April 5, 2020 9:30am

Palm Sunday Worship in Place

ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH CITRUS HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA

April 5, 2020 9:30am

Palm Sunday Worship in Place

ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH CITRUS HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA

A Walk with Jesus through Holy Week

What would it be like to walk with Jesus through Holy Week—the week between Passion or Palm S u n d a y a n d h i s resurrection? Each of the four gospels presents a glimpse of the story, but to get a fuller picture, we really need to piece the gospels together.

Welcome

P: We begin our worship in the name of the Father, the Son ☩, and the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen

Call to Worship Luke 9:51-53.55-56

51 As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. 52 And he sent messengers on ahead, who went into a Samaritan village to get things ready for him; 53 but the people there did not welcome him, because he was heading for Jerusalem. 55 But Jesus turned and rebuked them. 56 Then he and his disciples went to another village.

Apostolic Greeting

P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

C: And also with you.

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Saturday

Gathering Hymn I Want Jesus to Walk with Me (ELW 325)

Scripture Reading John 12:1-2.9-11 1 Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 2 There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. 9 When the great crowd of the Jews learned that he was there, they came not only because of Jesus but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 So the chief priests planned to put Lazarus to death as well, 11 since it was on account of him that many of the Jews were deserting and were believing in Jesus. 2

Sunday

Processional Hymn All Glory, Laud, and Honor (ELW 344)

Prayer of the Day

P: Let us pray... C: O God, you give us the king we need. May we follow

where he leads, even when it is not where we want to go. For the sake of Jesus we pray. Amen. 3

Scripture Reading Mark 1:1-9a 1 When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples 2 and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring it. 3 If anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ just say this, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here immediately.’” 4 They went away and found a colt tied near a door, outside in the street. As they were untying it, 5 some of the bystanders said to them, “What are you doing, untying the colt?” 6 They told them what Jesus had said; and they allowed them to take it. 7 Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it. 8 Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields. 9 Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting,

Scripture Redding Mark 1:11 11 Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve. 4

Monday

Scripture Reading Mark 11:12-19 12 On the following day, when they came from Bethany, he was hungry. 13 Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to see whether perhaps he would find anything on it. When he came to it, he found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs.

14 He said to it, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” And his disciples heard it. 15 Then they came to Jerusalem. And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who were selling and those who were buying in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves; 16 and he would not allow anyone to carry anything through the temple. 17 He was teaching and saying, “Is it not written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it a den of robbers.” 18 And when the chief priests and the scribes heard it, they kept looking for a way to kill him; for they were afraid of him, because the whole crowd was spellbound by his teaching. 19 And when evening came, Jesus and his disciples went out of the city. 5

Hymn My Song Is Love Unknown (LBW 94)

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Tuesday

Scripture Reading Mark 11:20-26 20 In the morning as they passed by, they saw the fig tree withered away to its roots. 21 Then Peter remembered and said to him, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree that you cursed has withered.” 22 Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. 23 Truly I tell you, if you say to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and if you do not doubt in your heart, but believe that what you say will come to pass, it will be done for you. 24 So I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. 25 “Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.”

Hymn Great God, Your Love Has Called Us (ELW 358)

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Wednesday

Scripture Reading Mark 14:1-11 1 It was two days before the Passover and the festival of Unleavened Bread. The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to arrest Jesus[a] by stealth and kill him; 2 for they said, “Not during the festival, or there may be a riot among the people.” 3 While he was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at the table, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very costly ointment of nard, and she broke open the jar and poured the ointment on his head. 4 But some were there who said to one another in anger, “Why was the ointment wasted in this way? 5 For this ointment could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii, and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her. 6 But Jesus said, “Let her alone; why do you trouble her? She has performed a good service for me. 7 For you always have the poor with you, and you can show kindness to them whenever you wish; but you will not always have me. 8 She has done what she could; she has anointed my body beforehand for its burial. 9 Truly I tell you, wherever the good news is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be told in remembrance of her.” 10 Then Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went to the chief priests in order to betray him to them. 11 When they heard it, they were greatly pleased, and promised to give him money. So he began to look for an opportunity to betray him.

Sermon

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Hymn Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service (ELW 360)

Affirmation of Faith

We believe in God the Almighty who, in his great love, uttered creation into existence out of chaos.

We believe in the magnificent signature of God’s image in

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every human being, even when it is difficult to experience it in our damaged bodies.

We believe in the presence of God in Jesus Christ who came to restore healing and wholeness into every fiber of our existence.

We believe in Jesus Christ who opened our eyes that we may see each other into God’s image.

We believe in Jesus who came to open our hearts to God and who calls forth discipleship from among us to alleviate of human suffering.

We believe in the Crucified Healer who embraces with his wounded arms those who die alone at this time.

We believe in the Holy Spirit who enters into the socially-isolated homes through the gifts of technology, nudging each of us to birth hope and resilience.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, Comforter and Healer, who soothes the fears of infection of caregivers and first responders.

We believe that beyond the ravages of this age and this pandemic, we will be restored into wellness and wholeness, with different understandings of what it is to be the Church in the world.

Until then, we will build bridges of healing and reconciliation with each other and God’s creation.

Therefore, we will commit ourselves every day to healing and wholeness until that day. Amen.

Prayers of the Community

P: Let us pray together:

C: Lord Jesus, you came into the world to heal our infirmities and to endure our sufferings. You went about healing all and bringing comfort to those in pain and need. We come before you now in this time of illness asking that you may be the source of our strength, courage, and healing. May we join ourselves more closely to you as source of strength and hope. Assist us and restore to health and wholeness all who suffer. 10

We pray to you for all those who put themselves at risk to care for the sick — physicians and nurses and nursing assistants, technicians and home health aides, EMTs and pharmacists, hospital social workers and respiratory therapists, and all others who navigate the unfolding dangers of the world each day, to tend to the sick and dying. Ease their fear. Sustain them. Source of all breath, healer of all beings, protect them and restore their hope, strengthen them, that they may bring strength, keep them in health, that they may bring healing. Help them know again a time when they can breathe without fear. Bless the sacred work of their hands.

Bless medical scientists and researchers around the world with insight and skill, as they combat this virus, so that their work yields knowledge and understanding, speedily finding a vaccine, treatments, and deterrents to its spread.

Source of life, grant public health and government officials The strength to act swiftly and decisively, with compassion and understanding, in service to all humankind, fighting this outbreak.

Rock of Ages, bring an end to disease and suffering, so that all may know Your compassion and Your grace. Praised are You, God, healer of flesh, maker of wonders. Amen!

Peace

P: The peace of Christ ☩ be with you always.C: And also with you.

Offering (please mail in your offering or give online)

Offering Music (use this time to take a short break if needed)

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Offering Prayer

P: Let us pray together.C: Lord, We lay our gifts—and our hearts—upon your table in

gratitude and thanksgiving. May all the world know your gentle mercy, and that you have come to make all things new. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Thursday

Great Thanksgiving

P: The Lord be with you.C: And also with you.

P: Lift up your hearts.C: We lift them to the Lord.

P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

P: In thanksgiving we remember the words of Scripture…

Scripture Reading Mark 14:12-2612 On the first day of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb is sacrificed, his disciples said to him, “Where do you want us to go and make the preparations for you to eat the Passover?” 13 So he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you; follow him, 14 and wherever he enters, say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher asks, Where is my guest room where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’ 15 He will show you a large room upstairs, furnished and ready. Make preparations for us there.” 16 So the disciples set out and went to the city, and found everything as he had told them; and they prepared the Passover meal. 17 When it was evening, he came with the twelve. 18 And when they had taken their places and

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were eating, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me, one who is eating with me.” 19 They began to be distressed and to say to him one after another, “Surely, not I?” 20 He said to them, “It is one of the twelve, one who is dipping bread[e] into the bowl[f] with me. 21 For the Son of Man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that one by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for that one not to have been born.” 22 While they were eating, he took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” 23 Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, and all of them drank from it. 24 He said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. 25 Truly I tell you, I will never again drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.” 26 When they had sung the hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

Lord’s Prayer

P: We also remember and pray together the prayer Jesus taught us:

C: Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name,thy kingdom come,thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses,as we forgive those who trespass against us;and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

Invitation to Communion

P: Taste and see that the Lord is good.

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Holy Communion Distribution

P: The body of Christ, given for you. C: Amen. The blood of Christ, shed for you. C: Amen.

Table Blessing

P: May the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace.

C: Amen.

Prayer After Communion

P: Let us pray together... C: You are a wise and gracious ruler, O Lord. We give you thanks for

gathering us once again around your table as redeemed children. We thank you for nourishing us with the food of salvation. May your gifts continue to work within us and fill our hearts and minds with lasting peace. Amen.

Hymn Where Charity and Love Prevail (ELW 359)

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Friday

Scripture Reading Mark 15:16-20 16 Then the soldiers led him into the courtyard of the palace (that is, the governor’s headquarters); and they called together the whole cohort. 17 And they clothed him in a purple cloak; and after twisting some thorns into a crown, they put it on him. 18 And they began saluting him, “Hail, King of the Jews!” 19 They struck his head with a reed, spat upon him, and knelt down in homage to him. 20 After mocking him, they stripped him of the purple cloak and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him out to crucify him.

Blessing

P Almighty God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. C: Amen.

Announcements (see pages 17 and 18 for more announcements)

All Holy Week services will be live-streamed via Facebook. Maundy Thursday 7pm Good Friday 7pm Easter Sunday - Sunrise service 7am - Breakfast at home tbd - Easter Worship 10am - Easter Egg Hunt at home tbd

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Sending Hymn What Wondrous Love Is This (ELW 666)

Sending

P: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.C: Thanks be to God!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS for April 5, 2020

Church Address 5901 San Juan Avenue Citrus Heights, CA 95610 916-966-7242

Pastor Gabi’s Cell Phone & eMail 650-476-7641 schroeder.gabriele@gmail.com

All On-Campus Events, Meetings, Committees Have Been Cancelled

ONLINE TECH SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS WANTED ! If you are able to help members of our community use Facebook and/or Zoom, please email Pastor Gabi at

schroeder.gabriele@gmail.com. We are trying to build an in-house tech-support team for the less tech-savvy members of our community.

PHONE CONVERSATIONS If you are available to serve as phone contact to members who feel isolated and/or anxious and just want to talk to someone, please email Pastor Gabi at

schroeder.gabriele@gmail.com.

If you are in need of a sympathetic ear or just someone to talk to during this period os social distancing, feel free to call Barbara Olson at ….

Please leave your name and phone number and she will return your call as soon ash she can.

SUNRISE CHRISTIAN FOOD MINISTRY IS OPEN Hours: 8:00-11:30am Donations are received and sorted 11:30-3:000 Open to the Public (drive-through only)

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Office eMail Address advent1@adventcitrusheights.org

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PRAYER CONCERNS DEATHS Ann Chehak and family, mourning the death of Ann’s daughter Christine Chehak Schultz Margaret Johnson's sister Erin Reagan and the entire Reagan family as they mourn the death of Erin's mother/Margaret's step-mother, Rhett Reagan The family of Jerry Jones, especially his wife Francie, a friend of the Chancellors, upon Jerry’s death The family and friends of Tony Vigil, friend of Diane Peterson, who passed away Joyce Ray, mourning the deaths of her son, Vic Strauch, and her son-in-law, Ken Pescod

ACUTE PRAYER CONCERNS IN THE IMMEDIATE ADVENT COMMUNITY Ken Bancroft, fatigued and experiencing chills, no diagnosis yet, prayers that he may recover

quickly and fully Keith Duncan, son of Joyce Duncan, late-stage pancreatic cancer, prayers for courage and

peace, both for him and his mother Conrad Engler, prayers while he receives cancer treatments Twila Engler, prayers for good health Maureen, sister of Robin Bevier, hospitalized for Covid-19, prayers for continued improvement Maynard Johnson, in-between rounds of chemo therapy, prayers that his counts to be good Jann Knutson, for her breathing to improve and that medicines may kick in Marilyn Pederson, recovering at home from a broken ankle Lorraine Kowalke, sister-in-law of Lorna Mymka, prayers for the success of chemo therapy

treatments and that Lorraine may continue to be at peace Libby Presto, Jody Presto's father in law, gallbladder surgery Heather Sanders, adopted daughter of Karyl Cimini, quarantined for COVID-19 Lois Seller, prayers for strength and courage, continues to have dialysis three times per week Dorothy Slade, prayers for continued improvements after stroke rehab Rod Sorenson, Karen’s brother-in-law, fighting cancer Kris Zeillemaker, daughter of Carol Whyte, that she may recover quickly from her infection

PRAYERS FOR THE COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE For the health of all doctors, researchers, healthcare workers, and first responders The Food Closet volunteers, that they may remain healthy and strong All employees who have lost their jobs that they may find other sources of support

ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS Roger Albertson, friend of Ken & Kathy Johnson, severe injuries from a fall; Victoria Beeck, bad morning sickness and currently in hospital; Cathy Bohman, former Advent pastor, undergoing breast cancer treatment; Terri Britt, friend of Karen Franz, who has stage 4 cancer; Jack Fox, brother-in-law of Kathy Henricks, kidney failure; Sandi Galliher, friend of Kathy Henricks, facing a recurrence of cancer; Steve Ott, Friend of Bruce Crain, with necrotizing fasciitis; Gene Reames, friend of Keith Johnson, for strength as he battles a brain disease; Greg Seo, friend of Dorothy Slade, treated for cancer cancer; Harry Shaver, friend of Ken and Kathy Johnson, bladder cancer; Janet Sticles, childhood friend of Leslie Scheurer, heart failure; and Julie Wright, cousin of Amy Gariano, fighting brain cancer.