Worship Service
Sunday, April 5th, 2020
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday
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WELCOME
We would like to extend a warm welcome to all our guests who have come to share in our worship service. May we be blessed as we worship our Lord even when we cannot gather together. Here you will find all the information for our worship service; a video sermon will be posted around 10:30-11:00 am Sunday morning. |
Good Morning!
As we seek to be Church while being socially distant, you are invited to please read the following before viewing this week’s sermon video.
Have someone in your virtual gathering, or family read the following words aloud:
“Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. May your deeds be shown to your servants, your splendour to their children. May the favour of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands.” (excerpts from Psalm 90)
Wherever we are, no matter what we have been experiencing, we are all invited to join together in worship. As we do, we are reminded that our God is with us and he welcomes us through the following words, “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Rom. 1:7)
As we seek to be Church while being socially distant, you are invited to please read the following before viewing this week’s sermon video.
Have someone in your virtual gathering, or family read the following words aloud:
“Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. May your deeds be shown to your servants, your splendour to their children. May the favour of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands.” (excerpts from Psalm 90)
Wherever we are, no matter what we have been experiencing, we are all invited to join together in worship. As we do, we are reminded that our God is with us and he welcomes us through the following words, “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Rom. 1:7)
Sermon Text:
Sermon Text: Psalm 118, Matthew 21:1-11
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+118&version=NIV
Psalm 118
1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever.
2 Let Israel say:
“His love endures forever.”
3 Let the house of Aaron say:
“His love endures forever.”
4 Let those who fear the Lord say:
“His love endures forever.”
5 When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord;
he brought me into a spacious place.
6 The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid.
What can mere mortals do to me?
7 The Lord is with me; he is my helper.
I look in triumph on my enemies.
8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in humans.
9 It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in princes.
10 All the nations surrounded me,
but in the name of the Lord I cut them down.
11 They surrounded me on every side,
but in the name of the Lord I cut them down.
12 They swarmed around me like bees,
but they were consumed as quickly as burning thorns;
in the name of the Lord I cut them down.
13 I was pushed back and about to fall,
but the Lord helped me.
14 The Lord is my strength and my defense[a];
he has become my salvation.
15 Shouts of joy and victory
resound in the tents of the righteous:
“The Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!
16 The Lord’s right hand is lifted high;
the Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!”
17 I will not die but live,
and will proclaim what the Lord has done.
18 The Lord has chastened me severely,
but he has not given me over to death.
19 Open for me the gates of the righteous;
I will enter and give thanks to the Lord.
20 This is the gate of the Lord
through which the righteous may enter.
21 I will give you thanks, for you answered me;
you have become my salvation.
22 The stone the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone;
23 the Lord has done this,
and it is marvelous in our eyes.
24 The Lord has done it this very day;
let us rejoice today and be glad.
25 Lord, save us!
Lord, grant us success!
26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
From the house of the Lord we bless you.[b]
27 The Lord is God,
and he has made his light shine on us.
With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession
up[c] to the horns of the altar.
28 You are my God, and I will praise you;
you are my God, and I will exalt you.
29 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever.
Matthew 21: 1-11
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+21%3A1-11&version=NIV
Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King
21 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”
4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:
5 “Say to Daughter Zion,
‘See, your king comes to you,
gentle and riding on a donkey,
and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”[a]
6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,
“Hosanna[b] to the Son of David!”
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”[c]
“Hosanna[d] in the highest heaven!”
10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”
11 The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”
Sermon:
Sermon Title: Hosanna! He is Our Saviour!
Sermon Text: Psalm 118, Matthew 21:1-11
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+118&version=NIV
Psalm 118
1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever.
2 Let Israel say:
“His love endures forever.”
3 Let the house of Aaron say:
“His love endures forever.”
4 Let those who fear the Lord say:
“His love endures forever.”
5 When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord;
he brought me into a spacious place.
6 The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid.
What can mere mortals do to me?
7 The Lord is with me; he is my helper.
I look in triumph on my enemies.
8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in humans.
9 It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in princes.
10 All the nations surrounded me,
but in the name of the Lord I cut them down.
11 They surrounded me on every side,
but in the name of the Lord I cut them down.
12 They swarmed around me like bees,
but they were consumed as quickly as burning thorns;
in the name of the Lord I cut them down.
13 I was pushed back and about to fall,
but the Lord helped me.
14 The Lord is my strength and my defense[a];
he has become my salvation.
15 Shouts of joy and victory
resound in the tents of the righteous:
“The Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!
16 The Lord’s right hand is lifted high;
the Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!”
17 I will not die but live,
and will proclaim what the Lord has done.
18 The Lord has chastened me severely,
but he has not given me over to death.
19 Open for me the gates of the righteous;
I will enter and give thanks to the Lord.
20 This is the gate of the Lord
through which the righteous may enter.
21 I will give you thanks, for you answered me;
you have become my salvation.
22 The stone the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone;
23 the Lord has done this,
and it is marvelous in our eyes.
24 The Lord has done it this very day;
let us rejoice today and be glad.
25 Lord, save us!
Lord, grant us success!
26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
From the house of the Lord we bless you.[b]
27 The Lord is God,
and he has made his light shine on us.
With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession
up[c] to the horns of the altar.
28 You are my God, and I will praise you;
you are my God, and I will exalt you.
29 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever.
Matthew 21: 1-11
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+21%3A1-11&version=NIV
Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King
21 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”
4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:
5 “Say to Daughter Zion,
‘See, your king comes to you,
gentle and riding on a donkey,
and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”[a]
6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,
“Hosanna[b] to the Son of David!”
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”[c]
“Hosanna[d] in the highest heaven!”
10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”
11 The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”
Sermon:
Sermon Title: Hosanna! He is Our Saviour!
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Please listen to or join in singing to one or more of the following songs as your song of response.
Prayer:
After watching the sermon video, spend some time in prayer. Be encouraged to pray using your own prayer. If you aren’t sure what to pray, consider using the following prayer:
“God, our strength and our defence, we come to you in a prayer of thanksgiving and a prayer of concern. Lord, we thank you for new life in the midst of a tense time. We pray for Jeff & Jessie and William as they welcomed a new daughter and sister to their family. We pray that Jessie and Vera would regain their strength quickly and that they will continue to be healthy. We thank you that all went well. Lord, we give you thanks for daily blessings. We thank you for sunshine and springtime; for the birds singing in the trees; for the flowers blooming in the grass; for the smell of BBQ filling the air. Lord, we also lift up prayers of concern. We pray for the VanderWal family as they grieve the loss of an uncle. Especially in a time when family is not as readily available and able to come and console each other, Lord, we pray that you would draw near to them with an immense feeling of comfort. Equip their friends, family and loved ones with the wisdom to know when and how to reach out to extend the support that they stand in need of. Lord, we pray also for our communities. In a time when social distancing can force us to perhaps become judgmental or overly critical of others, Lord, grant us patience. Help us to view others in grace. Give us wisdom in knowing how we can best serve and love our neighbours. Provide us with your peace in our hearts to set us at ease in these anxious days. Equip us with a joy that is rooted in your constant goodness, faithfulness and love. Cause us to engage in creative ways of giving testimony to your power and majesty and glory in the midst of this season of life. This we pray, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
After watching the sermon video, spend some time in prayer. Be encouraged to pray using your own prayer. If you aren’t sure what to pray, consider using the following prayer:
“God, our strength and our defence, we come to you in a prayer of thanksgiving and a prayer of concern. Lord, we thank you for new life in the midst of a tense time. We pray for Jeff & Jessie and William as they welcomed a new daughter and sister to their family. We pray that Jessie and Vera would regain their strength quickly and that they will continue to be healthy. We thank you that all went well. Lord, we give you thanks for daily blessings. We thank you for sunshine and springtime; for the birds singing in the trees; for the flowers blooming in the grass; for the smell of BBQ filling the air. Lord, we also lift up prayers of concern. We pray for the VanderWal family as they grieve the loss of an uncle. Especially in a time when family is not as readily available and able to come and console each other, Lord, we pray that you would draw near to them with an immense feeling of comfort. Equip their friends, family and loved ones with the wisdom to know when and how to reach out to extend the support that they stand in need of. Lord, we pray also for our communities. In a time when social distancing can force us to perhaps become judgmental or overly critical of others, Lord, grant us patience. Help us to view others in grace. Give us wisdom in knowing how we can best serve and love our neighbours. Provide us with your peace in our hearts to set us at ease in these anxious days. Equip us with a joy that is rooted in your constant goodness, faithfulness and love. Cause us to engage in creative ways of giving testimony to your power and majesty and glory in the midst of this season of life. This we pray, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Offering:
Church Ministries
Although we are unable to meet together for regular Sunday worship gatherings, there is still opportunity to share of our gifts, talents and resources. First, be creative in thinking of the ways that you can be a blessing to those nearby to you (offering to buy or pick up groceries, offering child care for those who need to work, offering to cook a meal, etc). Second, for our members and regular attenders (we do not expect our guests to contribute financially), there are ways to continue to support our church and the other ministries/agencies that we would normally support on Sunday mornings. Our church is set up to receive e-transfers; they may be sent to vanastracrcdonations@gmail.com. Please add in your note where the donations are to be directed (i.e. Church Budget, World Renew, etc). If you are not set up for e-transfer or do not feel comfortable with it, then cheques may be mailed to the church at 50 Fifth Ave. Vanastra, ON N0M 1L0. Please consider giving as if we were gathering together regularly on these Sundays.
Church Ministries
Although we are unable to meet together for regular Sunday worship gatherings, there is still opportunity to share of our gifts, talents and resources. First, be creative in thinking of the ways that you can be a blessing to those nearby to you (offering to buy or pick up groceries, offering child care for those who need to work, offering to cook a meal, etc). Second, for our members and regular attenders (we do not expect our guests to contribute financially), there are ways to continue to support our church and the other ministries/agencies that we would normally support on Sunday mornings. Our church is set up to receive e-transfers; they may be sent to vanastracrcdonations@gmail.com. Please add in your note where the donations are to be directed (i.e. Church Budget, World Renew, etc). If you are not set up for e-transfer or do not feel comfortable with it, then cheques may be mailed to the church at 50 Fifth Ave. Vanastra, ON N0M 1L0. Please consider giving as if we were gathering together regularly on these Sundays.
Blessing:
As you go about your day of worship receive and hold tightly to the following blessing: “May the Lord strengthen you with power through his Holy Spirit, may Christ dwell in your hearts through faith, may you receive the power to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love Christ and may you be filled with the measure of all the fullness of God.” (based on Eph. 3:16-19)
As you go about your day of worship receive and hold tightly to the following blessing: “May the Lord strengthen you with power through his Holy Spirit, may Christ dwell in your hearts through faith, may you receive the power to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love Christ and may you be filled with the measure of all the fullness of God.” (based on Eph. 3:16-19)