Opportunities in Lent
Pastor Joanie From noon on, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And about three o’clock Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” When some of the bystanders heard it, they said, “This man is calling for Elijah.” At once one of them ran and got a sponge, filled it with sour wine, put it on a stick, and gave it to him to drink. But the others said, “Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to save him.” Then Jesus cried again with a loud voice and breathed his last. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook, and the rocks were split. The tombs also were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised. After his resurrection they came out of the tombs and entered the holy city and appeared to many. Now when the centurion and those with him, who were keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and what took place, they were terrified and said, “Truly this man was God’s Son!” (Matthew 27:45-54, NRSV)
It is not too late to join for our Lenten Bible Study series. We enjoy a soup lunch and great discussion on the last words of Jesus before his death on the cross. These have been some important and thought provoking times together that have included voices from people of many different ages and stages of life. We gather on Sundays in the Fellowship Hall immediately following worship. Here is the video link for the information we discussed the past two weeks.
If you missed this week’s sermon in our Forgivable series (How Change Begins), you can see it here:
This Week at Hood:
Wednesday, March 30 – 12 noon Bible Study on Proverbs & Prayer Time, In-person & Free Conference Call
Wednesday, March 30 – 6:00 pm Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room
Wednesday, March 30 – 7:00 pm Handbell Rehearsal in Choir Room
Thursday, March 31 – AM: Ladles of Love Meal Preparation & Delivery (contact church office to volunteer)
Friday, April 1 – 12 noon Devotion & Prayer, online & Free Conference Call 563-999-1222
Saturday, April 2 – 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Rise Against Hunger Meal Packaging Event; to volunteer, please register online http://events.riseagainsthunger.org/dunn
Sunday, April 3 – 10:30 am Outdoor Worship Service (weather permitting)
Sunday, April 3 – After Worship: Lenten Soup Lunch & Bible Study
Sunday, April 3 – 1:30 pm Live Last Supper Rehearsal
Sunday, April 3 – 4:00 pm Disciples Women Meeting