Happy birthday to Charlie Dietz; Mack McDaniel, his brother, and Donald Hazel; Praise for all our blessings, our brothers and sisters, Debra’s new nephew Easter Egg Hunts, and the Scouts!
They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting “HOSANNA!”
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
“Blessed is the King of Israel”. John 12-13
Belle Chasse United Methodist Church
8375 Hwy. 23 Belle Chasse, Louisiana 70037-2648 504.394.1976
March 24, 2024
Passion/Palm Sunday: Stories of Holy Week in Lessons and Carols
(As we prepare for worship, please turn all cell phones to silence)
Welcome/Announcements/Greeting:-Rev Pounds, Pastor
Prelude – Elaine Dishman, Musician
Lighting of Candles
*Opening Prayer: Passion/Palm Sunday -UMH 281 – Bonnie Ames
All: Liturgist
Almighty God, you sent your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, to suffer death on the cross. Grant that we may share in his obedience to your will and in the glorious victory of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and ever. Amen.
*Apostle’s Creed: Bonnie Ames, Liturgist
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic* church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
*Universal
*Opening Hymn: “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus” UWH 277 (Vs 1)
The Story of Palm Sunday: Mark 11:1-11
Palm Sunday Hymn “Hosanna! Loud, Hosanna” UMH 278
Children’s Message: Rev. JoAnne Pounds “Lent in a Box Week 5: Crown of Thorns”
Children’s Mission Offering: “PENNIES FROM HEAVEN” (All Children)
Since May 2003, the children’s newest total collection for this mission is $33,562.85 as of 10/04/2023. This mission benefits the United Methodist Children’s Home of S.E. Louisiana (Loranger, LA); Louisiana
Methodist Children’s Home (Ruston, LA); United Methodist MacDonell
Children’s Home (Houma, LA); and for G.R.A.C.E. Camp, a United
Methodist Camp for children who have incarcerated parent(s).
Jesus Calls for a House of Prayer: Mark 11:12-21
Pastoral Prayer – Rev. Pounds
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; Thou kingdom come. Thou will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Prayer Hymn: “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” UMH 298 (Vs 1)
Jesus is Anointed with Perfume: Mark 14:1-9
Anointing Hymn: “Take My Life, and Let it Be“ UMH 399
Offertory Song: “Sing, My Tongue, O Glorious Battle”
—Andrew West, Tenor and Elaine Dishman, Piano
Offertory Prayer – Rev. Pounds
Presentation of Our Tithes and Offerings
*Doxology:
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Jesus Celebrates Passover with His Disciples: Mark 14:17-25
Passover/Communion Hymn: One Bread, One Body UMH 620
Jesus Arrested and then Betrayed by Peter:
Mark 14:32–46, 53–54, 66b-72
Arrest and Betrayal Hymn:
“O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” UMH 286
Jesus Crucified: Mark 15:1-39
*Crucifixion Hymn: “Old Rugged Cross” UMH 504
*Benediction–Rev. Pounds
Postlude–Elaine Dishman *Please stand as able
Here ends our Lessons and Carols retelling events from Holy Week.
Please depart in silence and gratitude for the gift of Jesus Christ.
Belinda Hazel & family | Nanette Nicks|Connie Wood
Ernie Warrendorf | Chris Newsome | Nancy Burback
Ron Sparks & family | Richie Smith | Carol Saltz
Roger Prath | Donnie Honea | Elnora Pounds
Christopher Fisher | Ben & Nancy Pippin | Mack McDaniel
Gail Camus | Harvey Burns | Patricia Schnieder
Edna Bootin Young couple experiencing infertility
Unity, Justice, and Peace for the USA
Doris Cooper’s granddaughter, Megan & family
Our church, our church family, and our community
Nancy Burback’s mother, Lucy, and her sister, Joan
1st Week Prayer Requests:
Kendrick Shaw; McKaylah Lehman; Ray; Travel mercies for Greg & Henry
2ND Week Prayer Requests:
Donald Hazel; Kirk Carlisle; Tyler; Sutton & “Little Mary”; Mekela Rodriguez; Candice Sekar; Linda Honea
Praise & Thanks: Happy Anniversary to Aubrey Hazel and his wife;
9:00 AM Worship Service
March 24, 2024
<<< SCHEDULE for MARCH>>>
TODAY: Adult Sunday School: 10 am, after Worship Service
Easter Schedule
No Wednesday Night Bible Study on 3/27
Holy Thursday Service will be on 3/28 @ 7:30 pm, Sanctuary
Easter Sunrise Service: 3/31 @ 6:30am, (on Algiers levee)
Easter Sunday Worship Service: 3/31 @ 9am, Sanctuary
(Nursery open in F/Hall as needed)
<<<SCHEDULE FOR APRIL>>>
Sunday Communion Worship Service: 4/7 @ 9am, Sanctuary
Sunday Worship Services: 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 @ 9am, Sanctuary
Wed. Night Bible Study: 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24 @ 6pm, F/Hall
Church Council meeting: Monday, 4/15 @ 6 pm F/Hall
Girl Scouts Meet: Tuesdays, 4/4 & 4/23 @ 6pm, F/Hall
UWF Meeting: Monday, 4/15 @ 1pm, F/Hall
The LUNCH BUNCH Luncheon: Wed. 4/17 @ 1 PM, F/Hall
UWF Fundraiser: Baked “Goodies” sale after service on 4/21
Save the Date:
On Tuesday, April 9th, we will have our annual Missions fundraiser at Adams Catfish on Highway 23. See insert.
Special thanks to Celeste, Bonnie, Debra, Alice & others who helped with the Egg Hunt. Also, thanks to the UWF who took cookies to our firefighters & Sheriff’s office.
And to Bonnie Ames for hosting the LUNCH BUNCH last week
and to all who came to make the luncheon a success.
<<<ANNOUNCEMENTS>>>
Rev. JoAnne’s BCUMC Schedule:
Pastor JoAnne is typically in our Belle Chasse office on Mondays and Wednesdays afternoons/evenings. Other responsibilities may often be taking place for BCUMC during the same time frame. If you want to meet with her, please email, text, or call her for an appointment. Her scheduled day off is Friday.
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Pastor JoAnne Pounds’s contact info:
revjoannepounds@gmail.com
Cell # 214.404.8797
Sunday Worship Service online @ 9:00 am BCUMC Facebook
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A Palm Sunday Blessing
May you always have faith in the
LORD to lead you in the right direction.
Have a blessed Palm Sunday!
<<<ALTAR FLOWERS OR PLANT>>>
If you would like to bring flowers or a plant for the Altar,
please complete the following and place on the offering plate
Dates: 3/31 _____ (Easter) 4/7 _____ 4/14____
Name PH___________
Honor or In Memory of___ ___________________ __