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GATHERING IN THE SPIRIT'S PRESENCE
Centering Affirmation: I am both teacher and learner.
Welcome and Announcements
Musical Call to Worship ~ "Hosanna, Loud Hosanna"
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 mid an exultant crowd,
The victor palm branch waving, and chanting clear and loud.
The Lord of earth and heaven rode on in lowly state,
Nor scorned that little children should on his bidding wait.
“Hosanna in the highest!” that ancient song we sing,
For Christ is our Redeemer, the Lord of heaven our King.
O may we ever praise him with heart and life and voice,
And in his blissful presence eternally rejoice!
Call to Worship
Right Side Worship Leader:
Open the gates, for on this side of Jerusalem, a grand parade of Empire brings visual reminders of power and prestige to the streets for the Passover Feast.
Left Side Worship Leader:
Open the gates, for on the other side of Jerusalem, a humble procession enters the city in joy and solidarity among the Jewish poor and marginalized.
Right Side, All:
Entering through the gates, we ride in on horses with the powerful armor of Rome. Let the feast begin!
Left Side, All:
Entering through the gates, Jesus the Human One comes riding on a donkey. The crowd joins in, laying down palm branches and shouting, “Hosanna!”
All: Open to us the gates of God and together we will proclaim, “Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord.
Singing Our Faith ~ "The Rebel"
Speaking parts between the verses are shared by the Cornerstone Chorale
He was a rebel, yes, a rebel!
He changed water into wine, he was human and divine,
And he sold a revolutionary line.
He was a rebel. He was a rebel. Let’s join the rebel!
He was a rebel, yes, a rebel!
Common people were so glad, pious leaders just got mad.
When he ate and drank with people they called bad.
He was a rebel. He was a rebel. Let’s join the rebel!
He was a rebel, yes, a rebel!
He suggested that my foe was somebody I should know,
Was somebody I could love not overthrow.
He was a rebel. He was a rebel. Let’s join the rebel!
He was a rebel, yes, a rebel!
He said I would not be weak if I turned the other cheek
When somebody struck me, I would be unique.
He was a rebel. He was a rebel. Let’s join the rebel!
He was a rebel, yes a rebel! He said you’re as good as me,
Though you’re from a strange country,
Though you’re red or white or black as ebony.
He was a rebel. He was a rebel. Let’s join the rebel!
He was a rebel, yes, a rebel!
When his enemies had said: “We are safe now, he is dead”
He rebelled against his death and rose instead.
He was a rebel. He was a rebel. Let’s join the Rebel!
STILLING OURSELVES
Pastoral Prayer and Silence
Responsive Lord’s Prayer
Our Creator, In Heaven
Hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come,
Your will be done,
On Earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive those,
Who trespass against us.
Save us from the time of trial,
And deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours.
Now and forever.
Amen
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