BETHANY SERVICE March 29, 2026 10:30 AM
WELCOME AND GREETINGS
PRELUDE “The Holy City” Donna Rhine
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Lenten travelers, the journey to the cross begins with a procession into
Jerusalem, a demonstration of Jesus’ saving power.
People: We come to praise Jesus, the Messiah, the One who saves!
Leader: The crowds line the path and shout “Hosanna! Save us!” as Jesus rides in,
not on a mighty war horse, but on the backs of a donkey and a colt.
People: We come to call on Jesus, the Messiah, the One who saves!
Leader: The city murmurs, wondering who this person is who demonstrates power
through humility, strength without tyranny.
People: We come to witness Jesus, the Messiah, the One who saves!
Leader: Lenten travelers, will you come on the journey to Jerusalem, following a
Messiah who saves us to live after the pattern of the kingdom of God, not the
kingdoms of this world?
People: We come to follow Jesus, the Messiah, the One who saves!
(Dr. Lisa Hancock)
INVOCATION
*HYMN “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” #500
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Presenting Our Gifts to the Lord
Doxology
Prayer of Dedication
*HYMN “At the Name of Jesus” #168
(Sung to the tune of #395)
BLESSING THE READING AND HEARING OF THE WORD
EPISTLE TESTAMENT READING Philippians 2:5-11 Larry Strait
GOSPEL READING Matthew 21:1-11 Larry Strait
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
SERMON “Save Us Now” Pastor Dave
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
O God, we sing and praise you, happy of heart and strong of spirit, when
we are among others who praise you too. But in times of stress, we seek
scapegoats to be targets for our anger. We betray those we love and who
have loved us, and we turn against you, too busy to seek you, too selfish
to obey you. Your compassion is without bounds, O God, for you forgive
us again and again. You restore us to a right spirit and bring us together
to worship you again. God of steadfast love, teach us how to be steadfast;
through Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
A TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION
WORDS OF GRACE AND FORGIVENESS
*HYMN “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus” #277
*BENEDICTION Matthew 26:36-46
POSTLUDE “Wounded For Me” Donna Rhine