Jesus’ words at the Last Supper were shocking to those in attendance. His words can seem familiar, even comforting to us because we hear these words every time we have communion. But at the moment of their utterance, they were anything but “usual.” This week, we enter the scene of that last supper long enough to get a grasp of the shock that would have rippled through Jesus’ friends. Partaking of body and blood? Not kosher! A “Lord” washing feet like a servant? Unbelievable! Breaking bread with the enemy? What?! But Jesus knew his time was up. And it was time for the disciples to get the message, even if it came in a shocking way: love one another as I have loved you—by serving, forgiving, freeing, communing—becoming one with—God.
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Entering the Passion of Jesus
“The Last Supper: Risking the Loss of Friends”
Behind the Curtain (Formerly From the Pastor)
Upcoming Events
- 4/4 Teen SYNC 6-8
- 4/6 Outreach Meeting after worship
- 4/6 Sunday Bible Study after worship
- 4/8 Young Adult LGBTQ Group 4-6pm
- 4/9 Young Adult LGBTQ Group 11-1pm
- 4/11 Teen SYNC 6-8
- 4/12 ROL Spring Carnival, volunteers needed!
- 4/12 40th Anniversary of Relay For Life this year at Hope Lodge 4-6pm
- 4/13 Sunday Bible Study after worship
- 4/17 Maundy Thursday Self Guided Journey 4-6pm
- 4/18 Teen SYNC 6-8pm
- 4/18 Good Friday Service at Mandarin UMC at 7pm
- 4/20 Easter Sunday Service 6-8pm
- 5/2 Teen SYNC 6-8
- 5/3 Creekside High Teaching Academy Carnival, school supplies drive
- 5/10 ROL Women’s Social at Stella’s home 2-4pm
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
James Welborn – April 7
Darin Sperry – April 7
Marina Kimball – April 15
Debbie Reid – April 22
Kim Griffith – April 22
Laura and Darin Sperry – April 23