The sermon this Sunday (March 16th) asks the question: "What Do You Believe...and Why?" Peter denies Jesus three times after previously promising that he would never desert Jesus. A servant girl accuses Peter of being with Jesus and Peter flat out denies it. He doesn't want to be associated with Jesus. He doesn't stand up for what he believes in (he must have believed in Jesus since he was with Jesus for 3 years). Do we know what we believe and why we believe it? Are we prepared to give an answer to anyone who asks why we have the beliefs and the hope that we have? Often it is not what we believe that is probelmatic to other people, rather it is the way we present our beliefs.
Here are some upcoming events on our calendar:
Meal with the Minister--Our next soup luncheon for this season will be held on Wednesday, March 19th at 12 noon.Pastor Dave will provide the soup/stew, chips and drink.If you would like to bring a dessert to share, please let Pastor Dave know.All who can come are welcome, and if you need a ride, let us know and we can arrange that.
Maundy Thursday Service--Thursday, March 20th at 7pm.Join us for this Holy Week service as we celebrate Holy Communion together and remember the betrayal of our Lord.
Movie Night--Our next movie night will be Saturday, March 22nd.This is the Saturday of Holy Week and the movie will be The Passion of the Christ.Oscar-winning actor-director Mel Gibson directs this controversial epic film that focuses on the last 12 hours of Jesus's life—from the betrayal, trial and death of Jesus to his brutal Crucifixion and resurrection from the tomb. Starring Jim Caviezelas Jesus, Maia Morgenstern as Jesus's mother and Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene, The Passion is spoken entirely in Latin and Aramaic (English subtitles), and the violent crucifixion scenes are incredibly graphic.The movie is rated R because of the violence.This is not a movie appropriate for children.We will meet at church at 5:30pm for pizza and begin the movie around 6pm.Discussion time will follow.There will be a sign up sheet in the vestry—please sign up or call to let us know if you plan to come for pizza.
Easter Sunrise Service—6:30am at Greenwood Park.Join our friends from Quinsig United Methodist church for this early worship service.Pastor Dave and Rev. Avis Hoyt-O’Connor lead the service.There is also a breakfast at QUMC at 7:30am following the worship service.
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