Bulletin for Sunday, March 29- Palm Sunday

March 26th, 2026

As We Gather

Opening of the Word
Kathy Malloy & Tegan Carter

Prelude
Susan Matney

Call to Worship: Palm Sunday Processional

Greeting & Welcome
Pastor Greg

Fellowship Song: #393 "The Family of God"

As We Guide

Children's Sermon
Pastor Greg

As We Give

Hymn Medley: "At the Name of Jesus"

Offertory Prayer
Joan Mullins

Offertory: "O Sacred Head, Now Wounded"
Pastor Greg, soloist, Sanctuary Choir, & Shalom Handbell Ensemble

As We Grow

Pastoral Prayer
Pastor Mark

Scripture Reading: Luke 19:35-44
Chip Stephenson

Sermon: "The Tears of a Messiah"
Pastor Mark

An Invitation: #285 "Blessed Redeemer"

Announcements

As We Go

Hymn: #426 "Open Our Eyes, Lord"

Benediction

Postlude
Melrose Instrumentalists & Susan Matney

Verse of the Week

"Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet Him, and cried, “Hosanna! Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the Name of the Lord.”
- John 12:13

Events & Announcements

The Living Lord's Supper- A Tenebrae Service
Come and experience "The Living Lord's Supper" on Wednesday, April 1 at 7 PM. This Tenebrae service will feature a dramatic retelling of the Last Supper, communion, and the extinguishing of light to help us prepare our hearts for the coming Resurrection of our Savior. Doors will open at 6:30 PM.

Easter Community Event
Join us for our Easter Community Event on Saturday, April 4 from 11 AM-1 PM here at Melrose Baptist Church. This event will feature an Easter Egg Hunt, children's crafts, and a FREE hot dog lunch. All children will receive a Children's Easter activity book that has been curated by Melrose Baptist Church to help children learn the story of Easter and promote their cognitive skills and creativity.

We need help packing candy bags! Every child in attendance will get a bag of candy and we need help packing those bags! If you are able, please come and help us pack candy bags on Wednesday, April 1 at 4 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Easter Sunrise Service & Breakfast
Join us on the front lawn of the church at 7:15 AM Easter Sunday for a sunrise service. We are so excited to be worshipping with Rev. Christy Krispin and members from her congregation. Breakfast will be served following the conclusion of the service by the Baptist Men's Ministry.

Easter Sanctuary Service
We welcome all to join us for a traditional Sanctuary service on Easter Sunday at 10:45 AM. This service will also be live streamed on the church YouTube page HERE.

Pastor's Competition- Last Sunday!
So far we have collected a little over 3,000 items for this years Pastor's Competition. This Sunday, March 29 is the final Sunday to bring in donations. Remember- all donations are going to help the Backpack Ministry provide food for local school children in need. Please bring in donations of individually packaged oatmeal, fruit cups, or pudding cups and place your donation in the box of the team that you think is best- the Cardinals, Blue Devils, or Vols! Donation boxes can be found outside of the Sanctuary! The Melrose Children's in Action program express their thanks to all those who have donated and helped them support the Backpack Ministry!