Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. We bless you from the house of the Lord. Psalm 118: 26
Preparations for the day
Palm Processional: Pull a branch from your yard and hang it on your front door. Color this palm to print and share on social media (tag your picture #fpcgso #palmsunday).
Read the Scripture: Mark 11:1-11.
Church School
Sandie Gravett starts a new video series, Christ Crucified and Risen: Stories of the Faithful. Begins with reflection on the hymn Beneath the Cross of Jesus from Lane Ridenhour, music leader for the Young Men’s Bible Class.
Matt Logan curates TED Talks Faith: Kayla Montgomery was a cross country, indoor, and outdoor track state champion from Mount Tabor High School. During her 8th-grade year, she was diagnosed with MS. Kayla’s courage is inspiring and her perspective gives us an example of how to think about bad news. Watch Kayla Montgomery’s talk “Multiple Sclerosis Made Me a Better Runner.” Then consider these questions and close with the prayer:
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- Kayla collapses after most of her races. Coach Cromwell is there to catch her. Who or what do you rely on when you ‘need to be caught?’
- What is the balance of avoiding making bad news some sort of opportunity and understanding the tender network of reliance when you receive bad news?
- Is the Church somewhere you can go when you receive bad news? Do you feel that our church is a web of connectedness that can catch you?
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All praise and thanks to you, eternal God of life, for the wonders of creation and all the possibilities that emerge through new patterns of connection. May we always rise to the invitations of your grace to us the gifts of knowledge and healing for the good of the human community. Bless us with the spirit of justice and love. We ask this in your name. Amen.
Homebuilders/Faith Matters class meets on Zoom and welcomes others to join them. Contact Doug Key, dougkeyart@gmail.com.
Godly Play children’s program, led by Lisa Witherspoon
Worship
Livestream worship begins at 10:30 am. Danny Massie will preach “The Extravagant Love of God: Part 1” from Mark 11:1-11. Bulletin here. Sign our online welcome pad. Participate in the offering.
You can watch last year’s Palm Sunday service here.
Youth
Lenten Yoga: Nathan Vercaemert’s final class focuses on love.
Other activities
Hosanna to the King: Holy Week Prayer Stations for Families
Journal Prompts for Teens: Download here.
Prepare for Easter: Make Your Own Resurrection Eggs for your at-home Easter egg hunt.
