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CHURCH SERVICES at the UNITED CHURCH of LUDLOW are shared ELECTRONICALLY Contact [email protected] or call 802-228-4211 for more information. _________________________________________________________________________ If you are comfortable attending in person, please join us. The doors open at 9:45 am, and worship begins at 10:00 am. We follow procedures to minimize the risk of exposure. Please read and follow those procedures for the safety of all. If you are not able to attend in person, a simultaneous Zoom stream is available. Send an email to [email protected] to get Zoom access. _________________________________________________________________________ ANNOUNCEMENTS We wish to thank Rev. Christine Boardman for leading our worship service this morning and throughout the Lenten Season A Warm Welcome to All Visitors If any member of the congregation may be of service to you, please contact the church office at 802-228-4211 or [email protected]. Regarding Individuals in the Hospital or Sick at Home It would be greatly appreciated if you know of individuals or family members in the hospital or sick at home, to kindly inform the church office at 802-228-4211 or [email protected]. Upcoming Meetings/Events Executive Board Meeting - Wednesday, April 28, 7:00 pm Weekly Offerings Offerings and other cash receipts for the week ending on March 21 were $1165. The costs for each week are $1,320 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks). Please continue to mail your offerings to our Receiver of Offerings, Anne Oakes, at 145 Merrill Road, Ludlow, Vermont 05149. Altar Guild Linda Alexander and Carol Wu provide our Altar Guild services. Prayer Concerns We continue to keep the following in our prayers: Lorraine Fitzgibbons, James Almond, Arthur Marin, Kathy Doyle, Rick Doyle, Mindy Doyle, Judy Edwards, Jean Eggleston, Carolyn Gauthier, Sheila Kafer, Susan Kneebone, Ginny Kottkamp, Anne Oakes, Evelyn Tucker, Herb Van Guilder, and Evelyn Verro. Celebrations Brenda Dansingburg celebrates a birthday on March 30th Bernie and Loren Stolp celebrate an anniversary on April 4 Nancy Hagge celebrates a birthday on April 5 Bob and Sally Watts celebrate an anniversary on April 5 Sally Watts celebrates a birthday on April 9 Let’s Say Thank You in a Big Way Have you ever noticed when you arrive at the church in the winter, the driveway is always plowed? For as many years as we can remember Wayne Hammond has plowed the parking area at our church. He has never charged us for his services. It is his donation to the church. We think it is way past time to thank him for his generosity. Let’s put together a gift basket for him with gift certificates, gift cards, homemade goodies, jams, syrups or whatever else you think would be appropriate. You can leave it in the church in the designated box on the table in the social hall or call George or Linda and they will come to you to pick it up. ECCO Lenten Bible Study in March Diane Holme invites you to a Lenten Bible Study organized by the ECCO group, continues today and next Sunday at 12:30 pm. To join the Bible Study Group click the following link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82274055795?pwd=UVZJRzlhcXVoYWdvbmFJREJTSDNEZz09 or join the meeting using your Zoom App with Meeting ID: 822 7405 5795 and Passcode: 810856 or using your phone, the one tap mobile number is +13017158592,,82274055795#,,,,*810856# _________________________________________________________________________ March 28, 2021 10:00 A.M. Service of Worship Sixth Sunday In Lent Palm Sunday PRELUDE (All are encouraged to use the prelude as a quiet time of meditation in preparation for the worship service which follows.) ANNOUNCEMENTS AND GREETING The grace of our LORD Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. (2 Corinthians 13: 13) And also with you. CALL TO WORSHIP Cry out, people of faith; rejoice and praise God! If we did not sing praise, the very stones would cry out! Cry out, people of faith; for your Savior draws near to Jerusalem. Hosanna! God saves! Blessed is the One who comes in God’s name. Blessed is Jesus Christ, who did not turn back for fear of the Cross. Praising God who loves us, and lets us share Christ’s sufferings and face our path of faith with courage and hope. Hosanna! God saves! Blessed is the One who comes in God’s name. SOLO "The Holy City" Weatherly and Adams INVOCATION As crowds of people welcomed Jesus when he rode into Jerusalem, acclaiming him as their ruler, so we welcome you, Creator, Christ and Spirit. Above all human powers and dominions, you lay rightful claim to our lives. We have come to share the way of the Cross wherever it might lead us. Amen. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Let us confess before God our tendency to profess our faith when we feel enthusiastic and deny our faith when we are afraid or unwilling to risk our lives. O God, we are like the people of Jerusalem so long ago. We are hungry for a hero. We crave some glimpse of greatness and the spectacular. You call us into a world of suffering and ask us to stand for peace and justice and speak out for those who have little power and influence. Forgive us when we feel inadequate and weak, indifferent and silent in the face of horror. Bring to us your Presence of wisdom, courage and love creating a world of promise and hope. Amen. SILENCE ASSURANCE OF PARDON READING OF SCRIPTURE Hebrew Testament Isaiah 50:4—9a Psalm 31: 1-16 pp.764-765 response 1 GLORIA 70* Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Gospel Lesson Liturgy of the Palm and Passion SERMON “Where have we been and where are we going?” HYMN * 292 What Wondrous Love Is This JOYS AND CONCERNS PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. LORD’S PRAYER (“trespasses”) PRAYER RESPONSE Hymnal, No. 473 Lead me, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness; Make thy way plain before my face. For it is thou, Lord, thou, Lord only, That makest me dwell in safety. CALL TO OFFERING OFFERTORY SOLO “The Crucifixion” S. Barber DOXOLOGY * At the Presentation, Hymn 95* Old 100th Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION * BENEDICTION AND BLESSING* BENEDICTION RESPONSE DISMISSAL Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE * All who are able may stand. We appreciate our soloists, Lisha Klaiber and Janice Edwards, for sharing their gifts of music this morning. May HOLY WEEK be a time of prayer and reflection. Read the Bible passages from John18-19 as we await the coming of EASTER. _________________________________________________________________________ Lyrics to the Hymns and Responsive Reading for the March 28 Service HYMN * 292 What Wondrous Love Is This What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul, what wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss to bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul, to bear the dreadful curse for my soul. What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul, what wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this, that caused the Lord of life to lay aside his crown for my soul, for my soul, to lay aside his crown for my soul. To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing, to God and to the Lamb, I will sing; to God and to the Lamb who is the great I AM, while millions join the theme I will sing, I will sing; while millions join the theme I will sing. And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on, and when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on; and when from death I’m free, I’ll sing and joyful be, and through eternity I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on, and through eternity I’ll sing on. Psalm 31: 1-16 pp.764-765 response 1  Comments are closed.
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