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Hingham Congregational Church,
United Church of Christ
An Open and Affirming Congregation
Palm Sunday
March 28, 2021
10 a.m.
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Welcoming Covenant
In the name of God and Jesus Christ, the Hingham Congregational Church
welcomes all who seek to know and worship God, and invites everyone to join
in our mission through participation and leadership of the congregation.
As a community of faith, we take seriously the biblical call to love God and our
neighbors as ourselves, and recognize that, although we are many members,
we are one.
❖ We celebrate the uniqueness of everyone.
❖ We rejoice in our diversity of views and understandings of our shared faith.
❖ We affirm relationships based on love, commitment, and mutual respect.
❖ As is stated in our by-laws, we strive for righteousness, justice and peace.
It is with this spirit and the love of God that we openly welcome all persons,
inclusive of every race, ethnicity, class, age, gender, physical or mental ability,
sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, and inclusive of any
others, to journey with us as we move forward with the work of this church in the
world.
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Rondo from Piano Quintet
in Eb Major, Op. 16
Dr. Eileen Hutchins,
with a guest string quartet
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Opening Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
God of majesty, Christ of the outcast, Spirit of humility, we praise the
One who was neither corrupted by praise nor held back by
opposition. You, who came in peace and determination, are our center
and guide. Please help us to follow you through this holy week and to
join you in your sacred work of truth-telling and healing…
(silent 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 debts as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever, Amen.
*Please feel free to pray as you wish. We respect tradition — and we welcome images
of the Divine that are diverse and inclusive.
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Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
Todd Swavey, tenor
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"Hosanna, loud hosanna," the little children sang;
through pillared court and temple the lovely anthem rang;
To Jesus, who had blessed them close folded to his breast,
the children sang their praises, the simplest and the best.
From Olivet they followed amid a cheering crowd,
the victor palm branch waving, and chanting clear and loud.
The one whom angels worship rode on in lowly state,
and glad to see the children, slowed down the donkey's gait.
"Hosanna in the highest!" that ancient song is ours.
We hail our great Redeemer and sing with all our powers:
"Hosanna, Christ, we praise you with heart and life and voice.
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Daryl H. Denelle, Ministry Intern | |
Scripture Reading: Mark 11:1-11 | |
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Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples and said to them, ‘Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring it. If anyone says to you, “Why are you doing this?” just say this, “The Lord needs it and will send it back here immediately.” ’ They went away and found a colt tied near a door, outside in the street. As they were untying it, some of the bystanders said to them, ‘What are you doing, untying the colt?’ They told them what Jesus had said; and they allowed them to take it. Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it. Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields. Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting,
‘Hosanna!
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David!
Hosanna in the highest heaven!’
Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve.
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The King of Glory
(Israeli Folk Song)
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Prelude in C Major, BWV 553,
Dr. Eileen Hutchins, CAGO
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Many thanks to the HCC staff, our volunteer musicians, Deacon Carlos Mooney and cameraperson, Tracy Allen for making this service possible.
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Please keep in
your prayers...
- Family and friends of Mike Collins, Jeff's brother, who passed away recently
- Laura Spaziani, whose mom passed away recently
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Marcia Ross, whose mom passed away recently
- Nick Nasson, with health concerns
- Kris Shorey, following surgery
- Peter Edson’s sister, Dale, with health concerns
- Ann Holmes, Priscilla Anderson’s mother
- Al Carpenter
- Ryan Lamonde, prayers for peace and courage
- People in abusive households
- All brave essential employees
- Allan Bacon, Carolyn Antoine's brother
- Peter Edson
- Children and youth with atypical routines at this time, especially those with food insecurity
- Daryl Denelle, seeking ordination
- All those affected by the coronavirus in the world.
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Hingham Congregational Church, UCC
366 Main St, Hingham MA 02043
781-749-1276 hccucc.com
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Rev. Dr. Peter Allen, Senior Pastor
[email protected]
David Giessow, Director of Music
[email protected]
Brett Anderson, Director of Technology
[email protected]
Todd Swavey, Tenor
[email protected]
Susanne Mullin, Office Administrator
[email protected]
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Daryl Denelle, Ministry Intern
[email protected]
Dr. Eileen Hutchins, Organist
[email protected]
Will Exantus, Facilities Manager
[email protected]
Priscilla Anderson, Teacher
[email protected]
Jen DIMarzio, Teacher
[email protected]
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Wishing a Happy March Birthday to our HCC family. | |
1 Eric Whitner, Henry Sibley
2 John Gillig, Warren Brini,
Melissa Anderson
3 Holy Moriarty, Coco Berube
4 Owen Burleigh
5 Clay Harbert
6 Marlin King, Jerry Randall,
Meghan Rowan
12 Meghan Sloan
13 Clark Ricciardelli
16 Julia Hedlund, Bryan Dettman,
Lauren Edmundson
17 James Ricciardelli
18 Tyler Anderson, Gerald Jones
19 Maarten Noordzij, Camille Boer,
Alex Pinto
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20 Caroline Nilsen, Lynn Anderson,
Susan Passaretti
22 Hunter Schilb, Elena Smith,
Jessica Jaena
23 Jody Nash, Daniel Wylie
24 Clark Vialle
26 Whitney Hall, Duncan Burleigh,
27 Doug Juenumann, Caryl Sullivan,
Alex Gorczyca, Connor Cease
28 Ryann Wolfgruber, Avi Lev,
29 David Hulbert
30 Richard Hollander
31 Alex Pinarchick
Wishing a Happy March Anniversary to:
March 18 - Michael & Susan Sardina - 43 Years!
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