilean.” 60 But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are talking about!” At that moment, while he was still speaking, the cock crowed. 61 The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, “Before the cock crows today, you will deny me three times.” 62 And he went out and wept bitterly.

46. Testimonial Letter

47. Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me (1)
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WORDS: Augustus M. Toplady, 1776
1. Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee;

48. let the water, and the blood, from thy wounded side which flowed,

49. be of sin the double cure; save from wrath, and make me pure.

50. Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me (2)
2. Not the labors of my hands can fulfill thy law’s demands;

51. could my zeal no respite know, could my tears forever flow,

52. all for sin could not atone; thou must save, and thou alone.

53. Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me (3)
3. Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to the cross I cling;

54. naked, come to thee for dress; helpless, look to thee for grace;

55. foul, I to the fountain fly; wash me, Savior, or I die.

56. Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me (4)
4. While I draw this fleeting breath, when mine eyes shall close in death,

57. when I soar to worlds unknown, see thee on thy judgment throne,

58. Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee.

59. *Blessing
Please join us for food and fellowship in the Hospitality Room following the service.