PALM/PASSION SUNDAY PROCESSIONAL ELW 344 “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” PASTORAL HOLY WEEK GREETING P: The church catholic enters today into the contemplation of the passion of our

Jesus Christ and meditate on the salvation of the world through his sufferings, death, burial and resurrection, let us pray.

PALM/PASSION SUNDAY PRAYER OF THE DAY: Everlasting God, in your endless love for the human race you sent our Lord Jesus Christ to take on our nature and to suffer death on the cross. In your mercy enable us to share in his obedience to your will and in the glorious victory of his resurrection, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

FIRST READING Isaiah 50:4-9a P: Word of God, word of life. C: Thanks be to God.

LENTEN HYMN “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” ELW 338 SECOND READING Philippians 2:5-11 P: Word of God, word of life. C: Thanks be to God.

HOLY WEEK VERSE “On My Heart Imprint Your Image” ELW 811 On my heart imprint your image, blessed Jesus, king of grace, that life’s troubles not its pleasures every may your work erase. Let the clear inscription be: Jesus, crucified for me, is my life, my hope’s foundation, all my glory and salvation! GOSPEL ANNOUNCED (Congregation Stands) P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew 26:14—27:66. C: Glory to you, O Lord.

GOSPEL PROCLAIMED P: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ.

NICENE CREED We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

GETHSEMANE LUTHERAN CHURCH 200 West Anderson Lane — Austin Texas

2020 SEASON OF LENT “A SEASON FOR PERSONAL/CORPORATE TRANSFORMATION”

(ECCLESIASTES 3:1-8) LENTEN JOURNEY THEME

THE FIRST DAY OF HOLY WEEK APRIL 5, 2020

10:30 A.M. PALM/PASSION SUNDAY LITURGY PRELUDE PALM/PASSION SUNDAY PSALM 31:9-16 (Congregation remains seated) 9Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I | am in trouble; my eye is consumed with sorrow, and also my throat | and my belly. 10For my life is wasted with grief, and my | years with sighing; my strength fails me because of affliction, and my bones | are consumed. 11I am the scorn of my enemies, a disgrace to my neighbors, a dismay to | my acquaintances; when they see me in the street | they avoid me. 12Like the dead I am forgotten, | out of mind; I am as useless as a | broken pot. 13For I have heard the whispering of the crowd; fear is | all around; they put their heads together against me; they plot to | take my life. 14But as for me, I have trusted in | you, O LORD. I have said, "You | are my God. 15My times are | in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who | persecute me. 16Let your face shine up- | on your servant; save me in your | steadfast love." (Gloria Patri) LET US PRAY: Mercifully assist us, O Lord God of our salvation, that we may

enter with joy upon the contemplation of those mighty acts whereby you have given us life everlasting; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen P: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! C: Hosanna in the highest. P: The holy gospel according to St. Luke 19:28-40. C: Glory to you, O Lord.

PALM/PASSION PROCESSIONAL GOSPEL P: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. P: Let us pray. C: We praise you, O God, for redeeming the world through our Savior Jesus

Christ. Today, Jesus entered the holy city in triumph, and was proclaimed messiah and king by those who spread garments and branches of palm along his way. Bless these palm branches, palm crosses, quilts and those who carry them. Grant us grace to follow our Lord in the way of the cross, so that, joined to his death and resurrection we may enter into life with you; through the obedient, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

P: Let us go forth in peace C:in the name of Christ. Amen

PRAYERS OF THE PALM/PASSION SUNDAY COMMUNITY P: Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer.

OFFERING, OFFERTORY MUSIC “The Holy City” Vocal Solo CONSECRATION OF BREAD AND WINE LORD’S PRAYER, DISTRIBUTION OF SACRAMENT COMMUNION HYMNS “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” ELW 351 POST-COMMUNION BLESSING/PRAYER BENEDICTION SENDING HYMN “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross” (vs. 1 & 3)ELW 335 SILENT PRAYERS, SENDING FORTH P: Go in peace. Share the Good News. C: Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE

“CALLED BY GRACE. LED BY FAITH.

WELCOMING ALL TO SHARE GOD’S LOVE.”

† † † † † † † † † † † † PALM/PASSION SUNDAY commences the holiest time for the baptized Christian community. The people of the cross remember on this day, the passion of our Lord, joining the ancients in procession with palms giving praise to God for the redemption of life in the Christ of Calvary. Both joy and sorrow are true emotions on this rich and full day in the liturgical church calendar. Welcome to Gethsemane! LENTEN SEASON THEME Lent is a time of reflection and repentance, of sacrifice and self-examination. But Lent is also a season of HOPE– Hope in the work God is doing in the world, through the baptized people of God, the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ. The people of God have always lived in challenging time. For everything there is a season, a time for every matter under heaven : a time to be born, a time to die;” (Ecclesiastes 2:4) The 2020 Gethsemane Lutheran Lenten Theme-make the Lenten Season a time to be reborn in the grace of God given in the Obedient man of the Cross, Jesus the Christ. Be transformed by the gift of life; the gift of faith, the gift of hope, the gift of love-TRANSFORMATION BY THE GRACE OF GOD. TITHE AND ONLINE GIVING OPTIONS If you have offering envelopes, you can put them in the enclosed pre-addressed white envelopes and mail to the church. Online options are: going to www.gethsemaneaustin.org and click the “DONATE” button on the left side bar OR going to your app store on your smart phone and installing the “GivePlus” app. Thank you for your continued support!

Passion/Palm Sunday April 5, 2020

PROCESSIONAL “All Glory, Laud and Honor” Theodulph of Orleans, John Mason Neale, Melchior Teschner

Refrain: All glory, laud and honor to you, redeemer king, To whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring.

You are the king of Israel and David's royal Son, now in the Lord's name coming, our King and Blessed One. refrain

The company of angels are praising you on high; creation and all mortals in chorus make reply. refrain

The multitude of pilgrims with palms before you went; our praise and prayer and anthems before you we present. refrain

To you, before your passion, they sang their hymns of praise. To you, now high exalted, our melody we raise. refrain

Their praises you accepted; accept the prayers we bring, great author of all goodness, O good and gracious King! refrain

LENTEN HYMN “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” Elizabeth C. Clephane, Frederick C. Maker

1 Beneath the cross of Jesus I long to take my stand; the shadow of a mighty rock within a weary land, a home within a wilderness, a rest upon the way, from the burning of the noontide heat and the burdens of the day.

2 Upon the cross of Jesus, my eye at times can see the very dying form of one who suffered there for me. And from my contrite heart, with tears, two wonders I confess: the wonder of his glorious love and my unworthiness.

3 I take, O cross, your shadow for my abiding place; I ask no other sunshine than the sunshine of his face; content to let the world go by, to know no gain nor loss, my sinful self my only shame, my glory all, the cross.

COMMUNION HYMN “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” Paul Gerhardt, Arnulf of Louvain, Hans Leo Hassler

1 O sacred head, now wounded, with grief and shame weighed down, now scornfully surrounded with thorns, thine only crown; O sacred head, what glory, what bliss till now was thine! Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call thee mine.

2 How pale thou art with anguish, with sore abuse and scorn; how does thy face now languish, which once was bright as morn! Thy grief and bitter passion were all for sinners' gain; mine, mine was the transgression, but thine the deadly pain.

3 What language shall I borrow to thank thee, dearest friend, for this thy dying sorrow, thy pity without end? Oh, make me thine forever, and should I fainting be, Lord, let me never, never outlive my love to thee.

4 Lord, be my consolation; shield me when I must die; remind me of thy passion when my last hour draws nigh. These eyes, new faith receiving, from thee shall never move; for all who die believing die safely in thy love.

SENDING HYMN “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross”

Fanny J. Crosby, William H. Doane 1 Jesus, keep me near the cross, there's a precious fountain; free to all, a healing stream flows from Calv'ry's mountain. In the cross, in the cross be my glory ever; till my ransomed soul shall find rest beyond the river. 3 Near the cross! O Lamb of God, bring its scenes before me; help me walk from day to day with its shadow o'er me. In the cross, in the cross be my glory ever; till my ransomed soul shall find rest beyond the river.

INVITATORY P: Christ has humbled himself and became obedient to death. C: EVEN TO DEATH ON A CROSS. P: Christ was wounded for our transgressions and bruised for our iniquities. C: AND ON CHRIST WAS THE CHASTISEMENT THAT MADE US WHOLE. P: Faithfulness to the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, C: OUR SALVATION, LIFE, AND HOPE.

“Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended that we to judge thee have in hate pretended? By foes derided, by thine own rejected, O most afflicted.” (ELW 349)

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SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES: “As we enter the inner world of the Spiritual Disciplines there will always be the danger of turning them into laws. But we are not left to our own devices. Jesus Christ has promised to be our Teacher and Guide. His voice is not too hard to hear. His instruction is not too hard to understand. If we are beginning to calcify what should always remain alive and growing, Jesus will tell us. We can trust his teaching. If we are wandering off toward some wrong idea or unprofitable practice, Jesus will guide us back. If we are willing to listen to the Heavenly Monitor, we will receive the instruction we need. Our world is hungry for genuinely changed people. Leo Tolstoy observed, “everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing self.” Let us be among those who believe that the inner transformation of our lives is a goal worthy of our best effort”. (Richard J. Foster) During the weeks of Lent the Christian community at Gethsemane Lutheran has been exploring the “abundant life” given by God as Jesus comes to us: baptism, eucharist, prayer, corporate worship, Bible reading, servanthood, family/friends the Christian grows into the life God intends for each one of us. ELCA GOOD GIFTS are a creative, meaningful way to support the ministries of the ELCA that means the most to you and your loved ones. Your donation will be used where it is needed most within the gift category selected. For example, a gift of vaccinations may be used to support other health care initiatives. This allows for flexibility and the ability to give where the need is the greatest. The ELCA is hard at work in nearly 80 countries around the world. What are some of the projects? Chickens, goats and other farm animals, global mission volunteers, scholarships for seminary students in the United States, blankets and supply kits to refugees, community fish farms, clinic visits for children, basic necessities and assistance following floods and wildfires, mosquito nets to families, bee keeping training, children vaccinated and school supplies. Want to know more? Want to give Good Gifts? Visit with Pastors Gronberg and Schnelle. Their families have received ELCA Good Gifts. They will tell you how you can share with your families. Thanks!

HOLY WEEK WORSHIP

HOLY MONDAY, APRIL 6TH PRAYER: O God, your Son chose the path which led to pain before

glory. Plant his cross in our hearts, so that in its power and love we may come at last to joy and glory; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Scripture Psalm 36:5-11; Isaiah 42:1-9; Hebrews 9:11-15; St. John 12:1-11 HOLY TUESDAY, APRIL 7TH PRAYER: Lord Jesus, you have called us to follow you. Grant that

our love may not grow cold in your service, and that we may not fail or deny you in the hour of trial. Amen

Scripture Psalm 71:1-14; Isaiah 49:1-7; I Corinthians 1:18-31; St. John 12:20-36

HOLY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8TH PRAYER: Almighty God, your Son our Savior suffered at the hands of

humans and endured the shame of the cross. Grant that we may walk in the way of the cross and find it the way of life and peace, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Scripture Psalm 70; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Hebrews 12:1-3; St. John 13:21-32 MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 9TH PRAYER: Lord God, in a wonderful Sacrament you have left us a

memorial of your suffering and death. May this Sacrament of your body and blood so work in us that the way we live will proclaim the redemption you have brought; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

Scripture Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19; Exodus 12:1-14; I Corinthians 11:23-26; St. John 13:1-17, 31b-35

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 10TH 10:00 a.m. Stripping of Altar 12 Noon-12 Midnight Prayer Vigil (Sanctuary/Home) PRAYER: Lord Jesus, you carried our sins in your own body on the

tree so that we might have life. May we and all who remember this day find new life in you now and in the world to come, where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen

Scripture Psalm 22; Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Hebrews 10:16-25; St. John 18:1-19:42 HOLY SATURDAY, THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER, APRIL 11TH Scripture Genesis 1:1–2:4a; Isaiah 55:1-11; Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 114; Romans 6:3-11; St. Luke 24:1-12 THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD, EASTER SUNDAY FESTIVAL, APRIL 12TH

10:30 a.m. Easter Resurrection Worship