Palm Sunday
Psalm 31:1-24; 118:1-29, Isaiah 50:1-11, Luke 19:28-44; 22:14-23:56, Philippians 2:1-11
Bulletin Aid
by B. David Hostetter

READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 (As Palm Sunday)
Psalter—Psalm 31:9-16 (As Passion Sunday)
First Lesson—The suffering servant shares his experience of resignation and trust in God who will vindicate him at last. Isaiah 50:4-9a
Second Lesson—Paul urges humility and cooperation with the divine purpose rather than stubbornness and prideful opposition. Philippians 2:5-11
Gospel—The Messiah who is humble and obedient to the divine plan is not diverted by either praise or opposition. Luke 19:28-40
Gospel—The hours of our Lord’s deepest sufferings are chronicled by Luke. Luke 22:14-23:56 [OR] Luke 23:1-49

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Reverence the name of the Lord in the evening
People: and his glory to the r…

Abingdon Press, Prayers for the Seasons of Gods People: Worship Aids for the Revised Common Lectionary, Year C, by B. David Hostetter