April 9, 2023
10:45 am
In-person or LIVE on Facebook
Each week, a character from the story of Jesus’ passion will be put on trial to share their story of the events leading up to and following Jesus’ crucifixion. Jeff Sams and Pastor Laura will be presenting the dramas. Learn details of Jesus’ betrayal, death, and resurrection from these perspectives:
Judas Iscariot (Jesus’ betrayer)
Annas (The first person Jesus was taken to for trial, a Jewish ex-High Priest)
Caiaphas (Jewish High Priest at the time of Jesus’ arrest)
Peter (One of Jesus’ closest disciples)
Herod (Ruler of Galilee)
Child (A Witness from the crowd) - Palm Sunday
Claudia Procula (Wife of Pontius Pilate) - Maundy Thursday
Satan (The Deceiver) - Good Friday
Mary Magdalene (First person at the empty tomb) - Easter
This drama series plays out like a courtroom scene as this group of witnesses come forward to give testimony. It is based on the writings of Don Neidigk and is a mesmerizing review of God’s plan for salvation. Join us!
Mary Magdalene is the last person to testify in our Trials of Jesus. She testifies about how Jesus saved her and the events leading up to His resurrection.
Satan has a special perspective on Jesus. Satan's role as the deceiver and how those around Jesus betrayed Him.
Claudia has a unique perspective on Jesus that often goes unheard.
Jesus said "Let the children come" -- Hannah testifies about Jesus' works as one of the crowd.
Herod was the Ruler of Galilee. Listen to hear his thoughts of Jesus.
Peter was one of Jesus' closest disciples. See what he has to say about the Trials of Jesus.
Caiaphas was the Jewish High Priest at the time of Jesus' arrest.
Annas was a Jewish ex-High Priest and Jesus was bought before Annas initially for trial.
Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of coin. Tune in to his testimony that explain his reasons.
Pastor Laura invites you to join the trial and decide if was Jesus' trial was fair.
February 22 is the beginning of Lent and Ash Wednesday. We will have a short Imposition of Ashes service at 6:30 that evening to serve as a time of repentance and remembrance. Lent continues through Holy Saturday April 8, a time of preparation and spiritual retrospection as we bear in mind Christ’s sacrifice for the forgiveness of our sins.
The Trials of Jesus
This drama series plays out like a courtroom scene as this group of witnesses come forward to give testimony. It is based on the writings of Don Neidigk and is a mesmerizing review of God’s plan for salvation. Join us!
There are traditionally three main practices in the Christian faith for a proper observance of Lent. They include prayer, fasting, and giving alms. Let’s explore them a bit.
During Lent (beginning February 26), our children will once again be collecting change in the Noisy Bucket to benefit Heifer International. This program provides animals to impoverished families around the world to give them a hand up to supplement their income and better their community. Friends, you are invited to start hoarding your
During Lent (beginning February 26), our children will once again be collecting change in the Noisy Bucket to benefit Heifer International. This program provides animals to impoverished families around the world to give them a hand up to supplement their income and better their community. Friends, you are invited to start hoarding your change. Our smiling children will be asking you to contribute during Worship later this month.
Join us for all or any of our Holy Week Services.
Palm Sunday Service
April 2nd
10:45 am
Maundy Thursday Service
April 6th
6:30 pm
Good Friday Service
April 7th
6:30 pm
Easter Worship
April 9th
10:45 am
There are traditionally three main practices in the Christian faith for a proper observance of Lent. They include prayer, fasting, and giving alms. Let’s explore them a bit.
Prayer – In Wayne Muller’s book “Learning to Pray,” he pictures prayer as “a doorway into heaven on earth” in which our minds, hearts, and senses are attuned to God’s presence all around us. Prayer is not a one-and-done daily activity, but a focus on how God is present and communicating with us throughout the day. Lent is an especially appropriate time for reconciliation: getting our hearts right with God and with one another.
Fasting – Many of us grew up giving up a food item during Lent: sweets, soda, meat, etc. Fasting is a giving up OR taking up something as a form of self-discipline. We can fast as well from busyness, negativity, verbal insults, emotional stuffing of feelings, and electronics. We can take up practices such as kindness, Bible reading, outreach activities, etc. as a way of growing spiritually.
Alms-giving – God’s command to give to others is a lifestyle that takes on special significance during Lent. We can share our resources, our time, and our talents with those who are in need. We can work in areas of social justice, compassion care, and providing basic needs. “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35
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