Chatham Circuit

St Louisville, Chatham & Liberty UMC

April 13, 2025

Palm Sunday

Prelude
Bringing the Light

*Call to Worship:

 

L: Jesus is the rock of our salvation.
P: But the builders rejected that rock.
L: Jesus is the gate of righteousness.
P: But so many consider him a fraud.
L: Jesus has become the cornerstone of our lives.
P: Shall we enter his gate of righteousness?
A: Yes! Let us worship the Lord.

 

*Opening Prayer

The foundation of our faith, your Son humbled himself on the back of a colt. Then, he entered Jerusalem in lowly estate to bring joy to the hearts of children. Forsaking his place at your side. Jesus emptied himself of prestige and power to become a servant to all.
On this day of joy and remembrance, sing in our hearts once more, that we too may dance with the children for to such belong the kingdom of heaven. Amen.

 

*Hymn: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna                              #278

 

The Lord’s Prayer

 

First Scripture:                                       Isaiah 50:4 - 9a

 

The Apostle’s Creed                                                 #881

Second Scripture:                                Luke 19:28 - 40

 

Gloria Patri                                                                #70

 

*Message Lesson:                                Philippians 2:5-11

 

Spirit of the Living God                                           #393

Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.

 

The Message

The Emptying of Christ

Bryan Moore

 

Hymn: All Glory, Laud, and Honor                             #280

 

Prayers of the People

 

Invitation to Respond to God’s Grace

 

*Doxology/Prayer

 

Hymn: Sing With All the Saints                                  #702

 

Responsive Benediction

L: On the back of a donkey,
P: Jesus came to bless us.
L: With the light of his love,
P: Jesus came to illumine our way.
L: From the power of aimlessness and sin,
P; Jesus came to set us free.
L: With the power of the Holy Spirit,
P: Jesus came to save us.
L: Go with the blessings of God’s anointed.

 

Closing

“Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2

 

St Louisville

Deb Soter                                Bryan Miller

Warren & Cliver Family          Pound Family

Bob and Bev Bevard               John & Dawn Bevard

Teri Schaller

 

Chatham

Frances Garno                        Warner Family

Carol & Paul Rostofer             Layman Family

Kayla

 

Liberty

John & Janice Prather            Sally Lindsay

Sandy Hubbard                       Troy Mallow

Cindy and Paul                       Velma

Maria                                       Ruth and Rick

 

Chatham Charge News:

 

Holy Week Service Schedule and Location

April 17: Maundy Thursday at Chatham Church 7PM

April 18: Good Friday Service at St Louisville Church, 7PM

April 20 Easter Sunrise Service at Liberty Church, 7AM, preferably outside if the weather permits.

April 20 Easter Day at all three Churches at regular times.

 

Words of Confession:

Lord Jesus, we are fickle people who are quick to turn away. We are quick to flock to you when all is well, but we are prone to scatter when there is opposition or criticism. Too often we have kept silent before you, afraid to proclaim your praise. It is easy to join the crowd as you ride triumphantly into Jerusalem, singing our joys and expectations, dancing our hopes and dreams.

 

It is far more challenging to stand by you as the crowd cries for your crucifixion. Forgive our weakness when we turn away. Strengthen us for the journey ahead as we relive your suffering and death, that we might stay beside you to the end. Give us the courage to shout our hosannas, not only today but each and every day. Amen.

 

Words of Assurance

God promises to do great things for us. God comforts us and brings us with new life. Blessed are you, our God of compassion and hope. Rejoice, dear ones, you are forgiven!

Amen.

 

Happy Birthday

4/14     Bryan Miller

4/18     Corbin Austin

4/19     John Prather

 

Contact info for Pastor Bryan

email: brmoore1@aol.com - phone: 614-323-9561