A MOST VIOLENT WEEK

Theme: In todays Gospel we have both the account of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and the story of his suffering in his trial and crucifixion. How quickly the tide changed from cheering to shouts of condemnation. Isaiah 53:5 comes to mind, “…by his strips we are healed.” Charleston Baptist Temple A Congregation of American Baptist Churches Palm Sunday March 24, 2024 The flame which shines bright from our altar candle serves as a constant reminder to us of God’s abiding presence in our lives and our worship today. Chiming of the Hour Eddie Bucklen We Open Our Hearts to God’s Presence Please observe a time of silence during the prelude in preparation for worship. Let all worshipers ask God’s blessings on the service, themselves, and on all who seek to worship God in spirit and in truth. Prelude The Holy City S. Adams Wave the Palms Chancel Choir We Worship God through Praise Call to Worship Dr. Jim Hewitt L: The parade today is just the beginning of our hope. P: We wave our branches and shout "Hosanna!" L: But there will come a time of silence and of mourning. P: Help us to be ready for that time, O Lord. L: Blessed is Jesus, who came into Jerusalem on that day. ALL: Blessed is Jesus who comes into our hearts always. AMEN. Wave the Palms Chancel Choir Hymn of Praise All Glory, Laud and Honor (vs. 1,2 & 3) No. 204 Invocation Dr. Jim Hewitt Sharing the Peace Please greet those around you with signs and gestures of Christ’s peace. Glory and Adoration Hosanna, Loud Hosanna (vs. 3) No. 203 “Hosanna in the highest!” That ancient song we sing, for Christ is our Redeemer, the Lord of heaven, our King; O may we ever praise him with heart and life and voice, And in his blissful presence eternally rejoice! The Reading of Psalm 31:9-16 Dr. Jim Hewitt We Worship God through Giving Offertory Hymn Ride On, Ride On in Majesty No. 205 Offertory Prayer Mary Jane Vredeveld Offertory The Palms Doxology Lenten Doxology J. Sibelius (Children Dismissed for Children’s Church) We Worship God through Prayer Pastoral Prayer Dr. Jim Hewitt Choral Response Threefold Amen Chancel Choir We Worship God through Proclamation Gospel Reading: Mark 15:1-39 (pp. 81-82, pew Bible) L: This is the gospel of Jesus Christ. Mary Jane Vredeveld All: Thanks be to God. Anthem On That Day When He Rode Into Jerusalem Beall/Carter ~Dancers: Brigette Madden-French and Sheena Madden-Jackson~ Sermon A MOST VIOLENT WEEK Dr. Jim Hewitt We Worship God through Commitment Invitation Hymn There Is a Redeemer Insert Benediction Dr. Jim Hewitt Christ is going before us, even now, on the road to the cross. Christ goes before us as the way, the truth, and the life. Let us feel the light of his love, even as we enter the darkness of this Holy Week. Postlude Psalm of Glory D. Wells Next Week: Easter Sunday The God of the Second Chance Mark 16:1-8