Tuesday, March 11, 2008

OUR WEEK—MARCH 16 - MARCH 22

REMINDERS — Wednesday, March 12th—Lenten Service is scheduled for this evening at the First Presbyterian Church in Adair, at 7 P.M.

Thursday, March 13th—The Quilting Crew is scheduled for 1:30 P.M. in Casey.

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Sunday, March 16th—This is Palm Sunday, or Passion Sunday. Our color may be purple or red.
The combined Parish Choir will sing at both services this morning.
"The King Is Coming".
Kids to Camp Brunch is this morning - at Casey U.M.C. - from 10:30 A.M. until 1 P.M. There will be a Free Will Offering.

The Liturgy of the Palms will have the following Readings:
Matthew 21: 1-11
Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29 (UMH 839)
The Liturgy of the Passion will have the following readings:
Isaiah 50: 4-9a
Psalm 31: 9-16 (UMH 764)
Philippians 2: 5-11
Matthew 26: 14-27:66 or Matthew 27: 11-54
This work of Jesus entering Jerusalem is a mosaic done by Palastkapelle in the year 1150. As the King enters His own city, most of the crowd spread their garments on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went before him and those that followed him shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!"
This painting of The Last Supper was done by Philippe de Champaigne in the 17th Century. The Bible gives us the words of how the scenario played out, and gifted artists show us how the scene may have appeared.

Monday of Holy Week, March 17—This is Pastor Lynn's designated day off. The Holy Week Bible readings for today are:
Isaiah 42: 1-9
Psalm 36: 5-11 (UMH 771)
Hebrews 9: 11-15
John 12: 1-11
The Casey U.M.C. Disciple Study is canceled today.

Tuesday of Holy Week, March 18—The Bible Readings for today are:
Isaiah 49: 1-7
Psalm 71: 1-14 (UMH 794)
1 Corinthians 1: 18-31
John 12: 20-36
The Adair U.M.C. Disciple Study is canceled today.

Wednesday of Holy Week, March 19—Dorcas/Ruth Circle will meet at 1:30 P.M. with Pat Hough, Hostess.
Esther Circle will meet at 7:00 P.M. with Hostess, Donna Sheeder.
Martha Circle is canceled.
The Bible Readings for today are:
Isaiah 50: 4-9a
Psalm 70 (UMH 793)
Hebrews 12: 1-3
John 13: 21-32

Thursday of Holy Week, March 20—Deborah/Mary Circle will meet at Casey U.M.C. with Hostess Wyona Williams at, 2:00 P.M.
Holy Thursday Service for ABC Parish will be held at Casey U.M.C. at 7:00 P.M. This is for both churches.
The Bible Readings for today are:
Exodus 12: 1-4, 5-10, and 11-14
Psalm 116: 1-4, 12-19 (UMH 837)
1 Corinthians 11: 23-26
John 13: 1-17, 31b-35

Good Friday of Holy Week, March 21—Good Friday Service for ABC Parish will be held at Adair U.M.C. starting at 7:00 P.M. This is for both churches.
The Bible Readings for today are:
Isaiah 52: 13, 53:12
Psalm 22 (UMH 752)
Hebrews 10:16-25
John 18: 1, 19:42

Saturday of Holy Week, March 22—Easter Vigil Readings
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COMING SOON . . . DOUBLE DIGIT YOUTH GROUP

The new youth group will be called "COOL". It stands for "Christians Outlook on Life". We are referring to it as "Double Digit Youth Group". We hope to connect with kids starting at age 10. This post card was designed on Sunday at our Planning Meeting. We will be sending these cards out to perspective members.

Thank you for your help this week. Spring is coming!
God Bless You,
Pastor Lynn