St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
313 4th Street, Manistee, MI 49660
www.StPaulsManistee.com
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Palm Sunday Rethinking Real Strength
WELCOME
HYMN 131 “All Glory, Laud and Honor”
SERVICE OF THE WORD - pages 38-44
PRAYER OF THE DAY:
M: We praise you, O God, for the great acts of love by which you redeemed us through your Son, Jesus Christ. As he was acclaimed by those who scattered their garments and branches of palm in his path, so may we always hail him as our King and follow him with perfect confidence; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C: (Sing) Amen.
FIRST LESSON: Zechariah 9:9-12
The prophet Zechariah foretold a king who is both infinitely strong and perfectly humble. He would enter Jerusalem riding on the colt of a donkey.
9 Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jeru-salem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 10 I will take away the chariots from Ephraim and the warhorses from Jerusalem, and the battle bow will be broken. He will proclaim peace to the nations. His rule will extend from sea to sea and from the River to the ends of the earth. 11 As for you, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will free your prisoners from the waterless pit. 12 Return to your fortress, you prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you.
SECOND LESSON: Hebrews 12:1-3
Jesus demonstrated strength by enduring the cross. He did so for the joy set before him: redeeming us from our sin.
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
VERSE OF THE DAY:
The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.
The Alleluia response is omitted during Lent
GOSPEL: Mark 11:1-10
The almighty Son of God demonstrates real strength by humbly riding into Jerusalem knowing he will soon be put to death.
1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 3If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here shortly.’”
4 They went and found a colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. As they untied it, 5some people standing there asked, “What are you doing, untying that colt?” 6 They answered as Jesus had told them to, and the people let them go. 7When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. 8 Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. 9 Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” 10 “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
HYMN 133 “Ride On, Ride On in Majesty”
SERMON: Hebrews 12:1-3
Rethinking Real Strength
APOSTLES’ CREED - page 41
RESPONSIVE PRAYER - page 42
LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN 351 “Hail, O Once-Despised Jesus”
PRAYER - page 43
C: Amen. (sung)
BLESSING - page 443
C: Amen. Amen. Amen. (sung)
HYMN 130 “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”
ANNOUNCEMENTS & REFRESHMENTS
THANKOFFERING BASKET BY DOOR
The members of St Paul's have joined together to do the Lord’s work in this area and around the world. Our guests may but are not expected to participate in this offering which supports our church’s ministry.
Guests, please sign the Guest Book in the entryway.
HOLY WEEK WORSHIP: Redeemer in Scottville will have their Maundy Thursday service and Good Friday services at 1:30 pm. You are cordially invited!
EASTER SUNDAY: No Bible Class. Easter Breakfast Potluck at 9 AM in the back of the church. Orange juice and coffee will be provided.
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All Scripture readings are from the NIV 2011. Used by permission.