Lent Sermon Series: Peace for the Angst of the Soul
We’re often inspired by soaring language about God and Jesus and faith. But we live our days down in the dust and grit of real life. In our daily life, we get bad news, we have fears for our future, we let people down, we let ourselves down, and the bills just keep coming. The God of eternal truths and lofty ideas seems so far away. Is God’s peace there for us during regular life? During the season of Lent, we’ll talk about all the things that bring us angst, that kind of vague and persistent fear about ourselves and our world. We’ll talk about the times we all experience, like when life is out of our control, when we don’t know how to deal with others, or when we just can’t live up to our expectations. We’ll look to Jesus, who knows our angst because he joins us in the dust and grit of real life. We’ll see how again and again, Jesus opens us up to real and true peace. During Lent, we will learn that small adjustments to our attitudes and practices will lead us to a love that is not afraid and a peace that will last. There is a balm in Gilead, there is rest from the grind of life, there is peace for the angst of our souls. Join us for worship at 9:30 am and 11:00 am beginning February 18. Mid Week Dinner & Studies Begin February 21
It’s not too late to join our Lenten Dinner and Study groups! Dinner begins at 6:00 pm and study groups start at 6:30 pm. Come make new friends or join with old ones. We have classes for kids, youth & adults. Palm Sunday Worship, March 24 @ 10:00 am
Palm Sunday is when we remember that the whole community of Jerusalem joined together to welcome Jesus in joy. We will have one service at 10:00 am on Sunday, March 24. We’ll join together like those people so long ago, to remember that Jesus brings healing that will save us from the world and from ourselves. All kids are invited to join us in the Narthex at the beginning of the service so we can distribute palm branches. They will lead us in a palm parade around the Sanctuary during our opening song. Maundy Thursday Worship, March 28
On Maundy Thursday, we remember Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples. His love for them was made real as he made a place for them at his table. He gave his life to them by feeding and serving them. Then he told them to go and give their lives for each other and everyone in the world, following in his example. We will receive the gift of Jesus’ life again during our Maundy Thursday worship service, and then remember our call to go and give ourselves for others. Join us for this meaningful worship service on Thursday, March 28 at 7:00 pm. |
Easter Sunday Worship, March 31 at 9:30 am & 11:00 am
On Easter, the disciples thought they’d come to the end of the road, that all hope and even God had been lost. Instead, the road led to new, eternal, triumphant life for all the world! Jesus’ resurrection means that nothing, not even death, is more powerful than God. Life wins, love wins, God wins, and we win. This is the good news we’ve all been hoping for! Join us on Easter Sunday at either 9:30 am or 11:00 am for music, prayer, an Easter message, and a sense of community and belonging. There will be no Kids Club so all children are welcome to be in service. Come hear the good news in person or online at live.marysvilleumc.org/ Good Friday Supper and Stations of the Cross, March 29
Good Friday is a day of deep anguish and heartbreak, as we remember Jesus’ death on the cross. We will gather as a community for a simple supper and remember Jesus’ loving sacrifice as we walk through the Stations of the Cross. Instead of a traditional worship service, worshipers will walk around the sanctuary, reading parts of the Good Friday story and engaging in brief practices to help us reflect on what Jesus did for us. A simple soup supper will be in the Green Room and the Stations of the Cross will be in the Sanctuary from 5 pm to 7 pm on Friday, April 7. You are invited to come at a time convenient to you. Game Night & Pizza, April 10 at 6:00 pm
Camp Sunday, April 14 at 10:00 am
Do you have an elementary, middle or high school youth who is curious about Summer camp? Have you ever wondered about Summer camps or have memories of your days at camp? Join us for Camp Sunday, April 14 at 10:00 am We are so excited to have the kids in worship and give them a little glimpse into what fun camp can be. There is no Kids Club that day so all can join in on the fun. We are going casual for this service. If you have a camp shirt or church shirt wear it and lets have some fun! |
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