This evening our Lenten observance comes to an end, and we gather with Christians around the world to celebrate the Three Days of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Tonight we remember Christ’s last meal with his disciples, but the central focus is his commandment that we live out the promise embodied in this meal. As Jesus…
As we prepare to celebrate Palm Sunday and enter into the holiest week of our lives, we find our hearts overwhelmed with all Jesus suffered for us in Jerusalem – and rejoice in the forgiveness Jesus offers & the victory of God’s love for all the world! On Sunday, worship begins on the lawn at…
Tonight’s Drama is: Simone of Cyrene & Criminal on the Cross
Here, in the 5th Week of Lent, we find our hearts being drawn closer & closer to the cross of Jesus – and knowing the depth of his love & forgiveness for every one of us. It’s so wonderful to see the sanctuary filling up again, especially at our 10:30 service! On this final Sunday…
Tonight’s drama – Joanna & Simon of Cyrene
On this 4th Sunday in Lent, we are overwhelmed by the message of God’s reconciling grace! In response to leaders “grumbling” about his ministry, Jesus tells the story of a father who joyfully welcomes home a young prodigal son – but also takes time to care for a resentful older son. The apostle Paul reminds…
Tonight’s drama is Zacchaeus of Jericho
The warnings are plentiful and blunt on the third Sunday in Lent. Cut it out or get cut down! The warnings are accompanied by God’s invitation to attentiveness: “Incline your ear, and come to me; listen, so that you may live.” The landowner’s ultimatum is forestalled by the gardener’s readiness to till the ground one…
Join us for this week’s discussion between Mary Madgalene & Simon Peter.Join us for this week’s discussion between Mary Madgalene & Simon Peter.
This week, in our Lent devotions, we have been reminded of Jesus’ deep compassion for sad, grieving, hurting people – and so too, Jesus’ compassion continues to extend out from the cross to the entire world. Here in Lent, we remain “stretched by the cross” to break through barriers and help others move from surviving…