March 28, 2010
The Passion and The Palms
The people in the crowd were happy enough to greet Jesus when he arrived in Jerusalem, when everybody was waving palms and shouting Hosannas. But then the wind shifted, then the mood changed, and the people forgot their first enthusiasm in the rush to see just how far Jesus could be made to fall. Then that seemed like the thing to do at the time…. And how often do we find it easier to go with the social flow? How often do we find our devotion to Jesus ebbing and flowing with what seems important at the moment, with what seems valuable and appropriate in the cultural climate of our times? How many times have our “Hosanna’s slid into “Crucify him’s”? Whether it’s greed in the company boardroom, or self serving political positioning, or priests and clergy who betray their trust and abuse their people, or all the thousand little dishonesties that crop up in the midst of daily life—how often it seems our “Hosanna’s” become “Crucify him.” “Crucify him” or “Hosanna.” The choice is ours to make.
April 4, 2010
EASTER
Please be sure to join us for the Easter Sunrise Service at 7am. It is a wonderful way to begin this joyous day as well celebrate the Resurrection!
Then, join us for our Easter Worship Service at 11am. This a celebratory service full of inspiring music and communion. We have been given a gift and on this Sunday we celebrate because our joy can no longer be contained!
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