This Friday is Good Friday. We are returning to a wonderful tradition that helps us get our hearts ready for Easter – and you are invited! We will gather at Mickler’s Landing before sunrise. (Bring your own breakfast this year.) We’ll take some time to remember Jesus and all he has done for us and worship together. We’ll be singing as the sun comes up!
It’s Palm Sunday. Have you noticed how Jesus takes action in the temple right after his big welcome into Jerusalem? How are his actions in step with the priorities of God’s Kingdom? What can we learn from how Jesus responded when he saw problems in the temple and people resisting him and his mission? If we are willing to align our mission with Jesus’ kingdom priorities, what should we expect to happen? Matthew 21: 12-17 (16-1/2 minutes).
2 Quick Announcements: Annual Meeting March 21 at 2:00pm on Zoom. Send a request if you’d like a link. Also, Good Friday – April 2 – Worship gathering at Mickler’s Beach before sunrise at 7:13.
LFC Sunday Message:
How did Jesus begin his mission and ministry? How much does our mission and our ministry look like his? Put yourself in the shoes of his very first disciples and see what you come away with. Then imitate them and go do it. Let me encourage you on this point. It may require some major reorienting of your life but it’s worth it! (About 11 minutes).
What if God is sending us “distractions from mission” strategically? What if he is sending them to reveal his glory, to advance his kingdom, and to lead us to partners on mission? Today, you are invited to put yourself in the place of one of his disciples and pay attention to what Jesus does. (14 minutes)
Two announcements:
Annual Meeting: Our annual meeting is on Sunday, 3/21 at 2pm on Zoom. Send a request for an invite if you’d like to attend.
Good Friday Worship Gathering: We are gathering before sunrise at the Mickler’s Landing for fellowship and worship as the sun comes up. Sunrise is at 7:13 am. It’s a good idea to get there about an hour early. This year, it’s bring your own breakfast.
As Jesus calls us to meet people in their places of deep pain, loss, and grief, as he sends us as his representatives to those places, we are confronted with some real challenges. What do we say? What can we do? How will it be helpful? How can we keep it from being awkward.
It’s often more than we can handle – but with some love, courage, and preparation, we can move into those places and represent Jesus well. Moreover, if we go as he sends us, we go to places where we are more likely to enjoy the great privilege of seeing Jesus at work.
This is the second message in a series on helping people in places of pain. This one is very practical and was the Sunday Message sent out to Love First Coast on Feb 21, 2021. It’s about 11 minutes long.
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