Service for the Lord’s DaYMarch 28, 2021 10:00 a.m. Worship*Congregation May Stand

*Congregants are invited to wave their Palms during theCall to Worship, Hymn, and Responsive Reading

Prelude “Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers”Paul Manz

In quiet reflection, let us turn our thoughts toward worship of Almighty God.

Welcome and Announcements Tammy James

*Call to WorshipLeader: Hosanna to the Son of David, the King of Israel.

People: Blessed is he who comes in the Name of the Lord. Hosanna in thehighest!

Invocation

*Hymn “All Glory, Laud and Honor” Page #204

*Responsive Reading Psalm 118:19-29Leader: Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and

give thanks to the LORD.

People: This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it.

Leader: I thank Thee that Thou hast answered me and hast become my salvation.People: The stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the

corner.

Leader: This is the LORD’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.

People: This is the day which the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad init.

Leader: Save us, we beseech Thee, O LORD! O LORD, we beseech Thee, give ussuccess!

People: Blessed be He who enters in the name of the LORD! We bless you fromthe house of the LORD.

Leader: The LORD is God, and He has given us light. Bind the festal processionwith branches, up to the horns of the altar!

People: Thou art my God, and I will give thanks to Thee; Thou art my God, Iwill extol Thee.

All: O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; for His steadfast loveendures for ever!

Prayer of Confession: Adapted from Louis F. Benson (unison)Almighty God, who art rich in mercy to all those who call upon Thee; Hear us aswe come to Thee humbly confessing our sins and transgressions, and imploringThy mercy and forgiveness. We have broken Thy holy laws by our deeds andwords, and by the sinful affections of our hearts. We confess before Thee ourdisobedience and ingratitude, our pride and willfulness; And all our failures andshortcomings toward Thee and our fellow men. Have mercy upon us, mostmerciful Father; And of Thy great goodness grant that we may hereafter serveand please Thee in newness of life: Through the merit and mediation of JesusChrist our Lord.

Silent Confession (continue in silent prayer) ….Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

*The Gloria Patri Page #805

First Scripture Lesson Isaiah 40:1-11 Pew Bible Page #619

Interlude “O Sons and Daughters of the King” Michael Burkhardt

Second Scripture Lesson John 12:12-19 Pew Bible Page #936

Sermon “Conversations on Hope” Pastor Scott Cress

*Hymn “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” Page #216

*Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed Page #14I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and inJesus Christ His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, deadand buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from thedead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God theFather Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion ofsaints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the lifeeverlasting. Amen.

Prayer of God’s People and the Lord’s Prayer:Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thywill be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread andforgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom and the power and the gloryforever. Amen.

*The Doxology Page #809

*Hymn “Ride On, Ride On in Majesty” Page #205

*Benediction

Postlude “Hosanna to the King of Kings” Steven Scott

The First Presbyterian Church

PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 2021

CHURCH CALENDAR

Today, March 2810:00 a.m. Worship Service, Sanctuary11:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship, Fellowship Hall11:20 a.m. Sunday School, Classrooms

Monday, March 297:30 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Hillsdale Classical School

Tuesday, March 307:30 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Hillsdale Classical School4:30 p.m. Boy Scouts, Anniversary Room

Wednesday, March 317:30 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Hillsdale Classical School6:30 p.m. Zoom Bible Study

Thursday, April 16:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service, Sanctuary

The Lord’s Supper will be shared

Friday, April 2Church office closed

Saturday, April 3

Next Sunday, April 4

9:00 a.m. Choir Practice, Sanctuary10:00 a.m. Worship Service, Sanctuary11:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship, Fellowship Hall11:20 a.m. Sunday School, Classrooms

WELCOMEWelcome to this Palm Sunday service. The crowds in Jerusalem welcomed the humblearrival of the King with palms and shouts of “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in thename of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” Let us honor and praise Him today withthat same joyful spirit.

A SPECIAL WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS worshiping with us this morning. We ask thatyou please include your name and address when filling out the Friendship Pads and pass the padalong the pew so others may do the same. After everyone has registered, send the pad back alongthe pew so you can learn the names of those sitting with you. Attendance Last Sunday: 51

The Palm Sunday arrangement on the Communion table this morning is given inloving memory of the families of Brenda and Bill Barron.

PASTOR: Rev. Scott CressCHOIR/ORGANIST: Dean James WORSHIP LEADER: Tammy JamesBUILDING CLOSER: John Long DEACON: Vida Long

PRAYER REQUESTS: Amy Shaffer (Daughter-in-law Barb & Dave Lipps),Alan Ringenberg (Father Cathy Bearman) and Bruce Gregory (Friend Shelley Downey)

CONTINUING PRAYER REQUESTS: Earla Carver (Wife Curt), Charles Cress (Father PastorScott), Kevin & Bridget Fowler (Parents Becca Portteus), Brynn Ferguson, MelindaFoulke-Beckwith, Meribeth Watkins, Kara Dietrich, Dave Borher, Curt Carver, Kurt Leutheuser(Son Ellie Leutheuser), Carissa Benavides, Jack Bowles (Cousin J.Long), Ethan (Friend JanuszFamily), Bill Ewald (Brother-in-law C.Carver), Tim Gordon (Cousin M.Rollins), Bill Gunn (BrotherB.Lipps), JB Jenkins (Brother-in-law Irma), Robert Jones (Husband Irma), Dennis Morgan (FriendV.Long), Sherri Selmer (Friend Cress Family), Rick Shock (Cousin A.Janusz), Bill Stapleton(Brother-in-law L.Swope), Jackie Schaefer (Friend Taylors), Kathy Stump (Secretary S.Army), MarshaGreen-Ziegler (Sister S.Downey); PRAY FOR MILITARY: LT.j.g. Andrea Cornett (USN), DorionDuby (National Guard), Spencer Eves (USNA-Grandson Judy & Ron Adams); Lt. Col. Garron Garn(US Marines), LT. Chris Hoffman (USN), LT. Molly Hoffman (USN), LT Zachary Laden (US Navy,Grandson Bev & Duane Taylor), 1LT Ben Larson (National Guard, Grandson Charlotte Dear); MajorAndrew Osborn (Army, Nephew Betty .Kneen), Pvt Tom Potter (Nephew Becky Potter-Michaels); 1LTMark Reed (US Army-deployed overseas), Davis Regalado (USMC-Friend Joyce Benzing); LT. JGSydney Rouble (USN RN—Granddaughter Noël & Dan Bisher), LCDR Joy Solmonson(USN)—(Cornett, Hoffman, Reed, Solmonson—Friends Shelley Downey); PRAY FOR MISSIONS:Lingap Foundation, Outreach Foundation, and Samaritan’s Purse; PRAY FOR OUR SHUT-INS:Mary Bearman (home), Mary Rose Dryer (home), Onalee Foulke (Drews Country Living), Guidi &

Arlan Gilbert (Drews Village Green), Lois James (Medical Care), Dorothea Long (Medical Care), andKit Tamlyn (home)

ANNOUNCEMENTSCONGREGANTS ARE INVITED TO WAVE THEIR PALM BRANCHES duringthe Call to Worship, Hymn, and Responsive Reading to honor Jesus in this morning’sworship service.

MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE (April 1): Join us for a special Maundy ThursdayService April 1st at 6:30 PM as we reflect upon the events of Holy Week leading up toJesus’ betrayal, death and resurrection. The service will include Communion as wespecifically focus on the last hours of Jesus' life and his death.

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED (April 2): The Church Office will be closed on April 2nd

so that our staff may observe Good Friday as suits them best.

BOOK CLUB (April 13): The Ladies Book Club meets again on Tuesday, April 13th at10 AM in the Anniversary Room. Any ladies wanting to join the Book Club are mostwelcome! The aim is to have fun, enjoy reading, and find out others thoughts of the bookthat is being read. The Book Club meets at 10 AM on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of eachmonth in the Anniversary Room. Questions? Contact Lisa Roberts or Becky Patten formore information.

COFFEE FELLOWSHIPS: ARE YOU ABLE TO HOST? Many in our congregationenjoy conversation and coffee before and after Sunday morning worship. Please considerhosting on a Sunday at our weekly Coffee Fellowships and sign up today in FellowshipHall or speak with Vida Long. This is your chance to serve and give back!

FLOWER CALENDAR: You’re invited to place flowers for a Sunday service inmemory of your loved ones or in celebration of your special event. Please take a momenttoday to put your name on the Flower Calendar in the hall by the Parlor. The flowers maybe taken home by the giver after the service. To all of you who graciously donate flowersfor our Sunday services, we thank you for your kind contributions that beautify oursanctuary each week.

FOOD COLLECTION: YOU CAN HELP FEED THOSE IN NEED! The MissionCommittee continues a weekly Food Drive for non-perishable items that will be given tothe Salvation Army. Why wait when the need is great and you can help today? Help feed

the hungry by filling the collection bin inside the parking lot entrance doors withnon-perishable food items, toiletries, and paper products. We are so incredibly gratefulfor all that you give. Thank you!

FPC WEBSITE: More and more people in our community are online and we want tomake connections with those around us. Here visitors, as well as Church members, willbe able to find information about FPC and stay up to date with current Church news andupcoming events. We invite you to visit the FPC website at www.fpchillsdale.org and wethink you will be very pleased!

FPC SUNDAY SERVICE STREAMLINED: In order to view Sunday’s service bystreamline please go to www.fpchillsdale.org and click on the “Lord’s Day of Worship”click on the button or go to You Tube and search First Presbyterian Church of Hillsdale.

NEW LARGE PRINT BIBLES AVAILABLE: There are new large print Bibles in theNew Revised Standard Version (NRSV) available for use during the service at the table inthe Alcove. Please pick one up in the before service and then return it after the service.

1000 SPIRITUAL CONVERSATIONS: Join with us this year as we share Jesus withour words. Remember: If you have an intentional conversation this week, then make sureyou mark it down next to the proper category in the binder located in the Fellowship Hall.And don't forget to pray for this new initiative!

SUNDAY SCHOOL TODAY! Sunday school for all ages today! From 11:20 a.m. -12:00 p.m., classes will gather together to study Scripture and share fellowship together.Everyone is welcome! Won’t you please join us?

THE DEPOSIT-RETURN CANS/BOTTLES COLLECTION continues with a BIGThank You to Marty and the Cub Scouts for recycling the cans/bottles and sharing halfthe money with our youth! They’re doing a great job of keeping the bin empty and it’smuch appreciated, too!

THERE IS AN EXTRA ENVELOPE in your offering envelope box. It’s for a specialEaster offering. All that we collect will be given to the Salvation Army for their work inour community to feed the hungry and to help those in need. Offerings will be acceptedthroughout April. Remember – there are many in great need in our community.

ZOOM BIBLE STUDY (March 31): Join us for Zoom Bible Study on Wednesday,March 31st at 6:30 PM by going to the home page at www.fpchillsdale.org to find theaccess link.