2021 3 28 palm sunday

March 28, 2021 Palm / Passion Sunday Gathering in God’s Name Prelude “Improvisation from Suite Medievale” Jean Langlais Greeting, Welcome, and Announcements Call to Worship The Community of Carter - Westminster United Presbyterian Church Gathered for Worship on the Sundays in Lent Sunday Morning Worship - 10:45 AM Scripture: Luke 19:28-44 Opening Hymn “All Glory, Laud and Honor” Centering Lighting of the Candle of Peace and Time of Spiritual Centering Confession (whispered by worshippers) On this Sunday, O God, we remember how quickly we change. How fickle we are, how we pledge our devotion one moment and turn our backs the next. We go from shouting “Hosanna! Save Us!” to “Crucify Him.” We declare that we love our neighbors and then we turn our backs on the homeless and hungry in our communities. We speak up for change and justice in one breath, and then continue unjust practices in daily lives by what we consume and the needs we ignore. Forgive us, O God, for we are half-hearted believers. Forgive us, O God, for we are partial justice warriors. Forgive us, O God, for we tire easily, and we forget, and we grow weary. Forgive us, restore us, and renew us for the journey of faith, so that we might become whole people who live wholly into Your vision of new life. In the name of Christ, who lived into the fullness of humanity, and whom we follow. (Rev. Mindi) Silence Assurance of God’s Forgiveness Growing Time with Young Disciples Scripture: Mark 11:1-11 Message: “Would You Have Been There?” Sharing Time of Generosity Offertory: "Musical Moment" Rachmaninoff Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer (whispered by worshippers) Prayer of Dedication (in unison) Receive, O God, the gifts we dedicate to You. Bless them and use them to spread the Good News of the Gospel far and wide; into every dark corner, and into the Light of Your unfailing love. Amen. Sending Closing Hymn: “Ride On! Ride On in Majesty“ The Road to the Passion of Jesus (Isaiah 50:4-9a) Blessing Postlude “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” Going Forth