PALM SUNDAY: THE SUNDAY OF THE PASSION. APRIL 5 2009

“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!” (Luke 19: 38)

The Liturgy of the Palms:
Celebrant: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
All: Hosanna in the highest
Introduction
Processional Gospel: (All Stand) Mark 11: 1-11
The Blessing of the Palms
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Procession of the Palms
Celebrant: Let us go forth in peace.
All: In the name of Christ. Amen

Processional Chorus: Sing Hosanna
Sing Hosanna, Sing Hosanna,
Sing Hosanna to the King of kings.
Sing Hosanna, Sing Hosanna,
Sing Hosanna to the King

Hymn: All Glory, Laud & Honour (CP 181)

Collect: Almighty and ever-living God, in tender love for all our human race You sent your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ to take our flesh and suffer death upon a cruel cross. May we follow the example of his great humility, and share in the glory of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

The Liturgy of the Passion:

First Reading: Isaiah 50: 4—9a
Psalm 31: 9—16 (BAS page 740)
Second Reading: Philippians 2: 5—11
Gradual: Into Jerusalem Jesus Rode CP183
Holy Gospel—Dramatic Reading: Mark 14: 1-15:47
The Prayers of the People
The Peace (Sing)
The Great Thanksgiving
Offertory: My Song is Love Unknown CP184

Prayer Over The Gifts: Gracious God, the suffering and death of Jesus, your only Son, makes us pleasing in your sight. Alone we can do nothing, but through his sacrifice, may we receive your love and mercy.

Eucharistic Prayer #2 (BAS page 196)

The Breaking of The Bread #7 (BAS page 213)

Lamb of God: (Sing)

Communion Music
When I Needed a Neighbour (VU600 - words in bulletin)
Jesus, Remember Me (CP 634)

Prayer after Communion: All your works praise you, O Lord. And your faithful servants bless you……..

Announcements & Birthdays

Blessing

Recessional: Come and Journey With a Saviour CP482

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Michael H.
Healing Prayers: Laura H.
Communion Asst: Joyce H.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Server: Alison G.
Greeters 10 am: Joan K., Harvey P.
Lectors 10 am: Alison G., Audrey D.
Coffee Fellowship: Edith & Herm P.
Greeters 8 am: Gord & Carroll M.
Lector 8am: Gladys W.