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March 29, 2026 - Palm Sunday
SUNDAY OF THE PASSION: PALM SUNDAY | March 29th, 2026
Rev. Geoff Weinman, Sr. Minister
Marvin Murphree, Choir Director
Hayden Vaughn, Organist/Pianist
Christian Copyright Solutions #: 1668445
Elders: Ray Lowry and Gwen Thomas
Worship Reader: Ginger Williamson and Ray Lowry
Prelude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Festive Intrada” by Paul Fey
Introit – Chancel Choir/Marvin Murphree, director
“I Stand Amazed in the Presence” by Charles H. Gabriel
Hymn of Praise – “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” Chalice Hymnal No. 192
Communal Response - “Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us” Chalice Hymnal No. 300
Hymn – “Jesus Loves Me” Chalice Hymnal No. 113, verse 1
Cantata – Chancel Choir/Marvin Murphree, director
“What Wondrous Love: Reflections on the Seven Last Words” by Karen Marrolli
• Introductory Anthem- “Invitation to the Cross”
• The First Word- “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23: 34)
• Prayer on the First Word
• Response to the First Word- “Forgive”
• Hymn- “O Forgive Them”
• The Second Word- “Today you will be with me in paradise." (Luke 23: 43)
• Prayer on the Second Word
• Response to the Second Word- “Paradise”
• The Third Word- "Woman, behold your son. Son, behold your mother." (John 19: 26-26)
• Prayer on the Third Word
• Response to the Third Word- “Mother”
• The Fourth Word- “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27: 46)
• Prayer on the Fourth Word
• Response to the Fourth Word- “Forsaken”
•The Fifth Word- “I am thirsty.” (John 10: 28)
• Prayer on the Fifth Word
• Response to the Fifth Word- “Thirst” (Ryan Musser, soloist)
• Aria- “O Look Upon the Cross” (Irelynn Holst, soloist)
• The Sixth Word- “It is finished.” (John 19: 3)
• Prayer on the Sixth Word
• Response to the Sixth Word- “Finished” (Cole Dobbs, soloist)
• Hymn- “What Wondrous Love”
• The Seventh Word- “Into your hands I commit my spirit.” (Luke 23: 46)
• Prayer on the Seventh Word
• Response to the Seventh Word- “Commitment”
Offertory – Payton Ballinger, voice/Stanton Strings/Hayden Vaughn, piano)
“Near the Cross” arr. Tom Jennings
Doxology - “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” Chalice Hymnal No. 46
Hymn of Preparation – “An Upper Room Did Our Lord Prepare” Chalice Hymnal No. 385
Communion - Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Communion” by Alexander Guilmant
Hymn of Invitation – “’Tis Midnight, and on Olive’s Brow” Chalice Hymnal No. 194
Benediction Response – Chancel Choir/Marvin Murphree, director
“Amen” by Peter Christian Lutkin
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Cantata Personnel
Marvin Murphree, Director
Soprano: Alandra Bossi, Payton Ballinger, Veronika Yerina, Zoila Speer
Alto: Janet Copeland, Quinn Corp, Irelynn Holst, Cheryl Horton, Gwen Thomas, Dorothy Thurman
Tenor: Justice Blakeman, Cole Dobbs, Bob Thurman
Bass: Jansen Breshears, Parker Cole, Ryan Musser
Instrumentalists: Cynthia Rose (Violin), Amanda Hellmer (Violin), Kathy Murray (Viola),
Adonis Garcia (cello), Hayden Vaughn (piano)
Prayer of Confession and Words of Assurance from "Thankful Praise", pg.33-34.
Countdown, Backgrounds and Motions are from MotionWorship.com
Rev. Geoff Weinman, Sr. Minister
Marvin Murphree, Choir Director
Hayden Vaughn, Organist/Pianist
Christian Copyright Solutions #: 1668445
Elders: Ray Lowry and Gwen Thomas
Worship Reader: Ginger Williamson and Ray Lowry
Prelude – Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Festive Intrada” by Paul Fey
Introit – Chancel Choir/Marvin Murphree, director
“I Stand Amazed in the Presence” by Charles H. Gabriel
Hymn of Praise – “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” Chalice Hymnal No. 192
Communal Response - “Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us” Chalice Hymnal No. 300
Hymn – “Jesus Loves Me” Chalice Hymnal No. 113, verse 1
Cantata – Chancel Choir/Marvin Murphree, director
“What Wondrous Love: Reflections on the Seven Last Words” by Karen Marrolli
• Introductory Anthem- “Invitation to the Cross”
• The First Word- “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23: 34)
• Prayer on the First Word
• Response to the First Word- “Forgive”
• Hymn- “O Forgive Them”
• The Second Word- “Today you will be with me in paradise." (Luke 23: 43)
• Prayer on the Second Word
• Response to the Second Word- “Paradise”
• The Third Word- "Woman, behold your son. Son, behold your mother." (John 19: 26-26)
• Prayer on the Third Word
• Response to the Third Word- “Mother”
• The Fourth Word- “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27: 46)
• Prayer on the Fourth Word
• Response to the Fourth Word- “Forsaken”
•The Fifth Word- “I am thirsty.” (John 10: 28)
• Prayer on the Fifth Word
• Response to the Fifth Word- “Thirst” (Ryan Musser, soloist)
• Aria- “O Look Upon the Cross” (Irelynn Holst, soloist)
• The Sixth Word- “It is finished.” (John 19: 3)
• Prayer on the Sixth Word
• Response to the Sixth Word- “Finished” (Cole Dobbs, soloist)
• Hymn- “What Wondrous Love”
• The Seventh Word- “Into your hands I commit my spirit.” (Luke 23: 46)
• Prayer on the Seventh Word
• Response to the Seventh Word- “Commitment”
Offertory – Payton Ballinger, voice/Stanton Strings/Hayden Vaughn, piano)
“Near the Cross” arr. Tom Jennings
Doxology - “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” Chalice Hymnal No. 46
Hymn of Preparation – “An Upper Room Did Our Lord Prepare” Chalice Hymnal No. 385
Communion - Hayden Vaughn, organ:
“Communion” by Alexander Guilmant
Hymn of Invitation – “’Tis Midnight, and on Olive’s Brow” Chalice Hymnal No. 194
Benediction Response – Chancel Choir/Marvin Murphree, director
“Amen” by Peter Christian Lutkin
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Cantata Personnel
Marvin Murphree, Director
Soprano: Alandra Bossi, Payton Ballinger, Veronika Yerina, Zoila Speer
Alto: Janet Copeland, Quinn Corp, Irelynn Holst, Cheryl Horton, Gwen Thomas, Dorothy Thurman
Tenor: Justice Blakeman, Cole Dobbs, Bob Thurman
Bass: Jansen Breshears, Parker Cole, Ryan Musser
Instrumentalists: Cynthia Rose (Violin), Amanda Hellmer (Violin), Kathy Murray (Viola),
Adonis Garcia (cello), Hayden Vaughn (piano)
Prayer of Confession and Words of Assurance from "Thankful Praise", pg.33-34.
Countdown, Backgrounds and Motions are from MotionWorship.com
Mid-Town Concert Series -
Denise Robinson
Mid-Town Concert Series
Candace French Memorial Piano Concert
Featuring Denise Robinson
Christian Copyright Solutions #: 1668445
All Creatures of Our God and King…………………………………………….…………..arr. Brian Buda
We Bown Down/Doxology…………………………………………………………………...arr. Mark Hayes
Jesus Loves Me with Clair de Lune(Claude Debussy)…………………………arr. Marilyn Reimner
There’s Something About That Name…………………….……Bill Faither; arr. Bernadine Johnson
Lord, I Want To Be A Christian…………………………………………………………….…….arr. Brad Nix
Awesome God………………………………………………………………..Rich Mullins; arr. Bill Wolaver
The Blood Medley (Power In The Bleed; Nothing But The Blood)…………arr. Bill Wolaver & Craig Curry
A Reflection On The Cross……………………………………..Lowell Mason; arr. Heather Sorenson
Wonderful Words of Life…………………………………….…………Philip Bliss; arr. David Hamilton
God Will Take Care of You……………………………….…W. Stillman Martin; arr. Frank Milholland
Rock of Ages…………………………………………………………….Thomas Hastings; arr. Craig Curry
I Love A Piano…………………………………………………………………………………………Irving Berlin
12th Street Rag……………………………………………………………………….………….Euday Bowman
The Original Pinetop Boogie Woogie………………………………….……Clarence “Pine Top” Smith
Novelty Piano Medley (Kitten on the Keys-Zez Confrey; Bumble Boogie-Jack Fina; Dizzy Fingers-Zez Confrey)
In The Garden………………………………………………………C. Austin Miles; arr. Barny Robertson
I Have Decided To Follow Jesus (Indian Folk Melody)………………………arr. Heather Sorenson
Amazing Grace…………………………………………………………………………arr. Heather Sorenson
Nearer, My God, To Thee…………………………….………….Lowell Mason; arr. Heather Sorenson
How Majestic Is Your Name……………………………………….Michael W. Smith; arr. Mark Hayes
Leaning On The Everlasting Arms……………………………..Anthony Showalter; arr. Bruce Greer
Blessed Assurance……………………………………………...………….Fanny Crosby; arr. Braig Curry
Since Jesus Came Into My Heart……………………….…………..Charles Gabriel; arr. Craig Curry
Just A Closer Walk With Thee…………………………………………………..…………..arr. Bill Wolaver
I’ll Fly Away……………………………………………….………………..Albert Brumley; arr. Bill Wolaver
This Little Light of Mine(Traditional)……………………………………………..………..arr. Craig Curry
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee………………….……Ludwig Van Beethoven; arr. Dino Kartsonakis
Candace French Memorial Piano Concert
Featuring Denise Robinson
Christian Copyright Solutions #: 1668445
All Creatures of Our God and King…………………………………………….…………..arr. Brian Buda
We Bown Down/Doxology…………………………………………………………………...arr. Mark Hayes
Jesus Loves Me with Clair de Lune(Claude Debussy)…………………………arr. Marilyn Reimner
There’s Something About That Name…………………….……Bill Faither; arr. Bernadine Johnson
Lord, I Want To Be A Christian…………………………………………………………….…….arr. Brad Nix
Awesome God………………………………………………………………..Rich Mullins; arr. Bill Wolaver
The Blood Medley (Power In The Bleed; Nothing But The Blood)…………arr. Bill Wolaver & Craig Curry
A Reflection On The Cross……………………………………..Lowell Mason; arr. Heather Sorenson
Wonderful Words of Life…………………………………….…………Philip Bliss; arr. David Hamilton
God Will Take Care of You……………………………….…W. Stillman Martin; arr. Frank Milholland
Rock of Ages…………………………………………………………….Thomas Hastings; arr. Craig Curry
I Love A Piano…………………………………………………………………………………………Irving Berlin
12th Street Rag……………………………………………………………………….………….Euday Bowman
The Original Pinetop Boogie Woogie………………………………….……Clarence “Pine Top” Smith
Novelty Piano Medley (Kitten on the Keys-Zez Confrey; Bumble Boogie-Jack Fina; Dizzy Fingers-Zez Confrey)
In The Garden………………………………………………………C. Austin Miles; arr. Barny Robertson
I Have Decided To Follow Jesus (Indian Folk Melody)………………………arr. Heather Sorenson
Amazing Grace…………………………………………………………………………arr. Heather Sorenson
Nearer, My God, To Thee…………………………….………….Lowell Mason; arr. Heather Sorenson
How Majestic Is Your Name……………………………………….Michael W. Smith; arr. Mark Hayes
Leaning On The Everlasting Arms……………………………..Anthony Showalter; arr. Bruce Greer
Blessed Assurance……………………………………………...………….Fanny Crosby; arr. Braig Curry
Since Jesus Came Into My Heart……………………….…………..Charles Gabriel; arr. Craig Curry
Just A Closer Walk With Thee…………………………………………………..…………..arr. Bill Wolaver
I’ll Fly Away……………………………………………….………………..Albert Brumley; arr. Bill Wolaver
This Little Light of Mine(Traditional)……………………………………………..………..arr. Craig Curry
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee………………….……Ludwig Van Beethoven; arr. Dino Kartsonakis