Theme for Lenten Sermon Series
“Be Holy” Preparing ourselves to go deeper in our discipleship journey as we approach Easter.
Sun 3/9 BE HOLY: In Temptation Luke 4:1-13
Sun 3/16 BE HOLY: Oneness with God John 15:1-17
Sun 3/23 BE HOLY: In Prayer Philippians 4:6-7
Sun 3/30 BE HOLY: Keeping Sabbath Luke 6:1-11
Sun 4/6 BE HOLY: Holy Hearts Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
Sun 4/13 PALM SUNDAY
BE HOLY: Shouting Hosanna! Mark 11:1-11
Palm Sunday will be extra special this year! We will have a traditional procession of the palms. Let Pastor Rob know if you or your kids would like to be part of the procession.
Emma Britt and Dawson Britt have been participating in a Confirmation Class, covering topics in Bible, church, creeds, discipleship, sacraments and worship, and they will be ready to join the church on Palm Sunday.
Amber Barnes and Emerson Barnes will be baptized together.
Thur 4/17 MAUNDY THURSDAY 6pm
BE HOLY: At The Table Luke 22:7-23
Maundy Thursday Service will be held in the Olivet building at 6pm on Thursday, April 17th. A light meal of soup and sandwiches will be served. The meal and worship service will be intertwined. Inspired by the Passover tradition, the Exodus story will be read aloud during dinner. After dinner, Communion will be served at your table. After Communion, the service will progress to the sanctuary for the reading of the betrayal of Jesus and the stripping of the sanctuary.
Sun 4/20 EASTER Service 11:00am
BE HOLY: Holy Hope Luke 24:1-12
Worship will be held at 11:00am on Easter morning, April 20th in the sanctuary and will include hymns, liturgy, a cantata, and a
brief Easter Reflection. Flowering of the Cross will happen before worship in order that no one feels rushed to get to the cross. Rob Jackson will be playing an Easter music medley during this time. The cross will be inside and available for photos after the service.
Acting on feedback from the congregation, early activities such as sunrise service and breakfast will not be held this year.
Sunday, May 4th
ETN on Sunday, May 4th after worship with a presentation focusing on mission opportunities for the congregation.
Emergency Response Committee
Your session has formed an emergency response committee to coordinate future donations to the Hurricane Helene victims. The co-chairmen of this committee are Lee Kirkland and Wil Barnes. Volunteers are needed to serve on this committee to help coordinate the mission drives, to determine the specific needs that need to be met, make contact as to the best way to deliver the supplies, etc. Please contact either Wil or Lee if you would like to help.