THE LORD’S DAY
Palm Sunday
Glory To God in the Highest
SERMON
#4 Our Hero, Jacob–Helps Us to Remember Not to Forget
BIBLE SENTENCE & PRAYER: Stated Supply Pastor Rev. Dr. R. Geoffrey Brown
PRELUDE: “We Shall Behold Him,” arr. Hayes
Musicians today: Robin Phillips, piano and vocals
PLEASE NOTE: This music provides an opportunity for us to meditate, prepare our hearts, and reverently worship God the Father, the Son, & the Holy Spirit.
CALL TO WORSHIP: Elder Stephanie Stehl
“I praise You, O Lord! I give thanks to You, Lord, with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. 2 Great are Your works, O Lord, studied by all who delight in them.
3 Full of splendor and majesty is Your work, and Your righteousness endures forever. 4 You have caused Your wondrous works to be remembered; You, O Lord, are gracious and merciful.
5 You provide food for those who fear You; You remember Your covenant forever. 6 You have shown Your people the power of Your works, in giving them the inheritance of the nations.
7 The works of Your hands are faithful and just; all Your precepts are trustworthy; 8 they are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
9 You sent redemption to Your people; You have commanded Your covenant forever. Holy and awesome is Your name!
10 The fear of You, O Lord, is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. Your praise endures forever!” (Adapted Psalm 111)
SONG OF PRAISE: “10,000 Reasons”
(Refrain) Bless the Lord oh my soul, Oh my soul Worship His Holy name.
Sing like never before Oh, my soul. I’ll worship Your Holy name
The sun comes up. It’s a new day dawning. It’s time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me Let me be singing When the evening comes (Refrain)
You’re rich in love And You’re slow to anger Your name is great And Your heart is kind
For all Your goodness I will keep on singing Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find (Refrain)
And on that day When my strength is failing The end draws near and my time has come
Still my soul will Sing Your praise unending Ten thousand years and then forevermore. Forevermore. (Refrain 2x)
INVOCATION: In Unison
Almighty God, we stand in awe of Your goodness and mercy today and invite You to be present amongst us by the power of Your Holy Spirit. Father, we declare that we love You. Thank You that You have made the way of love known through Your son, Jesus Christ. Lead us by Your Spirit to praise You. May our hearts overflow with thanksgiving and our mouths proclaim Your everlasting greatness. In the wonderful name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.
HYMN OF WORSHIP: “All the Way My Savior Leads Me”
1 All the way my Savior leads me–What have I to ask beside?
Can I doubt His tender mercy, Who through life has been my guide?
Heav’nly peace, divinest comfort, Here by faith in Him to dwell!
For I know, whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well;
For I know, whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well.
2 All the way my Savior leads me–Cheers each winding path I tread,
Gives me grace for ev’ry trial, Feeds me with the living bread.
Though my weary steps may falter And my soul athirst may be,
Gushing from the rock before me, Lo! a spring of joy I see;
Gushing from the rock before me, Lo! A spring of joy I see.
3 All the way my Savior leads me–Oh, the fullness of His love!
Perfect rest to me is promised In my Father’s house above.
When my spirit, clothed immortal, Wings its flight to realms of day,
This my song through endless ages: Jesus led me all the way;
This my song through endless ages: Jesus led me all the way.
CONFESSING OUR SIN TOGETHER: In Unison
Merciful Lord, we confess that with us there is an abundance of sin, but in You there is the fullness of righteousness and abundance of mercy. We are spiritually poor, but You are rich and in Jesus Christ came to be merciful to the poor. Strengthen our faith and trust in You. We are empty vessels that need to be filled; fill us. We are weak in faith; strengthen us. We are cold in love; warm us, and make our hearts fervent for You that our love may go and proclaim Your goodness. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Please the next few moments for quiet reflection and confession of sins to God.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. (Eph 2:4-5)
THE READING OF GOD’S WORD: Pastor Geoff
OT: Genesis 37:25-36 & 50:18-21; NT: Romans 8:26-28, 31-39
PRAYER FOR THE PASTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE: PSC Member Jerry Sandeno
OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS TO GOD FOR RPC MINISTRY & MISSION
OFFERTORY: “Revelation Song,” Jennie Lee Riddle
DOXOLOGY:
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.
HYMN OF ADORATION: “Count Your Blessings”
1 When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.
Refrain:
Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your blessings, see what God hath done;
Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your many blessings, see what God hath done.
2 Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, ev’ry doubt will fly,
And you will be singing as the days go by. [Refrain]
3 When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings, money cannot buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high. [Refrain]
4 So, amid the conflict, whether great or small,
Do not be discouraged, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end. [Refrain]
SERMON
THE WORD SPEAKS TO OUR LIVES: Pastor Geoff
We’ll Get By with a Little Help from Our–Heroes
#4 Our Hero, Jacob―Helps Us to Remember Not to Forget
CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER: Pastor Geoff
You will be directed when to take the Elements.
Taking of the Bread: “Via Dolorosa” arr. Hayes
Drinking the Cup in unison
CLOSING SONG: “His Eye Is on the Sparrow”
1 Why should I feel discouraged, Why should the shadows come,
Why should my heart be lonely, And long for heav’n and home;
When Jesus is my portion? My constant Friend is he;
His eye is on the sparrow, And I know he watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, And I know he watches me.
Refrain:
I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free;
For his eye is on the sparrow, And I know he watches me.
2 “Let not your heart be troubled,” His tender word I hear,
And resting on his goodness, I lose my doubts and fears;
Though by the path he leadeth, But one step I may see;
His eye is on the sparrow, And I know he watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, And I know he watches me. [Refrain]
3 Whenever I am tempted, Whenever clouds arise;
When songs give place to sighing, When hope within me dies,
I draw the closer to him, From care he sets me free;
His eye is on the sparrow, And I know he watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, And I know he watches me. [Refrain]
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
WE DEPART TO GLORIFY GOD WITH ALL THAT WE ARE IN ALL THAT WE DO
The fellowship time following service is suspended for the next two weeks as a precaution. Thank you to all who came to the church on Friday to sanitize the sanctuary.