Jesus was a wanted man. Some wanted Him dead. Others wanted to make Him King. And when He entered Jerusalem, it looked like a victory parade—crowds shouting, palms waving—but He didn’t ride in on a war horse. He came on a donkey.
Why? Because this wasn’t a show of military might—it was the arrival of a different kind of King. One who came to bring peace, not violence. One who came to win a far greater battle: not just against Rome or corrupt leaders, but against the forces that still trouble our hearts today—fear, hatred, sin, Satan, and death itself.
As the crowds welcomed Him with shouts of “Hosanna!” they fulfilled the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9. And today, every prayer, every act of love, every step of faith is like waving palms in His honor. So go ahead—wave the palms. The King has come. And He has already won.
Liturgist and Preacher: Chaplain Tony Boos; Reader: Nic Schatte
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Isaiah 44:21–23
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 31:9–16
- Old Testament reading is from Deuteronomy 32:36–39
- New Testament reading is from Philippians 2:5–11
- Holy Gospel is from John 12:12–19
Songs and Hymns:
- Ride On, King Jesus
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Steve Bell
Verses 1-3 and 6 by Hilda Carper; © 1974 Reba Place Church Inc.
Used with permission: stevebell.com – March 2023 - Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
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Text: Jeannette Threlfall, 1821–80, alt.
Tune: Gesangbuch der Herzogl. Hofkapelle, 1784, Württemberg.
Text and tune: Public domain. - How Beautiful
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Twila Paris
© 1990 Ariose Music; Mountain Spring Musi
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - Prepare the Royal Highway
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Text: Franz Mikael Franzen, tr. from Lutheran Book of Worship
© 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship, used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220
Tune: Swedish, public domain - No Tramp of Soldiers’ Marching Feet
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Tune: English; adapt. and harm. Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872–1958, alt., public domain
Text: Timothy Dudley-Smith, 1926, © 1984 Hope Publishing Co.
Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220 - Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us
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Text: Hymns for the Young, 1836, 4th ed., London, alt.
Tune: William B. Bradbury, 1816–68.
Text and tune: Public domain. - Lift High The Name Of Jesus
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Tune: Ed Cash; Fionán de Barra; Kristyn Getty; Keith Getty
Text: Kristyn Getty; Keith Getty; Fionán De Barra; Ed Cash
Tune and Text: © Getty Music; © Fionan De Barra Pub Designee; © Capital CMG Publishing
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740
Recording:
- Audio:
- Video:
- Watch on YouTube
Announcements:
- Sunday, Apr 13:
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- Worship Service (Pastor Tony Boos): 9 AM to 10:15 AM
- Sunday School and Youth Confirmation: 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
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Sanctuary
- Adult Bible Study: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
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Fellowship Hall
- Wednesday, Apr 16:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Community Group: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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St. James Fellowship Hall with Bob & Marilyn Whipkey.
- Thursday, Apr 17:
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- Holy Thursday Worship Service (Pastor Tony Boos): 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
- AA Meeting: 6:30 PM
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Downstairs.
- Friday, Apr 18:
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- Good Friday Worship Service (Pastor John Lukomski): 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
- Saturday, Apr 19:
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- Women’s Bible Study: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
- AA Meeting: 1:30 PM
- Sunday, Apr 20:
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- Easter Worship Service (Pastor Bob Engfehr): 9 AM to 10:15 AM
- Easter Sunday Brunch & Egg Hunt: 10:30 AM
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Join us for Easter Sunday Brunch after worship. The Fellowship Team has a wonderful brunch and egg hunt planned. Come and enjoy the food, the fellowship, and the fun! Please bring a basket or bag for the hunt!
- Sunday, May 4:
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- Congregational Meeting: 10:30 AM
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Please mark your calendars for Sunday, May 4th for a congregational meeting to be held immediately following worship. The Call Committee will present recommendations, and we will vote on the pastoral call.
- Help Fill Glen-Ed Pantry’s Shelves with Most-Needed Items
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Glen-Ed Pantry is in need of pasta side dishes, hamburger helper, oatmeal, breakfast bars, pop-tarts, crackers, jelly, pancake syrup, laundry detergent, and dish soap. Visit glenedpantry.org to learn about volunteer opportunities. Questions? Contact Bev Tieman at 618-288-4201.
- Youth Annual Yard Sale
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Start gathering items to donate to the Youth Yard Sale, happening Saturday, June 14. Donations can be dropped off at church the week before. Proceeds support Mission Trips and the 2025 Youth Gathering.
- Lent/Easter Worship Schedule
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Date Time Event Pastor April 17 6:30 PM Holy Thursday Worship Pastor Tony Boos April 18 6:30 PM Good Friday Worship Pastor John Lukomski April 20 9:00 AM Easter Worship Easter Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt following service.
Pastor Bill Engfehr
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