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Gospel Song Sundays: The worship and Music Committee is planning the last Sunday of each month to come early and sing some of your favourites—the older the better - we will take requests!!! Stay tuned.
Coffee Order for April….please sign up on sheet in the lobby.
March 26th: Monday, Trustee’s meeting at 7:00 p.m.
March 27th: Tuesday, CE Meeting at 7:00 p.m. (Upstairs)
March 26th: Monday, Bruce Presbyterial UCW Annual in Clifford. Meet and Greet at 9:00.
March 29th:Thursday, Circle of Grace Drumming Group 6:30
March 30th: No Friday, Men’s coffee group or No Youth Choir Practice on Good Friday.
March 31st at 10:00 a.m. Bridal shower for Kayle Bishop, fiancé of Wade Lowry. All welcome.
April 3rd, Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Official Board Meeting.
April 5th: Morning Break for Mom’s and Tots: 9:30 a.m.
April 5th: Thursday, Circle of Grace Drumming Group 6:30
April 6th: Friday: We are hosting another Coffee House, here at Pine River Church at 7:30 p.m. Please spread the word. See
bulletin board for more information.
Reminder….Pine River United Church Chicken BBQ will be Wednesday, June 13th, 2018.
Silver Lake Auction Fundraiser Saturday, June 23th….keep this date open… Fundraiser Auction for the new dining hall for Silver Lake United Church Camp. Can you think of something to donate???
Hamilton Conference Prayer Cycle: As a church we are called to pray for each
other and our mission in the world. This week keep in prayer our brothers
and sisters at Munn’s United Church in Oakville.
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March 25th, 2018 Palm Sunday Music Director Patt Lowry Organist: Dianne Rotteau Greeters: Shirley & Bob Hicks Minister: Rev. Vicki Johnson Phone: 519-807-8519 Email: [email protected] Minister’s Line: 519-395-5380 Church: 519-395-5371 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.pineriverunitedchurch.ca
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A warm welcome to Pine River United Church. May this time of worship offer you
strength for the week ahead.
* INDICATES AN INVITATION TO RISE IN BODY OR IN SPIRIT. CONGREGATION MAY RESPOND WITH THE PARTS PRINTED IN BOLD.
We acknowledge that we gather here on traditional Saugeen Ojibway territory. We give thanks for the stewardship of the
land by the indigenous peoples of Canada throughout the ages.
GATHERING
PROCESSIONAL HYMN AND PALM PARADE “RIDE ON! RIDE ON IN MAJESTY” VU # 127 (TUNE 558) WELCOME AND GREETING HOSANNA! BLESSED IS THE ONE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD!
Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David! Hosanna in the highest heaven! (Mark 11:9-10)
CALL TO WORSHIP: ON THIS PALM SUNDAY WE REMEMBER THE CROWD THAT EAGERLY AWAITED THE COMING OF JESUS, SHOUTING,
Hosanna! (Wave Palms) FULFILLING PROPHECY, JESUS ENTERED THE CITY RIDING ON A DONKEY.
Hosanna! (Wave Palms) THERE WAS JOY IN THAT PARADE OF PALM BRANCHES!
Hosanna! (Wave Palms) HOLY WEEK BEGINS TODAY. LET US PRAISE OUR SAVIOUR. BLESSED IS THE ONE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD!
Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna! (Wave Palms)
(written by Elaine Bidgood Sveet, Gathering L/E 2016, pg. 35. Used with permission)
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“GO NOW IN PEACE” (PLEASE BE SEATED)
Go now in peace. Never be afraid God will go with you each hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true. Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and show you believe Reach out to others so all the world can see. God will be there, watching from above. Go now in peace, in faith, and in love Words and Music by Nancy Price and Don Besig Copyright © 1988, Harold Flammer Music
Thank you to everyone who assisted in the service today.
Please join us downstairs for refreshments and fellowship.
Next week…..Please join us at beginning at 10:00 a.m. Easter Sunday for social time. Come for
coffee, juice, snacks served by our Confirmation Group for a special time to meet with your friends and
neighbours before we join together to worship and praise God on this special Sunday. There may even
be an Easter egg or two rolling around. Worship at 10:30 as usual.
Upcoming Church Services
March 30th: Good Friday Joint Service with Knox Presbyterian, Bervie/Kinloss and St. Andrews it will be held at St. Andrew’s in Ripley, at 11:00 a.m. Please join us. April 1st: Easter Sunday Service with Communion April 8th: Baptism Sunday, see Vicki for more info.
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find what Jesus asked for, with only these words: “The Lord needs them.” May we respond today and always, with our gifts, or time and ourselves, because the Lord still needs them. (written by Wanda Winfield. Gathering L/E 2018, pg. 36. Used with permission)
ANNOUNCEMENTS, JOYS AND CONCERNS
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND CONCERN
LORD’S PRAYER
Our father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them
that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil;
for thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen
* HYMN: “HOSANNA, LOUD HOSANNA” VU # 123
* BLESSINGS AND SENDING FORTH HOSANNA!
We praise you, O Christ. HOSANNA!
We lift our voices with joy. HOSANNA!
We have welcomed you among us. Now we promise to continue the journey beside you. AS THE SHOUTING DIES AND THE WAY GROWS HARD AND THE OUTSTRETCHED ARMS OF THE CROSS BECKON YOU FORWARD, WE CONTINUE BY YOUR SIDE.
Amen. (written by Kate Crawford. Gathering L/E 2016, pg. 35. Used with permission)
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PRAYER OF CONFESSION GREAT SPIRIT, LOVER OF LIFE, CREATOR OF BEAUTY AND WONDER, WE COME WITH OUR PRAISE AND OUR HOPES, WAVING OUR PALMS AND CELEBRATING THE JOY OF SPRING. WE KNOW WHAT LIES AHEAD:
we know that we will forget to love our enemies; we know that we will overlook your commandments. We will lose heart with ourselves and others as the way gets harder. Great Love of Life, Holy Teacher, help us to open ourselves to your presence so we can remember you when the day of rejoicing is done. May the challenges of sharing in the way of the cross lead us even closer to your heart. Amen.
CHERUB CHOIR: “I AM A WITNESS”
WORD
GROWING WITH GOD: (AT THE SOUND OF THE RAINSTICK
ANY YOUTH ARE INVITED TO COME FORWARD)
SCRIPTURE READING: MARK 11: 1-11
* HYMN: “ALL GLORY, LAUD AND HONOUR” VU # 122
REFLECTION: “CONTINUING THE JOURNEY”
OUR RESPONSE TO THE WORD
* HYMN: “HE CAME RIDING ON A DONKEY” VU # 124
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
* HYMN: “GRANT US, GOD, THE GRACE” VU # 540
* PRAYER OF DEDICATION (IN UNISON)
On that first Palm Sunday, the disciples went into the village to
