Lutheran Church of the IncarnationSunday of the Passion Palm Sunday

Service of Holy Communion

Welcome to worship at Incarnation Lutheran Church! As we gather in this hour of worship in the very presence of our Lord, we invite you to join with us in singing the liturgy and the hymns, to listen to the words of the proclamation of the gospel through the sermon, and to receive the forgiveness of sin and strength to serve others through the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Children are welcome! We believe they enhance the gathering of the Kingdom of God for us; however, if you would feel more comfortable, a nursery is provided in the CDC building if needed. We encourage parents to teach your children how to worship by helping them follow the order of worship in the bulletin. We ask that all electronic devices be silenced during this time of worship. This is to allow you and all to worship reverently. Again, welcome to worship!

GATHERING We gather in the garden, so that all may enter in procession.

Palms and Sunday of the Passion booklets are distributed before the service begins.

SUNDAY OF THE PASSIONThe assembly follows the ministers into the church. When most worshipers are inside, we begin to sing All Glory, Laud and Honor (pp.3 of the Passion

booklet). Children and adults scatter colored paper and palms as they process to their seats.

PRAYER OF THE DAY Found on the insert

CHILDREN’S TIME ALL AGES of children are invited to come to the altar steps for conversation and bucket offering.

WORDGod speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song.

FIRST READING: Isaiah 50:4-9aAfter the Reading: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

 

PSALM: Psalm 31:9-16

Congregation sings the bold verses found on the insert

SECOND READING: Philippians 2:5-11After the Reading: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

The assembly stands.GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:

THE PASSION ACCORDING TO LUKE Passion booklet pp. 5-12

The Passion of Our Lord according to Luke. Glory to you, O Lord.

Be seated for the reading. The assembly reads the part of The People, in bold and marked by a palm symbol.

The minister concludes: The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

Silence for prayer and reflection. We stand as the hymn begins.

HYMN OF THE DAY: A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth ELW 340

THE APOSTLES’ CREEDI believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,born of the virgin Mary,suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, died, and was buried;he descended to the dead.On the third day he rose again;he ascended into heaven,he is seated at the right hand of the Father,and he will come to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy catholic church,the communion of saints,the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the body,and the life everlasting. Amen.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Each petition concludes “Hear us, O God”. We respond: Your mercy is great.

PEACEThe presiding minister and the assembly greet each other in the peace of the risen Christ.The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.

The assembly is seated.

MEALOFFERING

ANTHEM Pie Jesu, from Requiem John Rutter

Mr. Luke Johnson, Chorister soloist

The assembly stands as the offering and communion elements are brought forward.

OFFERTORY God Loved the World ELW 323 (Verses 1 and 2)

OFFERING PRAYER Generous God,you feed us with the harvest of the land,and you provide for our every need.Receive our gifts of money, imagination, and labor,and transform them into a feast that welcomes all,in Jesus Christ, our host and our guest.Amen.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVINGThe Lord be with you.And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.It is right to give our thanks and praise.

PREFACE It is indeed right, our duty and our joy,that we should at all times and in all placesgive thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God,through our Savior Jesus Christ,whose suffering and death gave salvation to all.You gather your people around the tree of the cross,transforming death into life.And so, with all the choirs of angels,with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven,we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYERWe give you thanks, Father,through Jesus Christ, your beloved Son,whom you sent in this end of the agesto save and redeem us and to proclaim to us your will…Amen.

LORD’S PRAYEROur 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 thosewho trespass against us;and lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil.For thine is the kingdom,and the power, and the glory,forever and ever. Amen.

INVITATION TO COMMUNIONChrist has prepared the feast.Come to the table where all are welcomed home.

COMMUNIONAll are welcome to join in communion, trusting that Christ promises to be truly present. Whole wheat communion bread is served. Gluten-free wafers are available upon request. Red communion wine is served: the first cup is a common cup (for drinking from) and the second cup is for intinction (dipping the bread). Those unable to partake of both elements are assured that the Church affirms our Lord’s full presence in, with, and under each element alone. Those who choose not to receive Communion are welcome to come forward for a blessing.

When giving the bread and cup, the communion ministers say:The body of Christ, given for you. The blood of Christ, shed for you. Amen.

LAMB OF GOD

COMMUNION HYMN My Song Is Love Unknown ELW 343

The assembly stands PRAYER AFTER COMMUNIONTender and merciful one,at your feast, you fed us who brought nothing,turning our emptiness into joy.Filled with your abundant grace,send us now to be ministers of reconciliation,mending broken hearts, working for justice,and striving for peace among all people,in the name of Jesus Christ.Amen.

SENDING God, send us out to be Christ’s body in the world, sharing what

we have heard and seen.

SENDING OF COMMUNIONGracious God, loving all your family with a mother’s tender care: As you sent the angel to feed Elijah with heavenly bread, assist those who set forth to share your word and sacrament with those who are sick, homebound, and imprisoned. In your love and care, nourish and strengthen those who will receive this sacrament, and give us all the comfort of your abiding presence through the body and blood of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

BLESSINGGod, who fills the creation with abundance,Christ, who spreads his arms in forgiveness,

Holy Spirit, who draws ever near to us,☩ bless you and bring you to life everlasting.Amen.

SENDING HYMN: Go to Dark Gethsemane ELW 347

DISMISSALGo in peace. Remember the poor.Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE An Wasserflϋssen Bayblon Johann Pachelbel

Please stay for refreshments and fellowship in the Parish Hall following worship.

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Lutheran Church of the Incarnation3005 Devine Street, Columbia, SC29205

Office Hours: M-F 9:00 am - 1:00 pmwww.incarnationlutheran.com

email: office@icarnationlutheran.com803-256-2381

Pastor Jane Mitcham

PRAYERSCurrent Concerns: Margorie Toth and family at the death of her daughter Teena Toth Hanly and Juanita Ritchie and family at the death of her husband, David.

Continuing Concerns: Sarah Sutton, Jennifer Richardson, Rick Richardson, Allison Jasinski, Michael Henry, Jonathan Bankhead, Harry Evans, Steven Taylor, Paul Ballou, Jossie Lebron, Lisa Mason, and Richard Walters.

BIRTHDAYS04/15 Jeff Adair, 04/19 Janet Hoffmann, 04/15 Olivia Jackson,

04/15 Janie Livingston, 04/16 Phyllis Walker, 04/19 Jason Williamson

BAPTISMAL ANNIVERSARIES Veronica Moras 04/20

Sunday, April 7, 2019

Serving This Morning in Worship

Ministers: The People of Incarnation Presiding Minister: Rev. David Coffman Music Director: Dr. Patrick Hawkins Ushers: Team 3

Pastor Jane Mitcham

Dr. Patrick Hawkins Director of Music & Organist music@incarnationlutheran.com

Amy KehlBookkeeper

bookkeeper@incarnationlutheran.com

Dorothy Hudson Director of Byron Road

Child Development Center

Acolytes: Creighton Cook Crucifer: Katie Sawicki Lectors: Linda Blazek Lay Assistant: Janet Hoffmann Communion Assistants: Usher Team CPOD: Mike Ely

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