March 29, 2026
Palm Sunday
March 29, 2026 | Palm Sunday Livestream Worship Online Bulletin
Prelude
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna arr. James Koerts
Processional Hymn
All Glory, Laud, and Honor UMH#280
Welcome
Call to Worship
We come with palms in our hands and questions in our hearts.
We know how quickly praise can turn to silence.
We know how fragile courage can be.
Still, Jesus enters with love that does not turn away.
Come, let us worship the Christ who stays.
Welcome
Anthem
Antiphonal Hosanna G. Alan Smith
Reading from the Old Testament
Zechariah 9:9-10
Anthem
Antiphonal Psalm 150 Hal Hopson
Psalm of Response
Psalm 118:14-29 UMH pp. 839 & 840
Reading from the Gospels
Matthew 21:1-11
Sermon
Love That Stays
Joys and Concerns with the Lord’s Prayer
Our Creator, holy and close at hand,
your love is the ground beneath us
and the breath within us.
May your reign of justice and mercy take root,
here on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today what we truly need—
bread for our bodies, grace for our souls,
and courage for the journey.
Release us from what binds us,
as we learn to release one another.
Do not leave us alone in times of trial,
but lead us toward life.
For yours is the love that sustains us,
the power that renews us,
and the hope that will not let us go.
Amen.
Blessing of the Tithes and Offerings
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Doxology UMH#95
Hymn
Sacred Head, Now Wounded UMH#286
Blessing and Sharing of Christ’s Light
A Time of Silent Reflection
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Kelly Dotson
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Worship Arts Associate: Patty Higgins
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