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Sharing the Peace

Song Pave the Way with Branches By Bret Hesla

Jesus is coming.

Pave the way with branches.

Jesus is coming. Hosanna.  

Refrain:

Hosanna, Jesus is coming.

Hosanna to the Prince of peace. 

Hope for the downtrod.

Pave the way with branches.

Hope for the downtrod. Hosanna.  

Debts are forgiven.

Pave the way with branches.

Debts are forgiven. Hosanna.  

© 1999 Bret Hesla, admin. Augsburg Fortress. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720899. All rights reserved.

Confession

Gracious God, You invite us to your table: the faithful and the doubting, the restless and the hopeless, the addicted and the lonely, the lost and the confused. You invite us all, regardless of who we are or where we’ve been, but we fail to do the same. When given the opportunity, we are guilty of casting judgement on our neighbors. We draw lines, assume the worst, and accept exclusion. Forgive our harmful ways. Forgive us for doubting your invitation to new life. Show us how to love others the way you love us. With hope we pray. Amen.

by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

Kyrie Kyrie Eleison by Larry Olson 

Chorus: 

Kyrie Eleison 

on our world and on our way 

Kyrie Eleison ev'ryday 

For peace in the world, 

for the health of the church, 

for the unity of all, 

for this holy house, 

for all who worship and praise, 

let us pray to the Lord, 

let us pray to the Lord

That we may live out 

your impassioned response 

to the hungry and the poor, 

that we may live out 

truth and justice and grace, 

let us pray to the Lord, 

let us pray to the Lord

For peace in our hearts, 

for peace in our homes, 

for friends and family, 

for life and for love 

for our work and our play, 

let us pray to the Lord, 

let us pray to the Lord 

For your Spirit to guide, 

that you center our lives 

in the water and the word, 

that you nourish our souls 

with your body and blood, 

let us pray to the Lord, 

let us pray to the Lord 

©1989 Dakota Road Music. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720899 All rights reserved.

Words of Forgiveness

Prayer

Kid Talk

Lenten Gospel Acclamation - ELW Setting Eight

Let your steadfast love 

come to us, O Lord.

Let your steadfast love 

come to us, O Lord.

Save us as you promised; 

we will trust your Word.

Let your steadfast love 

come to us, O Lord.

Music © 2006 Augsburg Fortress. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720899 All rights reserved.

Scripture Matthew 21:1-17

Message

Song Tell Me, Tell Me By Nate Houge

Chorus:

Tell me, tell me,

what the Lord has done.

What the Lord

has done for us.

Where there was death.

Now there is life.

Where there was darkness.

Now there is light.

Where we were lonely.

Now a welcome place.

Where we were shamed.

Now there is grace.

© 2009 Lutefist. natehouge.com

Apostles' Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

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Prayers

Prayer Song Rooted and Grounded by Kevin Stillson

Rooted and grounded in love, 

hear our prayer.

Speak something good 

into our hearts.

O Lord, hear our prayer.

© Kevin Stillson

Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

Holy Communion

Lamb of God - ELW Setting Eight

Lamb of God you take away 

the sin of the world

Have mercy, mercy on us

Lamb of God you take away 

the sin of the world

Have mercy, mercy on us

Lamb of God you take away 

the sin of the world

Oh grant us peace, Lamb of God

Music © 2006 Augsburg Fortress. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-720899 All rights reserved.

Announcements

Benediction

L: As you leave this place, when you meet anger, speak with love.

C: When you meet fear, speak with hope. When you meet pain, speak with gentleness.

L: But no matter what, speak this good news:

C: For the good news of the gospel is love and justice for all. 

L: It is joy that surprises, and peace that transforms.

C: The good news of the gospel is alive in the world, so go forth speaking.

L: For if you won’t, then who will? Thanks be to God for this good, good news. 

C: Amen.

by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

Song Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross Music: William H. Doane; Text: Fanny J. Crosby

Jesus, keep me near the cross,

there's a precious fountain;

free to all, a healing stream

flows from Calv'ry's mountain.

Refrain:

In the cross, in the cross

be my glory ever;

till my ransomed soul shall find

rest beyond the river.

Near the cross, a trembling soul,

love and mercy found me;

there the bright and morning star

sheds its beams around me.  

Near the cross I'll watch and wait,

hoping, trusting ever,

till I reach the golden strand

just beyond the river. 

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