Palm Sunday
Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:
Suggested hymns based on the Psalm text:
Other options based on both:
Prayers of Intercession
O Lord, our rock and our redeemer, let the prayers we now offer, both in voice and in the silence of our hearts, be acceptable to you.
A brief silence.
Hosanna to the Lord! We beseech you, O Lord, to bless your church and its leaders with awe at your might and trust in your steadfast love. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
Hosanna to the Lord! We beseech you, O Lord, to bless all of your creation with your loving-kindness and life-giving light. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
Hosanna to the Lord! We beseech you, O Lord, to bless our leaders with humility and thankfulness for your goodness to the earth. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
Hosanna to the Lord! We beseech you, O Lord, to bless all who are victims of violence or injustice with the certain knowledge of your faithfulness. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
Hosanna to the Lord! We beseech you, O Lord, to bless all who suffer in any regard with successful treatment or peace at the last (especially,…). Hear us, O God.Your mercy is great.
Here other intercessions may be offered.
Hosanna to the Lord! We beseech you, O Lord, to bless all who are still on their earthly pilgrimage with trust in you and encouragement from the lives of those who now dwell in your house. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
To you, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your boundless mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Amen.