April 10, 2025

If you are able to help, please sign up using the links above. Training will be provided! Contact Amy Steenson with any questions.

The Message this Week

Preaching Text: Luke 19:29-44

The triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The people are cheering and shouting and spreading their cloaks before Jesus as he rides, not on a horse or in a chariot, but on a young donkey, that hadn’t been ridden, that they took from a resident of a village. The cheering part sounds triumphant, but after that it breaks down a bit. The parade is disrupted by Jesus weeping over Jerusalem, over missed opportunities, over the pain that will come.  How is this a triumph?

Mighty God, help us to remember that the story of Jesus is a story of unexpected turns and reversals and we are called to trust that God is present in these moments. Lord, let us see again! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

WONDERING...

Real questions from real people to learn more about faith.

What is different about each Holy Week service?

Our Lenten theme, Everything in Between, comes from A Sanctified Art which is a is a collective of pastors and artists in ministry who create resources for worshiping communities. Art will be featured throughout Lent and Holy Week. Click HERE to view artists' statements and HERE to view the Lenten devotional.

Palm Sunday - Saturday, April 12 at 5PM, and Sunday April 13 at 9AM & *10:30AM

Maundy Thursday - Thursday, April 17 at *7PM

Good Friday - Friday, April 18 at *7PM, Kids Journey to the Cross at 6:45PM

Easter Vigil - Saturday, April 19 at *8PM (No 5PM service)

Easter Sunday - Sunday, April 20 at 8AM, *9:30AM, & 11AM

*These services will be livestreamed on Youtube.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no nursery or Sunday School on Easter Sunday.

• Protect those who face hostility or oppression for their faith. Humble those who would use faith to dominate others and reinforce their own power.
• Make us attentive to your holy presence in the world, that we may care for the earth you love.
• Let your face shine upon the leaders of nations and let the same mind be in them as was in Christ Jesus, so that those with the most power may humble themselves to serve the most vulnerable.
• Console all who experience times of trial or suffering.
• Give strength to those who will lead worship during Holy Week.
• We give thanks to you for our beloved dead, trusting that as the cross of Jesus led to the empty tomb, so you welcome those who have died into the paradise of your presence.

Receive the prayers of your people and draw all things together in your love, in the name of Jesus, who leads us from death to life. Amen.

The Soup Cup Champion will be announced in the next Enews!

Results of Last Week's Brackets:

Please join us, as you are able, this Sunday, April 13 after the 9AM service in Fellowship Hall to prepare a meal for Lazarus House. Contact Lisa Kanzler with any questions.

On Good Friday, April 18 we are welcoming kids ages 3+ to experience a simple Last Supper, walk through the "Garden of Gethsemane", and reflect on Good Friday with a hands-on craft. Adults can drop kids off in Fellowship Hall from 6:45-7:45PM and enjoy some time of quiet reflection in the Sanctuary before Good Friday worship at 7PM. Kids can be picked up in Fellowship Hall after the service. Contact Jess Swanson with any questions.

Join us Friday, April 25 at 6PM in serving a meal at Hesed House. Click HERE for more information, or to sign up to serve or donate ingredients.

Thank you very much for the soup and goodies that were delivered yesterday. Veggie soup is my favorite. I remember eating alphabet soup growing up. Loved getting them. Sincerely, Karen

Thank you for the blessings of soup and dessert and the decorated bag from GLC youth and cooks. It was wonderful! - Pat

Thank you and all your helpers for the tasty and artistic soup delivery. We enjoyed it so much and appreciate your thoughtfulness. - Ken and Sue

Click HERE to see pictures from last week.

To see all weekly and special events please check our calendar.