March 20, 2016 Palm Sunday(*indicates standing as you are able.)

God of all time, as we prepare to worship you today, help us to call to mind these past events in Jesus’ life so that we can sense their significance for our present lives and for the future you are preparing for all creation. PRELUDE “Praise Him, Praise Him” Fanny Crosby WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & MINISTRY MOMENT BELL CHOIR ANTHEM “All Glory, Laud and Honor"

arr. Cynthia Dobrinski CALL TO WORSHIP — Psalm 118:26 Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest! *PRAYER O Lord Jesus Christ, on this day you received the worship of those who hailed you as their King: Accept our praise and adoration, our worship and love; and grant that we, who now confess you with our lips, may never fail to give you the service of our lives, for the honor of your holy name, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. *HYMN “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” 278

– Children’s Palm Processional *THE PEACE (Offering signs of welcome and peace) *CHERUBCHOIR “Spirit Wings” - Michael Foster, arr. Don Cason

Soloist: Natalie Mancino LAMBS’ TALK “Where Children Belong” 2233

(Following the Lambs’ Talk, Children are invited to Junior Church)PRAYER OF THE PEOPLETHE LORD’S PRAYER (using the words “sins/sin”)CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM “When I survey the Wondrous Cross”

arr. Gilbert M. Martin SCRIPTURE Luke 19:28-40 SERMON “Show the World Your God – Follow Jesus“ *THE APOSTLES CREED 881 THE OFFERING Offertory “Were You There” Wood Doxology – Praise God, from Whom All Blessing Flow 95

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost, Amen. *Prayer of Dedication *HYMN “What Wondrous Love is This?” 292*THE BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE Expressions No. 15 Langlais

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Rev. Steven M. Livermore Pastor Mr. Alan Tolbert Worship Leader Mr. Rob Edwards Organist Mr. Don Dickinson Chancel Choir Director Mrs. Linda Dickinson Cherub Choir Director Mrs. Arlene Zook Cherub Choir Accompanist Ronda Washinger Bell Choir Director

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ About the Prelude - Today I've chosen a familiar hymn which brings praise to the one who was Prophet, Priest, and King. It was written by the blind Fanny Crosby, probably the most prolific hymnist in history. Though blinded by an incompetent doctor at six weeks of age, she wrote over 8,000 hymns. About her blindness, she said: "It seemed intended by the blessed providence of God that I should be blind all my life, and I thank him for the dispensation. If perfect earthly sight were offered me tomorrow I would not accept it. I might not have sung hymns to the praise of God if I had been distracted by the beautiful and interesting things about me." She wrote many great hymns of praise which believers have sung to the praise of God over the years.

Luke 19:28-40

After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, 30 “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 31 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it.’” 32 Those who were sent ahead went and found it just as he had told them. 33 As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?” 34 They replied, “The Lord needs it.”

35 They brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt and put Je-sus on it. 36 As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road. 37 When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: 38 “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” 39 Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!” 40 “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.”

ChristintheGardenofGethsemaneWindowThe window depicts Jesus kneeling by a large rock and looking upwards. A light comes shining down on Him from above through the dark sky indicating nighttime. In the upper right side of the window, we see a cloud with a silver lining and a green tree indicating life. in the lower left corner is a dead branch which is symbolic of his coming death. This is the only window of the entire group which was planned to be lighted. A bronze plaque is under this window with the name of Mrs. Susan Boltz indicating it was given by her. Mrs., Boltz was married to the late John W, Boltz. The first parsonage lot on North Prince Street was bought from Mrs. Boltz. It is said that Mrs. Boltz did a lot of “tatting” to pay for this window.Susan Boltz was the great grandmother of Richard and Raymond Mowery and Frank Over, Jr The descendents are the same as those listed for the IHS window.

Hefelltothegroundandprayed.Mark14

www.MessiahShippensburg.com

Messiahumc@comcast.net717-532-4904