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The words in **black bold** are spoken or sung by the congregation. Please, no food or beverages are allowed in the Sanctuary. * Indicates when to rise in body or spirit.
UMH--United Methodist (Blue), TFWS--The Faith We Sing (Black), W&S--Worship & Song (Green)
Prelude
“All Glory, Laud, and Honor”
#280 UMH
Welcome
Threshold Moment
P:Today our worship series theme about journey takes on a very literal journey for Jesus. It likely felt like both the end and the beginning. Such are so many moments of our lives. A pilgrimage may reach its destination but the hope, the wisdom, the lessons learned along the way have offered a new starting point for us. What have we learned and what transformation–what "other way"–are we called to in the name of right-relationship in our lives?
"A Wilderness Wandering People" · #3113 W&S
We are a wilderness wandering people
on a journey of the soul.
May we find our destination
in our longing to be whole.
Our Holy God is calling to us.
With Jesus by our side
may compassion be our compass;
may the Spirit be our guide,
on The Way, on The Way, on The Way.
Prayer for the Path
All:Jesus of Palm Sunday parades, be with us on The Way. We wonder if we have what it takes to truly march in the name of justice and love for all people. Are we able to sacrifice the paths that benefit only us for the ones that make a way in the wilderness for the least? We come seeking your courage and resolve in order to follow your way of love. Amen.
Passing the Peace
Pastor:The Peace of Christ be with you.
All:And also with you.
Pastor:You are invited to pass the peace among you, remembering to pass it to those joining us remotely.
Praising
“Show Your People”
Kevin Prosch
Young & Young at Heart Time
Contemporary Reading
On the Contrary
by Liz Cooledge Jenkins
Here they come, Not with chariots or heavy, clanking metal, But riding a borrowed, stubborn donkey, Bare feet dangling near the dirt and the palm leaves. It is a procession, But not the one on the other side of town. This is the power that does not trample, The kingship that comes from below, The peace that makes empires nervous.
Save us, God, From thinking "manly" means violent, From pretending "peace" means keeping quiet While the vulnerable are crushed, And the earth itself cries out, breaking. Hosanna.
Save us from our self-righteousness, From our need to be on the winning side, Instead of the side of the donkey.
Help us to see, As the applause turns to anger later in the week, That the truly blessed one Is the one who arrives in love, Defenseless and completely human.
COMMUNITY PRAYER ~ THE LORD'S PRAYER
Spoken
Our Mother, 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 debts
As we forgive our debtors
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil
For yours is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever
Amen
Ancient Readings
FIRST READING - PSALM 37:1-9 (INCLUSIVE BIBLE)
Don’t be vexed by evildoers, and don’t be envious of the corrupt! They’ll soon fade like the grass, and wither away like unwatered plants.
Trust in YHWH, and do good, and you’ll dwell in the land and enjoy security. Delight in YHWH, and you’ll be given the desires of your heart. Commit your way to YHWH, and trust in YHWH; God will take action, making your vindication as sure as the dawn and your integrity as bright as noonday.
Be still before YHWH and wait patiently; don’t fret about those who amass great fortunes and carry out their schemes unchallenged. Let go of your anger, and leave resentment behind. And stop worrying! It produces nothing but evil, and evildoers will be cut off.
But those who put their hope in YHWH— they will inherit the land.
SECOND READING - LUKE 19:28B-40
…[Jesus] went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ just say this, ‘The Lord needs it.’” So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them. As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?” They said, “The Lord needs it.” Then they brought it to Jesus, and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road. Now as he was approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying,
“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!”
Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, order your disciples to stop.” He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.”
We Sing
“Mantos y Palmas”
#279 UMH
Message
“"The Other Way"”
Rev. Dr. Michele Robbins
Offertory
“A Million Dreams · Benj Pasek / Justin Paul”
Offerings can be placed in the basket on the table, online at ukiahumc.org, or mailed to PO Box 323, Ukiah
*DOXOLOGY
“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
#95 UMH
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise God all creatures high and low
Give thanks to God in love made known
Creator, Word, and Spirit One
Amen
*MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT
Members of the Ukiah United Methodist Church accept the freedom God gives us to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves. We welcome opportunities to bring God's love to the world in as many ways as we can. We promise to uphold our beloved church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness.
Getting Strong
“Hosanna”
#3188 W&S
Opportunities for Ministry
Opportunities where you make a difference: A strong church has members who are actively taking part in ministry and service.
- ⤷Maundy Thursday Dinner Service: Thursday, April 2nd at 6:00 p.m. We will gather in the sanctuary, then move to the social hall.
- ⤷Good Friday: April 3rd, the sanctuary will be open from 10:00 to noon for silent meditation/prayer time.
- ⤷Coffee and Questions: Saturday April 4th at 11:30 in room 106, come and bring your questions about the Be Well Center. We want everyone to have the full scoop. If you cannot make it, you can contact Cathy, Jone, or Pastor Michele anytime.
- ⤷Recycling: Please drop off your CRVs at Jone's house behind her bins.
- ⤷Mendo Labor Co-op: Our church sponsors a worker-led co-op connecting underemployed and unhoused workers with people needing help around the house or yard. We need church members willing to hire workers with patience as we get started and work out the kinks. Call/text Cheryl and Braven at (369) 216-1512 to be matched, or fill out the online form on mendolaborcoop.ukiahumc.org.
- ⤷The Building Bridges Homeless Resource Center: If you would like to donate to Building Bridges Homeless Resource Center, below is a list of needed items. All donations can be dropped at HRC M-F, 9-5 or to Trudy's front porch at any time. Thank you to everyone who donates! Trudy•Items needed are: Adult underwear, socks, Men's pants (size 32-38), Backpacks, Blankets, Sleeping bags, Razors, Dog food
Go For It!
South:Do all the good you can,
North:By all the means you can,
South:In all the ways you can,
North:In all the places you can,
South:At all the times you can,
North:To all the people you can,
All:As long as ever you can. Amen.
— John Wesley
Blessing
*STEPPING OUT
“King of Kings and Lord of Lords”
#2075 TFWS
WE ARE A WELCOMING & AFFIRMING CONGREGATION:
We welcome all persons into full participation in the life of the congregation regardless of age, gender identity, racial or ethnic background, sexual orientation, marriage status, or physical or mental condition.