Macedonia Evangelical Lutheran Church Palm Sunday/Sunday of

Macedonia Evangelical
Lutheran Church
Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion
8:15 & 10:30 Worship Service
March 20, 2016
“When I was in want...my needs were supplied
by the people who came from Macedonia."
II Corinthians 11:9
1
Visitors, welcome to Macedonia. Please talk to one of today’s ushers if you have any
questions or need help. We would like to make your worship with us more accessible and
meaningful. The worship service is from the cranberry colored hymnal. Page numbers refer
to the front of the hymnal. Hymns are numbered in the back two-thirds of the hymnal
beginning with all 150 psalms. For your convenience, our ushers can assist you with Hearing
Amplification Headsets.
Youth Activity Bags are also available in the Narthex. Your child will find age appropriate
books, crayons and other assorted items within the bag. After worship, please leave the bags at
church so that others can enjoy and use each week.
Our Nursery is located in the Educational Building and opens around 10:15AM. Staffed by
one adult and one teen, your child will enjoy books, toys, games and playmates. All children
are also welcome to join us in worship. If you need directions to the nursery, please ask one
of the ushers.
Holy Communion—Believing in the real presence of Christ, and by the invitation of the
Lord, all are welcome to the table to celebrate Holy Communion. This sacrament, a tangible
sign of God's grace, love, and forgiveness, in and through bread and wine, was instituted by
Jesus on the night before his death. When it is time for Communion, please come forward at
the ushers' invitation. Those who do not wish to receive the sacrament are welcome to come
forward to receive a blessing. Let those serving the bread know if you, or your children,
would like a blessing in lieu of communion as you come forward. Reception of Communion
via one element (consuming only bread or only wine) is a fully valid reception of the
sacrament.
The Altar flowers are given to the Glory of God.
Please remember in your prayers: Linda Mahan, Jan Davis, Rick Dodson, Tom Lynch,
Catherine Berger, *Greg Myers, Angelo Stanco, Pastor Gary Weant, Sharon Warren,
Wendy Coontz, *George Schenck, Ethel Tomes, *Alex Peter, Audrey Brady, Ray Means,
Linda Johnson, *Estelle Petersen, *Mel Petersen, Janice Kitch, Bill English, *Betty Davis,
Kristen Johannsen, Pat Hatley, *Imogene Myers, Lynn Williams, * Helen Frenke,
Jeanette Humphrey, * Les Van Fleet, *Chuck Braxton.
2
Sunday, March 20, 2016
Palm Sunday/Sunday of The Passion
Setting Four (ELW) – 8:15 & 10:30
INTRODUCTION
The voice of the suffering savior, Jesus, can be heard in the prophet Isaiah’s words and the pleading of
the psalm. We are invited into the agony of our Lord in the extended reading of the story of Jesus’
passion. In the second reading, we who have put on Christ in holy baptism are urged to let the mind of
Christ be our own. Lent leads us to this holy moment. Embrace it.
GATHERING
CALL TO WORSHIP (10:30)
Entrance into Jerusalem
Chancel Choir
Wes Cameron
Stand
PROCESSIONAL GOSPEL Luke 19:28-40
Pew Bible, page 101, NT
Before the reading:
The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the nineteenth chapter.
Glory to you, O Lord.
After the reading:
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
BLESSING OF THE PALMS
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray. (A brief silence is kept)
We praise you, O God, for redeeming the world through our Savior Jesus Christ. Today he
entered the holy city in triumph and was proclaimed messiah and king by those who spread
garments and branches along his way. Bless these branches and those who carry them.
Grant us grace to follow our Lord in the way of the cross, so that, joined to his death and
resurrection, we enter into life with you; through the same Jesus Christ, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, on God, now and forever. Amen.
PROCESSIONAL HYMN 855
Crown Him with Many Crowns
DIADEMATA
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Let us pray.
Everlasting God, in your endless love for the human race you sent our Lord Jesus Christ to
take on our nature and to suffer death on the cross. In your mercy enable us to share in his
obedience to your will and in the glorious victory of his resurrection, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sit
3
FIRST READING
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Pew Bible, page 833, OT
After the reading:
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
PSALM 31:9-16 At the 8:15 service the Psalm is read responsively. At the 10:30 service the Cantor
intones the first half of each verse and the congregation intones the second half (in bold).
9
Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I | am in trouble;
my eye is consumed with sorrow, and also my throat | and my belly.
10
For my life is wasted with grief, and my | years with sighing;
my strength fails me because of affliction, and my bones | are consumed.
11
I am the scorn of my enemies, a disgrace to my neighbors, a dismay to | my acquaintances;
when they see me in the street | they avoid me.
12
Like the dead I am forgotten, | out of mind;
I am as useless as a | broken pot.
13
For I have heard the whispering of the crowd; fear is | all around;
they put their heads together against me; they plot to | take my life.
14
But as for me, I have trusted in | you, O Lord.
I have said, “You | are my God.
15
My times are | in your hand;
rescue me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who | persecute me.
16
Let your face shine up- | on your servant;
save me in your | steadfast love.”
SECOND READING Philippians 2:5-11
Pew Bible, page 240, NT
After the reading:
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Stand
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Congregation sings the Acclamation, followed by the verse. The Acclamation is then repeated.
4
GOSPEL VERSE
Christ humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death | on a cross.
Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above | ev’ry name.
MEDITATION
Pastor Richard Goeres
GOSPEL Luke 22:14--23:56
Pew Bible, page 95 NT
Before the reading:
The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the twenty second chapter.
Glory to you, O Lord.
After the reading:
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Stand
HYMN OF THE DAY 345
Jesus, I Will Ponder Now
JESU KREUZ, LEIDEN UND PEIN
APOSTLES’ CREED
ELW page 104
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
SHARING OF THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you always.
And also with you.
We greet one another with a sign of Christ's peace, saying, "Peace be with you," or similar words.
Sit
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
TITHES AND OFFERING
OFFERTORY ANTHEM
Lord Keep Us Steadfast
Johann Walter
Stand
OFFERTORY HYMN 188
Create in Me a Clean Heart
OFFERTORY PRAYER
Let us pray.
God our provider, you have not fed us with bread alone, but with words of grace and life. Bless
us and these your gifts, which we receive from your bounty, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
GREAT THANKSGIVING
ELW page 152
5
SANCTUS (“Holy, holy, holy”)
ELW page 153
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER IV
ELW page 111
THE LORD'S PRAYER
ELW page 154
Sit
LAMB OF GOD (Sing twice)
ELW page 154
COMMUNION
COMMUNION HYMNS 243
327
Lost in the Night
Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow
LOST IN THE NIGHT
EBENEZER
Stand
POST COMMUNION BLESSING
NUNC DIMITTIS (“Now, Lord, you let ...”)
ELW page 113
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
O God, we thank you for gathering and feeding us as a mother hen embraces her young. Release
us now to continue on our way in these forty days, ready to see our work as prayer, ready to fast
from complacency, and ready to share with those in need; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and
Lord. Amen.
BENEDICTION
The blessing of God Almighty, the wisdom and power of Christ Jesus, and the light of the Holy
Spirit be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
SENDING HYMN 517
Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word
DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Remember the poor.
Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
6
ERHALT UNS, HERR
COMMUNITY AND FAMILYMEAL !
TODAY
in Luther Hall at Noon
WEEKDAY WALKING GROUP
to begin mid-April.
Watch for more
details in Sunday
bulletins, etc.
Please plan to stay for a delicious meal after the
10:30 worship service and extend a hand of
friendship to our community neighbors!
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS TODAY
Our March meal is hosted by
Girl Scout Troop 01239
(Donations toward the cost of the meal are
requested — a basket will be in the Narthex
for that purpose)
Following Worship!
A great free opportunity to keep a
check on your health, provided by
our Health & Wholeness Ministry/Care
Ministry. Look for the large poster
and table and chairs in the narthex of
the church after worship.
CROSBY LANE IN CONCERT HERE AT MACEDONIA
Macedonia welcomes back the musical group Crosby Lane in concert
at Macedonia on Wed., March 30 at 7:00PM. Named for one of the
most prolific hymn writers of all time, Fanny Crosby, Crosby Lane
is comprised of former Country music artist, Tonja Rose; multi-Dove
Award writer/arranger and long-time worship leader, John Lemonis;
and his wife, multi-instrumentalist, Michaela Lemonis. The trio shares
a mutual passion for the ministry side of hymns. The concert is free and open to the
public. There will be an opportunity to contribute to a love offering in support of
Crosby Lane. See more at www.crosbylane.com/.
PRAYER GROUP
Date change - Prayer Group will meet this Wednesday the 23rd (not the 30th) at
9:30am in room 10 of the education building. Prayer requests cards and request
box are located in the rear of the church on the usher’s table and in the
education building on the table by the church office. Requests can also be
submitted to gailpertschi3579@triad.rr.com or call/text to 336-269-4193. All requests
Helping Hands Ministry
Could Helping Hands be of assistance? Helping Hands are available to assist with a
wide variety of inside and outside chores/repairs/maintenance items. Call either one of the
Coordinators, Bill Poovey 336-675-7972 or John Pertschi 336-516-1461 to discuss how
Helping Hands can be of service to you!
7
SERVICE SCHEDULES FOR MARCH 2016
Greeters
3/27
Clif & Lucy Rippenhagen;
Ibby & Wayne Bozeman
Crucifer
3/27 Dylan Easter
Acolytes
3/27 Ethan Russell
Riley Russell
Communion Assistants (8:15)
3/20 Sandee Jackson
3/27 No early service
Sound System
3/27
Richard Johnson
Communion Preparers & Assistants (10:30)
3/27 Frank Rhue
Sandy Cohen
Sheila Gibson
Lay Readers (8:15)
3/27 no early service
Dust Covers
3/27
Diane & Dave Robinson
(10:30)
Nancy Hemric
EASTER
EGG HUNT
Nursery
3/27
Beth McGuire, Abigail Cary
Ushers Chief, Tommy Turner
Asst. Chief, Steve Barnwell
Ron Reeger, Bill Claypool, Buster Goodman,
Richard Johnson, Dave Robinson, Greg Myers
MARCH 26
MACEDONIA LUTHERAN CHURCH
EASTER EGG HUNT - 10:00 AM
We are asking for your help filling the eggs. Please
take empty eggs from the baskets in the Narthex or the
Educational Building, fill them and return by the 25th.
Hippity-Hoppity!!
Spring forward by giving at the Red Cross Blood Drive here @ Macedonia!
Your generous donations are essential to the lives of so many.
Make plans, encourage others, and bring friends, family members,
neighbors, and/or coworkers with you!
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Luther Hall, Macedonia Lutheran Church
2:00pm - 6:30pm
Don't wait! You can make your appointment today!
Contact Connie Poovey at 336-260-5195 or e-mail crpoovey@gmail.com.
You can also schedule with us by going to www.Redcrossblood.com.
Login as a donor and sign-up with Macedonia's drive.
Please consider giving the gift of life!
8
SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
March 20, 2016 - March 27, 2016
Sunday (3/20)
8:15
9:30
10:30
Noon
5:15
6:00
Monday (3/21)
9:00
7:00
PALM/PASSION SUNDAY
Free Blood Pressure Check
Worship/Communion
Sunday School
Worship/Communion
Community & Family Meal
Youth Handbells
Luther League
Stephen Ministry Training
Reformation Ringers
Wednesday (3/23)
1:00
Sewing Group
Thursday (3/24)
6:00
7:00
MAUNDY THURSDAY
Girl Scouts
Maundy Thursday Service
Friday (3/25)
GOOD FRIDAY
Good Friday Service
7:00
Saturday (3/26)
10:00
Sunday (3/27)
9:30
10:30
5:15
6:00
Mon
Isaiah 42:1-9
Psalm 36:5-11
Hebrews 9:11-15
John 12:1-11
Tues
Isaiah 49:1-7
Psalm 71:1-14
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
John 12:20-36
Wed
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 70
Hebrews 12:1-3
John 13:21-32
Thurs
Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14
Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
John 13:1-17, 31b-35
Fri
Isaiah 52:13—53:12
Psalm 22
Hebrews 10:16-25 or
Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9
John 18:1—19:42
Sat
Romans 6:3-11
John 20:1-18
Sun
Acts 10:34-43 or
Isaiah 25:6-9
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
1 Corinthians 15:1-11 or
Acts 10:34-43
Mark 16:1-8 or John 20:1-18
Good Shepherd Kitchen
Boy/Cub Scouts Pack Meeting
Tuesday (3/22)
6:30
7:30
READINGS FOR
WEEK OF
March 21, 2016
Easter Egg Hunt
EASTER SUNDAY
Sunday School
Worship/Communion
Youth Handbells
No Luther League
The Church Office will be closed on Monday, 3/28
ATTENDANCE
March 13, 2016
8:15 Service - 29
10:30 Service - 97
Sunday School - 43
9
Free Tax Assistance: Available for those who qualify. Check out
www.uwalamance.org and look for ‘VITA’. A few printed information pieces are also
available in the table in the rear of the church and in the education building on the table
by the church office.
Duke Energy Assistance Programs: Many helpful programs available. Check out
www.duke-energy.com/north-carolina.asp or call 800.943.6914. Programs included are
Third-Party Notification, Medical Alert, Assistance Agencies (Share the Warmth and
Share the Cooling), Helping Home Fund, Moratorium and TDD/TTY. A few printed
information pieces are also available on the table in the rear of the church and in the
education building on the table by the church office.
Notes
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
10
7:00 PM
10:30 Worship Service
11
Macedonia Evangelical Lutheran Church
421 West Front Street - Burlington, NC 27215
Phone: 336-227-5554 - Fax: 336-227-6859
E-mail: office@macedonialutheran.com
Website: www.MacedoniaLutheran.com
Office Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Interim Pastor (540-333-8017)......................................................................................................... Pastor Richard Goeres
Visitation Pastor (524-4188) ........................................................................................................ Pastor Suzanne Shoffner
Director of Church Music, Chancel Choir, Youth Choir and Cherub Choir ...................................Dr. Stephen Futrell
Organist, Director of Youth and Adult Handbells ......................................................................................... Sam Meares
Office Manager .............................................................................................................................................Cindi McCarthy
Finance Secretary............................................................................................................................................ Susan McNeill
Building Superintendent ................................................................................................................................. Jane Bowman
Sunday School Superintendent ................................................................................................................. Ruth W. Matkins
Bread Baker............................................................................................................................................................... Circle #7
Acolytes .................................................................................................................................Aidan Gibson, Abigail Cary
Crucifer ..............................................................................................................................................................Maddie Bass
Communion Preparer ........................................................................................................ Roger Meisenbach
Communion Assistants .......................................... (8:15) Sandee Jackson (10:30) Diane & Dave Robinson
Lay Reader .........................................................................................(8:15) Sandee Jackson (10:30) Cathi Mohundro
Greeters .................................................................................. George & Charlotte Schenck; Steve Barnwell Family
Nursery Attendants .......................................................................................................... Melinda Menz, Melinda Stretz
Dust Covers ................................................................................................................................. Diane & Dave Robinson
Sound System............................................................................................................................................. Richard Johnson
Ushers .................................................................................................... Tommy Turner- Chief, Steve Barnwell- Ass't,
Ron Reeger, Bill Claypool, Buster Goodman, Richard Johnson, Dave Robinson, Greg Myers
Lutheran Retirement Ministries/Twin Lakes Community
President/CEO, TLC…………………………………………………………………………….Mrs. Pam S. Fox
CHOIR SCHEDULES
Chancel Choir - every Wednesday at 7:30 PM.
Reformation Ringers - every Tuesday at 7:30 PM.
Youth Bells - every Sunday at 5:15 PM.
12
From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg
Fortress Liturgies Annual License #23802. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education
of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America Used by permission. All rights reserved.