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Readings differ according to whether Lent 6 is being observed as Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday
Isaiah 50:4-9a ..the Lord in my helper; therefore no insult can wound me
Psalm 118:1-2,19-29 blessed is he who enters in the name of the Lord
or Ps 31:9-16 Be gracious to me Lord for I am in distress
Philippians 2:5-11 he emptied himself, taking the form of a servant
Luke 19:28-40 Jesus enters Jerusalem: `Blessed is he who comes...'
or Luke 22:14 to 23:56 (23:1-49) Last Supper, suffering and death
Suggested Hymns (From Denis Towner. TIS = Together in Song; AHB = Australian Hymn Book; SA = Sing Alleluia)
| Hymns for Passion/Palm Sunday, Yr.C | ||||
| lesson | hymn | TIS | AHB | SA |
| PG | All glory praise and honour | 333 | 250 | |
| G | All hail the power of Jesus' name | 224 | 159 | |
| E | All praise to thee, for thou O King divine | 180 | ||
| O | Alone you once went forth, O lord | 252 | ||
| E | At the name of Jesus | 231 | 170 | |
| G | Brother sister, let me serve you | 650 | 14 | |
| Ps | By your saving power deliver me | 19 | ||
| E | Come Holy Spirit, come! | 422 | ||
| Ps | Come to be our hope, Lord Jesus | 688 | ||
| Ps | Far beyond our mind's grasp | 542 | 30 | |
| G | Forgive our sins, as we forgive | 635 | 564 | |
| E | From heaven you came, helpless babe | 256 | ||
| O | God has spoken to his people, hallelujah! | 636 | 39 | |
| G | Hail Redeemer, King divine | 237 | 188 | |
| PG | Hail to the Lord's anointed | 275 | 203 | |
| O | Here hangs a man discarded | 356 | 45 | |
| E | I will sing the wondrous story | 233 | 173 | |
| Ps | If we will trust in God to guide us | 554 | 459 | |
| G | In the cross of Christ I glory | 349 | 265 | |
| E | Let all be one in mind and heart | 247 | 186 | |
| PG | Lift up your heads, you mighty gates | 267 | ||
| G | Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us | 526 | 451 | |
| G | Lord Jesus think on me | 546 | 122 | |
| O | Master speak, thy servant heareth | 597 | 516 | |
| E | Morning glory, starlit sky | 174 | ||
| PG | My song is love unknown | 341 | 257 | |
| O | O God of truth, whose living word | 507 | ||
| G | O Jesus crucified | 354 | 273 | |
| Ps | Our God our help in ages past | 47 | 46 | |
| E | Praise to the Holiest in the height | 141 | 79 | |
| PG | Ride on, ride on in majesty | 348 | 264 | |
| O/G | See Christ was wounded for our sake | 275 | ||
| G | Sing my tongue, the glorious battle | 331 | 249 | |
| Ps | Sing of the Lord's goodness | 183 | ||
| O | Sing praise and thanksgiving let all creatures… | 107 | 125 | |
| E | Son of God, eternal Saviour | 606 | 529 | |
| O | Thank you, for giving me the morning | 162 | 114 | |
| PG | The glory of our King was seen | 353 | 272 | |
| O | The great love of God is revealed in the Son | 164 | 105 | |
| G | There is a green hill far away | 350 | 266 | |
| G | Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown | 206 | ||
| G | To the name of our salvation | 127 | ||
| PG | Trotting, trotting through Jerusalem | 244 | 187 | |
| G | We have a gospel to proclaim | 245 | 189 | |
| G | Were you there when they crucified my Lord | 345 | 261 | |
| G | When his time was over | 357 | 94 | |
| G | When I survey the wondrous cross | 342 | 258 | |
| G | When my love to Christ grows weak | 270 |
Other Possible Hymns
(Numbers refer to The Australian Hymn Book and Sing Alleluia. TIS = Together in Song)
Palm Sunday
65 (TIS 132) Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty
149 (TIS 219) Jesus comes with all his grace
286 (TIS 12) Ye gates, lift up your heads on high
SA 8 As Jesus came to Jerusalem
SA 89 Hosanna! Hosanna! We cry `Hosanna Lord'
Passion Sunday
254 (TIS 337) Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended
255 (TIS 339) O Sacred head sore wounded
258 (TIS 342) When I survey the wondrous cross
260 God of unexampled grace
SA 60 (TIS 251) Lord Christ we praise you for your sacrifice
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Sermon Summary Lent 6 Year C (click here for complete sermon)
The Servant King
The followers of Jesus began to praise God joyfully as he came down to the city of Jerusalem, saying, "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!" -- Luke 19:38, recalling ancient events and the promises of God from Psalm 118:26 and Zechariah 9:9, rejoicing over the coming of the king who is triumphant and victorious and yet is humble and riding on a donkey. Remember the song sung at Bethlehem [Luke 2:14], and Isaiah 52:7; but they did not understand what led to peace [Luke 19:42, Colossians 1:20].
Hosanna: a welcome to one who has power to save
The other gospel writers (eg. Matthew 21:9) used the old Hebrew word of celebration Hosanna [Psalm 118:25] which means 'Save us, we beseech you, O Lord.' The Messiah has come to save, to set people free. 'Hosanna' is a plea for salvation, and it has a special meaning when applied to Jesus because that is the meaning of the name 'Jesus', which means 'saviour' [Matthew 1:21].
Ancient festivals of liberation and renewal
Psalm 118 was sung in the Festival of the Booths. It was like a ritual form of going camping with rough booths of branches, recalling how the ancient Israelite had to camp when they escaped from Egypt. [Leviticus 23:39-43, Deuteronomy 16:13-15.] It was a model for other celebrations [2 Maccabees 10:6-7 as today in the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.] [See also 1 Maccabees 13:51, 2 Chronicles 29:17]. When Jesus came to Jerusalem they used the ancient symbols for celebrations of renewal.
What sort of king? What does it mean to us today?
Those who welcomed him as a king understood a great deal, but much was yet to be revealed, especially about his humility. See Philippians 2:5-11, Isaiah 53, John 13:14, Mark 9:34-35. Here is the suffering servant king who deserves the love and loyalty we give and receive in personal devotion and sacraments. In practical living, the way modeled by the servant king is far more radical than any popular democratic model. The way of servant leadership is a challenge to all, both in giving such service and in accepting it.
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Order of Service - Lent 6 Year C
The Gathering of the People of God
CALL TO WORSHIP
This is the day that the LORD has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Save us, we beseech you, O LORD!
O LORD, we beseech you, give us success!
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD.
We bless you from the house of the LORD. -- Psalms 118:24-26
HYMN Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty TIS 132 AHB 65
PRAYER OF ADORATION
CONFESSION
Most merciful God, we confess to you, and to one another, that we have sinned by our own fault in thought, word
and deed; by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart, and mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. We
have not forgiven others, as we have been forgiven.
Have mercy on us, Lord.
We have been deaf to your call to serve as Christ served us. We have not been true to the mind of Christ. We have grieved
the Holy Spirit.
Have mercy on us, Lord.
For our waste and pollution of your creation, and our lack of concern for those who come after us;
Accept our repentance, Lord.
Restore us, good Lord;
Grant us forgiveness and time for amendment of life.
Strengthen us to overcome temptation;
And empower us with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
By the cross and passion of your Son our Lord;
Bring us with all your saints to the joy of his resurrection.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON AND GLORIA
God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. --
John 3:17
Dear friends, on the authority of this gospel I declare to all who truly repent: in Jesus Christ you are forgiven;
for which we give glory to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. Amen.
WELCOME AND GREETING EACH OTHER
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all,
and also with you.
Singing group
Service of the Word
INTRODUCTION OF THEME: Welcome to the servant king A word to the children.
HYMN Trotting, trotting through Jerusalem TIS 244 AHB 187
OLD TESTAMENT Isaiah 50:4-9a ..the Lord in my helper ... no insult can wound
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PSALM 118:1-2,19-29 Blessed is he who enters in the name of the Lord
Choir
EPISTLE Philippians 2:5-11 he emptied himself, taking the form of a servant
GOSPEL Luke 19:28-40 Jesus enters Jerusalem: `Blessed is he who comes...'
SERMON The Servant King
OFFERING AND DEDICATION
SHARING TIME [Notices, celebrations, requests for intercessions]
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.
For all people in their daily life and work;
for our families, friends and neighbours, and for those who are alone.
For this community, our country, and the world;
for all who work for justice, freedom and peace.
For the just and proper use of your creation;
for the victims of hunger, fear, injustice and oppression.
For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
for those who minister to the sick, the friendless and the needy.
For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
for all who proclaim the gospel, and for all seek the truth.
For the Uniting Church in Australia, for James, President of the Assembly,
for .... Moderator, and all who hold office in this congregation and presbytery.
for all who serve God in the church.
For our own needs, and for others for whom you have called us to pray. [Silence]
Hear us, Lord, for your mercy is great.
We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of life. [Silence]
We exalt you, O God our king; and praise your name for ever and ever.
We give thanks for all those who have died in the peace of Christ, and for the
promise of your eternal kingdom. [Silence]
In Christ you have called us to eternal glory;
to you be praise for ever and ever. [From Uniting
in Worship]
Praise to you, my Lord Jesus Christ, for all the benefits you have
won for me, for all the pains and insults you have borne for me.
O merciful Redeemer, friend and brother, may I know you more clearly,
love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, day by day. Amen.
[St Richard of Chichester, 1197-1253]
COLLECT FOR THE DAY
(when observed as The Sunday of the Passion: Passion Sunday:-)
Father, your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, loved the world so much that he went
to the cross for our sake. So strengthen us with your grace, that we, for whom
Christ died, may show forth the same selfless love and for ever walk in his
ways; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and
ever.
(when observed as Palm Sunday:-)
It is right to praise you, almighty God, for the acts of love by which you have
redeemed us through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. The Hebrews acclaimed Jesus
as Messiah and King, with palm branches in their hands, crying: Hosanna in the
highest! May we also, carrying these emblems, go forth to meet Christ and follow
him in the way that leads to eternal life; who lives and reigns in glory with
you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever.
The Lord's Supper
THE PEACE
HYMN Alone you once went forth, O Lord. AHB 252
GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks
and praise.
Thanks and praise ..... in the eternal hymn:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
We thank you ....
[The great prayer of thanksgiving continues, recalling God's
goodness in caring for his people, the life and saving work of our Lord Jesus
Christ, how he commanded his disciples to remember him with the bread and the
wine, and we pray for the gift of the Holy Spirit on us and what we do.]
THE LORD'S PRAYER
BREAKING THE BREAD
LAMB OF GOD
Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us.
Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us.
Jesus, redeemer of the world, grant us peace.
COMMUNION
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
The Sending Forth of the People of God
HYMN At the name of Jesus TIS 231 AHB 170
WORD OF MISSION
BLESSING
DISMISSAL Go in peace to love and serve the Lord:
In the name of Christ. Amen.
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