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March 29, 2015 Palm Sunday

Welcome to St. Paul’s United Church

and to our service today - we are happy that you have come!

Sunday Morning Nursery

Toys and other nursery items are available during the service __________

Children’s Activities

Kids Program! Kids start in worship with parents and head off to the Kids Program partway through the service

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Washrooms are located off the Atrium _________

We invite you to pick up any informational brochures in the atrium. Please introduce yourself to one of the hosts; we would be most happy to help you. Visitors and guests are encouraged to sign the Guest Book located in the atrium. We hope you will stay after worship for conversation and refreshments!

Large print bulletins available - please ask one of our ushers

Participating this morning Worship Leader: Reverend Ken Jackson Pianist: Dawn Brodie Special Music: Scott Marsh Bulletin Folding: Nancy Sutherland and Grace Veenstra Scripture Reader: Linda Edgar Sound System: Theo Wolder Count Team: Theo and Betty Ann Wolder, Jim Hawkins, Jackie Gowland Fellowship Team: Carol Kerr and Diane Dickie Baker’s Dozen: Jackie Gowland and Linda Edgar

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Sunday March 29, 2015 10:30am

We Gather in God’s Name

Prelude * Processional Hymn Hosanna, Loud Hosanna VU 123

Choir and Children

Welcome Lighting the Christ Candle

Call to Worship

God awakens us to this new day and draws us to our time of worship.

Here we can acknowledge the love of Christ, who showed us the true path of obedience and humility.

Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna to our king!

Prayer of Approach (in unison)

God whom we praise, as we meet with you this morning we become aware of your presence with us, coming to us as surely as you rode into Jerusalem long ago. We offer you our own prayers, our own Hosannas, for all that you have done for us. We ask you for strength and guidance as we seek to lead a life that welcomes Christ into its midst. May our worship always reflect the enthusiasm that your love for us inspires. Amen.

Please stand if able Congregational responses in bold

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Songs Scott Marsh

Give Me Oil in My Lamp

Give me Oil in my Lamp keep me burning Give me Oil in my Lamp I pray Give me Oil in my Lamp keep me burning Keep me burning till the break of day.

Sing Hosanna, Sing Hosanna, Sing Hosanna to the King of Kings

Give me joy in my heart, keep me serving Give me joy in my heart I pray Give me joy in my heart keep me serving Keep me serving till the break of day.

Shout Hosanna, Shout Hosanna, Shout Hosanna to the King of Kings

Give me peace in my soul keep me resting Give me peace in my soul I pray Give me peace in my soul keep me resting Keep me resting till the break of day.

Jump Hosanna, Jump Hosanna, Jump Hosanna, Jump Hosanna to the King of Kings Dance Hosanna, Dance Hosanna, Dance Hosanna to the King of Kings.

The Father Loves Me

I wanna clap my hands, Stomp my feet, Pound on a drum, Swing on a tree - Wheee! I am so free 'cause the Father loves me!

He gives us bread, So we can be fed. We are his daughters and sons. I forgive you 'Cause He forgives me, too, And I want His Kingdom To come-a-come-a-come!

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He wants us to see That we can be free To be His daughters and sons. His is the power and the glory for ever, And I know His kingdom has come.

Prayer of Confession (in unison)

Merciful God, we voice our praises to Christ, count ourselves as his followers, listen in support of the crowds who cheer you each Palm Sunday. Yet we have not given Christ the importance in our lives that we should as believing people. We do not always show in our actions the faith and compassion that you ask of us. Our commitment to your Way has sometimes proven to be shallow. Open our hearts that we might feel more deeply the love you demonstrate for us and would have us share. In Christ’s name. Amen

Words of Assurance

Paul writes that “every knee should bend… and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.” As we have confessed our need of God’s power in our lives, so may God have mercy on us and strengthen us. God forgives us, and renews us for service. Praise be to God!

A Time for Young Worshippers

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The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

We Learn and Listen

Prayer of Illumination Linda Edgar

Loving God, open our hearts to understand the mystery of the love you have shown us in Christ. As we hear the words of Christ’s obedience to your will, speak to our hearts and encourage our own obedience. Amen.

Scripture Readings Philippians 2: 5 – 11 Mark 11: 1 – 11

Musical Offering Triumphal Entry Drennan/Williams

Message Giving It Up

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Musical Offering The Holy City solo Sherry Cameron

Congregation sings refrain:

Refrain 1 Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Lift up your gates and sing

Hosanna in the highest, Hosanna to your King Refrain 2

Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Hark how the Angels sing Hosanna in the highest, Hosanna to your King

Refrain 3 Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Sing, for the night is o’er Hosanna in the highest, Hosanna for evermore

We Respond to God’s Word

Prayer before the Gathering of the Offering (in unison)

God of faith and hope, you have given much to us, and you continue to offer us strength for our living and peace to meet the challenges we face. We respond to your goodness with what we prepare now to present to you, an offering from our hearts. Amen.

Your offering will now be received. Song Hosanna (Praise is Rising) Scott Marsh

Praise is rising, eyes are turning to You, We turn to You Hope is stirring, hearts are yearning for You, We long for You 'Cause when we see You, We find strength to face the day In Your Presence All our fears are washed away, Washed away

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Hosanna, hosanna You are the God Who saves us, Worthy of all our praises Hosanna, hosanna Come have Your way among us We welcome You here, Lord Jesus

Hear the sound of hearts returning to You, We turn to You In Your Kingdom broken lives are made new, You make us new

* Offering Response

Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow VU 541

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures high and low; give thanks to God in love made known: Creator, Word and Spirit One.

Dedication of Offering (in unison)

Loving God, we pray that you will accept not only our gifts, but ourselves, as we live our lives as a grateful reflection of your love. In Christ’s name. Amen.

Announcements

Prayers of the People * VU 122 All Glory, Laud and Honour

Benediction and Sending Forth

Choral Blessing

Amen, Amen, Hosanna, Amen

Postlude

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Easter Memorial Flowers - last day to order. You are invited to contribute to the floral arrangements for Easter Sunday. If you would like to donate in memory of loved ones, please print the wording you would like included on the published list and put your wording in an envelope with your donation of any amount and drop it on the offering plate today. Instead of individual plants we will be purchasing large arrangements for the sanctu-ary. Contributors can take home blooms following the service. Toonie Treats Easter Bake Sale today after the services. The St. Paul’s KIDS are raising funds for World Vision. Lots of yummy treats for sale! Name tags help everybody get to know each other - please wear your name tag! If you are interested in obtaining one, they can still be ordered. Forms are available in the main office. Help us introduce the congregation to our new minister photographically. You are invited (family, couple or individual) to one of our two remaining free photo sessions today or Sunday April 5 (Easter). There is no cost and you will not be asked to purchase any photos. No appointments are necessary. Photos will be taken as quickly as possible so you will not be delayed. Our objective is to produce a book for Rev. Tyler Powell, containing our photos so he may come to know us more quickly. Please help make this project of our Communications Committee a success. Arrangements can be made for shut-ins to have their photo taken at another location if desired - please contact the office to arrange.

March 29, 2015

Ongoing Activities All are welcome to join in any of the following activities.

If you need more information, 905.878.8895 x. 21 or info@stpaulsmilton.com

Friday Morning Coffee - every Friday at 10:15am - all welcome! United Church Women (UCW) - second Wed monthly, Sept-June, 1:30pm

St. Paul’s Singles - second Sunday of each month at noon after the service Spirituality Group -Wednesdays noon-1:00pm, Kitchen

Upcoming

Sun March 29, after worship Family Photos Atrium Sun March 29, after worship Easter Toonie Treats Sale Atrium

Mon March 30, 7:00pm Trustees Upper Level Sun April 5, after worship Family Photos Atrium

Deadline for bulletin announcements and information for Sunday April 5 must reach the office no later than Monday March 30.

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Volunteers for scripture readers, greeters and baker’s dozen for April. Sign up sheet is in the atrium. Thanks for your help! The Annex and St. Paul's have realized a need for a Nursery Care Coordinator to organize a nursery for our youngest members. This would entail organizing appropriate toys, crafts and snacks, and coordi-nating weekly volunteers. Please contact Lesley Fraser at ljfraser@cogeco.ca.

Please take any bulletins and other materials either home with you or place in the recycling containers outside the sanctuary to help us prepare for its next usage this afternoon. Your help is very much appreciated! Those with perfume allergies would appreciate it if you would leave your lovely scents at home! Thanks!

Annual General Meeting We hope everyone is available for the Annual Meeting on Sunday April 12 immediately following the services. Please join us for a light sandwich lunch and an informative meeting. See you there! Notices of Motion (to be dealt with at the AGM) 1. Notice of motion to accept the resignation of John Edgar

from the Board of Trustees effective April 12, 2015. 2. Notice of motion to appoint these new members: Ivan

Hunter, Eito Nijholt, Jim Coulson and Jim Hawkins to the Board of Trustees effective April 12, 2015.

(held at Knox Presbyterian)

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The Staff of St. Paul’s

Music Director: Don Cassano dcassano@stpaulsmilton.com Office Staff: Cindy Allin info@stpaulsmilton.com

Coming up

Good Friday service at 10:30am Easter Cantata ‘Come Walk with Me’

presented by the St. Paul’s Choir with orchestral ensemble Worship Leader: Reverend Ken Jackson

Easter Sunday

Annex Outdoor service at 9:30am in Victoria Park (rain location St Paul’s)

Traditional service at 10:30am Worship Leader: Carol Hyde

Check out our website for information & updates: stpaulsmilton.com

Music License CCLI # 2223542

St. Paul's United Church 123 Main Street East, Milton, Ontario L9T 1N4

905.878.8895 info@stpaulsmilton.com stpaulsmilton.com

Administration hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30am-4:30pm, Tues, Thurs 8:30am-1:00pm