Friday, March 30, 2012

Sunday at First Church ~ Palm Sunday


 

Sunday, April 1st
Palm Sunday


First Church of Christ
Congregational (UCC)
190 Court Street
Middletown, CT

Come join us for worship at 10 o'clock a.m.





Music
Prelude: Hosanna! Smith, arr. Larson
   The Celebration Singers
   Heidi Foster Cho and Andrea Roberts, soloists
Processional Hymn: Glory, Laud, and Honor
Anthem: Pie Jesu, from Requiem, John Rutter
   The Senior Choir and the Celebration Singers
   MaryAnne Diamond, soloist
Offertory: Jesus Priceless Treasure, F. W. Zachau
Hymn: Christ at Table There with Friends
Hymn: What Wondrous Love Is This
Postlude: Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley, Francis Jackson

Scripture Reading: Luke 19:28-40

Sermon: Irrepressible. Holy Week starts. Jesus rides into Jerusalem, on his way to a cross. People shout praises, the temple authorities don’t like it, suggest that Jesus should tell his disciples to be quiet. He replies, If they were silent right now, the very stones would cry out. Whatever is happening in this week of mystery and pain, death and life, however God is working now, it is irrepressible. Not even human incomprehension will keep it from emerging. Or, rising.

Church School: Arrive early for fellowship and to carry our colorful banners in front of our church this Palm Sunday!  K-5 ~ Palm Sunday – Communion/Special Music.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Something is wrong

The news networks covered an Atheist Convention where non believers were protesting religion/God. I was shocked to see one young woman holding a sign "Man created God". I find it hard to believe that during Christian's holies weeks the Atheist parade around. I only pray for them that someday they will realize that "God created Man" before it's too late for them.

Anonymous said...

Um, Holy Week isn't until next week. And don't forget that Jews observe Passover next week as well.

Anonymous said...

The Reason Rally was NOT a protest of religion it was a gathering to advance secularism and humanism which are valid systems of living just as your religiosity is for you. Try informing yourself about the facts.