WELCOME
IMMANUEL
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Palm Sunday – April 6 & 9, 2017
Theme
Hail the King who humbly comes to save us! Jesus would humble himself in
great acts of love for us, and then the Father would exalt him to the highest
place, because he had fulfilled God’s mission to save mankind.
Colors
The paraments on the pulpit and lectern and the pastors’ stoles are purple.
Purple is the color of mourning, repentance, and royalty.
Stoles
The crown of thorns and nails are symbols of humiliation, mockery, and
suffering. The linen cloth draped on the cross is a reminder of how Jesus’
body was prepared for the tomb. The Suffering Lamb—Jesus whose blood
was poured out for the forgiveness of sins.
All words and music reprinted with permission under onelicense.net #A-726052 & CCLI #11270040
unless otherwise noted.
PRESERVICE MUSICAL OFFERING/BELL/WELCOME
ANTHEM sung by Sunday School & Teen Bible Class (8 & 10:15) ............................ Awesome God
By Rich Mullins
When he rolls up his sleeves he ain't just putting on the ritz.
(Our God is an awesome God)
There's thunder in his footsteps and lightning in his fists.
(Our God is an awesome God)
The Lord wasn't joking when he kicked 'em out of Eden.
It wasn't for no reason that he shed his blood.
His return is very close and so you better be believing that
Our God is an awesome God.
Refrain:
Our God is an awesome God he reigns from heaven above
With wisdom, power, and love our God is an awesome God!
And when the sky was starless in the void of the night
(Our God is an awesome God)
He spoke into the darkness and created the light.
(Our God is an awesome God)
Judgement and wrath he poured out on Sodom.
Mercy and grace he gave us at the cross.
I hope that we have not too quickly forgotten that
Our God is an awesome God.
OPENING HYMN .......................................................................................... Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
red hymn book 130
INVOCATION blue hymn book page 15
M: In the name of the Father and of the Son ♱ and of the Holy Spirit.
C:
Amen. (spoken)
CONFESSION OF SINS (spoken responsively)
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M:
C:
Beloved in the Lord: let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins
to God our Father, asking him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant
us forgiveness.
Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful and that I
have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words, and actions. I have done what
is evil and failed to do what is good. For this I deserve your punishment
both now and in eternity. But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in
my Savior Jesus Christ, I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.
LORD, HAVE MERCY (Kyrie)
C: ♫ Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Amen.
ABSOLUTION blue hymn book page 16
M: God, our heavenly Father, has been merciful to us and has given his only Son to
be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and
by his authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the
Son ♱ and of the Holy Spirit.
C:
Amen. (spoken)
M:
In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord.
GLORY TO GOD (Gloria in Excelsis)
C: ♫ Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God,
heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you
thanks, we praise you for your glory! Glory to God in the highest, and
peace to his people on earth. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on
us. You are seated at the right hand of the Father; receive our prayer,
receive our prayer. Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on
earth. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone
are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in the glory of God
the Father. Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.
Glory to God, glory to God!
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PRAYER OF THE DAY (spoken responsively)
M: The Lord be with you.
C:
And also with you.
M: Let us pray.
We praise you, O God, for the great acts of love by which you redeemed us
through your Son, Jesus Christ. As he was acclaimed by those who scattered
their garments and branches of palm in his path, so may we always hail him as
our King and follow him with perfect confidence; who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C:
Amen.
FIRST LESSON – Zechariah 9:9, 10
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Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion!
Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your
king comes to you, righteous and having
salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey,
on a colt, the foal of a donkey.10I will take
away the chariots from Ephraim and the
war-horses from Jerusalem, and the battle
bow will be broken. He will proclaim peace
to the nations. His rule will extend from sea
to sea and from the River to the ends of
the earth.
Zechariah tells Jerusalem to rejoice when the
messianic King comes to her, because he will have
with him the righteousness she needs and the
salvation she craves. This King would surpass the
glory and power of all Israel’s kings before him.
King David’s rule extended to the River Euphrates
at its farthest—but this King’s rule would extend
from the Euphrates to the very ends of the earth,
from sea to sea. All this he would do not with an
army, but with his person—not with violence, but
with gentleness. Rejoice, daughter of Zion! Your
King comes to you. Hail him!
PSALM OF THE DAY – Psalm 24 red hymn book page 73
SECOND LESSON – Philippians 2:5-11
Jesus is our King, but he came humbly to save us. Though
true God, he became man. Though all powerful, he became a
servant. Though immortal and eternal, he died. He not only
laid aside his glory, but he took our shame upon him. Yet in
this great humility, he won the peace of forgiveness for us.
The King came humbly because he wasn’t on the way to a
throne in Jerusalem, but to a hill called Golgotha where he
would fulfill God’s mission and save his people. Therefore,
God would give him glory greater than his humiliation—every
creature will bow the knee and hail him: Jesus Christ is Lord!
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Your attitude should be the
same as that of Christ Jesus:
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Who, being in very nature God,
did not consider equality with
God something to be grasped,
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but made himself nothing,
taking the very nature of a
servant, being made in human
likeness. 8And being found in
appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death— even death
on a cross! 9Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that
is above every name, 10that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and
on earth and under the earth, 11and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the
glory of God the Father.
VERSE OF THE DAY – John 12:23
M: The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.
GOSPEL LESSON – Matthew 21:1-11
M: The Gospel Lesson is from Matthew chapter 21.
C: ♫ Glory be to you, O Lord! Glory be to you, O Lord!
The great King comes to his city and to his temple! He could have come with all the power and glory
of the Son of God. He could have ridden a thunderstorm as his chariot with legions of angels striding
beside him and creation itself singing forth the praise of its Maker. But look how he comes: Not on the
storm, but on a donkey; not accompanied by heavenly warriors, but by fishermen with a spotty record
of faith; not to the sound of creation singing, but to the shouts of fickle pilgrims who cheered him on
Sunday but would desert him by Friday. Why did he come so humbly? Because he came not to rule us,
but to save us. He came, not to command us, but to invite us. He came not to demand anything from
us, but to give everything for us. He comes in the name of the Lord to save us. Hail him!
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As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus
sent two disciples, 2saying 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. 3If
anyone says anything to you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them
right away.” 4This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: 5“Say to the
Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt,
the foal of a donkey.’ ” 6The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7They
brought the donkey and the colt, placed their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them. 8A
very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the
trees and spread them on the road. 9The crowds that went ahead of him and those that
followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name
of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!” 10When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city
was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” 11The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet
from Nazareth in Galilee.”
M: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: ♫ Praise be to you, O Christ! Praise be to you, O Christ!
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APOSTLES’ CREED blue hymn book page 20
I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his 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 into hell. The third day he rose again from
the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the
Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Amen.
HYMN OF THE DAY.............................................................................. Ride On, Ride On in Majesty
red hymn book 133
SERMON
Matthew 21:1-11
CELEBRATE FOR JESUS IS VICTORIOUS!
As was predicted
As was foreshadowed
As was fulfilled
CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART blue hymn book page 21
C: ♫ Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Do not
cast me away from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore
to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold, uphold me with your free Spirit.
OFFERING
Visitors
We certainly don’t expect you to give a gift. We are just
delighted to bask in the riches of God’s grace with you.
INSTALLATION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
President Dale Naatz, Secretary Pastor Clark Schultz, Treasurer Josh
Braunschweig, Elder Jim Buglass, Elder Troy Naatz, Elder Dennis Staude, Trustee
Brandon Guenterberg, Trustee Devan Hartwig, Trustee Ben Schmitz
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH/LORD’S PRAYER blue hymn book pages 21-22
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Our 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 those who 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.
HYMN .......................................................................................................... Prepare the Royal Highway
blue hymn book 702
PRAYER blue hymn book page 27
M: Almighty God, grant to your Church the Holy Spirit and the wisdom that comes
from above. Let nothing hinder your Word from being freely proclaimed to the
joy and edifying of Christ’s holy people, so that we may serve you in steadfast
faith and confess your name as long as we live, through Jesus Christ, our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C:
Amen. (spoken)
AARONIC BLESSING
M: The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord look on you with favor and ♱ give you peace.
C:
Amen. (spoken)
please remain standing
CLOSING HYMN ...................................................................................... All Glory, Laud, and Honor
red hymn book 131
Thank you for worshiping with us today!
Adult Bible Study – Please join us in the sanctuary after grabbing some refreshments at 9:00 am
every Sunday to grow in God's grace in Bible Study.
Bible Information Class (BIC) – BIC is starting on Tuesday, April 25. There are still a few open
seats. This is a great opportunity to grow in faith and fellowship. You’ll be glad you did it. Please
see the signup sheet in the entryway!
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Special Church Sign Demo – At our last Voters’ Meeting, the voters approved the purchase of a
new church sign. We want you to know that there will be a demonstration of a possible option at
our church on April 10 at 6:00 pm right before our council meeting. The council cordially invites
you to this demo for your information. This demo is to help our council with a recommendation
for our voters at our next Voters’ Meeting on July 30.
NEW Ladies’ Bible Study – Divine Design: 40 Days of Spiritual Makeover by Sharla Fritz will lead
us through a different kind of transformation: an alteration of attitude. Our journey through these
pages will, by God's grace, enable us to experience a spiritual makeover targeting our heart. We
have two groups to accommodate busy schedules, one meets Tuesday evenings, the other meets
Wednesday mornings. Both groups meet in the fellowship hall at St. John-Jefferson. This new
study begins April 25 & 26, see poster and schedule in entryway for more information.
Invitations for Holy Week – In the entryway are pre-printed invitations to our Holy Week
worship services. Please take one to give to that person you’d like to invite to worship. Give it to
them in person. Slip it under their door. Mail it to them. This will let them know where and when
they can worship their Savior from sin!
Pastor Schmitz’ Retirement – As you know, Pastor Schmitz is retiring from his Assistant Pastor
call at Immanuel. We are planning a service of thanks to God for his 14 years of faithful service as
Assistant Pastor on May 21. There will be only one service that day at 9:00 am. A potluck meal and
fellowship will follow. Please consider how you’d like to help and see the signup sheet in the
entryway. Thank you!
Easter Breakfast – The Immanuel Ladies’ Aid will be serving the annual Easter breakfast in
between services Easter Sunday. All are invited to come celebrate the joy of the empty tomb,
share good food, and enjoy our Christian fellowship! Anyone who would like to help out with the
breakfast can sign up on the sheet in the hallway. Thanks!
Rummage Sale – St. Peter-Helenville School Rummage Sale will be held April 29 from 7 am to 4
pm and their Bag Sale will be April 30 from 10 am to 1 pm. Rain or shine! Rummage sale and
concession stand proceeds go to off-set the cost of the 7th & 8th grade class trip to Washington
D.C. in the spring of 2018. If you have items you would like to donate to the rummage sale, please
contact Angie Lemke 414-870-2269.
Instrumentalists – In preparation for our Easter celebration, all instrumentalists of the
congregation are invited to come rehearse Thursday April 6 and 13 at 7:30 pm.
Schedule for Holy Week
“Repent: Turn to Jesus”
Date
Apr 13
Apr 14
Apr 16
Worship
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 & 9:00 am
Occasion
Maundy Thursday (LS)
Good Friday
Easter Sunday
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Preacher
Pastor Schmitz
Pastor Burk
Pastor Burk
Meal
7:30 am