Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1024 W. 8th Street Waterloo, Iowa 50702
Information for March 29, 2026
Take a moment to notice the * at the beginning of various portions of the order of service. The * indicates the place where it is inappropriate to enter or leave the sanctuary because it marks a time of prayer or respect for the Word of the Lord. Please be considerate of others around you by honoring these notations.
On the Sunday before His death, Jesus is hailed as King and Lord; and palm branches carpet the path of His humble entrance into Jerusalem. In the Lord’s Supper, Jesus still enters our lives with humble means; and He is still Lord and King. It is not too great a thing for Him to be present with His flesh and blood for our forgiveness! We do practice close communion, and guests are asked to speak with the pastor or elder before the service.
PALMARUM (PALM) SUNDAY
“The Cross and Passion of Our Lord Are the Hour of His Glory”
March 29, 2026
AS WE GATHER: “Behold, your King is coming to you . . . humble and mounted on a donkey” (Zech. 9:9-12; Mt. 21:1-9). Our Lord rides in this humble fashion because He is entering Jerusalem to humble Himself even to the point of death on a cross (Phil. 2:5-11). His kingly crown will not be made of gold but of thorns, the sign of sin’s curse. For His royal reign is displayed in bearing this curse for His people, saving us from our enemies by sacrificing His own life. The sinless One takes the place of the sinner so that the sinner can be freed and bear the name “Barabbas,” “son of the Father” (Matthew 26 and 27). It is at the name of this exalted Savior, Jesus, that we bow in humble faith. With the centurion who declared, “Truly this was the Son of God!” (Mt. 27:54), we are also given to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father (Phil. 2:11).
Announcements
We begin our Palm Sunday service with the Procession of Palms. Pastor will announce when it is time to gather near the back of the sanctuary for the procession. Anyone who wants to participate in the procession is welcome to do so. For anyone who may not be comfortable standing for long periods of time, please feel free to follow along with the procession from your seats.
PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR PRAYERS:
- For all who are serving our country - for our chaplains, for the men and
women of our Armed Forces, for their families, loved ones and friends
back home; and for our country’s leaders. Especially we ask for
Brandon Winterton, grandson of Jerry Gronoski who is deployed on a ship
to Iraq; safety for Noah Rossin, serving aboard the sub USS Montana; for
Madison Cook, granddaughter of Mike & Rosalind Dietz, who is in the Army
stationed in Germany; for Zac Bascom, nephew of Pastor and Andrea
Kane, who is serving in the special forces;
- Thanksgiving for continued enrollment growth at Valley Lutheran School,
the dedication of its teachers and staff, parents, students, and volunteers
and continued prayers of all.
Please help us keep our prayer requests current by calling the office (235.6705) with updates – especially with our long term requests and military personnel.
As Prayer Warriors with Love, Inc.: Pray for our neighbor who is seeking relief from the pain in her spine. Someone who is seeking to regain custody of her kids. Our neighbor who has recently been aged out of foster care and is now homeless. Someone who is struggling with mental health and addiction. Our neighbor who is in the last weeks of life after being ill for many years.
PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR PRAYERS:
- Healing for Mike Weber who had surgery on Thursday, please pray that the surgery was successful and rapid healing;
- Healing and comfort for Sandy Timmerman who is now in a nursing home and on Hospice;
- Healing and strength for Kelly Dallenbach as she faces major surgery in early May up at Mayo.
- Prayers of safety for Brandon Winterton, grandson of Jerry Gronoski, who is serving on a ship just outside of Iraq. Pray for the safe return of everyone;
- Pray for Socrates Kito, who is struggling with various life issues, he wants direction on which way to go and help in seeing progress;
- Healing for Dave Whittemore who is at Pinnacle in rehab;
- Pray for Ledger Dalton, he is starting a new treatment. Pray for peace,
healing and spiritual growth in all of the decisions they have to make;
- Healing for Judy Bascom, Andrea Kane’s mom, who fell and broke her
patella. Pray for fast healing and little pain;
- Healing for Tracie Bremner, friend of Marcia Bauer, who was diagnosed with cancer;
- Pray for peace for Daryls Burnam who is dealing with depression and having a hard time concentrating;
- Healing for Jerry Gronoski (Jr.) son of Jerry Gronoski, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer;
- Healing and comfort for Karen Johnson who is dealing with a variety of health concerns;
- Healing for Doris Studer who is on hospice at home;
- Healing and comfort for Kim Hoffman, sister-in-law of Brian Williams who has stage 4 lung cancer;
- For Cathy Riechmann that she receives a kidney soon and for the pain, that she has is relieved;
- Pray for the wellbeing of our shut ins, this week we pray Marin Schmidt, Sandy Schmidt and Verla Paulson. Their address is in the directory if you want to send them a card or call the office for more information;
- Pray for pain management for Molly Callaway, daughter-in-law of Jan Callaway, they have found bone spurs on her spine;
- Healing and comfort for Dawn Jenson, cousin of Jerry Gronoski, who has cancer.
- Prayers for Rita Potratz as she continues to have health problems;
Prayers Continued on next page-
PROCESSIONAL
GREETING:
Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
People: Amen.
Pastor: Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.
People: Hosanna to the Son of David.
PROCESSIONAL HYMN “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” LSB 442
Refrain: All glory, laud, and honor
To You, Redeemer, King,
To whom the lips of children
Made sweet hosannas ring.
1 You are the King of Israel
And David’s royal Son,
Now in the Lord’s Name coming,
Our King and Blessèd One. [Refrain]
2 The company of angels
Is praising You on high,
And we with all creation
In chorus make reply. [Refrain]
3 The multitude of pilgrims
With palms before You went:
Our praise and prayers and anthems
Before You we present. [Refrain]
4 To you before Your passion
They sang their hymns of praise;
To You, now high exalted,
Our melody we raise. [Refrain
5 As You received their praises,
Accept the prayers we bring,
O Source of ev'ry blessing,
Our good and gracious King. [Refrain]CONCLUSION:
Pastor: Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.
People: Hosanna in the highest.
CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION: LSB 203
KYRIE: LSB 204
SALUTATION: LSB 205
COLLECT OF THE DAY:
Pastor: Almighty and everlasting God,
People: You sent Your son, our Savior Jesus Christ,
to take upon Himself our flesh and to
suffer death upon the cross. Mercifully grant
that we may follow the example of His
great humility and patience and be
made partakers of His resurrection; through
the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives
and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.
OLD TESTAMENT: Zechariah 9:9-12 Pew Bible Page 1480
EPISTLE: Philippians 2:5-11 Pew Bible Page 1827
*HOLY GOSPEL: Matthew 21:1-9 Pew Bible Page 1531
*NICENE CREED: LSB 206
SERMON HYMN: LSB 440 “Jesus, I Will Ponder Now”
SERMON
OFFERTORY: Chancel Choir “Jesus the King”
*PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
*LORD’S PRAYER LSB 209
*BENEDICTION LSB 212
This concludes the service for online viewing
SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENTLSB 208ff
Distribution Hymn:
“A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth” LSB 438
“Ride On, Ride On in Majesty” LSB 441
*NUNC DIMITTIS LSB 211
*POST-COMMUNION COLLECT LSB 212
*BENEDICAMUS AND BENEDICTION LSB 212
CLOSING HYMN LSB 444 “No Tramp of Soldiers’ Marching Feet”
THE GIFT OF FLOWERS TO THE GLORY OF GOD:
In Honor of the Birthday of our Organist and Choir Director Kolleen Hosford
PARTICIPATING:
Worship Leader/Preacher Pastor Justin D. Kane
Organist Mrs. Kolleen Hosford
Worship Elder Mr. Alan Kleinendorst
Mr. Mike Carper
Lay Reader Ms. Samanta Noel
Door Greeter Brian Williams
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