Join us on April 13 at the 9 am Palm Sunday worship service as Rev. Dr. Craig Alwin shares the sermon, “Let God’s Praise Be Heard.” Rev. Dr. Elisabeth Johnson poses a very important question for us as we prepare for Palm Sunday worship: “Where do we see ourselves in this story?” We have the advantage of 2000 years of hindsight, and it is easy to judge the characters in the story from a distance. But are we really so very different from them? How quickly does our faith falter when God does not deliver what we expect? How quickly does our discipleship falter when we realize the great cost and risks of following Jesus? How often do our self-serving instincts lead us to deny Jesus and his claim on our lives?
God’s Word Is Proclaimed
Opening Scripture: John 12:12-18 (Common English Bible)
Psalm Reading: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 (Common English Bible)
Gospel Reading: Luke 19:28b-40 (Common English Bible)
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April 13, 2025 Worship Info
Scripture: Common English Bible (CEB) Amplified Bible (AMP) Permission to podcast/stream the service music obtained from ONE LICENSE, License A-730666 and CCLI Streaming License CSPL069066 and WORSHIPCast Streaming License. All Rights Reserved.
GTG = Glory to God Hymnal
PH = Presbyterian Hymnal
Grey Book = Songs for Praise & Worship
Worship Liturgy from the:
Call to Worship 58.1 Year C Published by the Office of Theology and Worship of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The official journal of the Presbyterian Association of Musicians
ministrymatters.com
re-worship.blogspot.com
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Craig Alwin
Scripture: John 12:12-18, Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29, Luke 19:28b-40 (Common English Bible)
Sermon Title: “Let God’s Praise Be Heard”
Children’s Moment: Jennifer Zander
Liturgist: Jolene S.
Cantors: Carol W., Kim M., Kay M., Katy J.
Organist/Pianist: Kris B.
Handbell Choir Director: Joanne Marchionda
Design/Audio/Video: Debbie C., John N.
Bass Guitarist: Eddie H.
Saxophone: Daniel A.
Guitar: Rev. Dr. Craig Alwin
Handbell Choir Director: Joanne Marchionda
Processional: “Hosanna”
CCLI Song # 21545
Carl Tuttle
© 1985 Shadow Spring Music
For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com
CCLI License # 1644445
GTG 196 “All Glory Laud and Honor”
TEXT: Theodulph of Orleans, c. 820; trans. John Mason Neale, 1851, alt.
MUSIC (VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN 7.6.7.6.D): Melchior Teschner, 1614;
arr. William Henry Monk, 1861
GTG 197 “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”
TEXT: Jeanette Threlfall, 1873, alt.
MUSIC (ELLACOMBE 7.6.7.6.D): Gesangbuch der Herzogl.
Wirtembergischen Katholischen Hofkapelle, 1784; alt.
(After the Peace): GTG 582 “Glory to God Whose Goodness Shines on Me”
TEXT: Trad. liturgical text; adapt. Paul M. Vasile, 2008; © 2008 Paul M. Vasile
MUSIC (GLORY TO GOD (Vasile)): Paul M. Vasile, 2008; © 2008 Paul M. Vasile
Printed/Podcast/Streamed with Permission under One License A -730666.
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Sung Response: GTG 215 “What Wondrous Love is This”
TEXT: American folk hymn, c. 1811
MUSIC (WONDROUS LOVE 12.9.12.12.9): Walker’s Southern Harmony, 1835;
harm. Carlton R. Young, 1965;
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Offering Music: “All Glory Laud and Honor” arr. by Keith McChesney
Handbell Choir
From “Ring Together Easter”
Copyright © 1998 Jeffer’s Handbell Supply Inc.
Permission Pending: Printed/Podcast/Streamed with Permission under One License A -730666
(Offertory) GTG 647 “Give Thanks”
CCLI Song # 20285
Henry Smith
© 1978 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music
For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com
CCLI License # 1644445
Sending Song: “How Great is Our God”
CCLI Song # 4348399© 2004 Rising Springs Music | Vamos Publishing | worshiptogether.com songs | Wondrously Made SongsFor use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.comCCLI License # 1644445
Postlude: “How Great is Our God” Reprise