Pender’s VBS will take place July 8th-12th from 9am until noon
Registration will begin online on April 1st!
Planning is underway and we need a lot more Deputies and Ranch Hands to make this a wonderful event for God’s children!If you are willing and able to help or simply have questions of what volunteers are needed, please contact Jami Flemmons
EASTER LILIES AND THE RESURRECTION. Does your church fill up its chancel area with Lilies on Easter? And what do lilies and Easter have in common?
Chuck’s Easter message with a smile.
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!
Today 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.”
This Sunday, March 24, is Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the most important week of the church year.
March 24th Sermon: Why did Jesus have to die?
Jesus was a good man. He was compassionate and caring. He helped the poor and needy. He should have continued to live as our example but they killed him! Jesus died! Why did it have to happen? What difference does it make for me? Let’s talk about the cross and death this Sunday.
STORY TIME & EASTER EGG HUNT
MARCH 27TH at 10:00 AM
Lots of fun for all, including an egg hunt, snacks and you can even take pictures with the Easter Bunny! (Don’t forget your camera!)
Come rain or shine — no RSVP necessary.
William Blake’s Holy Thursday (1794). (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
HOLY THURSDAY SERVICE WITH COMMUNION
MARCH 28TH AT 7:30 PM
Theme: Questions of the Passion
The Sanctuary Choir will be presenting special music concerning “Questions of the Passion.” The music will address questions that were asked of and by Jesus on His final night on Earth.
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
MARCH 29TH AT 7:30 PM
Theme: The Great Love God Showed Through the Cross
The Sanctuary Choir will be presenting special music as a meditation following in Jesus’ footsteps on his walk to the cross. It will focus on His love for us, as well as our adoration of Him and the sacrifice He made for us. We will have a time of “Adoration at the Cross” where a large cross will be erected for people to come for a time of prayer at the altar.
EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES
– 6:00 am Sunrise Service with breakfast after
– 8:00 am Traditional Service
– 9:30 Contemporary Service with Communion
– 9:30 Traditional Service with Communion
– 11:00 Traditional Service
Bring a flower to place on the Easter Cross in the Sanctuary on Easter Sunday.
Our Easter Offering this year will be split between Western Fairfax Christian Ministries and Pender ReGift Thrift Store.
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