March 20, 2024
Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it. Many people spread their cloaks on the road and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the field. Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David! Hosanna in the highest heaven!” Mark 11:7-10
This is the Sunday that we bring our leafy branches and sing hosanna. What a great time to be in worship as we begin the journey of Holy Week. Holy Week has several services which are our way of making sense of the good news which comes from bad news. When power corrupts us to hurt an innocent person; when greed leads us to betray those who trust and love us; when the anger of a crowd changes the world. Join us in the holiest time of the church year.
Last Wednesday the confirmands were in mission during spring break. They learned to work together as a group with problem-solving and difficult physical tasks. Thanks to the leadership of Nancy Fugate the outside planting beds transformed with the spring cleanup. They cleaned windows (inside and out), deep -cleaned the sanctuary, and filled the Easter eggs for the hunt on March 31. Enjoy the photos of their work!
Mature and Methodist will be meeting on March 21 for the noon potluck. One and all are invited to this fun time of conversations and laughter. Bring a dish to share and be ready to eat well!
Thank you to all who provided hospitality to the Findley family. Your ministry of caring and compassion is one of many that connect this community with love.
Shalom,
Reverend Jo Mead
Rev. Jo Mead has been serving at University UMC since 2015.