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Offertory “Soon I Will Be Done” Choir

(Please take a moment to sign the friendship pads).
*Responsive Doxology #95
Elmgrove United Methodist Church Prayer of Dedication
Our Vision is to be a faith filled community committed to growing and sharing
God’s love through service. *Hymn 278 “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”
Mission:: Through our faith filled service, worship and outreach, we will invite,
educate and prepare ourselves and others to experience God’s love. Meditation “Misunderstanding God’s Promises”
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Rev. Cindy Beth
Elmgrove United Methodist Church Church Phone: (585) 247-4973
1500 Spencerport Road Parsonage Phone: (585) 563-7928 Responsive Reading of the Passion Story
Rochester, NY 14606 Church Fax: (585) 247-0956 (L – Leader; C – Congregation; R – Reader)
(pls. call first) L: Jesus spent the next several days teaching and preaching in the temple. He had
Rev. Cindy Beth Klopfer McCune elmgroveumc@frontiernet.net His disciples prepare a place for them to celebrate the Passover meal.
Web Page: www.elmgroveumc.org R 1: During this meal He talked again about one of them who was going to betray
Palm Sunday Him and there arose arguments about greatness. Jesus then took the towel and
April 5, 2009 - 9:30 AM the bowl and washed their feet as an example of One who serves.
On this Palm Sunday, God help us to understand its meaning R 2: Poor Peter, so willing to be faithful, yet, even he is told that before the rooster
and to rejoice as we hail our courageous Lord, Jesus Christ. crows he will deny he even knows the Lord.
The Great Thanksgiving
We Gather Together to Worship and to Listen To God’s Word
The Lord’s Prayer (unison)
(Serving will be done by intinction; a choice of either dipping the bread
Prelude “The Palms” Choir
in the common cup or by taking a small cup is offered. (Cups may be left
Proclamation of the Entrance into Jerusalem Mark 11: 1-11 in baskets on the front pews or in the holders at the pews. The communion
rail is always open for prayer).
People’s Response:
L – Leader P – People L: As usual Jesus went out to the Mount of Olives to pray, but tonight was
different. He told His disciples to pray that they not be led into temptation.
L: Hosanna to the Son of David, the King of Israel!
C: Yet, they could not keep awake.
P: Hosanna in the highest!
L: Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord. L: Jesus prayed, “Father, if You will take this cup of suffering away from me.
P: Hosanna in the highest! Not my will, however, but Your will be done.”
C: A crowd arrived, led by Judas, who kissed Him. One of the disciples drew
*Hymn # 280 “All Glory, Laud, & Honor” his sword and cut off the ear of the High Priest’s slave, but Jesus healed it.
*The Peace R 3: Then Jesus was led away to the High Priest and Peter, who had followed at a
L: The peace of the Lord be always with you. distance was pointed out as one of Jesus’ followers. Peter denied it and then
P: And also with you. wept bitterly.
L: May the Prince of Peace come into our presence as we greet one another.
R 4: Jesus is mocked and beaten and is brought before the chief priest and
Invitation p. 7, Hymnal the teachers of the Law. He was brought before Pilate, who found no
Prayer of Confession & Pardon p. 8, Hymnal reason to condemn Him and sent Him to Herod, who mocked Him.
Back again before Pilate, Pilate called together the priests and leaders
A Time for Young Christians and the people saying, “You brought this man to me and said that He
Joys & Concerns was misleading the people. Now, I have examined Him here in your
presence and I have not found Him guilty of any of the crimes you
Prayer (Lord’s Prayer will be later with communion) accuse Him of. Nor did Herod find Him guilty, for he sent Him back to
us. There is nothing this man has done to deserve death. So I will have
Him whipped and let Him go.”
C: Yet the crowd cried out, “Kill Him! Set Barabbas free!”
L: Pilate tried three times to set Jesus free and the crowd shouted at the top of
their voices that He be crucified. So finally Pilate passed the sentence on Jesus
that they wanted and set free Barabbas, a murderer.
R 5: The soldiers led Jesus away and hung Him on a cross in between
two criminals. One hurled insults at Him, but the other rebuked his
fellow criminal and said, “He has done no wrong.” He asked Jesus
to remember him, “when you come as King!” Jesus said, “I promise
you that today you will be in Paradise with Me.”
R 6: The soldiers and others made fun of Jesus. They even threw dice
for His clothes and offered Him cheap wine. Jesus said, “Forgive
them Father! They don’t know what they are doing!”

*Hymn #288 “Were You There”

Pastor: Through Jesus’ suffering and death, we believe that He became the source
of eternal salvation. We remember His passion so that we might never
forget all which He took upon Himself for our sin, hereby securing for us
God’s promise. We look forward to His coming again in final victory.

We Go Out To Serve
*Benediction
Pastor: Go forth in celebration of the One who comes in the name of the
Lord!
C: Asserting the Presence among us. Christ is there as promised.
Pastor: Go forth in reflectiveness.
C: Remembering how quickly we change. We reject tomorrow the
One whom we embrace today.
Pastor: Go forth in joy.
C: Knowing that God is with us. The suffering is not in vain.

*Congregational Response “Amen” #898

* Postlude

(*) We stand to praise God, unless it is easier for you to remain seated.

Welcome to Elmgrove Church

We’re Glad You’re Here!
Welcome! It was the children on Palm Sunday who cheered the loudest. They loved
Him simply because they knew how much He loved them. If by chance your faith has
lost its childlike simplicity, we hope that this hour of worship will restore it to you and
we offer our friendship to help in the restoration. Please stay for coffee or lemonade
after worship and give us the pleasure of meeting you.
 ~THIS WEEK AT CHURCH ~ Please check out the magnet ~THIS WEEK AT CHURCH ~ Please check out the magnet
board for other non-church related board for other non-church related
Sun. 4/5 information & events. Sun. 4/5 information & events.
9:30 AM Palm/Passion Sunday 9:30 AM Palm/Passion Sunday
10:30 AM Coffee/Fellowship 10:30 AM Coffee/Fellowship
10:50 AM Sunday School SAVE THE DATES 10:50 AM Sunday School SAVE THE DATES
Wed. 4/8 Saturday, April 25th – 10 – 3 PM Wed. 4/8 Saturday, April 25th – 10 – 3 PM
7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal Car Show 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal Car Show
Thurs. 4/9 Friday, May 15th – 7:00 PM Thurs. 4/9 Friday, May 15th – 7:00 PM
7:00 PM Maundy Thursday service concert by the Skyline Southern 7:00 PM Maundy Thursday service concert by the Skyline Southern
Fri. 4/10 Boys Gospel Quartet Fri. 4/10 Boys Gospel Quartet
7:00 PM Good Friday worship 7:00 PM Good Friday worship
with Rev. Don Turk from Greece During Lent we are suggesting that with Rev. Don Turk from Greece During Lent we are suggesting that
UMC preaching you read a special book, devotional, UMC preaching you read a special book, devotional,
etc. that enriches your Christian faith. etc. that enriches your Christian faith.
~ LOOKI5G AHEAD ~ The library will also have several ~ LOOKI5G AHEAD ~ The library will also have several
Sun. 4/12 Easter Sunday books on display that you may want to Sun. 4/12 Easter Sunday books on display that you may want to
read. Then write a little bit about what read. Then write a little bit about what
9:30 AM Worship 9:30 AM Worship
it meant to you on the special note it meant to you on the special note
10:30 AM Coffee/Fellowship 10:30 AM Coffee/Fellowship
paper created by Lori Molinari. We paper created by Lori Molinari. We
Wed. 4/15 have many posted in the hallway. Wed. 4/15 have many posted in the hallway.
11:30 AM OWLS at church TAKE A LOOK!! 11:30 AM OWLS at church TAKE A LOOK!!
7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal
Thurs. 4/16 VOLUATEERS AEEDED: We need Thurs. 4/16 VOLUATEERS AEEDED: We need
7:00 PM Decluttering Group your help. Will you sign up to do 7:00 PM Decluttering Group your help. Will you sign up to do
coffee/fellowship time in the coming coffee/fellowship time in the coming
~ A55OU5CEME5TS ~ weeks? ~ A55OU5CEME5TS ~ weeks?

Please sign and pass on the Ritual of HELP AEEDED: There are copies of Please sign and pass on the Ritual of HELP AEEDED: There are copies of
Friendship pad during the offering. Friendship pad during the offering.
the list of needed food/items needed the list of needed food/items needed
Thank you. for Outdoor Ministries in the Narthex Thank you. for Outdoor Ministries in the Narthex
on the table with the bulletins. Please on the table with the bulletins. Please
. .

Weekly Stewardship Update pick one up. Weekly Stewardship Update pick one up.
Amt. Needed Amt. Rec’d Amt. Needed Amt. Rec’d
3/29 $ 3,300 $ 2,886 3/29 $ 3,300 $ 2,886
YTD $125,000 $113,451 Stewardship Moment: Do all the YTD $125,000 $113,451 Stewardship Moment: Do all the
good you can, by all the means you good you can, by all the means you
AOTICE: If you need to send a fax to can, in all the ways you can, in all AOTICE: If you need to send a fax to can, in all the ways you can, in all
the office, please call Kathy first so the places you can, at all the times the office, please call Kathy first so the places you can, at all the times
we can be sure it is hooked up. Thank you can, to all the people you can, we can be sure it is hooked up. Thank you can, to all the people you can,
You. as long as ever you can. You. as long as ever you can.
- John Wesley - John Wesley
OWLS – Wednesday, April 15 at SERVICES AVAILABLE
church, 11:30 AM. Come join us as we DURIAG WORSHIP
WELCOME GUESTS from AURSERY CARE is provided during
Westside Baptist Church and THE worship.
SOAGSTERS, a community singing LARGE PRIAT BULLETIAS are
group that has performed in many available from the ushers.
areas of our community. They will be CAA’T HEAR THE PASTOR? Ask
singing old time favorites that will be the ushers for a hearing device to
sure to bring back many memories for borrow during worship.
all of us. We, the OWLS will be
serving the main part of the luncheon; Ministers: All Who Worship Here
Westside Baptist will provide dessert. Pastor: Rev. Cindy Beth
It should be a fun time and also an Klopfer McCune
opportunity to share and get to know Director of Music: Paul Britton
others who share our faith in Jesus our Adm. Coordinator: Kathy Heaton
Lord. All are welcome! Custodian: Steve Millard
Nursery Supervisor: Sarah Roncone
Nursery Helper/Jr. Church:
4/5 Val Young
4/12 Scuderi’s
Gospel Music Acolyte: 4/5 Autumn Graney
Concert “The Skyline Boys” 4/12 Cameron Graney
Ushers: 4/5 Dan & Deb Hall
The Skyline Boys, from northern
4/12 Rebecca McCune
Virginia will be stopping at Elmgrove
Worship Leader:
Church on May 15 at 7:00 p.m. to
4/5 Bill Newton
share an evening of gospel music and
4/12 Tammy Dionisio
spiritual witness. We hope that you
will come, and bring your friends and COFFEE HOUR:
neighbors to share in this uplifting 4/5 Schojan’s
evening of outstanding music and 4/12 (Easter) OPEA
witness.
Support for Our College Students Genesee Valley District Day With
It's time again to support our college the Bishop Announced!
students during exams. They were all Bishop Marcus Matthews invites the
so appreciative of the notes and gift district laity to attend, on Wednesday,
cards they received at Christmas that April 29th, 2009, a gathering to be held
we are going to do it again. Please at Faith UMC located at 174 Pinnacle
take a moment to write a note to one of Road, Rochester NY at 6:00pm for
our college students. They so devotions, and then 6:30pm until
appreciate being remembered, and 8:00pm for a conversation with the
enjoy the positive messages we can Bishop. All Lay Members to Annual
send to them. Again, we would like to Conference – your participation is
include a gift card for Tim Horton's, expected. All churches are encouraged
Subway, or Starbucks so that they can to have at least one representative at
also enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and a the gathering. Thank you.
snack. Thanks for your generosity!
OWLS – Wednesday, April 15 at SERVICES AVAILABLE
church, 11:30 AM. Come join us as we DURIAG WORSHIP
WELCOME GUESTS from AURSERY CARE is provided during
Westside Baptist Church and THE worship.
SOAGSTERS, a community singing LARGE PRIAT BULLETIAS are
group that has performed in many available from the ushers.
areas of our community. They will be CAA’T HEAR THE PASTOR? Ask
singing old time favorites that will be the ushers for a hearing device to
sure to bring back many memories for borrow during worship.
all of us. We, the OWLS will be
serving the main part of the luncheon; Ministers: All Who Worship Here
Westside Baptist will provide dessert. Pastor: Rev. Cindy Beth
It should be a fun time and also an Klopfer McCune
opportunity to share and get to know Director of Music: Paul Britton
others who share our faith in Jesus our Adm. Coordinator: Kathy Heaton
Lord. All are welcome! Custodian: Steve Millard
Nursery Supervisor: Sarah Roncone
Nursery Helper/Jr. Church:
4/5 Val Young
4/12 Scuderi’s
Gospel Music Acolyte: 4/5 Autumn Graney
Concert “The Skyline Boys” 4/12 Cameron Graney
Ushers: 4/5 Dan & Deb Hall
The Skyline Boys, from northern
4/12 Rebecca McCune
Virginia will be stopping at Elmgrove
Worship Leader:
Church on May 15 at 7:00 p.m. to
4/5 Bill Newton
share an evening of gospel music and
4/12 Tammy Dionisio
spiritual witness. We hope that you
will come, and bring your friends and COFFEE HOUR:
neighbors to share in this uplifting 4/5 Schojan’s
evening of outstanding music and 4/12 (Easter) OPEA
witness.
Support for Our College Students Genesee Valley District Day With
It's time again to support our college the Bishop Announced!
students during exams. They were all Bishop Marcus Matthews invites the
so appreciative of the notes and gift district laity to attend, on Wednesday,
cards they received at Christmas that April 29th, 2009, a gathering to be held
we are going to do it again. Please at Faith UMC located at 174 Pinnacle
take a moment to write a note to one of Road, Rochester NY at 6:00pm for
our college students. They so devotions, and then 6:30pm until
appreciate being remembered, and 8:00pm for a conversation with the
enjoy the positive messages we can Bishop. All Lay Members to Annual
send to them. Again, we would like to Conference – your participation is
include a gift card for Tim Horton's, expected. All churches are encouraged
Subway, or Starbucks so that they can to have at least one representative at
also enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and a the gathering. Thank you.
snack. Thanks for your generosity!