March 31, 2024

St Paul’s  Evangelical Lutheran Church 

313 4th Street, Manistee, MI 49660 

 www.StPaulsManistee.com 

 facebook.com/SPLCManistee 

March 24, 2024 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