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Additional Hymns:
Hymn GTG #197, “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” [vv. 1 & 3]
Hymn GTG #198, “Ride On! Ride On in Majesty!” [vv. 1-2]
Leader: Blessings on the king who comes in the name of the Lord!
People: Let the people cry: Hosanna!
Leader: Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heavens!
People: Let the people cry: Hosanna!
Leader: We will not be silent:
People: Let us worship the Lord!
Call to Confession (based on Luke 19:5-10)
Leader: Jesus often broke bread with sinners, because the Human One came to seek and save the lost. Therefore, we need not be afraid to admit our wrongdoing before our loving and merciful God. Let us confess our sin.
Prayer of Confession (based on Luke 4:18, 19:39-40)
You are invited to speak a word or short phrase that describes a personal or collective sin of which you repent and seek forgiveness.
When the gathered community is finished sharing, we pray together:
People: Glorious One, Christ’s intentions are clear: to preach good news to the poor, to proclaim release to the prisoners, and to liberate the oppressed. And yet, we allow this message to be silenced by the powers of this world. Your love and justice is declared “divisive,” so we hold our tongues to keep an uneasy peace. Forgive our silence, Lord, and for all that we do to delay the coming of your kindom. Grant us the strength and courage to proclaim your gospel boldly and without fear. In your mercy, hear our prayer…
(Silent prayers of personal confession)
Declaration of Forgiveness (based on Luke 20:1-8)
Leader: Being both fully God and fully human, Jesus’ authority in heaven and on earth is absolute. Therefore, I confidently proclaim to you in Christ’s name: we are all forgiven!
People: Thanks be to God!
LESSONS AND CAROLS FROM LUKE
Readings are done by three people. They each wear a white, green, or red stole, respectively, to help clarify their roles.
Zacchaeus: Luke 19:1-10
The Parable of the Ten Minas: Luke 19:11-27
Hymn GTG #708, “We Give Thee but Thine Own” [vv. 1 & 2]
Hymn GTG #708, “We Give Thee but Thine Own” [vv. 1 & 2]
Entry to Jerusalem: Luke 19:28-44
Jesus in the Temple: Luke 19:45-48
Hymn GTG #196, “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” [vv. 1 & 2]
Jesus in the Temple: Luke 19:45-48
Hymn GTG #196, “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” [vv. 1 & 2]
Jesus’ Authority: Luke 20:1-8
The Parable of the Vineyard: Luke 20:9-18
Give to Caesar…: Luke 20:19-26
Hymn GTG #361, “O Christ, the Great Foundation” [vv. 1 & 3]
The Parable of the Vineyard: Luke 20:9-18
Give to Caesar…: Luke 20:19-26
Hymn GTG #361, “O Christ, the Great Foundation” [vv. 1 & 3]
Marriage & Resurrection: Luke 20:27-47
The Widow’s Mite: Luke 21:14
Hymn GTG #711, “Lord of All Good” [vv. 1 & 3]
The Widow’s Mite: Luke 21:14
Hymn GTG #711, “Lord of All Good” [vv. 1 & 3]
Things to Come: Luke 21:5-37
Leaders: This is the Word of the Lord!
People: Thanks be to God!
[THEMATIC HYMN FOR LENT]
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