AMERSHAM FREE CHURCH
Sunday 24th March 2013 Palm Sunday
MORNING WORSHIP
led by our Ministers
GOD INVITES US TO WORSHIP
We stand at the entry of the Bible
Introit: “Hail redeemer, King divine”
Words: Patrick Brennan Music: Charles Rigby
Hail Redeemer, King divine; Priest and Lamb the throne is thine:
King, whose reign shall never cease, Prince of everlasting peace.
Angels, saints and nations sing: ‘Praised be Jesus Christ our King;
Lord of Life, earth sky and sea: King of Love on Calvary.’
King most holy, King of truth,; guide the lowly, guide the youth;
Christ thou King of glory bright, be to us eternal light:
Angels, saints and nations sing: ‘Praised be Jesus Christ our King;
Lord of Life, earth sky and sea: King of Love on Calvary.
Call to Worship
Minister:
All:
The Lord be with you
and also with you.
Hymn 209: Ride on! Ride on in majesty!
Gathering Prayer
Based on Luke 19.37-38, 46
We welcome you into our church building, Lord:
come, make it a house of prayer.
Blessed is the king
who comes in the name of the Lord.
We welcome you into our fellowship, Lord:
come, fill our worship with joy and praise.
Blessed is the king
who comes in the name of the Lord.
We welcome you into our hearts, Lord:
come, teach us your ways of peace.
Blessed is the king
who comes in the name of the Lord.
Lord Jesus, come to us today,
so we may be transformed,
showing your glory to our neighbours,
and bringing your kingdom to the world.
Amen
From ‘Roots’ Issue 64
Confession
and Lord’s Prayer back cover of hymn book
Welcome and Notices
The Offering and Prayer of Dedication all standing
WE LISTEN FOR THE WORD OF GOD
All Age Talk
Hymn: 141: Make way, make way
Children and young people leave for their Junior Church groups.
Babies and toddlers are welcome in The Crèche.
Anthem: “God so loved the world” From The Crucifixion by John Stainer
God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son
That whosoever believeth in Him should not perish,
but have everlasting life.
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world
But that the world, through him, might be saved.
Readings:
Psalm 118.1-2, 19-29 O.T. p.514
Luke 19.28-40 N.T.p.70
This morning’s reader is Collette Brazier
Reader:
All:
In this is the word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Hymn 661: How shall I sing that majesty
Sermon: “What a week I’ve had...”
Sermon notes are available as you leave and on the church website
OUR RESPONSE
Silent Reflection
Hymn: 229: We sing the praise of him who died
Sung to the tune Fulda at 613
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
concluding with these words which we pray together:
Almighty and ever living God,
in your tender love for the human race
you sent your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ
to take upon him our nature,
and to suffer death upon the cross,
giving us the example of his great humility.
Mercifully grant
that we may walk in the way of his suffering,
and also share in his resurrection;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever.
Amen.
Hymn 207: My song is love unknown
Dismissal and Blessing with sung Amen All Standing
Join us for coffee, tea or a cold drink in the
Alfred Ellis Hall where the Fairtrade stall is open.