08 Apr BULLETIN – APRIL 10, 2022
WELCOME TO MESSIAH & ST. PETER
LUTHERAN CHURCHES
The Reverend Nancy Brody, Pastor
Rose Steinhauer, Musical Accompanist
Sunday April 10, 2022
Palm Sunday
Note: Some parts of our normal liturgy format have been incorporated elsewhere. Some may have been omitted because they replicate scripture readings or their purpose has been otherwise met.
GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE
PROCESSIONAL GOSPEL LUKE 19:28-40
After he had said this, [Jesus] went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ just say this, ‘The Lord needs it.’ ”So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them. As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?” They said, “The Lord needs it.” Then they brought it to Jesus; and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road. As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying,
“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!”
Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, order your disciples to stop.” He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.”
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
With the sign of the cross, in the name of the Father, [☩] Son, and Holy Spirit, we mark the way of your suffering and our redemption. Amen.
Lord God, save us, we pray. We confess to being rebellious, to turning backward and hiding our sin. With your help we will not be disgraced or put to shame. Save us, we pray. We confess that we are hapless, which means we are unfortunate in this way: we don’t easily learn what doesn’t come naturally. Forgive and turn us again to you. Teach us to follow your ways; assure us again of your love and desire to save. Amen.
Beloved, the one who vindicates in near. None can contend with whoever stands together in Christ. The Lord God has defeated the adversary and done everything necessary to declare the guilty, saved. In [☩] Jesus’ name and by his authority, all your sins are entirely forgiven. Continue your journey guided by the one who leads the procession and follows the crowd: to teach, guide, and
ENTRANCE HYMN “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” #108
Refrain
All glory, laud, and honor
to you, redeemer, king,
to whom the lips of children
made sweet hosannas ring.
1You are the king of Israel
and David’s royal Son,
now in the Lord’s name coming,
our King and Blessed One. Refrain
2The company of angels
is praising you on high;
creation and all mortals
in chorus make reply. Refrain
3The multitude of pilgrims
with palms before you went.
Our praise and prayer and anthems
before you we present. Refrain
4To you, before your passion,
they sang their hymns of praise.
To you, now high exalted,
our melody we raise. Refrain
5Their praises you accepted;
accept the prayers we bring,
great author of all goodness,
O good and gracious King. Refrain
APOSTOLIC GREETING Page 57
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Sovereign God, you have established your rule in the human heart through the servanthood of Jesus Christ. By your Spirit, keep us in the joyful procession of those who with their tongues confess Jesus as Lord and with their lives praise him as Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
FIRST READING ISAIAH 50:4-9
The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens—wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught. The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backward. I gave my back to those who struck me, and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard; I did not hide my face from insult and spitting. The Lord God helps me; therefore, I have not been disgraced; therefore, I have set my face like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame; he who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who are my adversaries? Let them confront me. It is the Lord God who helps me; who will declare me guilty?
PSALM 31:9-16
Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am in trouble; my eye is consumed with sorrow, and also my throat and my belly.
For my life is wasted with grief, and my years with sighing; my strength fails me because of affliction, and my bones are consumed.
I am the scorn of all my enemies, a disgrace to my neighbors, a dismay to my acquaintances; when they see me in the street they avoid me.
Like the dead I am forgotten, out of mind; I am as useless as a broken pot.
For I have heard the whispering of the crowd; fear is all around; they put their heads together against me; they plot to take my life.
But as for me, I have trusted in you, O Lord. I have said, “You are my God.
My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me.
Let your face shine upon your servant; save me in your steadfast love.”
SPECIAL MUSIC The Palms
SECOND READING PHILIPPIANS 2:5-11
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross.
Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name
that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
PALM SUNDAY PUPPET SHOW
GOSPEL LUKE 22:14–23:25
When the hour came, [Jesus] took his place at the table, and the apostles with him. He said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; for I tell you, I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves; for I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” Then he took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. But see, the one who betrays me is with me, and his hand is on the table. For the Son of Man is going as it has been determined, but woe to that one by whom he is betrayed!” Then they began to ask one another which one of them it could be who would do this.
A dispute also arose among them as to which one of them was to be regarded as the greatest. But he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you; rather the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like one who serves. For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one at the table? But I am among you as one who serves. “You are those who have stood by me in my trials; and I confer on you, just as my Father has conferred on me, a kingdom, so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
“Simon, Simon, listen! Satan has demanded to sift all of you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your own faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” And he said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death!” Jesus said, “I tell you, Peter, the cock will not crow this day, until you have denied three times that you know me.”
He said to them, “When I sent you out without a purse, bag, or sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “No, not a thing.” He said to them, “But now, the one who has a purse must take it, and likewise a bag. And the one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one. For I tell you, this scripture must be fulfilled in me, ‘And he was counted among the lawless’; and indeed what is written about me is being fulfilled.” They said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” He replied, “It is enough.”
He came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed him. When he reached the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not come into the time of trial.” Then he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me; yet, not my will but yours be done.” Then an angel from heaven appeared to him and gave him strength. In his anguish he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground. When he got up from prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping because of grief, and he said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not come into the time of trial.”
While he was still speaking, suddenly a crowd came, and the one called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him; but Jesus said to him, “Judas, is it with a kiss that you are betraying the Son of Man?” When those who were around him saw what was coming, they asked, “Lord, should we strike with the sword?” Then one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear. But Jesus said, “No more of this!” And he touched his ear and healed him. Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple police, and the elders who had come for him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a bandit? When I was with you day after day in the temple, you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness!”
Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest’s house. But Peter was following at a distance. When they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat among them. Then a servant-girl, seeing him in the firelight, stared at him and said, “This man also was with him.” But he denied it, saying, “Woman, I do not know him.” A little later someone else, on seeing him, said, “You also are one of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not!” Then about an hour later still another kept insisting, “Surely this man also was with him; for he is a Galilean.” But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are talking about!” At that moment, while he was still speaking, the cock crowed. The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, “Before the cock crows today, you will deny me three times.” And he went out and wept bitterly.
Now the men who were holding Jesus began to mock him and beat him; they also blindfolded him and kept asking him, “Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?” They kept heaping many other insults on him.
When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people, both chief priests and scribes, gathered together, and they brought him to their council. They said, “If you are the Messiah, tell us.” He replied, “If I tell you, you will not believe; and if I question you, you will not answer. But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.” All of them asked, “Are you, then, the Son of God?” He said to them, “You say that I am.” Then they said, “What further testimony do we need? We have heard it ourselves from his own lips!”
Then the assembly rose as a body and brought Jesus before Pilate. They began to accuse him, saying, “We found this man perverting our nation, forbidding us to pay taxes to the emperor, and saying that he himself is the Messiah, a king.” Then Pilate asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” He answered, “You say so.” Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no basis for an accusation against this man.” But they were insistent and said, “He stirs up the people by teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee where he began even to this place.”
When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean. And when he learned that he was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him off to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time. When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had been wanting to see him for a long time, because he had heard about him and was hoping to see him perform some sign. He questioned him at some length, but Jesus gave him no answer. The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing him. Even Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him; then he put an elegant robe on him, and sent him back to Pilate. That same day Herod and Pilate became friends with each other; before this they had been enemies.
Pilate then called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people, and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was perverting the people; and here I have examined him in your presence and have not found this man guilty of any of your charges against him. Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us. Indeed, he has done nothing to deserve death. I will therefore have him flogged and release him.”
Then they all shouted out together, “Away with this fellow! Release Barabbas for us!” (This was a man who had been put in prison for an insurrection that had taken place in the city, and for murder.) Pilate, wanting to release Jesus, addressed them again; but they kept shouting, “Crucify, crucify him!” A third time he said to them, “Why, what evil has he done? I have found in him no ground for the sentence of death; I will therefore have him flogged and then release him.” But they kept urgently demanding with loud shouts that he should be crucified; and their voices prevailed. So Pilate gave his verdict that their demand should be granted. He released the man they asked for, the one who had been put in prison for insurrection and murder, and he handed Jesus over as they wished.
HYMN of the DAY “Lead On, O King Eternal” #495
1Lead on, O King eternal
The day of march has come;
henceforth in fields of conquest
your tents will be our home.
Through days of preparation
your grace has made us strong;
and now, O King eternal,
we lift our battle song.
2Lead on, O King eternal,
till sin’s fierce war shall cease,
and holiness shall whisper
the sweet amen of peace;
for not with swords loud clashing,
nor roll of stirring drums,
but deeds of love and mercy
the heav’nly kingdom comes.
3Lead on, O King eternal:
we follow, not with fears,
for gladness breaks like morning
where’er your face appears.
Your cross is lifted o’er us;
we journey in its light;
the crown awaits the conquest;
lead on, O God of might!
PROFESSION of FAITH/APOSTLES CREED Page 65
PRAYERS of INTERCESSION
Knowing you’re in our hearts and we’re also in yours, in peace, let us pray to the Lord for the church, the world, and all in need. A brief silence.
For the peace from above and for our salvation. For the well-being of the Church of Christ. For this holy house and for all who offer their worship and praise. May righteous people band together to confront injustice and practice radical compassion. Merciful God, receive our prayer.
For the earth and all its inhabitants. For creative divine forces to succeed at establishing balance. For awareness of interdependency and more harmony among kindred spirits in all creation. Merciful God, receive our prayer.
For the unity of all and the cooperation of persons in authority who lead with integrity and compassion. Supply them with courage and a willingness to be transparent. Challenge them with new ideas. Deliver them from fear that limits imagination and impedes justice. Merciful God, receive our prayer.
For the peace of the whole world. Help, save, comfort and defend those who suffer and wait expectantly for healing, mercy and consolation, especially those on our prayer list. Accompany those who feel abandoned or betrayed, defend those who are wrongly accused, and embrace the incarcerated or detained. Help everyone contemplate the potential outcome of their thoughts and only act on what is good. Merciful God, receive our prayer.
Connect citizens of the planet who are engaged in religious preparation and activity who may be pursuing different goals. Reveal to all once again the earthshaking power of humble service, unmerited forgiveness, and sacrificial love. Lead us all from death to life. Merciful God, receive our prayer.
We remember those who have died (especially Jenna Keefer) who were commended into your hands and now live in paradise. Thank you for the communion of saints, for preparing a place for each of us to live with you, for establishing your kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. Merciful God, receive our prayer.
Accept our praise to the glory of your name; accept the prayers we bring on behalf of a desperate world in need. Only you can take away the sin of the world, only you are seated most high as the Holy One, Beloved Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit and Father God. Amen.
PEACE: Exchange In Person, Online or via Text
OFFERING
OFFERTORY “Create in me…” Page 75
THE LORD’S PRAYER
BLESSING
You are children of God, anointed with gladness and strengthened for the journey. May Almighty God, [☩] bless you this day and always. Amen.
CLOSING HYMN “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” #482
1When I survey the wondrous cross
on which the prince of glory died,
my richest gain I count but loss
and pour contempt on all my pride.
2Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast
save in the death of Christ, my God;
all the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to his blood.
3See, from his head, his hands, his feet,
sorrow and love flow mingled down.
Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,
or thorns compose so rich a crown?
4Were the whole realm of nature mine,
that were a tribute far too small;
love so amazing, so divine,
demands my soul, my life, my all!
Dismissal The Lord is with you. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
Revised Common Lectionary copyright © 1992 Consultation on Common Texts. Used by permission. Prayers adapted from Sundays and Seasons, copyright © 2019, Augsburg Fortress. Used with permission. Psalm readings from Lutheran Book of Worship, copyright © 1978. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual Subscription #SB160715 Other quotations from Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989, National Council of Churches in Christ in the United States of America. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Altar flowers at St Peter have been presented by Ron and Doris Rode in celebration of their 66 Anniversary!
Altar flowers at Messiah have been presented by Judy and Dana Michael in memory of loved ones.
EASTER EGG HUNT SATURDAY AT 10 AM APRIL 16TH
FELLOWSHIP WALK @ NED SMITH MONDAY, APRIL 25th @ 6:30 PM
$150 in donations is needed to register our church as a team right away. If you’re willing to walk and/or donate please see the pastor. $30 donations qualify for this year’s Christian Churches United scarlet custom designed, 2022 T-shirt.
40 DAYS of GIVING
Fight world hunger during the ELCA’s 40 Days of Giving. Each Sunday we will have a Noisy Offering. (If you’d rather write a check just earmark it for 40 Days of Giving.) Buck-A-Chick will be available for $1—the cost of a chick. Color one to display in our hallways. Study, pray, be challenged and give for the good of our families, neighbors and communities around the world. Bible Verse: Luke 19: 28-40
APRIL DRIVE FOR NEW/GENTLY USED CLOTHING
During the month of April, Messiah’s Health Ministry Team is asking for help collecting new/gently used clothing for children pre-school through middle school age. The need was identified by the Northern Dauphin Human Services Center in Elizabethville. A box will be placed inside the side door at Messiah for donations. Thank you for your support!
SUBS & SANDWICHES FOR SALE
St. Peter’s is taking orders for sub and pretzel roll sandwiches made by R&K Subs of Palmyra, PA. Orders due on April 17, 2022. Delivery date is Thursday April 28 after 3 PM at St. Peter’s pavilion. The following 12” subs are being offered for $7 each: Italian, ham, turkey, roast beef, and American. Each can be ordered with or without onions. The Italian sub can also be ordered with onions and peppers. Two subs are also available on a whole wheat roll: turkey with onions and cheese with onions. The following pretzel sandwiches are being offered for $6 each: Italian, ham & cheese, ham & Swiss, turkey & cheese, roast beef & cheese, sweet Lebanon bologna & cheese, all cheese, chicken salad, egg salad, and tuna salad. A condiment package comes with each sandwich. Subs and sandwiches may be picked up at St. Peter’s after 3 PM on April 28 at the St Peter’s pavilion. For more information or to place an order, please call Diane Keister at 717-896-3842.
MAY “SOUP AND SUCH”
In May, “Soup and Such” has a menu that includes Chicken Corn Soup – $7/quart, Buttermilk Biscuits 4 for $1.50, and chocolate cake with peanut butter icing – $1.50/slice. Orders are due by Sunday, April 24th and pick-up is from 4 to 6 PM on Thursday, May 5th at Messiah.
For more information, please contact Dianna Reed at 717-692-5317. This will be the last soup until November.
SUNDAY BRUNCH @ 11:15 AM, MAY 15th after CONFIRMATION
Messiah’s Council thought it would be nice to host a Sunday Brunch after the 10 o’clock confirmation service on May 15th For now, we’d like to know if anyone is willing to show up, bring a dish and stay after. If not, the recommendation will be to postpone holding brunch until further discussion is had or further interest for indoor fellowship becomes apparent
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
FOR APRIL
14 1:00 PM St Peter’s Council Meeting
7 PM Maundy Thursday Service @St Peter
15 7 PM Good Friday Hymn Sing @ Messiah
16 10 AM Easter Egg Hunt
17 Easter Day: Resurrection of Our Lord
Sunrise Service at Camp Hebron led by Pastor Brendan Hock, HUMC
8:30 AM Holy Communion @ St Peter
10:00 AM Holy Communion @ Messiah
Last day to order subs
DEADLINE FOR MAY NEWSLETTER
New prayer requests
Please fill out prayer request cards from now on and provide your name, the person for whom you are requesting prayer, their contact information and a few details.
Continuing to add names verbally will lead to persons being left off the prayer list. And without written notes, the pastor cannot remember/connect names with specific needs for prayer.
Filling out a card will allow the pastor to make contact, initiate pastoral care, and request permission to place a person’s name on the prayer list. Alternatively, you may email or text as long as you provide the same details. Following this plan will assure consistency, improve communication and help those for whom we pray. Please email concerns and/or requests including your name and theirs, contact information, and a few specifics to: elsiebbrody@gmail.com Or text (443)-974-5558. Thank you.