SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2018 – PALM SUNDAY
Liturgical Colour: RED
09.00 Hrs: Joint Service of Holy Communion with Palm Procession
Theme: “THE HUMILITY OF CHRIST”
Celebrant: The Revd Canon Dr. Festus Ajayi
At the Organ: Mr. Theophilus Okang
Processional Hymn: AMNS 60 (Tune: St. Theodulph)
Introductory Sentence: “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the Highest!”. (Matthew 21: 9).
Old Testament: Isaiah 50: 4 – 9a – Chief Sumbo Onitiri
Epistle: Philippians 2: 5 – 11 – Dame Nneka Mba
Gradual Hymn: AMNS 139 (Tune: Gopsal)
Gospel: Matthew 21: 1 – 13 – The Revd Canon OreOluwa Agbelusi
Sermon – The Ven. Tunde Oduwole
Choir Anthem
Nicene Creed
Intercession (BCP[N] Pgs 178-184) – The Vicar
Peace
Palm Sunday Procession: (BCP[N] Pgs 126 -127)
Offertory Hymn: AMNS 140 (Tune: Diadem) (No designated envelopes, please)
Communion Prayers (BCP[N] 187-193)Prayer of humble access (pg. 193)
Communion Sentence: Whatever you would that men should do unto you, even so do unto them; for this is the law and the prophets.
Invitation (BCP[N] pg. 194)
Hymns during administration: I.O.M. (B) 196, AMNS 422, AMNS 194, Psalm 100, AMNS 202, AMNS 197, AMNS 143, AMNS 63.
Post Communion Hymn: Song for the Year (Tune: Grace) (Offerings, Celebrating God’s goodness, Tithes & Mission Seed [Please use designated envelopes])
Post Communion Sentence: “Jesus said, My Father, If it is possible for this cup to be taken away unless I drink it, may Your will be done”. (Matthew 26: 42).
Post Communion Prayers (BCP[N] 195 – 196)
Notices
Thanksgiving:
a.) Monthly Thanksgiving by all members for His grace, protection, provision and healing mercies.
b.) Birthday Thanksgiving of:
i.) Mrs Nneka Chris-Asoluka
ii.) 40th Birthday of Mr Chidiebele Aneto-Okeke with thanksgiving after child birth of Kaitochi Arie.
c.) After child birth of:
i.) Michael Adeleke by Dr Oyekanmi & Mrs Kofoworola Bammeke.
ii.) Kamdilichukwu Oliva by Mr. Ginika & Mrs Josephine Akobi.
Commitment for the year
Benediction
Withdrawal Hymn: AMNS 147 (Tune: Diademata) (Collection of Women’s sacrifice Cards/Envelopes)