Palm Sunday Service

Welcome to St. Andrew’s! We’d love for you to join us this Sunday. While our services are rooted in tradition, there is also heartfelt modern music and the occasional joyful "Amen!" Together, we dive deep into Holy Scripture for guidance and lift our personal prayers before God. Come as you are—no need to dress up. Sit wherever you feel comfortable, and if you’d like, stay after the service for coffee and conversation. We’d love to get to know you!

Thanks to Rod & Curtis for their musical leadership.

Order of Service

Welcome

Call to Worship (Psalm 118)

Shout out! Don’t keep silent.
God’s steadfast love endures forever!
Let the children say:
God’s steadfast love endures forever!
Let the elderly say:
God’s steadfast love endures forever!
Let the women say:
God’s steadfast love endures forever!
Let the men say:
God’s steadfast love endures forever!
Let all who believe say:
God’s steadfast love endures forever!

Chorus: "Hosanna (Praise Is Rising)" (Brown, Baloche) & "Jesus Messiah" (Tomlin, Carson, Cash, Reeves)

Scripture Lessons: 19:29-44

Sermon: "When God came close… and we missed him."

Hymn: "Hope Of The Nations" (Doerksen)

Offering & Doxology

Prayers of the People (can be shared in comments of live feed)

Announcements

Easter Choir: The choir is preparing 3–4 songs for Easter and following Sundays and will be meeting in the Board Room today between 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM.
Children's Choir: In the sanctuary following worship.
City-wide Hymn Sing: Tonight at Valleyview Bible Church between 6:30 and 8:00 PM.
Zoom Bible Study: Wednesday at 11:45 AM online.
Women's Study: CANCELLED this week.
A&W Study: Thursday at 7:00 PM.
Good Friday Service: This service will retell the story of Jesus' passion through Scripture and Song. Friday at 10:00 AM.
Easter Sunday Service: This service will celebrate the joy of Jesus's resurrection. Sunday at 10:00 AM.
Elders in the church? An elder in the New Testament is characterized by spiritual maturity, moral integrity, and a servant-hearted attitude. Elders are to be above reproach, faithfully committed in marriage, self-controlled, and disciplined in personal conduct and family leadership. Elders are called to be hospitable, gentle, and humble—not driven by greed, pride, or anger. They must hold firmly to sound doctrine, be able to teach and correct with wisdom, and lead by example rather than force. Ultimately, they shepherd God’s people with eagerness, reflecting the character of Christ (see 1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9; 1 Peter 5:1–4)
Ecumenical Study after Easter: Dr. Kyle Norman will host a new ecumenical Bible Study at St. Paul's Cathedral in May. More information is on our bulletin board.
Volunteers for NEXT Sunday: Marion (elder), Marion D. (reader), John & Mandy (greeter), Anika (vocalist), Theo (slides).
Birthdays & Anniversaries: Dave & Helen (Tuesday, April 15), Mercilyn (Tuesday, April 15), Nana (Saturday, April 17).

Closing Hymn: "Ride On Ride On In Majesty (Winchester New)" #217 (Crasselius, Milman) 

Thought for Reflection

Benediction & Amen