April 13, 2025

Palms Up: Community Confidence

Today is Palm Sunday, which in the Christian calendar tells the story of Jesus being welcomed with fanfare by a crowd who just days later will cheer for his conviction. In this month of seeking joy as our theme, we turn to consider the false celebrations and how to live with authenticity when friends, neighbors, or co-workers give false praise.

Prelude: Vicki Carter, Pianist

Welcome: Wim Sweldens, Worship Associate

Chalice Lighting: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, Lead Ministry Team

Hymn #40 The Morning Hangs a Signal Misa Iwama, Director of Music Ministry; Vicki Carter, Pianist

Special Plate Collection For the Ironbound Community Corporation: Rhoda Climenhaga and Cynthia Guttierez-Bernstein, Beacon Environmental Justice Leaders

Offertory: Piano solo: Vicki Carter, Pianist

Meditation, Wim Sweldens, Worship Associate

Hold On Just a Little While Longer by Cleophus Robinson Jr.

Misa Iwama, Director of Music Ministry; Vicki Carter, Pianist

Candlelighting: Kit Stinson, Beacon Chaplain

Honoring Summit Warm Hearts Day Program, Dr. Tuli Patel and Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, Lead Ministry Team

Song: “Take Me to the Alley” by Gregory Porter; Misa Iwama, Director of Music Ministry; Vicki Carter, Pianist

Sermon: Palms Up, Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, Lead Ministry Team

Hymn #6 Just as Long as I Have Breath: Misa Iwama, Director of Music Ministry; Vicki Carter, Pianist

Benediction: Wim Sweldens and Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner

Postlude: Vicki Carter, Pianist

With special thanks to all the volunteers and staff who make our service possible including:

Worship Lead: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner

Music: Misa Iwama, Director of Music Ministry and Vicki Carter, Pianist

Live Stream Technician: Lux Chakrapani

Audio Tech: Vivek Chakrapani

Worship Associate: Wim Sweldens

Board Greeter: Kathleen Grant

Welcome Team: Hilary Polk & Kathleen Leistikow (930); Suzanne Wagner & Michael Szarek (11)

Virtual Usher: Pablo Vazquez and Sasha Torres

Chaplain: Kit Stinson