Sunday, April 2, 2023 Palm/Passion Sunday

Hymn.      Hosanna Loud Hosanna #123

Scripture Lessons:         Philippians 2:5-11

                                       Psalm 118:19-29 p.837VU pts 3&4

                                       Matthew 21:1-11

Hymn:       

 

Message

Prayer:  Jesus invites us to a way of celebration, meeting and feasting with the humble and poor. 

Let us walk his way with joy. 

Jesus beckons us to a way of risk, letting go of our security. 

Let us walk his way with faith. 

Jesus challenges us to listen to the voices of those who have nothing to lose.

Let us walk his way with compassion and empathy. 

Jesus points us to a way of self-giving, where power and status are overturned. 

Let us walk his way with courage and conviction. 

Jesus calls us to follow the way of the cross, where despair is transformed by the promise of new life. 

Let us walk his way with joy. Amen. 

Hymn.       All Glory, Laud and Honour #123VU

This Sunday will be our Palm Sunday and Communion Sunday, celebrated at 11am. 

In Ormstown, we will be celebrating Palm Sunday and will also be offering some craft activities for children and families. The service and activities will begin at 9:30am in the church. 

The following Sunday, all three of our churches will be holding Easter Sunday services: in Howick the service will be at 11am with Debbie Beattie; in Franklin we will be holding our Easter Sunday service with Communion at 9:30 and in Ormstown we will be celebrating our Easter Sunday service in the church, beginning at 11am. All welcome.

We will be holding a Confirmation and Communion Sunday service in Ormstown, on Sunday, April 16th,  beginning at 11am. 

Barbara will be taking a week of Continuing Education leave from April 17-23. Debbie Beattie will be leading Sunday worship in Franklin (9:30) and Howick (11:00) in her place. 

Please keep in mind Howick United Church Unit C’s fundraising bread sale. Forms are available in the church or from one of Unit C’s members. Orders need to be in by Saturday, April 15th and are to be picked up Wednesday, April 26th from 12-2pm, at the church.