Prelude: “Benedictus Qui Venit” (Blessed Is He That Cometh) by Ludwig van Beethoven, arr. by Allen James
Welcome and Announcements: Jeffrey Lantin
Call to Worship and Invocation
Special Music: Richard Freeman “A New Commandment” from Olivet to Calvary by J. H. Maunder
Praise and Worship with Chandru, Sugantha, Danny, and Rachel
Hymn: “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”
Offertory Prayer
Moments of Prayer
Choir Anthem: “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” by Gilbert M. Martin based on the tune by Lowell Mason
Choir Director: Richard Freeman
Scripture: Matthew 21:9
Sermon: “Following Jesus for the Right Reason” by Maria Hicks Barron
Hymn: “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”
Benediction
Postlude: “Trumpet Recessional” by John M. Rasley
Organist: Marilyn Glover

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Minister Maria Hicks Barron is an Associate Minister at First Baptist Church, Saugus, MA., where the Pastor is Rev. Leroy Mahoney. Minister Barron answered her call to ministry in 2018 and was licensed to preach April 2019. She recently graduated from the TABCOM School of Ministry in 2021. While at FBC she has served on numerous ministries and taken on several leadership roles. Currently, she serves as Church Treasurer, Sunday School Teacher, President of the Combined Choir and Nomination Ministry. Minister Barron is a true woman of God willing to step in wherever she may be needed to enhance any ministry in need of assistance. Her favorite scripture is Psalm 23. The Lord has blessed her with a loving husband, Deacon William T. Barron and one son, David.