Order of Worship for Sunday, March 24th 2024

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Prelude

Amazing Grace: Arranged By D.Kurtz

Welcome

Call to Worship

One: This is no ordinary day…and it is the most ordinary of days —
All: the Messiah is in our midst!

One: Bring your whole self to welcome him!
All: We offer all we have and lay it at his feet, shouting Hosanna to the One who can save us.

Opening Hymn

All Glory Laud and Honor UMH 280

Prayer of Confession

Your love is extravagant and invites us to love without limit. We confess that we do have limits, and they are much smaller and narrower than your vision. We have expectations, too, that you will change things only in the way we want them to be changed. We come out to see you, with wonder, and hope, and anxiety too, calling out our prayers for help and our praise in anticipation of your answer.

Forgive us, O God, when we have decided the correct way for others to worship you. Forgive us, too, when we have decided the correct way for you to act in accordance with our desires, and so narrowed your love, your power, and your presence to fit you more neatly in our boxes. Have mercy on us, Lord.

We ask in the name of Jesus, who disappoints our expectations in order to save us from them, setting us free to recognize your presence right in front of us. Amen.

Words of Assurance

The Lord is God. The Lord brings light to those in darkness, forgiveness to those who truly confess, and pardon to all who seek to follow Jesus. Rejoice that the steadfast love of the Lord endures forever and ever. In the name of Jesus the Christ, receive the love that never dies and never fails. Amen.

Passing of the Peace

First Reading:

Zechariah 14:4-9, Zechariah 9:9-13

Second Reading:

Mark 11:1-11

Sermon:

Ordinary Things by Pastor Kevin Rutledge

Hymn of Response

He Leadeth Me UMH 128

Tithes and Offerings

God So Loved

Give Now

Offertory Response

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 95

Offertory Prayer

Almighty and everlasting God, as we bring our gifts and lay them at your altar, we remember the crowds in Jerusalem who laid their cloaks on the road, shouting “Hosanna” as Jesus passed. We know they were looking for a Messiah who was different from who you sent Jesus to be – not one of political power and military might, but one who came in compassion and mercy to heal, love, and save. Search our hearts that we might be confident that the Messiah for whom we long is the one you know we need – Jesus Christ, your anointed one, in whose name we pray. Amen.

Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer

Announcements

Closing Hymn

Stand By Me UMH 512

Benediction

Said Each Week as A Communal Prayer:
Send to us all the people who feel unwanted and unloved in other places, and if they can't come to us, send us to them.

Postlude

This Week's Reading Plan

Day: Reading:
Monday Open Your Hand to the Poor Deuteronomy 15:7-11
Tuesday Passover Preparations Mark 14:10-21
Wednesday The Last Supper Mark 14:22-31
Thursday Prayer in Gethsemane Mark 14:32-42
Friday The Death of Jesus Mark 15:16-39
Saturday The Burial of Jesus Mark 15:40-47
Sunday The Empty Tomb Mark 16:1-8

Featured Upcoming Events:

Order Your Easter Flowers

Every year we decorate the sanctuary with fresh flowers for Easter. The paper order form was in church, but you can also place your order online. Orders are due by March 22nd

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Special Session of Charge Conference

on 3/16/2025 from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM

Berwyn United Methodist Church will hold a special session of Charge Conference on Sunday, March 16, at 11:15 AM, immediately following worship, to discuss mortgage refinancing and funding for building improvements related to our transition to full-day childcare. With our mortgage rate increasing from 4.14% to 6.73%, we are considering refinancing at 5.25% with the United Methodist Loan Board, which would also provide funds for air conditioning, child-sized bathrooms, furnishings, and security upgrades. Another option is borrowing against the $100,000 invested with the Loan Fund through the Mid-Atlantic Foundation. All members are encouraged to attend and participate in this important decision.

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Lunch and Learn with Pastor Kevin

on 3/19/2025 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

Join us for a weekly Bible study and lunch with Pastor Kevin on Wednesdays at 12:30pm. Bring your lunch and come ready to dive deeper into the Sunday morning scripture. This is a great opportunity to discuss and learn more about the word of God in a small group setting with the guidance of our pastor. See you there!

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Next Steps

on 4/6/2025 from 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM

"Join us at 'Next Steps,' our recurring gathering where we explore the future of our church's ministry and your role within it. Discover how you can make a meaningful impact by plugging into our diverse ministries."

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The Next Two Weeks at Berwyn UMC:

Date: Time: Summary
Mar 13 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Order Your Easter Flowers Learn More
Mar 16 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Every Topic Considered Small Group Learn More
Mar 16 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM Weekly Worship Learn More
Mar 16 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Special Session of Charge Conference Learn More
Mar 16 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Confirmation Learn More
Mar 18 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Food Pantry Distribution Hours: Learn More
Mar 18 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Troop 181 Meeting Learn More
Mar 19 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch and Learn with Pastor Kevin Learn More
Mar 19 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Steps to Freedom - Women's AA Meeting Learn More
Mar 23 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Every Topic Considered Small Group Learn More
Mar 23 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM Weekly Worship Learn More
Mar 24 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Monthly Food Distribution at Trinity House Learn More
Mar 25 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Food Pantry Distribution Hours: Learn More
Mar 25 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Troop 181 Meeting Learn More
Mar 26 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Steps to Freedom - Women's AA Meeting Learn More
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