Ranchos Presbyterian Church
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Worship Service is Cancelled due to COVID-19 Regulations
Members and Friends will receive the Order of Service and Sermon by mail.
April 5, 2020
Rev. Richard Gould
Meditation Before Worship
The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed him were shouting,
“Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
Matthew 21:9
Call to Worship
Hosanna!
Hosanna in the highest!
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest!
*The Blessing of the Palms and Gospel Reading
Friends in Christ:
For the five weeks of Lent
we have been preparing
for the celebration of our Lord's suffering and death.
Today, together with the whole church,
we begin this holy week by welcoming our Messiah.
So, like the people of long ago,
let us welcome Jesus
and follow him to the cross.
Let us pray.
Lord, as we remember how Christ the King
entered Jerusalem to the sound of joyful shouts,
increase our faith
and listen to our prayers,
so that we may praise you every day,
by living always in him.
Let the branches we carry be signs of his victory.
And grant that we who carry them may follow him all the way to the cross.
For he lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Reading from Matthew 21:1-11
When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives,
Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, ‘Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied,
and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, just say this, “The Lord needs them.” And he will send them immediately.’ This took place to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet, saying,
‘Tell the daughter of Zion,
Look, your king is coming to you,
humble, and mounted on a donkey,
and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’
The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them;
they brought the donkey and the colt, and put their cloaks on them, and he sat on them.
A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.
The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting,
‘Hosanna to the Son of David!
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
Hosanna in the highest heaven!’
When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil, asking, ‘Who is this?’
The crowds were saying, ‘This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.’
The Gospel of Jesus Christ
Hail to you, O Christ.
Hymn
“All Glory, Laud, and Honor"
Confession and Pardon
One day, we cry out, “God, save us!" The next day, we silently decide to save ourselves.
Despite our fickle nature, God still forgives us. Let us confess our sins, saying….
O God, like our Jerusalem brothers and sisters long ago, we are stubborn and rebellious.
We can welcome Jesus with “Hosanna’s” when he seems to wear a crown, only to abandon him when he picks up a cross.
Like the cloaks laid before Jesus that day, we can don or doff our devotion as we choose.
Save us, Redeeming God!
Help us to leave our doubts, fears, worries, and weariness before you – for we would be rid of them!
Restore us to faith, in Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
(Silent Prayers)
Declaration of Pardon
Gloria Patri
Gloria demos al Padre, Al Hijo y al Santo Espíritu;
Como eran al principio, Son hoy habrán de ser Eternamente.
Amén
Greetings and Announcements
Blessing the Children
Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 50:4-9a
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Responsive Reading of Philippians 2:5-11
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus,
who though he was in the form of God,
did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited,
but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave,
being born in human likeness.
And being found in human form, he humbled himself
and became obedient to the point of death--
even death on a cross.
Therefore, God also highly exalted him
and gave him the name that is above every name,
so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.
Sermon
“Palm Parade to a Rugged Cross"
Rev. Richard Gould
Hymn
“Vuestras Cabezas Hoy Alzad"
Passing the Peace
Prayers of the People and the Lord's Prayer
Everlasting God,
in your tender love for humankind
you sent your Son to take on our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross.
In your mercy enable us to share in his obedience to your will
and in the glorious victory of his resurrection.
As crowds welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem long ago,
help us each to welcome Him into our hearts anew.
May we continue to celebrate His presence in our lives this Holy Week,
and look forward to his resurrection,
as we do our own
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
One God, forever and ever.
Now hear our prayers either spoken or unspoken….
Response: God in your mercy….hear our prayers.
Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory
Doxology
A Dios el Padre celestial, Al Hijo nuestro Redentor,
Y al eternal Consolador, Unidos todos alabad. Amén
Prayer of Dedication
Hymn
“O Master Let Me Walk with Thee"
Charge and Benediction
The peace of God, which passes all understanding,
keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God,
and of God’s Son, Jesus Christ our Lord;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, remain with you always.
Amen.
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
“Sagrado Es el Amor”
Sagrado es el amor Que nos ha unido aquí;
A los que creemos del Señor, La voz que llama a sí.
Amén
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Worship Service is Cancelled due to COVID-19 Regulations
Members and Friends will receive the Order of Service and Sermon by mail.
April 5, 2020
Rev. Richard Gould
Meditation Before Worship
The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed him were shouting,
“Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
Matthew 21:9
Call to Worship
Hosanna!
Hosanna in the highest!
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest!
*The Blessing of the Palms and Gospel Reading
Friends in Christ:
For the five weeks of Lent
we have been preparing
for the celebration of our Lord's suffering and death.
Today, together with the whole church,
we begin this holy week by welcoming our Messiah.
So, like the people of long ago,
let us welcome Jesus
and follow him to the cross.
Let us pray.
Lord, as we remember how Christ the King
entered Jerusalem to the sound of joyful shouts,
increase our faith
and listen to our prayers,
so that we may praise you every day,
by living always in him.
Let the branches we carry be signs of his victory.
And grant that we who carry them may follow him all the way to the cross.
For he lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Reading from Matthew 21:1-11
When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives,
Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, ‘Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied,
and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, just say this, “The Lord needs them.” And he will send them immediately.’ This took place to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet, saying,
‘Tell the daughter of Zion,
Look, your king is coming to you,
humble, and mounted on a donkey,
and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’
The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them;
they brought the donkey and the colt, and put their cloaks on them, and he sat on them.
A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.
The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting,
‘Hosanna to the Son of David!
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
Hosanna in the highest heaven!’
When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil, asking, ‘Who is this?’
The crowds were saying, ‘This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.’
The Gospel of Jesus Christ
Hail to you, O Christ.
Hymn
“All Glory, Laud, and Honor"
Confession and Pardon
One day, we cry out, “God, save us!" The next day, we silently decide to save ourselves.
Despite our fickle nature, God still forgives us. Let us confess our sins, saying….
O God, like our Jerusalem brothers and sisters long ago, we are stubborn and rebellious.
We can welcome Jesus with “Hosanna’s” when he seems to wear a crown, only to abandon him when he picks up a cross.
Like the cloaks laid before Jesus that day, we can don or doff our devotion as we choose.
Save us, Redeeming God!
Help us to leave our doubts, fears, worries, and weariness before you – for we would be rid of them!
Restore us to faith, in Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
(Silent Prayers)
Declaration of Pardon
Gloria Patri
Gloria demos al Padre, Al Hijo y al Santo Espíritu;
Como eran al principio, Son hoy habrán de ser Eternamente.
Amén
Greetings and Announcements
Blessing the Children
Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 50:4-9a
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Responsive Reading of Philippians 2:5-11
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus,
who though he was in the form of God,
did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited,
but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave,
being born in human likeness.
And being found in human form, he humbled himself
and became obedient to the point of death--
even death on a cross.
Therefore, God also highly exalted him
and gave him the name that is above every name,
so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.
Sermon
“Palm Parade to a Rugged Cross"
Rev. Richard Gould
Hymn
“Vuestras Cabezas Hoy Alzad"
Passing the Peace
Prayers of the People and the Lord's Prayer
Everlasting God,
in your tender love for humankind
you sent your Son to take on our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross.
In your mercy enable us to share in his obedience to your will
and in the glorious victory of his resurrection.
As crowds welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem long ago,
help us each to welcome Him into our hearts anew.
May we continue to celebrate His presence in our lives this Holy Week,
and look forward to his resurrection,
as we do our own
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
One God, forever and ever.
Now hear our prayers either spoken or unspoken….
Response: God in your mercy….hear our prayers.
Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory
Doxology
A Dios el Padre celestial, Al Hijo nuestro Redentor,
Y al eternal Consolador, Unidos todos alabad. Amén
Prayer of Dedication
Hymn
“O Master Let Me Walk with Thee"
Charge and Benediction
The peace of God, which passes all understanding,
keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God,
and of God’s Son, Jesus Christ our Lord;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, remain with you always.
Amen.
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
“Sagrado Es el Amor”
Sagrado es el amor Que nos ha unido aquí;
A los que creemos del Señor, La voz que llama a sí.
Amén