April 13, 2025

APRIL 13, 2025 -- PALM SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Prelude - Hosanna, Hosanna-(Bell Choir) Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Leader: The journey has been long and sometimes very difficult. People: During this Lenten journey we have seen miracles and mysteries. Leader: Now the Lord comes to us in victory. People: Jesus rides into Jerusalem and into our hearts. Leader: Blessed is the One who comes in the Lord’s Name! People: Hosanna in the highest! All: Vessels, holy and whole, Broken, needing the One; Open, body and soul. Healer, come. * Opening Hymn – “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” #278 **Prayer of Confession Lord, we confess that when we started this journey, it seemed like a fun idea. Walk the road with Jesus, we thought. But the journey has had many difficult times when our spirits have been challenged and tried. We have come to the time of entrance into the Holy City. We want everything to be wonderful; for you to conquer all those things that threaten us and our peace. We want you to do what we direct. Forgive us, Lord, when we place our fears and ignorance before your love. Help us to look again at the many ways in which we can be a blessing to others, through serving them and you. Release us from our panic and mistrust and help us to place our lives solely in your hands. AMEN. Leader: The peace of Christ is with you. People: And also with you. Children’s Chat Scripture – Matthew 21: 1-17 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Series: Holy Vessels: A Season of Recovery Message: “Holy, Wholly” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Antiphonal Celebration-Kevin McChesney (Bell Choir) *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “All Glory Laud, and Honor” #280 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Old Rugged Cross” #504 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Psalm For Peace on Jerusalem-William Allen Pasch The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God and in memory of our loved ones who have passed away by the Stockton family. This service is recorded and is subject to change upon the movement of the Holy Spirit. Thank you for sharing in this worship service. Please continue to stay in touch through our website (stoneumc.org) and/or by following us on Facebook (Stone UMC). If you have joys or concerns that you would like lifted up in prayer, please fill out the Prayer Card in the pew, on the website, or share them by contacting us at 814-724-6736 or [e-mail].