St Paul’s

Evangelical Lutheran Church

313 4th Street, Manistee, MI 49660

www.StPaulsManistee.com

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April 13, 2025 Lent 6

PASSION SUNDAY – Surrender Buries Seizure

WELCOME

HYMN 98 (1,6) Jesus, I Will Ponder Now”

INVOCATION

M: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

M: Dear friends in Christ, during the weeks of Lent we have been preparing to commemorate our Lord’s suffering, death, and resurrection. Today we come together to begin the solemn journey of Holy Week. Christ entered in triumph into his own city to complete his work as our Savior and to gain for us the forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation. We follow him in faith and praise him with joy.

C: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!

HYMN 131(1,5) “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”

Luke 19:28-44 Jesus’ Entry into Jerusalem

M: Let us pray.

God our Father, we remember how Jesus entered Jerusalem and was welcomed as a king by those who shouted “Hosanna” and spread their clothing and palm branches in his path. Accept our praise and listen to our prayers as we rejoice in our triumphant King, Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. C: Amen.

M: Let us go forth in peace,

C; in the name of the Lord.

M: The Lord be with you.

C: And also with you.

M: Let us pray.

Almighty and everlasting God, you sent your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, to take upon himself our flesh and suffer death upon the cross. Mercifully grant that we may follow the example of his great humility and patience and be made partakers of his resurrection; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen.

HYMN 136 (1,2) ‘Twas on that Dark, that Doleful Night”

Luke 22:1-38 Plot, Passover, and Lord’s Supper

HYMN 104 (1,2) “Go to Dark Gethsemane”

Luke 22:39-54 Gethsemane

HYMN 105 (1,2) “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded”

Luke 22:55-71 Denial and Trial

HYMN 115 (1,4) “He Stood Before the Court”

Luke 23:1-25 Pontius Pilate

HYMN 122 (1,2,5) “Sing, My Tongue, the Glorious Battle”

Luke 23:26-56 Crucifixion, Death, and Burial

PRAYER

M: Heavenly Father, you loved the world and gave your Son to liberate us from sin and death by his obedient death on the cross.

C: We confess that without your love we are lost.

M: Lord of the Church, we thank you for the treasure of the gospel. By your Spirit, keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.

C: Strengthen our determination to do what pleases you, no matter what the danger or the cost.

M: Let us pray for those who carry a cross in the name of Christ and face ridicule and persecution for the sake of the kingdom: missionaries and chaplains, young people who stand up for what is right in the face of pressure to do what is wrong, and all who pay a high price for their faith and their values as Christians.

C: By your Spirit, O Lord, grant them patience and endurance. M: Let us pray for those who carry heavy burdens in life: the sick and the chronically ill, the depressed and the lonely, those torn by conflict in personal relationships, those victimized by war and injustice, and all who face the terrors of life with a heavy heart.

C: Grant them peace, O Lord, and in your mercy, be their guardian and friend, their comfort and hope.

M: Let us pray for those who care for others: pastors and counselors; physicians and nurses; social workers and caring friends; all who feed the hungry, comfort the hurting, and stand beside the dying.

C: Strengthen them in their work, O Lord, and do not let them become weary in doing good.

Special prayers and intercessions may follow.

M: Hear us, Lord, as we bring you our private petitions.

Silent prayer.

M: Help us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Keep us faithful even to the point of death, that we may receive the crown of life, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. C: Amen.

LORD’S PRAYER

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 our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

PARTING THOUGHTS

APOSTLES’ CREED

I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

BLESSING

M: The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace.

P: Amen.

HYMN 319 “On My Heart Imprint Your Image”

ANNOUNCEMENTS & REFRESHMENTS

THANKOFFERING BASKET BY DOOR

The members of St Paul's & the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) have joined together to do the Lord’s work here and around the world. Our guests may but are not expected to participate in this offering which supports our church’s ministry.

PLEASE SIGN OUR GUEST BOOK IF YOU ARE VISITING.

It’s located in the entryway by the stairs going to the basement.

HOLY WEEK WORSHIP – We will be joining the members of Redeemer, Scottville, for their Maundy Thursday & Good Friday services. Both services are at 1:30 pm.

EASTER SUNDAY BREAKFAST: Join us at 9 am for our annual Easter Sunday Breakfast. Although it is not required, we encourage you to bring a dish to pass. Our

Easter Celebration service will begin at 10 am.

BIBLE INFORMATION CLASS: Do you have the desire to learn more about God and the Bible? Are you interested in church membership? Then Pastor Himm has a class for you. It is free and there is no obligation. Contact Himm to set up a time for you.

Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version ® (EHV ®)