Cath James welcomed us to worship on 24th March. During the five Sundays of Lent we followed Jesus along the path to the cross through Mark’s gospel. Today we joined him riding a donkey to the shouts of Hosanna.
We welcomed members of the Baptist and Salvation Army churches joining us for worship and began our service within the worship space and then met our other ecumenical neighbours on the steps.
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Francesca the donkey. This year we welcomed Murphy who led us on an ecumenical Palm Sunday walk around the local streets before participating in a shared liturgy at Christ Church Anglican.
- Watch the service again on Youtube
- Cath read the story ‘Dave the Donkey‘
- Watch Peter’s reflection
- We gathered on the steps for the Ecumenical procession
- We shared an Ecumenical Liturgy at Christ Church Anglican
- We returned to BUC to conclude the service
- Read the Order of Service
Prayers of Confession
Watch or 12:19
As we offer these prayers, I’ll ask those who have things to come and lay them down as we also prepare the path, and set the scene for Palm Sunday.
Holy God,
we give thanks that Jesus’ journey
into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday
paves the way for us to have new life.
We remember all who waved palm branches (place palms)
or laid an outer garment on the ground for Jesus, (lay cloth, coats)
We remember the people oppressed by Rome, looking for a saviour, a warrior
to restore Israel to its former glory,
God, we come humbly into your presence,
asking you to save us.
Hosanna, blessed is the one who comes
in the name of our Lord.
Hear the good news:
Blessed is the one who comes
in the name of our God!
God’s word of healing grace and peace is poured out for us all:
Our sins are forgiven.
Thanks be to God
Cath James, offered for worship 24/03/24, Palm Sunday B
Prayers of the people
Watch or 1:11:16
BUC (Jim): Today, Jesus rides a donkey into the holy city Jerusalem, a king coming to reign with humility, humanity and dignity. Let us pray for his peace in our world, our community, our lives.
BBC (Jenn): For all refugees around the world who seek a safe place to raise their families. May they find comfort, kindness, and solidarity. We pray for peace in Palestine, Israel, Ukraine, Russia and those places where violence and poverty take away the right to live in peace and with justice.
Lord hear our prayer.
Hosanna, bring them peace.
BUC: For more awareness in our community to embrace cultural diversity
and respect for those who think differently.
Lord hear our prayer.
Hosanna, bring us peace.
BBC: For local councils and business.
That they make more sustainable and ethical decisions for the common
BUC: For the communion and unity of the diverse body of Christ
in Sydney Rd, Melbourne, Australia, and the rest of the world.
Lord hear our prayer.
Hosanna, bring us peace.
BBC: For people in our community who feel lonely, who don’t know how
to face their depression or anxiety. May our churches be welcoming and safe places for them.
Lord hear our prayer.
Hosanna, bring us peace.
BUC: For the members of our churches that today are gathering.
May they experience your love, peace and mercies in their life challenges.
Lord hear our prayer.
Hosanna, bring them peace.
BBC: For the leadership teams of our churches that today are gathering.
May they serve you with integrity, humility, wisdom and love.
Lord hear our prayer.
Hosanna, bring them peace.
BUC: For the youth of this generation, may they find
purpose, meaning, joy, and connection in their pathways
Lord hear our prayer.
Hosanna, bring them peace.
BBC: For the ongoing search for justice, peace, and reconciliation
by the indigenous people of Australia and other parts of the world.
May we hear their wisdom to care for the land where we live, play and work.
Lord hear our prayer.
Hosanna, bring us peace.
BUC: Today as we look towards Jesus’ coming death and resurrection
we pray for eyes of faith to see God’s purpose in suffering,
we ask for hearts of hope to enter the possibilities of transformation,
and lives of love to meet the risen reigning Christ in the needs of the world.
BBC: In the name of the blessed one who comes in the name of the Lord,
Christ our brother and lover. Amen
offered for worship by Jenn Garavito (Brunswick Baptist), Jim Kilpatrick (Brunswick UC), 24/03/24, Palm Sunday B
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