GATHERING

This morning worship will begin in the courtyard. The congregation is

asked to gather in the Courtyard where palm branches will be distributed

to everyone. At the Procession of the Palms, all will process inside

together.

*GREETING

Hosanna to the Son of David, the King of Israel.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest!

*PRAYER OF THE DAY

God of mercy and might, in the mystery of the passion of your Son you

offer infinite life to the world. Gather us around the cross of Christ, and

preserve us until the resurrection, through Jesus Christ, our Savior, who

lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

*PROCLAMATION OF THE ENTRANCE INTO JERUSALEM

When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the

Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, ‘Go into the

village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a

colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything

to you, just say this, “The Lord needs them.” And he will send them

immediately. This took place to fulfil what had been spoken through the

prophet, saying, ‘Tell the daughter of Zion, Look, your king is coming to

you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of

a donkey.’ The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; they

brought the donkey and the colt, and put their cloaks on them, and he sat

on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others

cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that

went ahead of him and that followed were shouting, ‘Hosanna to the Son

of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!

Hosanna in the highest heaven!’ When he entered Jerusalem, the whole

city was in turmoil, asking, ‘Who is this?’ The crowds were saying, ‘This

is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.’

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!

Hosanna in the highest!

*THE PROCESSION OF PALMS The congregation will begin to process into the sanctuary following the choirs. Please lift

your palms waving them in praise of the Christ as the procession moves into the church.

*THE HYMN OF THE DAY No. 280 St. Theodulph

All Glory, Laud, and Honor

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

God our Redeemer,

you sent your Son to be born of a woman and to die for us on a cross; by

your Holy Spirit, illumine our lives with your Word so, as the Scriptures

are proclaimed this day, we may be reconciled and won wholly to your

will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

We Gather to Worship God ANTHEM The King of Glory Comes W. F. Jabusch

Cherub and Wesley Treble Choir

John Kelley Thompkins, tambourine

THE FIRST LESSON Isaiah 50:4-9a OT Pg. 681

This is the word of God for the people of God.

Thanks be to God.

THE PSALTER Psalm 31:1-5 Dickinson College

Save me from shame, my refuge, Lord,

In righteousness deliver me;

Incline your ear, O Lord, I pray,

Make haste to help me, set me free.

Be my strong rock; you are my crag,

My stronghold, castle none can take;

Lead me, O Lord, along straight paths

And guide me for your own Name’s sake.

Release me from the secret snare;

You are my tower of strength and might;

I trust my spirit to your hands,

Redeemer, God of truth and might.

CHILDREN’S MOMENTS Rev. Kyle

Dave the Donkey

Children ages three through first-grade may go to Children’s Church in room 123.

Nurseries provided for infants through 3 years in rooms 118 & 120.

* PASSION HYMN No. 286 Passion Chorale

O Sacred Head, Now Wounded

PROCLAMATION OF THE PASSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

ACCORDING TO ST. MATTHEW

Trial before Caiaphas

Peter’s denial; Judas’s death

Jesus before Pilate

The congregation takes the part of the crowd

Evangelist: Now Jesus stood before the governor; and the governor asked him,

Pilate: “Are you the King of the Jews?”

Jesus: “You say so.”

Evangelist: “But when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he did

not answer. Then Pilate said to him,”

Pilate: “Do you not hear how many accusations they make against you?”

Evangelist: “But he gave no answer, not even a single charge, so that the

governor was greatly amazed. Now at the festival the governor was

accustomed to release a prisoner for the crowd, anyone whom they

wanted. At that time they had a notorious prisoner, called Jesus

Barabbas. So after they had gathered. Pilate said to them,”

Pilate: “Whom do you want me to release to you, Jesus Barabbas or Jesus

who is called the Messiah?”

Evangelist: “For he realized that it was out of jealousy that they had handed

him over. While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent

him word saying, “Have nothing to do with this innocent man, for

today I have suffered a great deal because of a dream about him.”

Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for

Barabbas and to have Jesus killed. The governor again said to

them,”

Pilate: “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?”

Crowd: “Barabbas!”

Pilate: “Then what should I do with Jesus who is called the Messiah?”

Crowd: “Let him be crucified!”

Pilate: “Why, what evil has he done?”

Crowd: “Let him be crucified! Let him be crucified! Let him be crucified!”

Evangelist: “So when Pilate saw that he could do nothing, but rather that a riot

was beginning, he took some water and washed his hands before the

crowd, saying:”

Pilate: “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it yourselves.”

Crowd: “His blood be on us and our children.”

Evangelist: “So he released Barabbas for them; and after flogging Jesus, he

hand him over to be crucified. Then the soldiers of the governor

took Jesus into the governor’s headquarters, and they gathered the

whole cohort around him. They stripped him and put a scarlet robe

on him, and after twisting some thorns into a crown, they put it on

his head. They put a reed in his right hand and knelt before him and

mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” They spat on him,

and took a reed and struck him on the head. And after mocking

him, they stripped him of the robe and put his won clothes on him.

Then they led him away to crucify him.”

ANTHEM Tom Fettke

Via Dolorosa (The Way of Grief)

Golgotha

Jesus’ Death

Burial

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE After each petition, please respond

Lord in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

OFFERTORY Jean Baptiste Faure

The Palms

1001 Fifth Avenue, Conway

South Carolina 29526

(843) 488-4251

www.fumcconway.org

Palm/Passion Sunday

April 13, 2014

11:00 a.m.

Welcome to First United Methodist Church

Today’s worship begins with a palm procession,

commemorating Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The

tone of the service changes as we meditate upon Jesus’ passion

and death. Because this story is so central to our faith, we

gather to remember his offering for the life of the world, and

to be fed by his life-giving mercy. This holy week will

culminate in the celebration of the Three Days of Jesus’s

suffering, death, and resurrection. Come and walk with Jesus

this week as we worship.

This morning, worship will begin outside in the Courtyard.

The congregation is asked to gather outside. Palm branches

will be distributed to everyone. At the Procession of the

Palms, all will process into the sanctuary.

This Week at FUMC

Sunday, April 13

9:45 a.m. Sunday School

10:00 a.m. The Hut Bible Class / Broadcast 100.9 FM

11:00 a.m. Worship Service / Sanctuary

6:00 p.m. UMYF / FLC

Monday, April 14

10:30 a.m. Bible Study & Discussion / FLC Senior Room

12:00 p.m. Midday Prayer Service / The Hut

Wednesday, April 16

All Wonderful Wednesday Activities, Evening Meal, and Bible Studies will

resume on April 23.

Thursday, April 17 Maundy Thursday

6:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service / Sanctuary

6:30 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 804 Meeting / FLC

Friday, April 18 Good Friday

6:30 p.m. Good Friday Service / The Hut

Saturday, April 19

10:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt / Courtyard

Serving This Sunday, April 13

Altar Guild: Debbie Johnson, Libby Saville, Chr isti Edwards

Acolytes and Crucifer: Lila Myers, Emily Thompkins, Sydny Stegall

Counting Committee: (Sunday) Blake Mar tin, Delan Stevens

(Monday) Maxine Dunn and Margaret Thompson

Children’s Church: Amanda Roof , Jenny Chanaca

Trustee Duty : Mark Chanaca, Debbie Brooks

Sound Technician: Lee Hickman / Char les Hucks / Thomas Hickman

Ushers: Charles Timbes (Chairman), Jim Ward (Co-Chairman)

Bob Butler, Philip Davis, Andy Hendrick, Blake Hewitt, Spivey Hood, Doug

Roof, Benjamin Smith, John Steen, Randy Wood

The Church Office will be closed on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21.

The Staff would like to thank you for the opportunity to enjoy time with our

families and recharge our batteries!

*PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Doxology No. 95

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION No. 13

Taking the Bread and Cup

The Great Thanksgiving

The Lord’s Prayer

Giving the Bread and Cup

Today Holy Communion will be celebrated by Intinction. Ushers will direct congregants to

one of three stations to receive the bread to be dipped into the Cup. All are invited to kneel

and pray following receiving the elements. The Offering left upon the Chancel Rail will be

used to support UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief)

* THE HYMN OF SENDING

Would I Have Answered When You Called

* BENEDICTION

* ALL LEAVE IN SILENCE

* CONGREGATION STANDING

The altar flowers are given to the glory of God and

in memory of Keith Gawith

A Loving Husband, Father, Father-in-law, Grandfather,

Son, Brother, Physician, Friend

It has been four years and we love and miss you as much now as then.

Always and forever in our hearts – from your family