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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Holy Week Schedule

Thursday 7:00pm Maundy Thursday Communion Service
Child care will be available. If your youth is participating please have them at the church by 6:30.

Friday 7:00pm Good Friday Tenebrae Service
Child care will be available. If your youth is participating please have them at the church by 6:30.

Saturday 8:00am Men’s Breakfast

Easter Sunday 10:00am Easter Egg Hunt for the children.
If your child is in middle or high school please have them here about 9:30 to hide the eggs.

Easter Sunday 11:00am
Celebration of our LORD’s victory over sin and death.

Please don’t forget to bring eggs for Sunday’s hunt!

Friday, March 26, 2010

Scripture and Questions for Sunday (3/28/10)

Matthew 26:30-46 (ESV)
Jesus Foretells Peter’s Denial
30 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 31 Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of me this night. For it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ 32 But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee.” 33 Peter answered him, “Though they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away.” 34 Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” 35 Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you!” And all the disciples said the same.

Jesus Prays in Gethsemane
36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.” 37 And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.” 39 And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” 40 And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter, “So, could you not watch with me one hour? 41 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 42 Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done.” 43 And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. 44 So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words again. 45 Then he came to the disciples and said to them, “Sleep and take your rest later on. See, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46 Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand.”

Questions for Reflection
1. Why is it dangerous to begin a sentence with the words, “I would never . . .”?
2. What prediction about His followers did Jesus make on the Mount of Olives?
3. How did Peter respond to Jesus’ statement that all the disciples would abandon Him?
4. What situations might tempt you to be quiet or low-key about your relationship with Jesus Christ?
5. What do you learn about God from the fact that Jesus did not yell at His disciples or disown them even though He knew they would abandon Him?
6. In what particular situation(s) this week do you need to make it clear that you are a follower of Jesus Christ?

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Request

Please share with all in the church family. While Kelsey is enjoying her time in London and visiting as much of Europe as she can while she is there, she is starting to get a little homesick. It would mean so much if she could get mail from home.

Here is her address:
Kelsey Edelen
200 Pentonville Road
Islington, London N1 9JP

This is her blog for anyone interested in seeing what she is up to across the pond.
www.kelseymedelen.blogspot.com

Shawn K. Currie

Scripture and Questions for Sunday (3/21/10)

Matthew 16:13-23 (ESV)

Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" [14] And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." [15] He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" [16] Simon Peter replied, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." [17] And Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. [18] And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. [19] I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." [20] Then he strictly charged the disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ. [21] From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. [22] And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, "Far be it from you, Lord! This shall never happen to you." [23] But he turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man."

Questions for Reflection

1. What pointed personal question did Christ ask His followers?
2. Why was Peter blessed?
3. In what way is coming to faith and understanding the gospel a supernatural event?
4. What are some common views of Jesus among our generation?
5. What difference does it make what we believe about Jesus?
6. What part in the building of Christ’s Church do you have now?

We continue our journey with the Apostle Peter. In the Scripture passage for today we discover that Jesus is facilitating Peter's use of his mouth. Jesus challenges the disciples to verbally express their conviction about his identity. Peter eagerly answers. And Jesus explains that such a testimony is a gift of divine revelation.

"A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver", Proverbs 25:11

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Scripture and Questions for Sunday (3/14/10)

Matthew 17:1-13 (ESV)

And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. [2] And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. [3] And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. [4] And Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah." [5] He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." [6] When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified. [7] But Jesus came and touched them, saying, "Rise, and have no fear." [8] And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only. [9] And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, "Tell no one the vision, until the Son of Man is raised from the dead." [10] And the disciples asked him, "Then why do the scribes say that first Elijah must come?" [11] He answered, "Elijah does come, and he will restore all things. [12] But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they pleased. So also the Son of Man will certainly suffer at their hands." [13] Then the disciples understood that he was speaking to them of John the Baptist.

Growing with Peter 4, On the Mountain with Jesus

As you come to worship, leave the noise and hurry behind, let the quiet strains of music sing God's peace into your soul, and the powerful light of Christ's presence glow warmly in your heart.

Questions for Reflection

1. What is the most spectacular event you have ever witnessed?
2. What happened to Christ on the mountain?
3. How did the disciples react when God spoke out of the cloud?
4. What did Peter volunteer to do?
5. How would you have reacted if you had been with Christ for the Transfiguration?
6. How might seeing Christ in all His glory prompt us to obey Him more completely?
7. In what ways does God reveal Himself to us today?
8. How can you make an effort to listen to Jesus this week?

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Scripture and Questions for Sunday (3/7/10)

Matthew 14:22-33 (ESV)
Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. [23] And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, [24] but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. [25] And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. [26] But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, "It is a ghost!" and they cried out in fear. [27] But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid."
[28] And Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." [29] He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. [30] But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Lord, save me." [31] Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" [32] And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. [33] And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."

Questions for Reflection

1. What is the most frightening experience you’ve ever had?
2. What situations cause you the most fear in life?
3. What does this passage teach you to do?
4. In what practical way can you demonstrate faith as you go through the coming week?

Monday, March 1, 2010

March 2010 Dates & Events

Tuesday, March 2nd

  • Lenten Bible Study – noon
  • Elementary After School Program – 3:30-5pm

Wednesday, March 3rd

  • Lenten Luncheons – 11:45am
  • God and Church Program – 3:30-5pm
  • Youth Group – 5:30-7pm

Saturday, March 6th

  • Men of the Church Breakfast – 8 am

Sunday, March 7th

  • Communion

Tuesday, March 9th

  • PW Circle – 9:45 am
  • Lenten Bible Study – noon
  • Elementary After School Program – 3:30-5pm
  • Session – 6pm

Wednesday, March 10th

  • Lenten Luncheons – 11:45am
  • God and Church Program – 3:30-5pm
  • Youth Group – 5:30-7pm

SPRING BREAK ~ March 15th-19th ~ SPRING BREAK

Wednesday, March 17th

  • Lenten Luncheons – 11:45am

Tuesday, March 23rd

  • Lenten Bible Study – noon
  • Elementary After School Program – 3:30-5pm

Wednesday, March 24th

  • Lenten Luncheons – 11:45am
  • God and Church Program – 3:30-5pm
  • Youth Group – 5:30-7pm

Tuesday, March 30th

  • Lenten Bible Study – noon
  • Elementary After School Program – 3:30-5pm

Wednesday, March 31st

  • Our Lenten Luncheon, 11:45am
  • God and Church Program – 3:30-5pm
  • Youth Group – 5:30-7pm