Berkeley United Methodist Church

2407 Berkeley Ave., Austin, TX 78745 Phone: (512) 447-6633 Fax: (512) 851-8438 www.berkeleyumc.org March 25, 2012 +++ Palm Sunday Communion Sunday
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PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE

SPECIAL MUSIC Aint No Rock Gonna Shout for Me By Lloyd Larson Chancel Choir

You are invited to come forward at the ushers direction. You will receive a piece of bread (or gluten-free alternative if you prefer) and can dip it into the cup of grape juice. Please indicate to an usher if you prefer to be served in your seat.

8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m.

GATHERING THE PEOPLE OF GOD

Please take a moment to silence your cell phones now.

GATHERING SONG

Take This Moment, Sign, and Space (st. 1)

W&S #3118

Take this moment, sign, and space; take my friends around; Here among us make the place where your love is found.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY OF FAITH

PROCLAMATION OF THE PASSION STORY Mark 15:1-39 Now at the festival he used to release a prisoner for them, anyone for whom they asked. Now a man called Barabbas was in prison with the rebels who had committed murder during the insurrection. So the crowd came and began to ask Pilate to do for them according to his custom. Then he answered them, Do you want me to release for you the King of the Jews? For he realized that it was out of jealousy that the chief priests had handed him over. But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas for them instead. Pilate spoke to them again, Then what do you wish me to do with the man you call the King of the Jews? They shouted back, Crucify him! Pilate asked them, Why, what evil has he done? But they shouted all the more, Crucify him! So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas for them; and after flogging Jesus, he handed him over to be crucified. Leader: This is the Word of God, for us, the people of God. All: Thanks be to God! SERMON Hope of the Church Rev. Jeanne Devine

GOING FORTH TO SERVE AND LIVE A NEW LIFE

*CLOSING HYMN O Love Divine, What Hast Thou Done UMH #287

If you would like to know more about baptism or becoming a member of Berkeley United Methodist Church by profession of faith or transfer of your current church membership, please call the church office and make an appointment to speak with Rev. Devine. THE BENEDICTION O Vos Omnes By Blake R. Henson Chancel Choir

As we greet one another and have some brief announcements, please fill in the yellow card to let us know of your presence and your prayers!
When this sign (*) appears, you are invited to stand if it is comfortable to do so.

Thank you for worshiping with us today! In between our services, you are invited for coffee and fellowship on the deckwed love to get to know you better!

PRELUDE AND LIGHTING THE CANDLES PROCLAMATION OF THE ENTRANCE INTO JERUSALEM

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

Matthew 21:1-11 TIME OF REFLECTION *HYMN OF RESPONSE Broken for Me TFWS #2263

*THE PEOPLES RESPONSE Leader: Hosanna to the Son of David! People: Hosanna in the highest! Leader: Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord. People: Hosanna in the highest! *OPENING HYMN Hosanna, Loud Hosanna UMH #278

THOSE LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY Rev. Jeanne Devine will bring the sermon. Our worship leader for the 8:30 service is Larry Parks and for the 10:50 service is Jim Barnes. Media Manager this morning is Steve Collins (8:30). We thank all our greeters, ushers, and acolytes. CHURCH NURSERY Child care is available for children up to age 5 in the church nursery on Sunday mornings. Children are always welcome in the sanctuary.

OFFERING OUR GIFTS AND PRAYERS Offering envelopes may be found inside front cover of UM Hymnal. A SONG OF PRAISE TO GOD Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Hymns to be sung while receiving communion: Let Us Be Bread Victim Divine Time Now to Gather Come to the Table of Mercy UMH #13 UMH #95

OPENING PRAYER Almighty God, on this day your Son Jesus Christ entered the holy city of Jerusalem and was proclaimed King by those who spread their garments and palm branches along his way. Let those branches be for us signs of his victory, and grant that we who bear them in his name may ever hail him as our Lord, and follow him in the way that leads to eternal life. In his name we pray. Amen.

TFWS #2260 TFWS #2259 TFWS #2265 TFWS #2264

Upcoming Events This Week

Sunday, April 1 Palm Sunday/Communion Sunday 6:30 am Work Corner Preparation 8:30 am Worship 9:40 am Sunday School 10:50 am Worship 12:30 pm Evangelism (9) 4:00 pm Tai Chi (CLC) 5:00 pm Covenant Group (9) Monday, April 2 10:00 am Womens Group (sanctuary) 7:00 pm Covenant Group (9) Tuesday, April 3 6:00 pm Congregational Care (9) Wednesday, April 4 6:00 pm Handbells 7:00 pm Chancel Choir Thursday, April 5 Maundy Thursday 7:00 pm Maundy Thursday service led by Berkeley UMYF Friday, April 6 Good Friday Office closed 7:00 pm Good Friday cantata performed by Berkeley UMC & Faith UMC chancel choirs 8:00 pm Easter Prayer Vigil begins Saturday, April 7 Easter Prayer Vigil continues Sunday, April 8 Easter Sunday 6:30 am Work Corner Preparation 7:00 am Sunrise Service outdoors 8:30 am Worship 9:40 am Sunday School 10:00 am Easter Egg Hunt 10:50 am Worship 4:00 pm Tai Chi (FH) 5:00 pm Covenant Group (9)

Announcements Easter Prayer Vigil The following times are still available during the Easter prayer vigil: Sunday, April 8th, from 1 to 4 a.m. You may contact the church office (447-6633) or Rachel Trudell (694-3688) if you are interested in signing up during any of these time slots. Please consider spending an hour or two in prayer and contemplation during this time. Youth are welcome to participate, but those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. It is entirely appropriate for multiple watchers to be present at the same time, particularly during the late-night/early morning hours.

April 1, 2012
Palm Sunday

Holy Week and Easter Worship: Thursday, April 5, 7:00 p.m.: Maundy Thursday Communion Service will be led by the Youth Fellowship. Friday, April 6, 7:00 p.m.: Good Friday Cantata, No Stone Could Hold Him, presented by choirs of Berkeley and Faith UMCs Easter Sunday, April 8: Sunrise Service outdoors, 7:00 a.m., Mike Crevir preaching; Worship in sanctuary, 8:30 and 10:50 a.m.; Easter Egg Hunt for children, 10:00 a.m. Easter Offering This year it will support Imagine No Malaria. Partnered with the United Nations Foundation and the Global Fund, Imagine No Malaria aims to empower the people of Africa to overcome malarias burden through prevention, treatment, education, and communications. Envelopes will be available. Thank you for your generosity.

Easter Lilies
Today is the final day to purchase lilies in memory or in honor of someone special. Complete the form below and place it in the enclosed envelope. You may also purchase a virtual lily and rather than ordering a plant the money will be designated for UMCORs tornado relief efforts. The cost is $8.00 per plant and checks should be made payable to Berkeley UMC designated for lilies. Name: ______________________________________________________ No. of plants ___________ Total enclosed _____________ In memory of _______________________________________________
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Ministers: Members of the Congregation Pastor: Rev. Jeanne Devine (revjeanned@sbcglobal.net) ph. 551-8144 Director of Music: Victoria Schwarz (vlschwarz@aol.com) Pianist: Dr. Tyler Mabry (tgmabry@gmail.com)

Administrative Assistant: Tara Nash (bumc78745@sbcglobal.net) Childcare Director: Allison McGillicuddy (bumc.childcare@sbcglobal.net)

Serving God + + Sharing Christ + + Receiving Mercy