WELCOME to Kingswood Church where our mission is to follow Christ as we love God, serve others, and build sacred community. You can learn more about us at kingswoodumc.com. We are glad you have joined us for online worship. If you are a guest, please email your contact information to Pastor James at [email protected]. You can also sign up for our weekly E-News on our Experiencing Heroes on Palm Sunday website. For children’s resources, please email Barb During COVID-19 Symonds, Minister of Children & Family Life at [email protected]. We care about you Today we conclude our sermon series, Heroes Of and remind you that INDEED you are not alone! Faith and the season of Lent. We celebrate Palm Sunday, the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into FOLLOW US ON: Jerusalem, marking the beginning of Holy Week. In our scripture readings this morning, and in an encounter with Superman, we see how quickly things Being Generous During COVID-19 can change from celebration to challenge for heroes. We will wave our homemade palm branches today at Many of you have contacted the church wanting to home as we begin the sacred journey to crucifixion know how to support Kingswood financially during and resurrection--living in our new reality of shelter- this very challenging period. Remember, you can in-place and the hardships and hopes caused by this always give online at www.kingswoodumc.com/giving pandemic. How can you be a HERO of faith? or you can mail your offering to the church at 401 West Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089. Contact Anita Tasher for more information at Prayers & Concerns [email protected] Betsy Altman Marian Payne Eric Auvinen Gary Rayburn Opportunities for Growth and Support Anne & Bill Bluder Michael Reeves & Family Deb Cannon Mary Jo Reid At Kingswood, we continue to live our mission of Ray and Lori Chaussey Jamie Richardson loving God, serving others, and building sacred Pete Clark Stonewall Richmond community. There are upcoming online opportunities Cindy Collins Nancy Robey Julie Entwistle Stacey Herman Shrago for spiritual growth and support. Consider attending Ron Erickson Susan Spaeth our final Lenten Bible Study on Tuesday at 7 pm Marsha Fields Carole Stevens through Zoom. For those experiencing feelings of Jackie Hinaber Nicki Sutcliffe grief or depression, the Grief Group will meet Ken Hinkle Linda Swartzkopf through Zoom on Tuesday, April 14 at 8:15 pm. Cameron & Courtney Iverson Tony Tatti Faye Johnson Duane Tompkins Sr. Contact Pastor James for login information. We also Cory Kirby Ted Weeden, Sr. encourage Life Groups to continue meeting if possible Paul Krajenta Beverly Sussman through Kingswood's Zoom account. If your group Ruth Lance President Trump would like to meet, contact Pastor Clayton to set this Ron Manso Governor Pritzker & Legislators up. We remain committed to our youth as well. Paul Martin The City of Chicago Greg Messina All those affected by COVID-19 Confirmation class will be meeting online weekly. For Philip Nash Public servants Children’s Sunday School, Barb Symonds will continue Richard Nash Healthcare workers to send out a lesson on Friday that your child can do Winnie Nash Kingswood Leaders & Staff over the weekend. Ellen Nelson The people of Italy and Spain Paul Neumann Palm Sunday 10:00am Online Service
GATHERING GOD’S PEOPLE Message Rev. James Preston Heroes and Parades Prelude All Glory, Laud and Honor Teschner RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD Welcome and Centering Rev. James Preston Prayer of Intercession and the Lord’s Prayer Gathering Songs Forever Hosanna, Loud Hosanna Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in
heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us Words of Gathering our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against One: Batman says, “whatever I do defines me!” us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from All: Jesus says, “take up thy cross and follow evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. me!” One: Spider-man says, “with great power comes Offering great responsibility!” (You may give online at www.kingswoodumc.com/giving All: Jesus says, “the first shall be last and the Or mail to Kingswood Church, 401 West Dundee Road, last shall be first!” Buffalo Grove, IL 60089) One: Wonder Woman says, “only love will save Ministry of Music Mike Fritsch the world!” All: Jesus says, “love God, your neighbors and Wondrous Love Folk Hymn
your enemies!” Announcements
Opening Prayer (Unison) Benediction O God of Power, on this day your Son Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem as our Hero and Closing Song Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley King! With garments and palm branches spread along the way, we shouted HOSANNA with all of Postlude Ride On, Ride On In Majesty our might. Let those branches be signs of hope in the midst of loss and fear. Hosanna in the highest! Amen. How to Stay Connected
Children’s Sermon Rev. James Preston There are two ways you can join us for online worship at 10:00 am on Sundays:
PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORD Facebook:
www.facebook.com/kingswoodumc A Reading from the Psalms Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29 Zoom Meeting A Reading from the Gospel Matthew 21: 1-11 We will communicate the login information weekly through our E-News and website. One: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. You can also view a recording of the service at All: Thanks be to God. Amen. kingswoodumc.com/sermons, available by noon on Sundays. Song of Preparation Without Seeing You Make sure you receive our weekly E-News. You can subscribe at kingswoodumc.com. No Palms? No Problem!
Children can use this template to color and cut their own palm to wave Sunday morning. No Palms? No Problem!
Here’s one to print, cut and wave during our Palm Sunday service.