World Communion Sunday offers us an opportunity to experience Holy Communion in the context of the global community of faith.
The first Sunday of October has become a time when Christians in every culture break bread and pour the cup to remember and affirm Christ as the Head of the Church.
On that day, we remember that we are part of the whole body of believers.
Christians celebrate the communion liturgy in as many ways as there are congregations. World Communion Sunday can be both a profound worship experience and a time for learning more about our wider community of faith.
Come, celebrate at Pender today at our One Table service at 10:00 AM
The days leading up to Easter often have an understandably somber feel to them, particularly as we contemplate Jesus’ arrest, trial, and execution. It’s easy to forget that the week begins with a joyful event: the Triumphal Entry!
Sunday, March 14, 2019, is Palm Sunday, the first day of Holy Week. On Palm Sunday, we commemorate Jesus’ celebrated entry into Jerusalem just a few days before his arrest, trial, and crucifixion.
The “palm” in Palm Sunday refers to the palm branches waved by the adoring Jerusalem crowds who welcomed Jesus and proclaimed him King. The event is commonly referred to as the Triumphal Entry. Here’s the account from Matthew 21:1-11:
As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”
This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:
“Say to Daughter Zion,
‘See, your king comes to you,
gentle and riding on a donkey,
and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”
The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,
“Hosanna to the Son of David!”
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
“Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”
The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”
From Chuck Knows Church — Palm Sunday. Have you ever waved a palm branch in a worship service? If so, do you know why? Chuckle along and learn about Palm Sunday with Chuck
Sunday, December 2, 2018 is the First Sunday in Advent.
The first Candle of the Advent Wreath is lit on the first Sunday of Advent, on December 2 this year. It is called the Prophecy Candle and reminds us that Jesus’ coming was prophesied hundreds of years before He was born. The candle’s purple color represents Christ’s royalty as the King of Kings.
Chuck Knows Church — ADVENT WREATH. Four candles in a circle with a big one in the middle? Yep, take a moment and learn the basics about the advent wreath. And why is the pink candle…pink?
Sunday, December 3, 2017 is the First Sunday in Advent.
The first Candle of the Advent Wreath is lit on the first Sunday of Advent, on December 3 this year. It is called the Prophecy Candle and reminds us that Jesus’ coming was prophesied hundreds of years before He was born. The candle’s purple color represents Christ’s royalty as the King of Kings.
Chuck Knows Church — ADVENT WREATH. Four candles in a circle with a big one in the middle? Yep, take a moment and learn the basics about the advent wreath. And why is the pink candle…pink?
One of the special Sundays authorized by the General Conference to be observed with the taking of an offering throughout the denomination.
World Communion Sunday is observed the first Sunday in October. The observance focuses the attention of United Methodists on the universal and inclusive nature of the church.
Please join us this Sunday, October 2nd, at our 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 am Worship Services.
At our 8:15 & 9:30 Services, Pastor Dan will be preaching the final message in our series:“Shift Happens: Embracing What God’s Got Next.” (Isaiah 43:16-19).
At our 11:00 Service, Javaid Haroon will be preaching on “We are All One in Christ.” (Galatians 3:23-29)
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At our 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 am services on October 13, Thom Jones preached on " Destined in Love" based on scriptures Ephesians 1:3-10 and Ephesians 1:11-14.
At our 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 am services on October 13, Thom Jones preached on " Destined in Love" based on scriptures Ephesians 1:3-10 and Ephesians 1:11-14.
At our 10 am One Table service on October 6, Pastor Catharine preached on " Remembering Who and Whose We Are" based on scriptures Genesis 1:26-27, Isaiah 42:1-4 and 1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-10.
At our 10 am One Table service on October 6, Pastor Catharine preached on " Remembering Who and Whose We Are" based on scriptures Genesis 1:26-27, Isaiah 42:1-4 and 1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-10.
At our 8:15, 9:30 and 11 am services on September 29, Pastor Catharine preached on Seeing the Glory of God in Others based on scriptures John 1:1-5; John 3:16-21 and Matthew 5:14-16. This is a continuation of the series The Face and the Glory.
At our 8:15, 9:30 and 11 am services on September 29, Pastor Catharine preached on Seeing the Glory of God in Others based on scriptures John 1:1-5; John 3:16-21 and Matthew 5:14-16. This is a continuation of the series The Face and the Glory.
At our 8:15, 9:30 and 11 am services on September 22, Pastor Catharine preached on Seeing the glory of God in nature based on scriptures Genesis 1:1-24 and Psalm 19:1-6. This is the second message in the new series The Face and the Glory.
At our 8:15, 9:30 and 11 am services on September 22, Pastor Catharine preached on Seeing the glory of God in nature based on scriptures Genesis 1:1-24 and Psalm 19:1-6. This is the second message in the new series The Face and the Glory.
