Order of Worship

** Liturgies by: Rev. Sarah A. Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org 

(For your convenience, a printable copy of the bulletin & hymns will be available in links on this page)

April 13,2025 11:00

 

Prelude                                                      Triumphal Entry                                        Eugene Butler
                                                      Michael Lester, piano                   

 

 

Welcome and Announcements                                                                                          Pastor Lori

             

“We are the church in the heart of the city, with the city in our hearts.”

 

 

Introit     Hosanna! Hosanna!                    Cathy Townley

 Chancel Choir- Gary Everts, baritone       arr. Gary Everts

 

*Call to Worship                     Nancy Roberts , Liturgist

Leader: On this day, Jesus marched in between the city walls and the Temple

All: He marched in between joyful Hosannas and doubtful whispers, 

Leader: in between oppressive poverty and greedy power, 

All: in between rampant fear and hope unfurled. 

Leader: On this day, Jesus marched in between what had been and what could be. 

All: So may we meet Christ in that space. May we lay down our coats in that messy middle. 

Leader: Hosanna in the highest!
All: Hosanna in between! 

*Call to Confession

*Prayer of Confession
Great Creator, forgive me when I speak before listening, when I speak over my neighbor, when I speak with barbed words. Creator God, forgive me when I listen to society, when I listen to my friends, when I listen to the news, but I do not listen to you. 

Creator God, forgive me when I shout out, but do not shout your name, when I listen, but do not listen for your voice. Forgive me. 

Create in me a heart like yours. Amen. 

*Words of Forgiveness                                      Pastor Lori                                                                                                                                                                 

Passing the Peace of Christ

The peace of Christ be with you… And also with you… Please share the peace of Christ with those around you.

*Opening Hymn  Hosanna, Loud Hosanna                UMH #278

1. Hosanna, loud hosanna,
the little children sang;
through pillared court and temple
the lovely anthem rang.
To Jesus, who had blessed them
close folded to his breast,
the children sang their praises,
the simplest and the best.

2. From Olivet they followed
mid an exultant crowd,
the victor palm branch waving,
and chanting clear and loud.
The Lord of earth and heaven
rode on in lowly state,
nor scorned that little children
should on his bidding wait.

3. "Hosanna in the highest!"
that ancient song we sing,
for Christ is our Redeemer,
the Lord of heaven our King.
O may we ever praise him
with heart and life and voice,
and in his blissful presence
eternally rejoice!

 

Old Testament Reading                   Isaiah 50:4-9a                          Nancy Roberts, Liturgist                  

 

Affirmation of Faith                                           Nancy Roberts ,Liturgist

We believe that many years ago a peaceful parade wove its way through the streets of Jerusalem. 

We believe that on that day the people cried out, longing and praying for a better world.
We believe that these longings came from a place of deep hope, and we believe that hope cannot be silenced. 

So we listen for the Spirit. We sing Hosanna. We pay attention. For in between the silence and the song, we believe the Spirit is speaking. Amen. 

 

 

Choral Anthem          Hosanna to Our King!                                     Lloyd Larson                         

 Chancel Choir

 

 

Gospel Reading   Luke 19:29-40                                         Pastor Lori

 

Sermon      Everything in Between: Shouting and Silence                       Pastor Lori

 

The Offering        Karen White

Invitation

Offertory King of Kings and Lord of Lords                           Anonymous                       

Lydia Keller, alto and JJ Crumpler, tenor

*Doxology                   UMH #95

Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, all creatures here below.

Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts. Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

 

*Prayer of Thanksgiving

Holy God, we shout “Hosanna” along with the crowd. “Save us! We beseech thee.” And somehow, this chance we have to give our money is a blessing of your salvation, a way to share our love with you, a way to escape the self-focus that threatens to consume our lives. So open our hearts. Open our minds. Open our hands. Accept our gifts, O God, we pray. Amen. 

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer

 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. Amen.

*Closing Hymn  All Glory, Laud, and Honor                 UMH #280

Refrain:
All glory, laud, and honor,
to thee, Redeemer, King,
to whom the lips of children
made sweet hosannas ring.

1. Thou art the King of Israel,
thou David's royal Son,
who in the Lord's name comest,
the King and Blessed One. [Refrain]

2. The company of angels
are praising thee on high,
and we with all creation
in chorus make reply. [Refrain]

3. The people of the Hebrews
with palms before thee went;
our prayer and praise and anthems
before thee we present. [Refrain]

4. To thee, before thy passion,
they sang their hymns of praise;
to thee, now high exalted,
our melody we raise. [Refrain]

5. Thou didst accept their praises;
accept the prayers we bring,
who in all good delightest,
thou good and gracious King. [Refrain]

 

*Benediction

*Benediction Response          The Lord Bless You and Keep You            Peter Lutkin

    

 

Postlude I Want Jesus to Walk With me                          arr. Joel Raney Michael Lester, piano

*indicates an invitation to rise in body or in spirit.

** Liturgies by: Rev. Sarah A. Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Fishy Friday- Join us again for fish tacos as we gather for Good Friday.  April 18, 6:00pm at Local Cantina in the Brewery District! 743 S High St, Columbus, OH 43206

https://www.localcantina.com/menu

 

Maundy Thursday worship- Thursday, April 17 at 7pm. We hope you join us for this special Holy Week service of scripture, music and reflection.

 

Our Easter Sunday Celebration: April 20 at 11:00, will be a wonderful service of music and scripture.

 

History Table- We are starting to collect photos of church activities over the years for our May History Table Display. Please email to saundra@broadstreetumc.net or bring   printed copies to the office, or give to Nancy Roberts during worship.

 

Pride Walk- We are starting to plan for the Pride Walk on June 14. If you would like to be a part of the Team, please see Faith Sorenson. 

 

Easter Flowers Order Forms are due today!  Potted Spring Flowers are $15. 

 

Anniversary Banquet- Use the QR code to sign up for our Anniversary Celebration     Banquet on May 18!

 

 

 This Week’s Calendar

Monday-Thursday, 10am-4pm, Church Office Open

Monday-Saturday 12pm, 501 AA Group | Rm 306

Monday, 6pm, Community Volleyball Team | Gym

Wednesday, 3-7pm, Manna Café Meal Preparation | Kitchen, Jim Thomas Hall

Wednesday, 5-6pm, Manna Café Meal Distribution | Ramp Entrance

Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm, Terminally Unique Men’s AA Group | Rm 306

Thursday, 7pm, Heart-to-Heart NA Group | Rm 306

Thursday, 7:30-9pm, Chancel Choir | Choir Room

Sunday, 12:30pm, Bell Choir Rehearsal

 Church Staff:

Rev. Dr. Lori Reiber, Pastor                         

Gary Everts, Director of Music

Karen White, Seminary Intern                

Olivia Miller, Handbell Director

  Saundra Buck, Admin

Broad Street United Methodist Church

501 E. Broad Street

Columbus, OH 43215

614-221-4571

We are the Church in the Heart of the City, with the City in Our Hearts!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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