Pewee Valley Presbyterian Church

PEWEE VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Response 85 What Wondrous Love Is This WONDROUS LOVE “Learning, Glorifying, Celebrating, and Following …” (Stanza 1 only – please remain seated through Lent)

GATHERING … HEARING …

The Ringing of the Bell Time for Young Disciples Christiaan Faul Words of Welcome At the conclusion, children may return to their families

PREPARING … Anthem Sing a Song Unto the Lord Naomi Walker

*Call to Worship Brandon Ouellette Leader: Hosanna! THE CONFIRMATION CLASS OF 2016 People: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Leader: Hosanna! Loud Hosanna! Congregational Litany: (Please see insert) People: Blessed is the Kingdom of our God! Scripture Reading: Isaiah 2:1-4 Leader: Hosanna in the highest heaven! Homily LENT SIX: ESCHATOLOGY Rev. Joel Weible ALL: WE HAVE ENTERED THE TEMPLE! LET THE Confirming God’s Call: PROCESSION BEGIN. HOSANNA, LOUD HOSANNA! Toby Fletcher, Gabe Weible, MacKenna Williams, Ethan Willis Congregational Prayer: (Unison; please see insert) *Processional Hymn 88 All Glory, Laud, and Honor VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN *Hymn 525 Here I Am, Lord HERE I AM, LORD Call to Confession and Prayer (unison) O God, even as we sing, we know we are like the people of Jerusalem so RESPONDING … long ago. We are hungry for a hero. We crave some glimpse of greatness. We are starving for the spectacular. We are gathered here like those who Time of Giving Thanks watched the first Passion-Parade, craning our necks to catch a glimpse of Announcements our Messiah. But we are easily distracted and disillusioned. As we wait for Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer a Savior to come, let us not be disappointed when the special one appears, though we are certain to be surprised. Give us the courage to follow where Call to Offering and Giving of our Gifts the one on the donkey leads us. In Christ’s name, hear our prayers … Offertory Gethsemane LLOYD LARSON (A Time of Silence for Personal Confession) Alison Clark, flute

Assurance of Pardon *Doxology 592 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Leader: Our hearts are washed anew in the healing waters of God’s love. People: For the steadfast love of God endures forever … *Prayer of Dedication (unison) Leader: Through the Holy Spirit, God nourishes us into life. People: For the steadfast love of God endures forever … God of all true power and glory, we thank you that once again, Jesus Christ ALL: WHAT WONDROUS LOVE IS THIS? has arrived in Jerusalem not with a sword to challenge the powers of this world, but with Love to transform them. May these gifts be a sign of the offering of our whole selves. Amen.

SENDING …

*Hymn 97 Go to Dark Gethsemane REDHEAD 76 (Stanza 1-3 only)

*Charge and Benediction

Please be seated and remain in the Sanctuary for the Postlude Reflection: How does your life reflect the kingdom of God?

*Benediction Response

*Postlude Come, Sweet Death J.S. BACH

Please remain standing and meditative through the Postlude. When the bell rings and the doors open, depart in JOY!

PLEASE NOTE: Food and drinks are not allowed in the Sanctuary.

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