Prelude - “Joy in the Morning” Raney - Jeff Perks Processional Hymn - “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” - #89 -3 Verses Welcome and Announcements - Rev. David Bonnema Call to Worship - Rev. Dana Seiler Leader: We come to prepare for the holiest of weeks. We will begin this journey with joy on our lips; People: This week, we will travel through betrayal and death, holding hope deep in our hearts. Leader: We watch the events unfold as we see Jesus enter the city, full of celebration, yet knowing that darkness awaits. People: We wave palm branches in anticipation as we lay our love before him, to cushion his walk. Leader: Setting aside all power and glory, he comes into our hearts, modeling humility and obedience for us all. People: Hosanna! Hosanna! Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord. Time of Greeting Children’s Message (9:30am only) Song - “Jesus, Messiah” - Makenzie Loudermilt Reflection on Palm Sunday - Rev. Dana Seiler Anthem - “All Glory Laud and Honor” Martin - Unity Choir & Bells Reflection on the Last Supper - Rev. Dana Seiler Anthem - “Offertory” Beck - Unity Choir Reflection on the Garden - Rev. David Bonnema Song - “Thy Will” Scott - Makenzie Loudermilt Reflection on the Cross - Rev. David Bonnema Prayer of Confession written by Roddy Hamilton Some shout hosanna, some shout crucify, some shout Jesus, some shout Barabbas, some wave palms, some shake their fists; People: Lord have mercy - Kyrie Eleison Some break bread, some break silence, some proclaim Jesus, some deny Jesus, some carry the cross, some run from the cross; People: Lord have mercy - Kyrie Eleison Some are angry, some rejoice, some anoint with costly perfume, some complain at the waste, some like the light, some prefer the shadows; People: Lord have mercy - Kyrie Eleison Some weep, some conspire, some follow, some hide, some believe, some betray; People: Lord have mercy - Kyrie Eleison We choose to shout for life, to follow the cross, to break bread, to hold belief, to trust love, and tell the world; We choose to follow Jesus. People: Lord have mercy - Kyrie Eleison Anthem - “Walk Through the Valley” Ingram - Unity Handbells Offering Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer Doxology Affirmation of Faith - written by Bruce D. Pewter I believe in Jesus, the best possible shepherd; his wisdom leads me to the best opportunities, his word comforts me when I'm anxious or afraid, his arm steadies me when I feel weary and heavy-laden, his wounded body displays the cost of my rescue. I believe in Jesus, the best possible shepherd; I believe that I do not find him but he finds me, that I, under his care, by virtue of sheer grace, thrive and grow to the best of my ability. I believe the love he gives me is to be shared with others, that he treasures my name and prepares a place for me, that all his promises are kept in this realm and the next. I trust in Jesus, the best possible shepherd. Amen. Closing Hymn - “What Wondrous Love is This?” - #85 3 verses Benediction Postlude - “O God our Help in Ages Past” arr. Perks