Besides the Last Supper, Holy Week contains another important story that happens at dinner. Earlier in the week, Jesus and his followers gather for a meal, and a woman shows up unexpectedly to anoint Jesus in an extravagant show of devotion. To say she caused quite a “stir” might be understating it a bit. We imagine ourselves in the room and we see the looks of judgment and even outrage on the faces around us. Are we ourselves moved by her generosity and outpouring of emotion? Or are we uncomfortable as Jesus refers to his own death? Does our complaining or anger really serve to hide our own fear? Jesus invites us to tell this story “in remembrance of her.” What uncomfortable stories are we called to tell in our time?
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Entering the Passion of Jesus
“The First Dinner: Risking Rejection”
Behind the Curtain (Formerly From the Pastor)
Upcoming Events
- 3/30 Bible Study this Sunday after worship through Lent. No Monday or Wednesday lesson until after Easter.
- 3/30 Fifth Sunday Offering with Pot Luck after service
- 3/30 no Youth on Fifth Sunday
- 4/4 Teen SYNC 6-8
- 4/6 Outreach Meeting after worship
- 4/8 Young Adult LGBTQ Group 4-6pm
- 4/9 Young Adult LGBTQ Group 11-1pm
- 4/12 ROL Spring Carnival, volunteers needed
- 4/12 Relay For Life at Hope Lodge 4-6pm
Communion Helpers
We are looking for people to help serve Holy Communion. If you are interested in helping serve communion please get with Pastor Steve.
Maundy Thursday Helpers
Asking for helpers at different stations throughout our campus for Maundy Thursday Self Guided Journey on April 17. Talk with Pastor Steve if you’re available.
Online Bible Study
Everyone welcome to join the online Bible Readings as we journey through the Book of Psalms. This is a 2 part series, Psalms 1-75 and then 76-150….5 chapters per week. You can join at any time and if you get behind, just skip to where we are! For those of you already in the Online studies, I will send you the next links. For anyone that wants to join, please reach out to stellakaypainter@gmail.com. March 1, 9am-1pm
Youth News
Opportunities to Serve
Seeking volunteers for Nursery, Preschool, Children’s Sunday School age, and Youth! Talk to Kayla and let’s get you set up!
HUGS Food Assistance for St. Johns County Youth Contact Margaret Campbell
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Reagan Reid – March 9
Karen Clem – March 10
Heidi Karl – March 10
Jennifer Lupoli – March 12
Amy Bacon – March 14
Kim Kalke – March 18
Jacob Mani – March 18
Jerry Skufe – March 19
Roy Reid – March 25
Mandy Yates – March 26
Joseph Courtney – March 27
Chris Rhodes – March 28
Cynthia and Derek Rivers – March 10
Fonda and Jonathan Mosal – March 11