The Prayers of the Church, April 13, 2025: Palm/Passion Sunday, C
Processional Gospel: John 12:12-19 (Triumphal entry into Jerusalem)
ELW/RCL: Luke 19:28-40 (Triumphal entry into Jerusalem)
Deuteronomy 32:36-39 (There is no god apart from Me who can save you)
ELW/RCL: Isaiah 50: 4-9a (The Lord opens my ear. Who will contend with me?)
Psalm 31:9-16 (Psalm of deep lament and distress – and trust in God)
Philippians 2:5-11 (Christ humbled himself, become obedient unto death, even death on a Cross)
Luke 22:39-23:56 (from Gethsemane to Golgotha; Passion narrative)
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Opening Hymn: All Glory, Laud and Honor: LBW #108, ELW #344, LSB #442
OR Prepare the Royal Highway: LBW #26, ELW #264, LSB #343
OR Hosanna, Loud Hosanna: LSB #443 (Great also at beginning or end of a children’s sermon!)
Hymn of the Day: O Sacred Head, Now Wounded: LBW #117, ELW #351, LSB #449
OR Jesus, I Will Ponder Now: LBW #115, ELW #345, LSB #440
Communion Hymn #1: There Is A Green Hill Far Away: LBW #114
OR Now Behold the Lamb: ELW #341
Communion Hymn #2: Jesus, Remember Me: WOV #740, ELW #616, LSB #767
OR Lamb of God, Pure and Sinless/Holy: LBW #111, ELW #357, LSB #434
Closing Hymn: Ride On, Ride On in Majesty: LBW #121, ELW #346, LSB #441
OR No Tramp of Soldiers’ Marching Feet: LSB #444 (Fairly familiar English folk tune, and
powerful words)
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For the Church, the world, and our poor sinful selves, let us pray to our Lord, who is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
A brief silence
Lord Jesus, by your Cross and precious Blood, save and redeem your Church. Through its ministry of Word, Sacrament, fellowship, and service, draw all people to yourself.
O Christ, thou Lamb of God, hear our prayer.
Lord Jesus, by your Cross and precious Blood, save and redeem those who are persecuted because they proclaim the Gospel to those who do not know you. By their faithful witness, draw all people to yourself.
O Christ, thou Lamb of God, hear our prayer.
Lord Jesus, by your Cross and precious Blood, save and redeem this congregation. Through our faith toward you, and fervent love for one another, draw all people to yourself.
O Christ, thou Lamb of God, hear our prayer.
Lord Jesus, by your Cross and precious Blood, save and redeem all children, especially those who are poor, sick, abused, or abandoned. Through their innocent praise of your love draw all people to yourself.
O Christ, thou Lamb of God, hear our prayer.
Lord Jesus, by your Cross and precious Blood, save and redeem the people in every land and nation. By the guidance of the Holy Spirit, establish your peace in every place; and draw all people to yourself.
O Christ, thou Lamb of God, hear our prayer.
Lord Jesus, by your Cross and precious Blood, save and redeem all whose work is difficult and dangerous, including those in the military and all first responders. By their labors, establish places of safety and calm; and there draw all people to yourself.
O Christ, thou Lamb of God, hear our prayer.
Lord Jesus, by your Cross and precious Blood, save and redeem all who are afflicted by sin, suffering, and sorrow, including: {List}. Use the witness of their faithful waiting, and their blessed healing, to draw all people to yourself.
O Christ, thou Lamb of God, hear our prayer.
Lord Jesus, by your Cross and precious Blood, you have saved and redeemed all who have died trusting your promises. Now keep us steadfast in faith, patient in suffering, generous in service, and loving in fellowship. Through your Cross and innocent suffering for the sake of the world, draw all people to yourself, and bestow upon all the redeemed the fullness of your forgiveness, blessing, and eternal life.
O Christ, thou Lamb of God, hear our prayer.
Hear us, gracious Father, for the sake of your well-beloved Son, who intercedes for us before your throne of mercy.
Amen.
