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Summer in Truchas Village with the Truchas Peaks in the distance.
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Palm Sunday
Home Worship for April 5, 2020
Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church, Truchas; El Buen Pastor Presbyterian Church, Chimayo
Rev. Ann Graham-Johnson, Pastor; Rev. Larry Graham-Johnson, Parish Assoc.
We encourage you to conduct this worship with your family, or if alone, with a friend on the phone.
Centering On God
Sing or Speak Together: Glory to God #196 or El Himnario #113 (refrain)
All glory laud and honor to thee, Redeemer, King, to who the lips of children made sweet
hosannas ring! Thou art the king of Israel, thou David’s royal Son,
Who in the Lord’s name comest, the King and blessed One.
OR
A Cris-to dad ho-san-nas: Him-nos, can-tad a Cris-to con triun-fo y gran-de acla-ma-cion.
Glo-ria al Se-nor! Ho-san-na! Glo-ria al que vie-ne tra-yen-do-nos sal-va-cion!
Prayer: God of all our lives, we thank you for your gift of life. Be with us in our worship,
that we may grow in our faith and our love for you and each other. Through Christ, amen.
Praising God One: I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation.
All: This is the day the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it! (Psalm 118:21&24)
Reflecting On God’s Word
Children’s Reflection: Rev. Ann Graham-Johnson
Why do we celebrate Palm Sunday? Yes, it was when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. The important thing to remember about this is that he was coming in peace. He was coming to show us that in spite of how rough things would get, he loved us and God’s love would always be the most important thing in our lives. Actually, when he rode into Jerusalem, that was a parade. A parade is a time for celebrating. Have you ever been to a parade, or in a parade? What were you celebrating? If you could be in a parade right now, what good things would you want to celebrate? Thank God for these things you celebrate.
Scripture Reading: Matthew 21:1-11; Philippians 4:6-7
Meditation: “Why a Parade?” – Rev, Ann Graham-Johnson
They loved parades in the small town in central Florida where I worked doing disaster recovery following the hurricanes of 2004. It seems they would use any excuse to hold a parade. We would laugh about it in our staff: “Why a parade now?” That’s what I used to think, even as a child, when it came to Palm Sunday and we would wave our palms and celebrate Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. “Why a parade?” What’s there to rejoice about? Just five days later we would commemorate his suffering and death. The “triumphal entry” into Jerusalem was his approach to death. It made no sense! What I didn’t know was that “Hosanna,” which the crowds shouted, means “Save now!”. It was needed in that time of political oppression. How many times in our lives have we had that panicked cry to God, “Help me! Now!”?
The crowd was crying for help at the same time that God was already offering redemption. This was not the help they had in mind, but was something all encompassing. God’s help is reaching out arms of love and forgiveness to everyone. Through Jesus God reached out to those who were considered of no importance, to those who were sinners, to those treated unjustly. To each of us. Through Jesus, even when things look the darkest, we can know that God will have the last word. Life, hope, love, peace, forgiveness will prevail. That’s a reason for a parade!
Affirmation of Faith: “Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace on God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:6-7)
Responding to God’s Word
Offering: You may send your monetary offering to Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church, Box 340, Truchas, NM or El Buen Pastor Presbyterian Church, Box 185, Chimayo, NM.
Prayers of Joys and Concerns concluding with the Lord’s Prayer
Joys – Edith Brown reports the good news that Cecil’s doctor said he was now cancer free. -
Time at home grow in our relationships with our family and God.
- Time to reflect and grow in our understanding of ourselves.
- More time at home to read the BOOK (from Layla)
- Thanks and prayers for public workers, medical and health workers (from Patricia)
- Ruth’s niece Lori is doing well and just got married. -
Layla’s Birthday was April 2. Wish her a happy Birthday.
Concerns: - Edna Martinez had surgery on her broken leg.
- That our time at home will be a time of growing in our relationships with our families and God.
- Gloria’s and Jesse’s daughter is a nurse having to work while pregnant; concerns for her health.
- Concern for small business and employees; for new graduates. (Leslee).
- Incarcerated people; immigrants in detention centers & refugee camps who can’t self-isolate;
refugees and immigrants in our country who are being targeted (Patricia)
- World healing of this virus! (requested by Layla and Gilbert)
- Prayer for those in research seeking cures for the virus. (Frances)
- Those dealing with domestic abuse and drug and alcohol abuse during this time.
- The people not prepared for this pandemic who are living on the margins ( from Larry)
– David Bass in his recovery from surgery and his treatments in Houston. – Concerns that we will have enough medical supplies and hospital space for increasing needs.
- For our congregations, that we will continue to find ways to reach out to each other.
Please email, call or write your joys and concern to Ann See ”Announcements” for contact information.
Concluding In Peace
Sing or Speak: GtG #288
Spirit of the living God, fall a-fresh on me. Spirit of the living God, fall a-fresh on me.
Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, fall a-fresh on me.
Santo Espiritu de Dios, ven sobre mi. Santo Espiritu de Dios, ven sobre mi.
Tomame, cambiame, llename, usame. Santo Espiritu de Dios, vev sobre mi.
Benediction: May the peace of God keep you always.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
+ Rev. Ann Graham-Johnson, Pastor; annfgj@gmail.com; Rev. Larry Graham-Johnson, Parish Associate; larrycgj@gmail.com. Ann’s cell – (520) 730-8943; Larry’s cell - (520) 730-2932. Ann & Larry’s mailing address: 3201 Zafarano Dr., Suite C, #343, Santa Fe, NM 87507
+ BIG NEWS – Smith Memorial and El Buen Pastor will hold a worship service on KDCE 950 AM radio; also 106.3 FM or 100.7 FM. Easter Sunday Morning from 11:00 to 11:25. Watch and participate with us next week. You will receive your home worships so you can follow along. + Regretfully or regular Public Worship is suspended until further notice. Watch for further announcements. It is important to visit our website at:https://www.smithmemorialtruchas.org/
God bless us, one and all!
Palm Sunday
Home Worship for April 5, 2020
Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church, Truchas; El Buen Pastor Presbyterian Church, Chimayo
Rev. Ann Graham-Johnson, Pastor; Rev. Larry Graham-Johnson, Parish Assoc.
We encourage you to conduct this worship with your family, or if alone, with a friend on the phone.
Centering On God
Sing or Speak Together: Glory to God #196 or El Himnario #113 (refrain)
All glory laud and honor to thee, Redeemer, King, to who the lips of children made sweet
hosannas ring! Thou art the king of Israel, thou David’s royal Son,
Who in the Lord’s name comest, the King and blessed One.
OR
A Cris-to dad ho-san-nas: Him-nos, can-tad a Cris-to con triun-fo y gran-de acla-ma-cion.
Glo-ria al Se-nor! Ho-san-na! Glo-ria al que vie-ne tra-yen-do-nos sal-va-cion!
Prayer: God of all our lives, we thank you for your gift of life. Be with us in our worship,
that we may grow in our faith and our love for you and each other. Through Christ, amen.
Praising God One: I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation.
All: This is the day the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it! (Psalm 118:21&24)
Reflecting On God’s Word
Children’s Reflection: Rev. Ann Graham-Johnson
Why do we celebrate Palm Sunday? Yes, it was when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. The important thing to remember about this is that he was coming in peace. He was coming to show us that in spite of how rough things would get, he loved us and God’s love would always be the most important thing in our lives. Actually, when he rode into Jerusalem, that was a parade. A parade is a time for celebrating. Have you ever been to a parade, or in a parade? What were you celebrating? If you could be in a parade right now, what good things would you want to celebrate? Thank God for these things you celebrate.
Scripture Reading: Matthew 21:1-11; Philippians 4:6-7
Meditation: “Why a Parade?” – Rev, Ann Graham-Johnson
They loved parades in the small town in central Florida where I worked doing disaster recovery following the hurricanes of 2004. It seems they would use any excuse to hold a parade. We would laugh about it in our staff: “Why a parade now?” That’s what I used to think, even as a child, when it came to Palm Sunday and we would wave our palms and celebrate Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. “Why a parade?” What’s there to rejoice about? Just five days later we would commemorate his suffering and death. The “triumphal entry” into Jerusalem was his approach to death. It made no sense! What I didn’t know was that “Hosanna,” which the crowds shouted, means “Save now!”. It was needed in that time of political oppression. How many times in our lives have we had that panicked cry to God, “Help me! Now!”?
The crowd was crying for help at the same time that God was already offering redemption. This was not the help they had in mind, but was something all encompassing. God’s help is reaching out arms of love and forgiveness to everyone. Through Jesus God reached out to those who were considered of no importance, to those who were sinners, to those treated unjustly. To each of us. Through Jesus, even when things look the darkest, we can know that God will have the last word. Life, hope, love, peace, forgiveness will prevail. That’s a reason for a parade!
Affirmation of Faith: “Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace on God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:6-7)
Responding to God’s Word
Offering: You may send your monetary offering to Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church, Box 340, Truchas, NM or El Buen Pastor Presbyterian Church, Box 185, Chimayo, NM.
Prayers of Joys and Concerns concluding with the Lord’s Prayer
Joys – Edith Brown reports the good news that Cecil’s doctor said he was now cancer free. -
Time at home grow in our relationships with our family and God.
- Time to reflect and grow in our understanding of ourselves.
- More time at home to read the BOOK (from Layla)
- Thanks and prayers for public workers, medical and health workers (from Patricia)
- Ruth’s niece Lori is doing well and just got married. -
Layla’s Birthday was April 2. Wish her a happy Birthday.
Concerns: - Edna Martinez had surgery on her broken leg.
- That our time at home will be a time of growing in our relationships with our families and God.
- Gloria’s and Jesse’s daughter is a nurse having to work while pregnant; concerns for her health.
- Concern for small business and employees; for new graduates. (Leslee).
- Incarcerated people; immigrants in detention centers & refugee camps who can’t self-isolate;
refugees and immigrants in our country who are being targeted (Patricia)
- World healing of this virus! (requested by Layla and Gilbert)
- Prayer for those in research seeking cures for the virus. (Frances)
- Those dealing with domestic abuse and drug and alcohol abuse during this time.
- The people not prepared for this pandemic who are living on the margins ( from Larry)
– David Bass in his recovery from surgery and his treatments in Houston. – Concerns that we will have enough medical supplies and hospital space for increasing needs.
- For our congregations, that we will continue to find ways to reach out to each other.
Please email, call or write your joys and concern to Ann See ”Announcements” for contact information.
Concluding In Peace
Sing or Speak: GtG #288
Spirit of the living God, fall a-fresh on me. Spirit of the living God, fall a-fresh on me.
Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, fall a-fresh on me.
Santo Espiritu de Dios, ven sobre mi. Santo Espiritu de Dios, ven sobre mi.
Tomame, cambiame, llename, usame. Santo Espiritu de Dios, vev sobre mi.
Benediction: May the peace of God keep you always.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
+ Rev. Ann Graham-Johnson, Pastor; annfgj@gmail.com; Rev. Larry Graham-Johnson, Parish Associate; larrycgj@gmail.com. Ann’s cell – (520) 730-8943; Larry’s cell - (520) 730-2932. Ann & Larry’s mailing address: 3201 Zafarano Dr., Suite C, #343, Santa Fe, NM 87507
+ BIG NEWS – Smith Memorial and El Buen Pastor will hold a worship service on KDCE 950 AM radio; also 106.3 FM or 100.7 FM. Easter Sunday Morning from 11:00 to 11:25. Watch and participate with us next week. You will receive your home worships so you can follow along. + Regretfully or regular Public Worship is suspended until further notice. Watch for further announcements. It is important to visit our website at:https://www.smithmemorialtruchas.org/
God bless us, one and all!