SSSSERVINGERVINGERVINGERVING UUUUSSSS TTTTODAYODAYODAYODAY

Greeters Kris Froelke Willard Lee

Head Usher Randy Bourgoin

Ushers Dick Carson Dave Hanson Bill Hickok Mel Hunt

Manitou String Quartet Gerry Casper violin Andrea Sieber violin Mark Ladwig viola Tom Austin cello

Lector Becky Finkle

Coffee Servers Pat Angell Phyllis Hahn

The flowers on the chancel this morning are provided by Bill Hickok in memory of Thadeus amp Lois Hickok

Music Director Linda Kachelmeier

Organist Jen Bierlein

Pastors Katie Estes Tom Watson

Youth Coordinator Ruth Buller

Church Administrator Eleta Pierce

Prayer Chain Contact Church Office (651) 451-6223

Cover copy 1983-2016 by Communication Resources Inc and used with permission text arr by Eleta Pierce

Maundy Thursday WorshipMaundy Thursday WorshipMaundy Thursday WorshipMaundy Thursday Worship March 24 bull 600 pm

Potluck dinner and informal worship service around tables in Fellowship Hall recalling the

Last Supper with Foot Washing amp Communion

Good Friday Cross WalkGood Friday Cross WalkGood Friday Cross WalkGood Friday Cross Walk March 25 bull 1200 pm

The walk sponsored by South St Paul churches begins at 12 noon at Luther

Memorial at the corner of 15th Ave N and 3rd St N and will end at Neighbors Inc Join

us for all or part of the walk

Good Friday WorshipGood Friday WorshipGood Friday WorshipGood Friday Worship March 25 bull 700 pm

A Tenebrae service in the Sanctuary featuring the Festival Choir and featured soloists

Easter SundayEaster SundayEaster SundayEaster Sunday

Sunrise Communion ServiceSunrise Communion ServiceSunrise Communion ServiceSunrise Communion Service 730 am

An informal service in the South Commons celebrating the resurrection with communion

A continental breakfast will be served following worship

Celebration of the ResurrectionCelebration of the ResurrectionCelebration of the ResurrectionCelebration of the Resurrection 1000 am

A traditional Easter Celebration with Festival Choir Bells of Praise amp Jubilation Ringers Fellowship amp treats in the North

Commons following worship

PalmPalmPalmPalmPalmPalmPalmPalm SundaySundaySundaySundaySundaySundaySundaySunday

lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you

if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent

the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would

shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo

Luke 19 40Luke 19 40Luke 19 40Luke 19 40

First Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St Paul PPPALMALMALM SSSUNDAYUNDAYUNDAY

March 20 2016 1000 amMarch 20 2016 1000 amMarch 20 2016 1000 amMarch 20 2016 1000 am

please stand in body or in spirit

PRELUDEPRELUDEPRELUDEPRELUDE ldquoCorrenterdquo Corelli

Manitou String Quartet WELCOME amp GATHERINGWELCOME amp GATHERINGWELCOME amp GATHERINGWELCOME amp GATHERING Tom Watson

CENTERING SILENCECENTERING SILENCECENTERING SILENCECENTERING SILENCE

INTROITINTROITINTROITINTROIT ldquoQuoniam tu solus sanctusrdquo Vivaldi

Festival Choir For Thou only art holy Thou only art the Lord

Thou only art most high O Jesus Christ

CALL TO WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive)

Cry out people of faith Rejoice and praise God If we did not sing praise the very stones would cry out Cry out people of faith for our Savior draws near to Jerusalem Hosanna God saves Blessed is the One who comes in Godrsquos name

HYMN HYMN HYMN HYMN ldquoAll Glory Laud and Honorrdquo Hymnal 196

PRAYER OF CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Katie Estes

God of each new day we confess that we join the crowds who insult and alienate and blame Forgive us for listening too intently to all the voices of the world that clamor for our attention Make us bold to speak up for the downtrodden the oppressed and those captive to their fears O God who sustains the weak open our hearts to see each other as you see us Open our ears to hear your voice and give us Christlike steadfastness in living our faith serving others and bringing rest to the weary In Jesusrsquo name we pray Amen

WORDS OF ASSURANCE WORDS OF ASSURANCE WORDS OF ASSURANCE WORDS OF ASSURANCE (responsive) Let us rejoice together with the good news of Godrsquos forgiveness There is grace and renewed strength for those who seek new life

RESPONSE RESPONSE RESPONSE RESPONSE ldquoIn the Cross of Christ I Gloryrdquo Hymnal 213 (vs 1 - 2)

A TIME WITH CHILDRENA TIME WITH CHILDRENA TIME WITH CHILDRENA TIME WITH CHILDREN

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (unison) Becky Finkle

Eternal God whose word silences the shouts of the mighty quiet within us every voice but your own Speak to us through the example of Jesus Christ that by the power of your Holy Spirit we may receive grace to show Christrsquos love in lives given to service Amen

PSALTERPSALTERPSALTERPSALTER Psalm 150 OT p 583

ANTHEMANTHEMANTHEMANTHEM ldquoDomine Deus Agnus Deirdquo Vivaldi Festival Choir with Clara Osowski solo

O Lord God Lamb of God Son of the Father Who takest away the sins of the world have mercy on us

GOSPELGOSPELGOSPELGOSPEL Luke 19 29-40 NT p 83

SERMONSERMONSERMONSERMON Praise Like Nobodyrsquos Watching Tom Watson

HYMNHYMNHYMNHYMN ldquoHosanna Loud Hosannardquo Hymnal 197

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLPRAYERS OF THE PEOPLPRAYERS OF THE PEOPLPRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAYER E AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAYER E AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAYER E AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAYER

RECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGSRECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGSRECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGSRECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGS IIIINVITATIONNVITATIONNVITATIONNVITATION TOTOTOTO SSSSHAREHAREHAREHARE OOOOFFERTORYFFERTORYFFERTORYFFERTORY ldquoQui tollisQui sedes ad dexteramrdquo Vivaldi

Who takest away the sins of the world receive our prayer Who sittest at the right hand of the Father have mercy on us

RRRRESPONSEESPONSEESPONSEESPONSE ldquoLord of All Goodrdquo Hymnal 711

(v 1 only)

PPPPRAYERRAYERRAYERRAYER OFOFOFOF DDDDEDICATIONEDICATIONEDICATIONEDICATION (unison) Blessed One we repent of our greed and sense of entitlement with this act of gratitude You have given us the gift of enduring steadfast love Multiply these gifts so that we may share the magnitude of your joy-filled message throughout our community and world Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord Hosanna in the highest Amen

CLOSING ANTHEM CLOSING ANTHEM CLOSING ANTHEM CLOSING ANTHEM ldquoCum Sancto Spiriturdquo Vivaldi With the Holy Ghost in the glory of God the Father Amen

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION CHARGE AND BENEDICTION CHARGE AND BENEDICTION CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

POSTLUDEPOSTLUDEPOSTLUDEPOSTLUDE ldquoToccata and Fugue in d minorrdquo Bach

First Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St Paul PPPALMALMALM SSSUNDAYUNDAYUNDAY

March 20 2016 1000 amMarch 20 2016 1000 amMarch 20 2016 1000 amMarch 20 2016 1000 am

please stand in body or in spirit

PRELUDEPRELUDEPRELUDEPRELUDE ldquoCorrenterdquo Corelli

Manitou String Quartet WELCOME amp GATHERINGWELCOME amp GATHERINGWELCOME amp GATHERINGWELCOME amp GATHERING Tom Watson

CENTERING SILENCECENTERING SILENCECENTERING SILENCECENTERING SILENCE

INTROITINTROITINTROITINTROIT ldquoQuoniam tu solus sanctusrdquo Vivaldi

Festival Choir For Thou only art holy Thou only art the Lord

Thou only art most high O Jesus Christ

CALL TO WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive)

Cry out people of faith Rejoice and praise God If we did not sing praise the very stones would cry out Cry out people of faith for our Savior draws near to Jerusalem Hosanna God saves Blessed is the One who comes in Godrsquos name

HYMN HYMN HYMN HYMN ldquoAll Glory Laud and Honorrdquo Hymnal 196

PRAYER OF CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Katie Estes

God of each new day we confess that we join the crowds who insult and alienate and blame Forgive us for listening too intently to all the voices of the world that clamor for our attention Make us bold to speak up for the downtrodden the oppressed and those captive to their fears O God who sustains the weak open our hearts to see each other as you see us Open our ears to hear your voice and give us Christlike steadfastness in living our faith serving others and bringing rest to the weary In Jesusrsquo name we pray Amen

WORDS OF ASSURANCE WORDS OF ASSURANCE WORDS OF ASSURANCE WORDS OF ASSURANCE (responsive) Let us rejoice together with the good news of Godrsquos forgiveness There is grace and renewed strength for those who seek new life

RESPONSE RESPONSE RESPONSE RESPONSE ldquoIn the Cross of Christ I Gloryrdquo Hymnal 213 (vs 1 - 2)

A TIME WITH CHILDRENA TIME WITH CHILDRENA TIME WITH CHILDRENA TIME WITH CHILDREN

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (unison) Becky Finkle

Eternal God whose word silences the shouts of the mighty quiet within us every voice but your own Speak to us through the example of Jesus Christ that by the power of your Holy Spirit we may receive grace to show Christrsquos love in lives given to service Amen

PSALTERPSALTERPSALTERPSALTER Psalm 150 OT p 583

ANTHEMANTHEMANTHEMANTHEM ldquoDomine Deus Agnus Deirdquo Vivaldi Festival Choir with Clara Osowski solo

O Lord God Lamb of God Son of the Father Who takest away the sins of the world have mercy on us

GOSPELGOSPELGOSPELGOSPEL Luke 19 29-40 NT p 83

SERMONSERMONSERMONSERMON Praise Like Nobodyrsquos Watching Tom Watson

HYMNHYMNHYMNHYMN ldquoHosanna Loud Hosannardquo Hymnal 197

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLPRAYERS OF THE PEOPLPRAYERS OF THE PEOPLPRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAYER E AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAYER E AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAYER E AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAYER

RECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGSRECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGSRECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGSRECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGS IIIINVITATIONNVITATIONNVITATIONNVITATION TOTOTOTO SSSSHAREHAREHAREHARE OOOOFFERTORYFFERTORYFFERTORYFFERTORY ldquoQui tollisQui sedes ad dexteramrdquo Vivaldi

Who takest away the sins of the world receive our prayer Who sittest at the right hand of the Father have mercy on us

RRRRESPONSEESPONSEESPONSEESPONSE ldquoLord of All Goodrdquo Hymnal 711

(v 1 only)

PPPPRAYERRAYERRAYERRAYER OFOFOFOF DDDDEDICATIONEDICATIONEDICATIONEDICATION (unison) Blessed One we repent of our greed and sense of entitlement with this act of gratitude You have given us the gift of enduring steadfast love Multiply these gifts so that we may share the magnitude of your joy-filled message throughout our community and world Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord Hosanna in the highest Amen

CLOSING ANTHEM CLOSING ANTHEM CLOSING ANTHEM CLOSING ANTHEM ldquoCum Sancto Spiriturdquo Vivaldi With the Holy Ghost in the glory of God the Father Amen

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION CHARGE AND BENEDICTION CHARGE AND BENEDICTION CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

POSTLUDEPOSTLUDEPOSTLUDEPOSTLUDE ldquoToccata and Fugue in d minorrdquo Bach

SSSSERVINGERVINGERVINGERVING UUUUSSSS TTTTODAYODAYODAYODAY

Greeters Kris Froelke Willard Lee

Head Usher Randy Bourgoin

Ushers Dick Carson Dave Hanson Bill Hickok Mel Hunt

Manitou String Quartet Gerry Casper violin Andrea Sieber violin Mark Ladwig viola Tom Austin cello

Lector Becky Finkle

Coffee Servers Pat Angell Phyllis Hahn

The flowers on the chancel this morning are provided by Bill Hickok in memory of Thadeus amp Lois Hickok

Music Director Linda Kachelmeier

Organist Jen Bierlein

Pastors Katie Estes Tom Watson

Youth Coordinator Ruth Buller

Church Administrator Eleta Pierce

Prayer Chain Contact Church Office (651) 451-6223

Cover copy 1983-2016 by Communication Resources Inc and used with permission text arr by Eleta Pierce

Maundy Thursday WorshipMaundy Thursday WorshipMaundy Thursday WorshipMaundy Thursday Worship March 24 bull 600 pm

Potluck dinner and informal worship service around tables in Fellowship Hall recalling the

Last Supper with Foot Washing amp Communion

Good Friday Cross WalkGood Friday Cross WalkGood Friday Cross WalkGood Friday Cross Walk March 25 bull 1200 pm

The walk sponsored by South St Paul churches begins at 12 noon at Luther

Memorial at the corner of 15th Ave N and 3rd St N and will end at Neighbors Inc Join

us for all or part of the walk

Good Friday WorshipGood Friday WorshipGood Friday WorshipGood Friday Worship March 25 bull 700 pm

A Tenebrae service in the Sanctuary featuring the Festival Choir and featured soloists

Easter SundayEaster SundayEaster SundayEaster Sunday

Sunrise Communion ServiceSunrise Communion ServiceSunrise Communion ServiceSunrise Communion Service 730 am

An informal service in the South Commons celebrating the resurrection with communion

A continental breakfast will be served following worship

Celebration of the ResurrectionCelebration of the ResurrectionCelebration of the ResurrectionCelebration of the Resurrection 1000 am

A traditional Easter Celebration with Festival Choir Bells of Praise amp Jubilation Ringers Fellowship amp treats in the North

Commons following worship

PalmPalmPalmPalmPalmPalmPalmPalm SundaySundaySundaySundaySundaySundaySundaySunday

lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you

if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent

the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would

shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo

Luke 19 40Luke 19 40Luke 19 40Luke 19 40

Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of South St Paul We are delighted that you have joined us to worship the Living God If you are a first time worship guest we extend a special welcome to you Know that as our guest you are invited to participate in any of the programs offered and we do not expect you to contribute when the offering is received Today your presence with us is your offering to God

Photos andor video may be taken during this worship service FPC-SSP reserves the right to use said photos or video in church publications including but not limited to bulletins newsletters the church website and social media sites If you prefer not to appear in these photos or video please talk to one of the ushers

If you have a prayer request please use the yellow request cards in the pews Give the card to an usher before worship or during the first hymn so it can be included in our prayers of the people today and passed on to the prayer chain as well

Children of all ages are welcome in our worship service We also have professional childcare available for infants and children up to 5 years The nursery is located at the top of the stairs in the upper level of the Education wing and is always available on those days your child may be restless If you have an infant who begins to cry during the service feel free to go into the library with your child and continue to hear the service on the speaker

Please join us after the worship service for a time of fellowship in the Commons Coffee juice and treats are available for a minimal charge for members and at no cost for guests Come and connect with old and new friends as we enjoy fellowship together

First Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St Paul 535 20th Avenue North South St Paul MN 55075

651-451-6223 wwwfpcssporg

Today March 20 Palm Sunday 830 am Education for All 1000 am Worship Service 1100 am Fellowship Hour 115 pm Timber Hills

Monday March 21 700 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Tuesday March 22 700 pm Deacons

Wednesday March 23 900 am Bible Study 530 pm Jubilation Ringers 615 pm Bells of Praise 715 pm Festival Choir

Thursday March 24 800 am Menrsquos Study 600 pm Maundy Thursday Meal amp Worship

Friday March 25 1200 pm Ecumenical Cross Walk 700 pm Good Friday Tenebrae Worship 700 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Sunday March 27 Easter Sunday 730 am Easter Sunrise Service 1000 am Easter Worship Service 1100 am Fellowship Hour

On The CalendarOn The CalendarOn The CalendarOn The Calendar

Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of South St Paul We are delighted that you have joined us to worship the Living God If you are a first time worship guest we extend a special welcome to you Know that as our guest you are invited to participate in any of the programs offered and we do not expect you to contribute when the offering is received Today your presence with us is your offering to God

Photos andor video may be taken during this worship service FPC-SSP reserves the right to use said photos or video in church publications including but not limited to bulletins newsletters the church website and social media sites If you prefer not to appear in these photos or video please talk to one of the ushers

If you have a prayer request please use the yellow request cards in the pews Give the card to an usher before worship or during the first hymn so it can be included in our prayers of the people today and passed on to the prayer chain as well

Children of all ages are welcome in our worship service We also have professional childcare available for infants and children up to 5 years The nursery is located at the top of the stairs in the upper level of the Education wing and is always available on those days your child may be restless If you have an infant who begins to cry during the service feel free to go into the library with your child and continue to hear the service on the speaker

Please join us after the worship service for a time of fellowship in the Commons Coffee juice and treats are available for a minimal charge for members and at no cost for guests Come and connect with old and new friends as we enjoy fellowship together

First Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St Paul 535 20th Avenue North South St Paul MN 55075

651-451-6223 wwwfpcssporg

Today March 20 Palm Sunday 830 am Education for All 1000 am Worship Service 1100 am Fellowship Hour 115 pm Timber Hills

Monday March 21 700 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Tuesday March 22 700 pm Deacons

Wednesday March 23 900 am Bible Study 530 pm Jubilation Ringers 615 pm Bells of Praise 715 pm Festival Choir

Thursday March 24 800 am Menrsquos Study 600 pm Maundy Thursday Meal amp Worship

Friday March 25 1200 pm Ecumenical Cross Walk 700 pm Good Friday Tenebrae Worship 700 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Sunday March 27 Easter Sunday 730 am Easter Sunrise Service 1000 am Easter Worship Service 1100 am Fellowship Hour

On The CalendarOn The CalendarOn The CalendarOn The Calendar

Today starts Holy Week In the Christian year it is the week immediately before Easter It is also the last week of Lent and includes Palm Sunday Holy Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday and Holy Saturday We will celebrate Holy Week with three of these five traditions See the back of todayrsquos bulletin for dates times and more information about each of these events and join us in these observances

You may have noticed that we are doing Easter a bit different this year with two completely different Easter morning worship experiences Next Sunday at 730 am we will gather in the South Commons for a shortened informal worship and communion service followed by a continental breakfast At 10 am we will gather in the Sanctuary for a traditional Easter celebration with bells and the Festival Choir and fellowship time following the worship service All are welcome to join us at one or both of these worship services

Today is SCRIP Sunday Cards ordered today will be delivered the next Sunday Stop by the table in the Commons to make your purchase and help raise funds for our church

Food security is ldquoaccess by all people at all times to enough food for an active healthy liferdquo Food insecurity means that ldquoconsistent access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources at times during the yearrdquo 1 in 10 Minnesotans or more than 500000 state residents are food insecure on a regular basis This is more people than attended Minnesota Vikings home games

AnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncements

Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27

Scripture Luke 24 1-12

Theme Festival of the Resurrection

Music Festival Choir Jubilation Ringers Bells of Praise

Easter No Education Classes

during the 2015 regular season By donating food and cash to our ldquoPack the Prdquo food drive we can help alleviate some of those worries for people here in our neighborhood through our local food shelf at Neighbors Inc If yoursquod rather skip the grocery store write a check for $10 (or more) and wersquoll do the shopping for you Your donation of cash today will show up as food added to the display next week along with any other food donations brought

Reminder No adult education or Sunday school classes next Sunday All will resume on April 3

Have you heard about bees in the news recently and wondered how you can help these pollinators Then join us for Adult Ed on Sunday April 3 for ldquoBees Our Precious Pollinatorsrdquo JoAnne Sabin an experienced beekeeper and beekeeping instructor will share many insights about bees including why they are so important to us how they pollinate what other creatures pollinate the challenges pollinators face in todays world and what people can do to help them survive

Mark your calendars 17-voice InVocation singers will return to FPC-SSP on Saturday April 9 at 7 pm to present a concert supporting Beacon Interfaith Housing Initiative a collaborative of congregations ending homelessness through housing shelter and advocacy Bring your friends parents and kids Enjoy the music and help end homelessness

Today starts Holy Week In the Christian year it is the week immediately before Easter It is also the last week of Lent and includes Palm Sunday Holy Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday and Holy Saturday We will celebrate Holy Week with three of these five traditions See the back of todayrsquos bulletin for dates times and more information about each of these events and join us in these observances

You may have noticed that we are doing Easter a bit different this year with two completely different Easter morning worship experiences Next Sunday at 730 am we will gather in the South Commons for a shortened informal worship and communion service followed by a continental breakfast At 10 am we will gather in the Sanctuary for a traditional Easter celebration with bells and the Festival Choir and fellowship time following the worship service All are welcome to join us at one or both of these worship services

Today is SCRIP Sunday Cards ordered today will be delivered the next Sunday Stop by the table in the Commons to make your purchase and help raise funds for our church

Food security is ldquoaccess by all people at all times to enough food for an active healthy liferdquo Food insecurity means that ldquoconsistent access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources at times during the yearrdquo 1 in 10 Minnesotans or more than 500000 state residents are food insecure on a regular basis This is more people than attended Minnesota Vikings home games

AnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncements

Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27

Scripture Luke 24 1-12

Theme Festival of the Resurrection

Music Festival Choir Jubilation Ringers Bells of Praise

Easter No Education Classes

during the 2015 regular season By donating food and cash to our ldquoPack the Prdquo food drive we can help alleviate some of those worries for people here in our neighborhood through our local food shelf at Neighbors Inc If yoursquod rather skip the grocery store write a check for $10 (or more) and wersquoll do the shopping for you Your donation of cash today will show up as food added to the display next week along with any other food donations brought

Reminder No adult education or Sunday school classes next Sunday All will resume on April 3

Have you heard about bees in the news recently and wondered how you can help these pollinators Then join us for Adult Ed on Sunday April 3 for ldquoBees Our Precious Pollinatorsrdquo JoAnne Sabin an experienced beekeeper and beekeeping instructor will share many insights about bees including why they are so important to us how they pollinate what other creatures pollinate the challenges pollinators face in todays world and what people can do to help them survive

Mark your calendars 17-voice InVocation singers will return to FPC-SSP on Saturday April 9 at 7 pm to present a concert supporting Beacon Interfaith Housing Initiative a collaborative of congregations ending homelessness through housing shelter and advocacy Bring your friends parents and kids Enjoy the music and help end homelessness

First Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St Paul PPPALMALMALM SSSUNDAYUNDAYUNDAY

March 20 2016 1000 amMarch 20 2016 1000 amMarch 20 2016 1000 amMarch 20 2016 1000 am

please stand in body or in spirit

PRELUDEPRELUDEPRELUDEPRELUDE ldquoCorrenterdquo Corelli

Manitou String Quartet WELCOME amp GATHERINGWELCOME amp GATHERINGWELCOME amp GATHERINGWELCOME amp GATHERING Tom Watson

CENTERING SILENCECENTERING SILENCECENTERING SILENCECENTERING SILENCE

INTROITINTROITINTROITINTROIT ldquoQuoniam tu solus sanctusrdquo Vivaldi

Festival Choir For Thou only art holy Thou only art the Lord

Thou only art most high O Jesus Christ

CALL TO WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive)

Cry out people of faith Rejoice and praise God If we did not sing praise the very stones would cry out Cry out people of faith for our Savior draws near to Jerusalem Hosanna God saves Blessed is the One who comes in Godrsquos name

HYMN HYMN HYMN HYMN ldquoAll Glory Laud and Honorrdquo Hymnal 196

PRAYER OF CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Katie Estes

God of each new day we confess that we join the crowds who insult and alienate and blame Forgive us for listening too intently to all the voices of the world that clamor for our attention Make us bold to speak up for the downtrodden the oppressed and those captive to their fears O God who sustains the weak open our hearts to see each other as you see us Open our ears to hear your voice and give us Christlike steadfastness in living our faith serving others and bringing rest to the weary In Jesusrsquo name we pray Amen

WORDS OF ASSURANCE WORDS OF ASSURANCE WORDS OF ASSURANCE WORDS OF ASSURANCE (responsive) Let us rejoice together with the good news of Godrsquos forgiveness There is grace and renewed strength for those who seek new life

RESPONSE RESPONSE RESPONSE RESPONSE ldquoIn the Cross of Christ I Gloryrdquo Hymnal 213 (vs 1 - 2)

A TIME WITH CHILDRENA TIME WITH CHILDRENA TIME WITH CHILDRENA TIME WITH CHILDREN

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (unison) Becky Finkle

Eternal God whose word silences the shouts of the mighty quiet within us every voice but your own Speak to us through the example of Jesus Christ that by the power of your Holy Spirit we may receive grace to show Christrsquos love in lives given to service Amen

PSALTERPSALTERPSALTERPSALTER Psalm 150 OT p 583

ANTHEMANTHEMANTHEMANTHEM ldquoDomine Deus Agnus Deirdquo Vivaldi Festival Choir with Clara Osowski solo

O Lord God Lamb of God Son of the Father Who takest away the sins of the world have mercy on us

GOSPELGOSPELGOSPELGOSPEL Luke 19 29-40 NT p 83

SERMONSERMONSERMONSERMON Praise Like Nobodyrsquos Watching Tom Watson

HYMNHYMNHYMNHYMN ldquoHosanna Loud Hosannardquo Hymnal 197

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLPRAYERS OF THE PEOPLPRAYERS OF THE PEOPLPRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAYER E AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAYER E AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAYER E AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAYER

RECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGSRECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGSRECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGSRECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGS IIIINVITATIONNVITATIONNVITATIONNVITATION TOTOTOTO SSSSHAREHAREHAREHARE OOOOFFERTORYFFERTORYFFERTORYFFERTORY ldquoQui tollisQui sedes ad dexteramrdquo Vivaldi

Who takest away the sins of the world receive our prayer Who sittest at the right hand of the Father have mercy on us

RRRRESPONSEESPONSEESPONSEESPONSE ldquoLord of All Goodrdquo Hymnal 711

(v 1 only)

PPPPRAYERRAYERRAYERRAYER OFOFOFOF DDDDEDICATIONEDICATIONEDICATIONEDICATION (unison) Blessed One we repent of our greed and sense of entitlement with this act of gratitude You have given us the gift of enduring steadfast love Multiply these gifts so that we may share the magnitude of your joy-filled message throughout our community and world Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord Hosanna in the highest Amen

CLOSING ANTHEM CLOSING ANTHEM CLOSING ANTHEM CLOSING ANTHEM ldquoCum Sancto Spiriturdquo Vivaldi With the Holy Ghost in the glory of God the Father Amen

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION CHARGE AND BENEDICTION CHARGE AND BENEDICTION CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

POSTLUDEPOSTLUDEPOSTLUDEPOSTLUDE ldquoToccata and Fugue in d minorrdquo Bach

First Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St Paul PPPALMALMALM SSSUNDAYUNDAYUNDAY

March 20 2016 1000 amMarch 20 2016 1000 amMarch 20 2016 1000 amMarch 20 2016 1000 am

please stand in body or in spirit

PRELUDEPRELUDEPRELUDEPRELUDE ldquoCorrenterdquo Corelli

Manitou String Quartet WELCOME amp GATHERINGWELCOME amp GATHERINGWELCOME amp GATHERINGWELCOME amp GATHERING Tom Watson

CENTERING SILENCECENTERING SILENCECENTERING SILENCECENTERING SILENCE

INTROITINTROITINTROITINTROIT ldquoQuoniam tu solus sanctusrdquo Vivaldi

Festival Choir For Thou only art holy Thou only art the Lord

Thou only art most high O Jesus Christ

CALL TO WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive)

Cry out people of faith Rejoice and praise God If we did not sing praise the very stones would cry out Cry out people of faith for our Savior draws near to Jerusalem Hosanna God saves Blessed is the One who comes in Godrsquos name

HYMN HYMN HYMN HYMN ldquoAll Glory Laud and Honorrdquo Hymnal 196

PRAYER OF CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Katie Estes

God of each new day we confess that we join the crowds who insult and alienate and blame Forgive us for listening too intently to all the voices of the world that clamor for our attention Make us bold to speak up for the downtrodden the oppressed and those captive to their fears O God who sustains the weak open our hearts to see each other as you see us Open our ears to hear your voice and give us Christlike steadfastness in living our faith serving others and bringing rest to the weary In Jesusrsquo name we pray Amen

WORDS OF ASSURANCE WORDS OF ASSURANCE WORDS OF ASSURANCE WORDS OF ASSURANCE (responsive) Let us rejoice together with the good news of Godrsquos forgiveness There is grace and renewed strength for those who seek new life

RESPONSE RESPONSE RESPONSE RESPONSE ldquoIn the Cross of Christ I Gloryrdquo Hymnal 213 (vs 1 - 2)

A TIME WITH CHILDRENA TIME WITH CHILDRENA TIME WITH CHILDRENA TIME WITH CHILDREN

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (unison) Becky Finkle

Eternal God whose word silences the shouts of the mighty quiet within us every voice but your own Speak to us through the example of Jesus Christ that by the power of your Holy Spirit we may receive grace to show Christrsquos love in lives given to service Amen

PSALTERPSALTERPSALTERPSALTER Psalm 150 OT p 583

ANTHEMANTHEMANTHEMANTHEM ldquoDomine Deus Agnus Deirdquo Vivaldi Festival Choir with Clara Osowski solo

O Lord God Lamb of God Son of the Father Who takest away the sins of the world have mercy on us

GOSPELGOSPELGOSPELGOSPEL Luke 19 29-40 NT p 83

SERMONSERMONSERMONSERMON Praise Like Nobodyrsquos Watching Tom Watson

HYMNHYMNHYMNHYMN ldquoHosanna Loud Hosannardquo Hymnal 197

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLPRAYERS OF THE PEOPLPRAYERS OF THE PEOPLPRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAYER E AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAYER E AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAYER E AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAYER

RECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGSRECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGSRECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGSRECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGS IIIINVITATIONNVITATIONNVITATIONNVITATION TOTOTOTO SSSSHAREHAREHAREHARE OOOOFFERTORYFFERTORYFFERTORYFFERTORY ldquoQui tollisQui sedes ad dexteramrdquo Vivaldi

Who takest away the sins of the world receive our prayer Who sittest at the right hand of the Father have mercy on us

RRRRESPONSEESPONSEESPONSEESPONSE ldquoLord of All Goodrdquo Hymnal 711

(v 1 only)

PPPPRAYERRAYERRAYERRAYER OFOFOFOF DDDDEDICATIONEDICATIONEDICATIONEDICATION (unison) Blessed One we repent of our greed and sense of entitlement with this act of gratitude You have given us the gift of enduring steadfast love Multiply these gifts so that we may share the magnitude of your joy-filled message throughout our community and world Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord Hosanna in the highest Amen

CLOSING ANTHEM CLOSING ANTHEM CLOSING ANTHEM CLOSING ANTHEM ldquoCum Sancto Spiriturdquo Vivaldi With the Holy Ghost in the glory of God the Father Amen

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION CHARGE AND BENEDICTION CHARGE AND BENEDICTION CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

POSTLUDEPOSTLUDEPOSTLUDEPOSTLUDE ldquoToccata and Fugue in d minorrdquo Bach

SSSSERVINGERVINGERVINGERVING UUUUSSSS TTTTODAYODAYODAYODAY

Greeters Kris Froelke Willard Lee

Head Usher Randy Bourgoin

Ushers Dick Carson Dave Hanson Bill Hickok Mel Hunt

Manitou String Quartet Gerry Casper violin Andrea Sieber violin Mark Ladwig viola Tom Austin cello

Lector Becky Finkle

Coffee Servers Pat Angell Phyllis Hahn

The flowers on the chancel this morning are provided by Bill Hickok in memory of Thadeus amp Lois Hickok

Music Director Linda Kachelmeier

Organist Jen Bierlein

Pastors Katie Estes Tom Watson

Youth Coordinator Ruth Buller

Church Administrator Eleta Pierce

Prayer Chain Contact Church Office (651) 451-6223

Cover copy 1983-2016 by Communication Resources Inc and used with permission text arr by Eleta Pierce

Maundy Thursday WorshipMaundy Thursday WorshipMaundy Thursday WorshipMaundy Thursday Worship March 24 bull 600 pm

Potluck dinner and informal worship service around tables in Fellowship Hall recalling the

Last Supper with Foot Washing amp Communion

Good Friday Cross WalkGood Friday Cross WalkGood Friday Cross WalkGood Friday Cross Walk March 25 bull 1200 pm

The walk sponsored by South St Paul churches begins at 12 noon at Luther

Memorial at the corner of 15th Ave N and 3rd St N and will end at Neighbors Inc Join

us for all or part of the walk

Good Friday WorshipGood Friday WorshipGood Friday WorshipGood Friday Worship March 25 bull 700 pm

A Tenebrae service in the Sanctuary featuring the Festival Choir and featured soloists

Easter SundayEaster SundayEaster SundayEaster Sunday

Sunrise Communion ServiceSunrise Communion ServiceSunrise Communion ServiceSunrise Communion Service 730 am

An informal service in the South Commons celebrating the resurrection with communion

A continental breakfast will be served following worship

Celebration of the ResurrectionCelebration of the ResurrectionCelebration of the ResurrectionCelebration of the Resurrection 1000 am

A traditional Easter Celebration with Festival Choir Bells of Praise amp Jubilation Ringers Fellowship amp treats in the North

Commons following worship

PalmPalmPalmPalmPalmPalmPalmPalm SundaySundaySundaySundaySundaySundaySundaySunday

lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you

if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent

the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would

shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo

Luke 19 40Luke 19 40Luke 19 40Luke 19 40

Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of South St Paul We are delighted that you have joined us to worship the Living God If you are a first time worship guest we extend a special welcome to you Know that as our guest you are invited to participate in any of the programs offered and we do not expect you to contribute when the offering is received Today your presence with us is your offering to God

Photos andor video may be taken during this worship service FPC-SSP reserves the right to use said photos or video in church publications including but not limited to bulletins newsletters the church website and social media sites If you prefer not to appear in these photos or video please talk to one of the ushers

If you have a prayer request please use the yellow request cards in the pews Give the card to an usher before worship or during the first hymn so it can be included in our prayers of the people today and passed on to the prayer chain as well

Children of all ages are welcome in our worship service We also have professional childcare available for infants and children up to 5 years The nursery is located at the top of the stairs in the upper level of the Education wing and is always available on those days your child may be restless If you have an infant who begins to cry during the service feel free to go into the library with your child and continue to hear the service on the speaker

Please join us after the worship service for a time of fellowship in the Commons Coffee juice and treats are available for a minimal charge for members and at no cost for guests Come and connect with old and new friends as we enjoy fellowship together

First Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St Paul 535 20th Avenue North South St Paul MN 55075

651-451-6223 wwwfpcssporg

Today March 20 Palm Sunday 830 am Education for All 1000 am Worship Service 1100 am Fellowship Hour 115 pm Timber Hills

Monday March 21 700 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Tuesday March 22 700 pm Deacons

Wednesday March 23 900 am Bible Study 530 pm Jubilation Ringers 615 pm Bells of Praise 715 pm Festival Choir

Thursday March 24 800 am Menrsquos Study 600 pm Maundy Thursday Meal amp Worship

Friday March 25 1200 pm Ecumenical Cross Walk 700 pm Good Friday Tenebrae Worship 700 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Sunday March 27 Easter Sunday 730 am Easter Sunrise Service 1000 am Easter Worship Service 1100 am Fellowship Hour

On The CalendarOn The CalendarOn The CalendarOn The Calendar

Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of South St Paul We are delighted that you have joined us to worship the Living God If you are a first time worship guest we extend a special welcome to you Know that as our guest you are invited to participate in any of the programs offered and we do not expect you to contribute when the offering is received Today your presence with us is your offering to God

Photos andor video may be taken during this worship service FPC-SSP reserves the right to use said photos or video in church publications including but not limited to bulletins newsletters the church website and social media sites If you prefer not to appear in these photos or video please talk to one of the ushers

If you have a prayer request please use the yellow request cards in the pews Give the card to an usher before worship or during the first hymn so it can be included in our prayers of the people today and passed on to the prayer chain as well

Children of all ages are welcome in our worship service We also have professional childcare available for infants and children up to 5 years The nursery is located at the top of the stairs in the upper level of the Education wing and is always available on those days your child may be restless If you have an infant who begins to cry during the service feel free to go into the library with your child and continue to hear the service on the speaker

Please join us after the worship service for a time of fellowship in the Commons Coffee juice and treats are available for a minimal charge for members and at no cost for guests Come and connect with old and new friends as we enjoy fellowship together

First Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St Paul 535 20th Avenue North South St Paul MN 55075

651-451-6223 wwwfpcssporg

Today March 20 Palm Sunday 830 am Education for All 1000 am Worship Service 1100 am Fellowship Hour 115 pm Timber Hills

Monday March 21 700 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Tuesday March 22 700 pm Deacons

Wednesday March 23 900 am Bible Study 530 pm Jubilation Ringers 615 pm Bells of Praise 715 pm Festival Choir

Thursday March 24 800 am Menrsquos Study 600 pm Maundy Thursday Meal amp Worship

Friday March 25 1200 pm Ecumenical Cross Walk 700 pm Good Friday Tenebrae Worship 700 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Sunday March 27 Easter Sunday 730 am Easter Sunrise Service 1000 am Easter Worship Service 1100 am Fellowship Hour

On The CalendarOn The CalendarOn The CalendarOn The Calendar

Today starts Holy Week In the Christian year it is the week immediately before Easter It is also the last week of Lent and includes Palm Sunday Holy Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday and Holy Saturday We will celebrate Holy Week with three of these five traditions See the back of todayrsquos bulletin for dates times and more information about each of these events and join us in these observances

You may have noticed that we are doing Easter a bit different this year with two completely different Easter morning worship experiences Next Sunday at 730 am we will gather in the South Commons for a shortened informal worship and communion service followed by a continental breakfast At 10 am we will gather in the Sanctuary for a traditional Easter celebration with bells and the Festival Choir and fellowship time following the worship service All are welcome to join us at one or both of these worship services

Today is SCRIP Sunday Cards ordered today will be delivered the next Sunday Stop by the table in the Commons to make your purchase and help raise funds for our church

Food security is ldquoaccess by all people at all times to enough food for an active healthy liferdquo Food insecurity means that ldquoconsistent access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources at times during the yearrdquo 1 in 10 Minnesotans or more than 500000 state residents are food insecure on a regular basis This is more people than attended Minnesota Vikings home games

AnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncements

Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27

Scripture Luke 24 1-12

Theme Festival of the Resurrection

Music Festival Choir Jubilation Ringers Bells of Praise

Easter No Education Classes

during the 2015 regular season By donating food and cash to our ldquoPack the Prdquo food drive we can help alleviate some of those worries for people here in our neighborhood through our local food shelf at Neighbors Inc If yoursquod rather skip the grocery store write a check for $10 (or more) and wersquoll do the shopping for you Your donation of cash today will show up as food added to the display next week along with any other food donations brought

Reminder No adult education or Sunday school classes next Sunday All will resume on April 3

Have you heard about bees in the news recently and wondered how you can help these pollinators Then join us for Adult Ed on Sunday April 3 for ldquoBees Our Precious Pollinatorsrdquo JoAnne Sabin an experienced beekeeper and beekeeping instructor will share many insights about bees including why they are so important to us how they pollinate what other creatures pollinate the challenges pollinators face in todays world and what people can do to help them survive

Mark your calendars 17-voice InVocation singers will return to FPC-SSP on Saturday April 9 at 7 pm to present a concert supporting Beacon Interfaith Housing Initiative a collaborative of congregations ending homelessness through housing shelter and advocacy Bring your friends parents and kids Enjoy the music and help end homelessness

Today starts Holy Week In the Christian year it is the week immediately before Easter It is also the last week of Lent and includes Palm Sunday Holy Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday and Holy Saturday We will celebrate Holy Week with three of these five traditions See the back of todayrsquos bulletin for dates times and more information about each of these events and join us in these observances

You may have noticed that we are doing Easter a bit different this year with two completely different Easter morning worship experiences Next Sunday at 730 am we will gather in the South Commons for a shortened informal worship and communion service followed by a continental breakfast At 10 am we will gather in the Sanctuary for a traditional Easter celebration with bells and the Festival Choir and fellowship time following the worship service All are welcome to join us at one or both of these worship services

Today is SCRIP Sunday Cards ordered today will be delivered the next Sunday Stop by the table in the Commons to make your purchase and help raise funds for our church

Food security is ldquoaccess by all people at all times to enough food for an active healthy liferdquo Food insecurity means that ldquoconsistent access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources at times during the yearrdquo 1 in 10 Minnesotans or more than 500000 state residents are food insecure on a regular basis This is more people than attended Minnesota Vikings home games

AnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncements

Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27

Scripture Luke 24 1-12

Theme Festival of the Resurrection

Music Festival Choir Jubilation Ringers Bells of Praise

Easter No Education Classes

during the 2015 regular season By donating food and cash to our ldquoPack the Prdquo food drive we can help alleviate some of those worries for people here in our neighborhood through our local food shelf at Neighbors Inc If yoursquod rather skip the grocery store write a check for $10 (or more) and wersquoll do the shopping for you Your donation of cash today will show up as food added to the display next week along with any other food donations brought

Reminder No adult education or Sunday school classes next Sunday All will resume on April 3

Have you heard about bees in the news recently and wondered how you can help these pollinators Then join us for Adult Ed on Sunday April 3 for ldquoBees Our Precious Pollinatorsrdquo JoAnne Sabin an experienced beekeeper and beekeeping instructor will share many insights about bees including why they are so important to us how they pollinate what other creatures pollinate the challenges pollinators face in todays world and what people can do to help them survive

Mark your calendars 17-voice InVocation singers will return to FPC-SSP on Saturday April 9 at 7 pm to present a concert supporting Beacon Interfaith Housing Initiative a collaborative of congregations ending homelessness through housing shelter and advocacy Bring your friends parents and kids Enjoy the music and help end homelessness

First Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St Paul PPPALMALMALM SSSUNDAYUNDAYUNDAY

March 20 2016 1000 amMarch 20 2016 1000 amMarch 20 2016 1000 amMarch 20 2016 1000 am

please stand in body or in spirit

PRELUDEPRELUDEPRELUDEPRELUDE ldquoCorrenterdquo Corelli

Manitou String Quartet WELCOME amp GATHERINGWELCOME amp GATHERINGWELCOME amp GATHERINGWELCOME amp GATHERING Tom Watson

CENTERING SILENCECENTERING SILENCECENTERING SILENCECENTERING SILENCE

INTROITINTROITINTROITINTROIT ldquoQuoniam tu solus sanctusrdquo Vivaldi

Festival Choir For Thou only art holy Thou only art the Lord

Thou only art most high O Jesus Christ

CALL TO WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive)

Cry out people of faith Rejoice and praise God If we did not sing praise the very stones would cry out Cry out people of faith for our Savior draws near to Jerusalem Hosanna God saves Blessed is the One who comes in Godrsquos name

HYMN HYMN HYMN HYMN ldquoAll Glory Laud and Honorrdquo Hymnal 196

PRAYER OF CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Katie Estes

God of each new day we confess that we join the crowds who insult and alienate and blame Forgive us for listening too intently to all the voices of the world that clamor for our attention Make us bold to speak up for the downtrodden the oppressed and those captive to their fears O God who sustains the weak open our hearts to see each other as you see us Open our ears to hear your voice and give us Christlike steadfastness in living our faith serving others and bringing rest to the weary In Jesusrsquo name we pray Amen

WORDS OF ASSURANCE WORDS OF ASSURANCE WORDS OF ASSURANCE WORDS OF ASSURANCE (responsive) Let us rejoice together with the good news of Godrsquos forgiveness There is grace and renewed strength for those who seek new life

RESPONSE RESPONSE RESPONSE RESPONSE ldquoIn the Cross of Christ I Gloryrdquo Hymnal 213 (vs 1 - 2)

A TIME WITH CHILDRENA TIME WITH CHILDRENA TIME WITH CHILDRENA TIME WITH CHILDREN

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (unison) Becky Finkle

Eternal God whose word silences the shouts of the mighty quiet within us every voice but your own Speak to us through the example of Jesus Christ that by the power of your Holy Spirit we may receive grace to show Christrsquos love in lives given to service Amen

PSALTERPSALTERPSALTERPSALTER Psalm 150 OT p 583

ANTHEMANTHEMANTHEMANTHEM ldquoDomine Deus Agnus Deirdquo Vivaldi Festival Choir with Clara Osowski solo

O Lord God Lamb of God Son of the Father Who takest away the sins of the world have mercy on us

GOSPELGOSPELGOSPELGOSPEL Luke 19 29-40 NT p 83

SERMONSERMONSERMONSERMON Praise Like Nobodyrsquos Watching Tom Watson

HYMNHYMNHYMNHYMN ldquoHosanna Loud Hosannardquo Hymnal 197

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLPRAYERS OF THE PEOPLPRAYERS OF THE PEOPLPRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAYER E AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAYER E AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAYER E AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAYER

RECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGSRECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGSRECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGSRECEPTION OF TITHES amp OFFERINGS IIIINVITATIONNVITATIONNVITATIONNVITATION TOTOTOTO SSSSHAREHAREHAREHARE OOOOFFERTORYFFERTORYFFERTORYFFERTORY ldquoQui tollisQui sedes ad dexteramrdquo Vivaldi

Who takest away the sins of the world receive our prayer Who sittest at the right hand of the Father have mercy on us

RRRRESPONSEESPONSEESPONSEESPONSE ldquoLord of All Goodrdquo Hymnal 711

(v 1 only)

PPPPRAYERRAYERRAYERRAYER OFOFOFOF DDDDEDICATIONEDICATIONEDICATIONEDICATION (unison) Blessed One we repent of our greed and sense of entitlement with this act of gratitude You have given us the gift of enduring steadfast love Multiply these gifts so that we may share the magnitude of your joy-filled message throughout our community and world Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord Hosanna in the highest Amen

CLOSING ANTHEM CLOSING ANTHEM CLOSING ANTHEM CLOSING ANTHEM ldquoCum Sancto Spiriturdquo Vivaldi With the Holy Ghost in the glory of God the Father Amen

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION CHARGE AND BENEDICTION CHARGE AND BENEDICTION CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

POSTLUDEPOSTLUDEPOSTLUDEPOSTLUDE ldquoToccata and Fugue in d minorrdquo Bach

SSSSERVINGERVINGERVINGERVING UUUUSSSS TTTTODAYODAYODAYODAY

Greeters Kris Froelke Willard Lee

Head Usher Randy Bourgoin

Ushers Dick Carson Dave Hanson Bill Hickok Mel Hunt

Manitou String Quartet Gerry Casper violin Andrea Sieber violin Mark Ladwig viola Tom Austin cello

Lector Becky Finkle

Coffee Servers Pat Angell Phyllis Hahn

The flowers on the chancel this morning are provided by Bill Hickok in memory of Thadeus amp Lois Hickok

Music Director Linda Kachelmeier

Organist Jen Bierlein

Pastors Katie Estes Tom Watson

Youth Coordinator Ruth Buller

Church Administrator Eleta Pierce

Prayer Chain Contact Church Office (651) 451-6223

Cover copy 1983-2016 by Communication Resources Inc and used with permission text arr by Eleta Pierce

Maundy Thursday WorshipMaundy Thursday WorshipMaundy Thursday WorshipMaundy Thursday Worship March 24 bull 600 pm

Potluck dinner and informal worship service around tables in Fellowship Hall recalling the

Last Supper with Foot Washing amp Communion

Good Friday Cross WalkGood Friday Cross WalkGood Friday Cross WalkGood Friday Cross Walk March 25 bull 1200 pm

The walk sponsored by South St Paul churches begins at 12 noon at Luther

Memorial at the corner of 15th Ave N and 3rd St N and will end at Neighbors Inc Join

us for all or part of the walk

Good Friday WorshipGood Friday WorshipGood Friday WorshipGood Friday Worship March 25 bull 700 pm

A Tenebrae service in the Sanctuary featuring the Festival Choir and featured soloists

Easter SundayEaster SundayEaster SundayEaster Sunday

Sunrise Communion ServiceSunrise Communion ServiceSunrise Communion ServiceSunrise Communion Service 730 am

An informal service in the South Commons celebrating the resurrection with communion

A continental breakfast will be served following worship

Celebration of the ResurrectionCelebration of the ResurrectionCelebration of the ResurrectionCelebration of the Resurrection 1000 am

A traditional Easter Celebration with Festival Choir Bells of Praise amp Jubilation Ringers Fellowship amp treats in the North

Commons following worship

PalmPalmPalmPalmPalmPalmPalmPalm SundaySundaySundaySundaySundaySundaySundaySunday

lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you

if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent

the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would

shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo

Luke 19 40Luke 19 40Luke 19 40Luke 19 40

Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of South St Paul We are delighted that you have joined us to worship the Living God If you are a first time worship guest we extend a special welcome to you Know that as our guest you are invited to participate in any of the programs offered and we do not expect you to contribute when the offering is received Today your presence with us is your offering to God

Photos andor video may be taken during this worship service FPC-SSP reserves the right to use said photos or video in church publications including but not limited to bulletins newsletters the church website and social media sites If you prefer not to appear in these photos or video please talk to one of the ushers

If you have a prayer request please use the yellow request cards in the pews Give the card to an usher before worship or during the first hymn so it can be included in our prayers of the people today and passed on to the prayer chain as well

Children of all ages are welcome in our worship service We also have professional childcare available for infants and children up to 5 years The nursery is located at the top of the stairs in the upper level of the Education wing and is always available on those days your child may be restless If you have an infant who begins to cry during the service feel free to go into the library with your child and continue to hear the service on the speaker

Please join us after the worship service for a time of fellowship in the Commons Coffee juice and treats are available for a minimal charge for members and at no cost for guests Come and connect with old and new friends as we enjoy fellowship together

First Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St Paul 535 20th Avenue North South St Paul MN 55075

651-451-6223 wwwfpcssporg

Today March 20 Palm Sunday 830 am Education for All 1000 am Worship Service 1100 am Fellowship Hour 115 pm Timber Hills

Monday March 21 700 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Tuesday March 22 700 pm Deacons

Wednesday March 23 900 am Bible Study 530 pm Jubilation Ringers 615 pm Bells of Praise 715 pm Festival Choir

Thursday March 24 800 am Menrsquos Study 600 pm Maundy Thursday Meal amp Worship

Friday March 25 1200 pm Ecumenical Cross Walk 700 pm Good Friday Tenebrae Worship 700 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Sunday March 27 Easter Sunday 730 am Easter Sunrise Service 1000 am Easter Worship Service 1100 am Fellowship Hour

On The CalendarOn The CalendarOn The CalendarOn The Calendar

Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of South St Paul We are delighted that you have joined us to worship the Living God If you are a first time worship guest we extend a special welcome to you Know that as our guest you are invited to participate in any of the programs offered and we do not expect you to contribute when the offering is received Today your presence with us is your offering to God

Photos andor video may be taken during this worship service FPC-SSP reserves the right to use said photos or video in church publications including but not limited to bulletins newsletters the church website and social media sites If you prefer not to appear in these photos or video please talk to one of the ushers

If you have a prayer request please use the yellow request cards in the pews Give the card to an usher before worship or during the first hymn so it can be included in our prayers of the people today and passed on to the prayer chain as well

Children of all ages are welcome in our worship service We also have professional childcare available for infants and children up to 5 years The nursery is located at the top of the stairs in the upper level of the Education wing and is always available on those days your child may be restless If you have an infant who begins to cry during the service feel free to go into the library with your child and continue to hear the service on the speaker

Please join us after the worship service for a time of fellowship in the Commons Coffee juice and treats are available for a minimal charge for members and at no cost for guests Come and connect with old and new friends as we enjoy fellowship together

First Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St Paul 535 20th Avenue North South St Paul MN 55075

651-451-6223 wwwfpcssporg

Today March 20 Palm Sunday 830 am Education for All 1000 am Worship Service 1100 am Fellowship Hour 115 pm Timber Hills

Monday March 21 700 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Tuesday March 22 700 pm Deacons

Wednesday March 23 900 am Bible Study 530 pm Jubilation Ringers 615 pm Bells of Praise 715 pm Festival Choir

Thursday March 24 800 am Menrsquos Study 600 pm Maundy Thursday Meal amp Worship

Friday March 25 1200 pm Ecumenical Cross Walk 700 pm Good Friday Tenebrae Worship 700 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Sunday March 27 Easter Sunday 730 am Easter Sunrise Service 1000 am Easter Worship Service 1100 am Fellowship Hour

On The CalendarOn The CalendarOn The CalendarOn The Calendar

Today starts Holy Week In the Christian year it is the week immediately before Easter It is also the last week of Lent and includes Palm Sunday Holy Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday and Holy Saturday We will celebrate Holy Week with three of these five traditions See the back of todayrsquos bulletin for dates times and more information about each of these events and join us in these observances

You may have noticed that we are doing Easter a bit different this year with two completely different Easter morning worship experiences Next Sunday at 730 am we will gather in the South Commons for a shortened informal worship and communion service followed by a continental breakfast At 10 am we will gather in the Sanctuary for a traditional Easter celebration with bells and the Festival Choir and fellowship time following the worship service All are welcome to join us at one or both of these worship services

Today is SCRIP Sunday Cards ordered today will be delivered the next Sunday Stop by the table in the Commons to make your purchase and help raise funds for our church

Food security is ldquoaccess by all people at all times to enough food for an active healthy liferdquo Food insecurity means that ldquoconsistent access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources at times during the yearrdquo 1 in 10 Minnesotans or more than 500000 state residents are food insecure on a regular basis This is more people than attended Minnesota Vikings home games

AnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncements

Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27

Scripture Luke 24 1-12

Theme Festival of the Resurrection

Music Festival Choir Jubilation Ringers Bells of Praise

Easter No Education Classes

during the 2015 regular season By donating food and cash to our ldquoPack the Prdquo food drive we can help alleviate some of those worries for people here in our neighborhood through our local food shelf at Neighbors Inc If yoursquod rather skip the grocery store write a check for $10 (or more) and wersquoll do the shopping for you Your donation of cash today will show up as food added to the display next week along with any other food donations brought

Reminder No adult education or Sunday school classes next Sunday All will resume on April 3

Have you heard about bees in the news recently and wondered how you can help these pollinators Then join us for Adult Ed on Sunday April 3 for ldquoBees Our Precious Pollinatorsrdquo JoAnne Sabin an experienced beekeeper and beekeeping instructor will share many insights about bees including why they are so important to us how they pollinate what other creatures pollinate the challenges pollinators face in todays world and what people can do to help them survive

Mark your calendars 17-voice InVocation singers will return to FPC-SSP on Saturday April 9 at 7 pm to present a concert supporting Beacon Interfaith Housing Initiative a collaborative of congregations ending homelessness through housing shelter and advocacy Bring your friends parents and kids Enjoy the music and help end homelessness

Today starts Holy Week In the Christian year it is the week immediately before Easter It is also the last week of Lent and includes Palm Sunday Holy Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday and Holy Saturday We will celebrate Holy Week with three of these five traditions See the back of todayrsquos bulletin for dates times and more information about each of these events and join us in these observances

You may have noticed that we are doing Easter a bit different this year with two completely different Easter morning worship experiences Next Sunday at 730 am we will gather in the South Commons for a shortened informal worship and communion service followed by a continental breakfast At 10 am we will gather in the Sanctuary for a traditional Easter celebration with bells and the Festival Choir and fellowship time following the worship service All are welcome to join us at one or both of these worship services

Today is SCRIP Sunday Cards ordered today will be delivered the next Sunday Stop by the table in the Commons to make your purchase and help raise funds for our church

Food security is ldquoaccess by all people at all times to enough food for an active healthy liferdquo Food insecurity means that ldquoconsistent access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources at times during the yearrdquo 1 in 10 Minnesotans or more than 500000 state residents are food insecure on a regular basis This is more people than attended Minnesota Vikings home games

AnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncements

Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27

Scripture Luke 24 1-12

Theme Festival of the Resurrection

Music Festival Choir Jubilation Ringers Bells of Praise

Easter No Education Classes

during the 2015 regular season By donating food and cash to our ldquoPack the Prdquo food drive we can help alleviate some of those worries for people here in our neighborhood through our local food shelf at Neighbors Inc If yoursquod rather skip the grocery store write a check for $10 (or more) and wersquoll do the shopping for you Your donation of cash today will show up as food added to the display next week along with any other food donations brought

Reminder No adult education or Sunday school classes next Sunday All will resume on April 3

Have you heard about bees in the news recently and wondered how you can help these pollinators Then join us for Adult Ed on Sunday April 3 for ldquoBees Our Precious Pollinatorsrdquo JoAnne Sabin an experienced beekeeper and beekeeping instructor will share many insights about bees including why they are so important to us how they pollinate what other creatures pollinate the challenges pollinators face in todays world and what people can do to help them survive

Mark your calendars 17-voice InVocation singers will return to FPC-SSP on Saturday April 9 at 7 pm to present a concert supporting Beacon Interfaith Housing Initiative a collaborative of congregations ending homelessness through housing shelter and advocacy Bring your friends parents and kids Enjoy the music and help end homelessness

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Greeters Kris Froelke Willard Lee

Head Usher Randy Bourgoin

Ushers Dick Carson Dave Hanson Bill Hickok Mel Hunt

Manitou String Quartet Gerry Casper violin Andrea Sieber violin Mark Ladwig viola Tom Austin cello

Lector Becky Finkle

Coffee Servers Pat Angell Phyllis Hahn

The flowers on the chancel this morning are provided by Bill Hickok in memory of Thadeus amp Lois Hickok

Music Director Linda Kachelmeier

Organist Jen Bierlein

Pastors Katie Estes Tom Watson

Youth Coordinator Ruth Buller

Church Administrator Eleta Pierce

Prayer Chain Contact Church Office (651) 451-6223

Cover copy 1983-2016 by Communication Resources Inc and used with permission text arr by Eleta Pierce

Maundy Thursday WorshipMaundy Thursday WorshipMaundy Thursday WorshipMaundy Thursday Worship March 24 bull 600 pm

Potluck dinner and informal worship service around tables in Fellowship Hall recalling the

Last Supper with Foot Washing amp Communion

Good Friday Cross WalkGood Friday Cross WalkGood Friday Cross WalkGood Friday Cross Walk March 25 bull 1200 pm

The walk sponsored by South St Paul churches begins at 12 noon at Luther

Memorial at the corner of 15th Ave N and 3rd St N and will end at Neighbors Inc Join

us for all or part of the walk

Good Friday WorshipGood Friday WorshipGood Friday WorshipGood Friday Worship March 25 bull 700 pm

A Tenebrae service in the Sanctuary featuring the Festival Choir and featured soloists

Easter SundayEaster SundayEaster SundayEaster Sunday

Sunrise Communion ServiceSunrise Communion ServiceSunrise Communion ServiceSunrise Communion Service 730 am

An informal service in the South Commons celebrating the resurrection with communion

A continental breakfast will be served following worship

Celebration of the ResurrectionCelebration of the ResurrectionCelebration of the ResurrectionCelebration of the Resurrection 1000 am

A traditional Easter Celebration with Festival Choir Bells of Praise amp Jubilation Ringers Fellowship amp treats in the North

Commons following worship

PalmPalmPalmPalmPalmPalmPalmPalm SundaySundaySundaySundaySundaySundaySundaySunday

lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you lsquoI tell you

if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent if these were silent

the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would the stones would

shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo shout outrsquo

Luke 19 40Luke 19 40Luke 19 40Luke 19 40

Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of South St Paul We are delighted that you have joined us to worship the Living God If you are a first time worship guest we extend a special welcome to you Know that as our guest you are invited to participate in any of the programs offered and we do not expect you to contribute when the offering is received Today your presence with us is your offering to God

Photos andor video may be taken during this worship service FPC-SSP reserves the right to use said photos or video in church publications including but not limited to bulletins newsletters the church website and social media sites If you prefer not to appear in these photos or video please talk to one of the ushers

If you have a prayer request please use the yellow request cards in the pews Give the card to an usher before worship or during the first hymn so it can be included in our prayers of the people today and passed on to the prayer chain as well

Children of all ages are welcome in our worship service We also have professional childcare available for infants and children up to 5 years The nursery is located at the top of the stairs in the upper level of the Education wing and is always available on those days your child may be restless If you have an infant who begins to cry during the service feel free to go into the library with your child and continue to hear the service on the speaker

Please join us after the worship service for a time of fellowship in the Commons Coffee juice and treats are available for a minimal charge for members and at no cost for guests Come and connect with old and new friends as we enjoy fellowship together

First Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St Paul 535 20th Avenue North South St Paul MN 55075

651-451-6223 wwwfpcssporg

Today March 20 Palm Sunday 830 am Education for All 1000 am Worship Service 1100 am Fellowship Hour 115 pm Timber Hills

Monday March 21 700 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Tuesday March 22 700 pm Deacons

Wednesday March 23 900 am Bible Study 530 pm Jubilation Ringers 615 pm Bells of Praise 715 pm Festival Choir

Thursday March 24 800 am Menrsquos Study 600 pm Maundy Thursday Meal amp Worship

Friday March 25 1200 pm Ecumenical Cross Walk 700 pm Good Friday Tenebrae Worship 700 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Sunday March 27 Easter Sunday 730 am Easter Sunrise Service 1000 am Easter Worship Service 1100 am Fellowship Hour

On The CalendarOn The CalendarOn The CalendarOn The Calendar

Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of South St Paul We are delighted that you have joined us to worship the Living God If you are a first time worship guest we extend a special welcome to you Know that as our guest you are invited to participate in any of the programs offered and we do not expect you to contribute when the offering is received Today your presence with us is your offering to God

Photos andor video may be taken during this worship service FPC-SSP reserves the right to use said photos or video in church publications including but not limited to bulletins newsletters the church website and social media sites If you prefer not to appear in these photos or video please talk to one of the ushers

If you have a prayer request please use the yellow request cards in the pews Give the card to an usher before worship or during the first hymn so it can be included in our prayers of the people today and passed on to the prayer chain as well

Children of all ages are welcome in our worship service We also have professional childcare available for infants and children up to 5 years The nursery is located at the top of the stairs in the upper level of the Education wing and is always available on those days your child may be restless If you have an infant who begins to cry during the service feel free to go into the library with your child and continue to hear the service on the speaker

Please join us after the worship service for a time of fellowship in the Commons Coffee juice and treats are available for a minimal charge for members and at no cost for guests Come and connect with old and new friends as we enjoy fellowship together

First Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St Paul 535 20th Avenue North South St Paul MN 55075

651-451-6223 wwwfpcssporg

Today March 20 Palm Sunday 830 am Education for All 1000 am Worship Service 1100 am Fellowship Hour 115 pm Timber Hills

Monday March 21 700 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Tuesday March 22 700 pm Deacons

Wednesday March 23 900 am Bible Study 530 pm Jubilation Ringers 615 pm Bells of Praise 715 pm Festival Choir

Thursday March 24 800 am Menrsquos Study 600 pm Maundy Thursday Meal amp Worship

Friday March 25 1200 pm Ecumenical Cross Walk 700 pm Good Friday Tenebrae Worship 700 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Sunday March 27 Easter Sunday 730 am Easter Sunrise Service 1000 am Easter Worship Service 1100 am Fellowship Hour

On The CalendarOn The CalendarOn The CalendarOn The Calendar

Today starts Holy Week In the Christian year it is the week immediately before Easter It is also the last week of Lent and includes Palm Sunday Holy Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday and Holy Saturday We will celebrate Holy Week with three of these five traditions See the back of todayrsquos bulletin for dates times and more information about each of these events and join us in these observances

You may have noticed that we are doing Easter a bit different this year with two completely different Easter morning worship experiences Next Sunday at 730 am we will gather in the South Commons for a shortened informal worship and communion service followed by a continental breakfast At 10 am we will gather in the Sanctuary for a traditional Easter celebration with bells and the Festival Choir and fellowship time following the worship service All are welcome to join us at one or both of these worship services

Today is SCRIP Sunday Cards ordered today will be delivered the next Sunday Stop by the table in the Commons to make your purchase and help raise funds for our church

Food security is ldquoaccess by all people at all times to enough food for an active healthy liferdquo Food insecurity means that ldquoconsistent access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources at times during the yearrdquo 1 in 10 Minnesotans or more than 500000 state residents are food insecure on a regular basis This is more people than attended Minnesota Vikings home games

AnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncements

Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27

Scripture Luke 24 1-12

Theme Festival of the Resurrection

Music Festival Choir Jubilation Ringers Bells of Praise

Easter No Education Classes

during the 2015 regular season By donating food and cash to our ldquoPack the Prdquo food drive we can help alleviate some of those worries for people here in our neighborhood through our local food shelf at Neighbors Inc If yoursquod rather skip the grocery store write a check for $10 (or more) and wersquoll do the shopping for you Your donation of cash today will show up as food added to the display next week along with any other food donations brought

Reminder No adult education or Sunday school classes next Sunday All will resume on April 3

Have you heard about bees in the news recently and wondered how you can help these pollinators Then join us for Adult Ed on Sunday April 3 for ldquoBees Our Precious Pollinatorsrdquo JoAnne Sabin an experienced beekeeper and beekeeping instructor will share many insights about bees including why they are so important to us how they pollinate what other creatures pollinate the challenges pollinators face in todays world and what people can do to help them survive

Mark your calendars 17-voice InVocation singers will return to FPC-SSP on Saturday April 9 at 7 pm to present a concert supporting Beacon Interfaith Housing Initiative a collaborative of congregations ending homelessness through housing shelter and advocacy Bring your friends parents and kids Enjoy the music and help end homelessness

Today starts Holy Week In the Christian year it is the week immediately before Easter It is also the last week of Lent and includes Palm Sunday Holy Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday and Holy Saturday We will celebrate Holy Week with three of these five traditions See the back of todayrsquos bulletin for dates times and more information about each of these events and join us in these observances

You may have noticed that we are doing Easter a bit different this year with two completely different Easter morning worship experiences Next Sunday at 730 am we will gather in the South Commons for a shortened informal worship and communion service followed by a continental breakfast At 10 am we will gather in the Sanctuary for a traditional Easter celebration with bells and the Festival Choir and fellowship time following the worship service All are welcome to join us at one or both of these worship services

Today is SCRIP Sunday Cards ordered today will be delivered the next Sunday Stop by the table in the Commons to make your purchase and help raise funds for our church

Food security is ldquoaccess by all people at all times to enough food for an active healthy liferdquo Food insecurity means that ldquoconsistent access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources at times during the yearrdquo 1 in 10 Minnesotans or more than 500000 state residents are food insecure on a regular basis This is more people than attended Minnesota Vikings home games

AnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncements

Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27

Scripture Luke 24 1-12

Theme Festival of the Resurrection

Music Festival Choir Jubilation Ringers Bells of Praise

Easter No Education Classes

during the 2015 regular season By donating food and cash to our ldquoPack the Prdquo food drive we can help alleviate some of those worries for people here in our neighborhood through our local food shelf at Neighbors Inc If yoursquod rather skip the grocery store write a check for $10 (or more) and wersquoll do the shopping for you Your donation of cash today will show up as food added to the display next week along with any other food donations brought

Reminder No adult education or Sunday school classes next Sunday All will resume on April 3

Have you heard about bees in the news recently and wondered how you can help these pollinators Then join us for Adult Ed on Sunday April 3 for ldquoBees Our Precious Pollinatorsrdquo JoAnne Sabin an experienced beekeeper and beekeeping instructor will share many insights about bees including why they are so important to us how they pollinate what other creatures pollinate the challenges pollinators face in todays world and what people can do to help them survive

Mark your calendars 17-voice InVocation singers will return to FPC-SSP on Saturday April 9 at 7 pm to present a concert supporting Beacon Interfaith Housing Initiative a collaborative of congregations ending homelessness through housing shelter and advocacy Bring your friends parents and kids Enjoy the music and help end homelessness

Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of South St Paul We are delighted that you have joined us to worship the Living God If you are a first time worship guest we extend a special welcome to you Know that as our guest you are invited to participate in any of the programs offered and we do not expect you to contribute when the offering is received Today your presence with us is your offering to God

Photos andor video may be taken during this worship service FPC-SSP reserves the right to use said photos or video in church publications including but not limited to bulletins newsletters the church website and social media sites If you prefer not to appear in these photos or video please talk to one of the ushers

If you have a prayer request please use the yellow request cards in the pews Give the card to an usher before worship or during the first hymn so it can be included in our prayers of the people today and passed on to the prayer chain as well

Children of all ages are welcome in our worship service We also have professional childcare available for infants and children up to 5 years The nursery is located at the top of the stairs in the upper level of the Education wing and is always available on those days your child may be restless If you have an infant who begins to cry during the service feel free to go into the library with your child and continue to hear the service on the speaker

Please join us after the worship service for a time of fellowship in the Commons Coffee juice and treats are available for a minimal charge for members and at no cost for guests Come and connect with old and new friends as we enjoy fellowship together

First Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St Paul 535 20th Avenue North South St Paul MN 55075

651-451-6223 wwwfpcssporg

Today March 20 Palm Sunday 830 am Education for All 1000 am Worship Service 1100 am Fellowship Hour 115 pm Timber Hills

Monday March 21 700 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Tuesday March 22 700 pm Deacons

Wednesday March 23 900 am Bible Study 530 pm Jubilation Ringers 615 pm Bells of Praise 715 pm Festival Choir

Thursday March 24 800 am Menrsquos Study 600 pm Maundy Thursday Meal amp Worship

Friday March 25 1200 pm Ecumenical Cross Walk 700 pm Good Friday Tenebrae Worship 700 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Sunday March 27 Easter Sunday 730 am Easter Sunrise Service 1000 am Easter Worship Service 1100 am Fellowship Hour

On The CalendarOn The CalendarOn The CalendarOn The Calendar

Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of South St Paul We are delighted that you have joined us to worship the Living God If you are a first time worship guest we extend a special welcome to you Know that as our guest you are invited to participate in any of the programs offered and we do not expect you to contribute when the offering is received Today your presence with us is your offering to God

Photos andor video may be taken during this worship service FPC-SSP reserves the right to use said photos or video in church publications including but not limited to bulletins newsletters the church website and social media sites If you prefer not to appear in these photos or video please talk to one of the ushers

If you have a prayer request please use the yellow request cards in the pews Give the card to an usher before worship or during the first hymn so it can be included in our prayers of the people today and passed on to the prayer chain as well

Children of all ages are welcome in our worship service We also have professional childcare available for infants and children up to 5 years The nursery is located at the top of the stairs in the upper level of the Education wing and is always available on those days your child may be restless If you have an infant who begins to cry during the service feel free to go into the library with your child and continue to hear the service on the speaker

Please join us after the worship service for a time of fellowship in the Commons Coffee juice and treats are available for a minimal charge for members and at no cost for guests Come and connect with old and new friends as we enjoy fellowship together

First Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St PaulFirst Presbyterian Church of South St Paul 535 20th Avenue North South St Paul MN 55075

651-451-6223 wwwfpcssporg

Today March 20 Palm Sunday 830 am Education for All 1000 am Worship Service 1100 am Fellowship Hour 115 pm Timber Hills

Monday March 21 700 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Tuesday March 22 700 pm Deacons

Wednesday March 23 900 am Bible Study 530 pm Jubilation Ringers 615 pm Bells of Praise 715 pm Festival Choir

Thursday March 24 800 am Menrsquos Study 600 pm Maundy Thursday Meal amp Worship

Friday March 25 1200 pm Ecumenical Cross Walk 700 pm Good Friday Tenebrae Worship 700 pm Narcotics Anonymous

Sunday March 27 Easter Sunday 730 am Easter Sunrise Service 1000 am Easter Worship Service 1100 am Fellowship Hour

On The CalendarOn The CalendarOn The CalendarOn The Calendar

Today starts Holy Week In the Christian year it is the week immediately before Easter It is also the last week of Lent and includes Palm Sunday Holy Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday and Holy Saturday We will celebrate Holy Week with three of these five traditions See the back of todayrsquos bulletin for dates times and more information about each of these events and join us in these observances

You may have noticed that we are doing Easter a bit different this year with two completely different Easter morning worship experiences Next Sunday at 730 am we will gather in the South Commons for a shortened informal worship and communion service followed by a continental breakfast At 10 am we will gather in the Sanctuary for a traditional Easter celebration with bells and the Festival Choir and fellowship time following the worship service All are welcome to join us at one or both of these worship services

Today is SCRIP Sunday Cards ordered today will be delivered the next Sunday Stop by the table in the Commons to make your purchase and help raise funds for our church

Food security is ldquoaccess by all people at all times to enough food for an active healthy liferdquo Food insecurity means that ldquoconsistent access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources at times during the yearrdquo 1 in 10 Minnesotans or more than 500000 state residents are food insecure on a regular basis This is more people than attended Minnesota Vikings home games

AnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncements

Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27

Scripture Luke 24 1-12

Theme Festival of the Resurrection

Music Festival Choir Jubilation Ringers Bells of Praise

Easter No Education Classes

during the 2015 regular season By donating food and cash to our ldquoPack the Prdquo food drive we can help alleviate some of those worries for people here in our neighborhood through our local food shelf at Neighbors Inc If yoursquod rather skip the grocery store write a check for $10 (or more) and wersquoll do the shopping for you Your donation of cash today will show up as food added to the display next week along with any other food donations brought

Reminder No adult education or Sunday school classes next Sunday All will resume on April 3

Have you heard about bees in the news recently and wondered how you can help these pollinators Then join us for Adult Ed on Sunday April 3 for ldquoBees Our Precious Pollinatorsrdquo JoAnne Sabin an experienced beekeeper and beekeeping instructor will share many insights about bees including why they are so important to us how they pollinate what other creatures pollinate the challenges pollinators face in todays world and what people can do to help them survive

Mark your calendars 17-voice InVocation singers will return to FPC-SSP on Saturday April 9 at 7 pm to present a concert supporting Beacon Interfaith Housing Initiative a collaborative of congregations ending homelessness through housing shelter and advocacy Bring your friends parents and kids Enjoy the music and help end homelessness

Today starts Holy Week In the Christian year it is the week immediately before Easter It is also the last week of Lent and includes Palm Sunday Holy Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday and Holy Saturday We will celebrate Holy Week with three of these five traditions See the back of todayrsquos bulletin for dates times and more information about each of these events and join us in these observances

You may have noticed that we are doing Easter a bit different this year with two completely different Easter morning worship experiences Next Sunday at 730 am we will gather in the South Commons for a shortened informal worship and communion service followed by a continental breakfast At 10 am we will gather in the Sanctuary for a traditional Easter celebration with bells and the Festival Choir and fellowship time following the worship service All are welcome to join us at one or both of these worship services

Today is SCRIP Sunday Cards ordered today will be delivered the next Sunday Stop by the table in the Commons to make your purchase and help raise funds for our church

Food security is ldquoaccess by all people at all times to enough food for an active healthy liferdquo Food insecurity means that ldquoconsistent access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources at times during the yearrdquo 1 in 10 Minnesotans or more than 500000 state residents are food insecure on a regular basis This is more people than attended Minnesota Vikings home games

AnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncements

Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27

Scripture Luke 24 1-12

Theme Festival of the Resurrection

Music Festival Choir Jubilation Ringers Bells of Praise

Easter No Education Classes

during the 2015 regular season By donating food and cash to our ldquoPack the Prdquo food drive we can help alleviate some of those worries for people here in our neighborhood through our local food shelf at Neighbors Inc If yoursquod rather skip the grocery store write a check for $10 (or more) and wersquoll do the shopping for you Your donation of cash today will show up as food added to the display next week along with any other food donations brought

Reminder No adult education or Sunday school classes next Sunday All will resume on April 3

Have you heard about bees in the news recently and wondered how you can help these pollinators Then join us for Adult Ed on Sunday April 3 for ldquoBees Our Precious Pollinatorsrdquo JoAnne Sabin an experienced beekeeper and beekeeping instructor will share many insights about bees including why they are so important to us how they pollinate what other creatures pollinate the challenges pollinators face in todays world and what people can do to help them survive

Mark your calendars 17-voice InVocation singers will return to FPC-SSP on Saturday April 9 at 7 pm to present a concert supporting Beacon Interfaith Housing Initiative a collaborative of congregations ending homelessness through housing shelter and advocacy Bring your friends parents and kids Enjoy the music and help end homelessness

Today starts Holy Week In the Christian year it is the week immediately before Easter It is also the last week of Lent and includes Palm Sunday Holy Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday and Holy Saturday We will celebrate Holy Week with three of these five traditions See the back of todayrsquos bulletin for dates times and more information about each of these events and join us in these observances

You may have noticed that we are doing Easter a bit different this year with two completely different Easter morning worship experiences Next Sunday at 730 am we will gather in the South Commons for a shortened informal worship and communion service followed by a continental breakfast At 10 am we will gather in the Sanctuary for a traditional Easter celebration with bells and the Festival Choir and fellowship time following the worship service All are welcome to join us at one or both of these worship services

Today is SCRIP Sunday Cards ordered today will be delivered the next Sunday Stop by the table in the Commons to make your purchase and help raise funds for our church

Food security is ldquoaccess by all people at all times to enough food for an active healthy liferdquo Food insecurity means that ldquoconsistent access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources at times during the yearrdquo 1 in 10 Minnesotans or more than 500000 state residents are food insecure on a regular basis This is more people than attended Minnesota Vikings home games

AnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncements

Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27

Scripture Luke 24 1-12

Theme Festival of the Resurrection

Music Festival Choir Jubilation Ringers Bells of Praise

Easter No Education Classes

during the 2015 regular season By donating food and cash to our ldquoPack the Prdquo food drive we can help alleviate some of those worries for people here in our neighborhood through our local food shelf at Neighbors Inc If yoursquod rather skip the grocery store write a check for $10 (or more) and wersquoll do the shopping for you Your donation of cash today will show up as food added to the display next week along with any other food donations brought

Reminder No adult education or Sunday school classes next Sunday All will resume on April 3

Have you heard about bees in the news recently and wondered how you can help these pollinators Then join us for Adult Ed on Sunday April 3 for ldquoBees Our Precious Pollinatorsrdquo JoAnne Sabin an experienced beekeeper and beekeeping instructor will share many insights about bees including why they are so important to us how they pollinate what other creatures pollinate the challenges pollinators face in todays world and what people can do to help them survive

Mark your calendars 17-voice InVocation singers will return to FPC-SSP on Saturday April 9 at 7 pm to present a concert supporting Beacon Interfaith Housing Initiative a collaborative of congregations ending homelessness through housing shelter and advocacy Bring your friends parents and kids Enjoy the music and help end homelessness

Today starts Holy Week In the Christian year it is the week immediately before Easter It is also the last week of Lent and includes Palm Sunday Holy Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday and Holy Saturday We will celebrate Holy Week with three of these five traditions See the back of todayrsquos bulletin for dates times and more information about each of these events and join us in these observances

You may have noticed that we are doing Easter a bit different this year with two completely different Easter morning worship experiences Next Sunday at 730 am we will gather in the South Commons for a shortened informal worship and communion service followed by a continental breakfast At 10 am we will gather in the Sanctuary for a traditional Easter celebration with bells and the Festival Choir and fellowship time following the worship service All are welcome to join us at one or both of these worship services

Today is SCRIP Sunday Cards ordered today will be delivered the next Sunday Stop by the table in the Commons to make your purchase and help raise funds for our church

Food security is ldquoaccess by all people at all times to enough food for an active healthy liferdquo Food insecurity means that ldquoconsistent access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources at times during the yearrdquo 1 in 10 Minnesotans or more than 500000 state residents are food insecure on a regular basis This is more people than attended Minnesota Vikings home games

AnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncements

Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27Next Sunday March 27

Scripture Luke 24 1-12

Theme Festival of the Resurrection

Music Festival Choir Jubilation Ringers Bells of Praise

Easter No Education Classes

during the 2015 regular season By donating food and cash to our ldquoPack the Prdquo food drive we can help alleviate some of those worries for people here in our neighborhood through our local food shelf at Neighbors Inc If yoursquod rather skip the grocery store write a check for $10 (or more) and wersquoll do the shopping for you Your donation of cash today will show up as food added to the display next week along with any other food donations brought

Reminder No adult education or Sunday school classes next Sunday All will resume on April 3

Have you heard about bees in the news recently and wondered how you can help these pollinators Then join us for Adult Ed on Sunday April 3 for ldquoBees Our Precious Pollinatorsrdquo JoAnne Sabin an experienced beekeeper and beekeeping instructor will share many insights about bees including why they are so important to us how they pollinate what other creatures pollinate the challenges pollinators face in todays world and what people can do to help them survive

Mark your calendars 17-voice InVocation singers will return to FPC-SSP on Saturday April 9 at 7 pm to present a concert supporting Beacon Interfaith Housing Initiative a collaborative of congregations ending homelessness through housing shelter and advocacy Bring your friends parents and kids Enjoy the music and help end homelessness