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Palm Sunday
“Suffered for Us”
April 10, 2022
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As We Gather
Sunday is Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday, two celebrations in one service. We begin with a commemoration of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Then we look forward to the events of the coming week, and the Passion of our Lord, culminating with His atoning sacrifice on the cross.
This Lent, we have been focusing on the tremendous blessings that are ours because our Savior offered Himself completely for us. Today as we commemorate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and the path that would take Him to the cross, we reflect on the suffering that lies before Him. Our God is not remote and detached from the suffering of this fallen world. He entered into it and took it upon Himself. As we face suffering in our lives, we do so in the strength of the Savior who suffered for us.
The service begins in Faith Chapel.
Live-stream and in-person worship begin at 9:30 AM. Please CLICK HERE to download the link to the live-stream itself.
We will be streaming on our Facebook Page as well: CLICK HERE .
Stephen Ministry Survey
In order to better serve our St. John’s community, we would like your input on a few questions. Please click on this link to go to a brief five-question survey that should only take a minute of your time. Thank you for your feedback! Stephen Ministry Survey.
Hallelujah Chorus on Easter Sunday
The Sanctuary Choir will be singing the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s Messiah at the 8:30 service on Easter Sunday. If you would like to join the choir for this great anthem of praise, please stop by the organ bench in the sanctuary and pick up the sheet music. There are also lots of practice parts on YouTube. There will be a warm up and run through on Easter morning at 8:10.
Sunday Bible Class: The Reality of the Resurrection
Did the first Easter really happen? Did Jesus really physically rise from the dead? This Sunday, April 10, in Pastor Mike’s Bible Class at 11:00, we’ll be focusing on the reality of the resurrection. Paul makes it very clear in 1 Corinthians 15 that if the physical resurrection of Jesus Christ did not occur, then we are wasting our time as believers. Our faith is worthless. Our hope is a myth. Christianity stands and falls on the reality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
But is it reasonable to believe that someone who was dead actually came back to life? We’re going to look at that this Sunday as we consider the evidence from inside and outside the Bible. We’re going to look at the claims of those who reject the resurrection. And we’re going to see how the case for the resurrection holds up very well in our skeptical age. If you want to learn more about the most important event in history, or have questions about it, please join us this Sunday in Room 10 at 11:00.
Holy Week at St. John’s
During Holy Week (April 10-17), we follow Jesus from His arrival in Jerusalem to His rising from the grave. These are the events by which we are saved, and are the source of our hope. May God bless our St. John’s community as we journey to the cross and empty tomb!
This information is also available here: https://stjohnslutheran.net/holy-week-at-st-johns/
Palm Sunday (April 10, 9:30 AM)
We celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. We will begin worship in the Faith Chapel (weather permitting) and process with palm branches into the sanctuary. As the service continues, our attention shifts from the entry into Jerusalem to the upcoming Passion of our Lord, culminating in the cross. The Gospel of the Passion will be read in Dramatic Narrative format. The Choraliers will be singing a Palm Sunday anthem as well as a choral benediction. This will be a Communion service.
Maundy Thursday (April 14, 7:00 PM)
We join Jesus and His disciples in the upper room as they gather to celebrate the Passover. During the course of this meal, Jesus will transform the Passover to what we celebrate today as Holy Communion. The service will conclude with the “stripping of the altar,” a symbolic commemoration of Jesus’ humiliation on His way to the cross.
We will also be celebrating with eight young people who will be making their First Communion.
Good Friday (April 15, 7:00 PM)
We celebrate the death of our Savior. This will be a Tenebrae service, the gradual darkening of the sanctuary as we anticipate Jesus’ death. We will journey with Jesus to the cross and tomb through readings from the Gospels, songs and hymns.
Easter Vigil (April 16, 8:00 PM)
We wait outside the tomb, waiting for the announcement of resurrection, reviewing the story of salvation from the creation to the resurrection. The service begins in the Faith Chapel with the service of light, and then processes into the sanctuary by candlelight. We conclude with the church fully lighted as we celebrate the resurrection.
Easter Sunday (April 17, 8:30 and 10:30 AM)
We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. There will be two Communion services on Easter with Pastor Mark Heine as our guest preacher. The 8:30 service will be a traditional service in the Sanctuary with choir and organ. The 10:30 service will be in the Faith Chapel with the band. Please note that only the 8:30 Easter service will be streamed.
Easter Flower Cross
The flower Cross will be out and ready for fresh flowers to be placed on it this Easter! Please bring fresh flowers with you on Easter Sunday to add to the Cross. If you have any questions regarding the Flower Cross please contact Penni Cremen.
Please Join Us For Easter Breakfast!
Where: St. John’s Lutheran Parish Hall
When: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 17, 2020
Sponsored by: St. John’s Lutheran Youth
Our Menu:
- Egg Bake Casserole
- Assorted Pastries
- Fresh Fruit
- Assorted Juices
- Milk, Coffee and Tea
- Free Will Donation: All proceeds from this year’s breakfast will support our youth budget including the LCMS National Youth Gathering & the CNH Jr. District Youth Gathering.
We Need VBS Volunteers!
We are so excited to be able to offer VBS this year! It feels like forever since we last put one on. We are opening registration to kids who have at least one year of preschool under their belts through incoming 5th graders.
The only way this will be possible is with many helping hands. This link will allow you to register as a volunteer as well. Click here to Register!
Please consider joining us for VBS this summer as we hope to impact as many kids with the Good News of Jesus as we can! Incoming 7th Graders and above are eligible to volunteer for VBS. VBS will take place June 20-24 from 9am- Noon.
Kevin Mathison, Director of Youth Ministry
As a Thrivent member, you are eligible for two Thrivent Action Teams per year. Thrivent Action Teams are a great way to make a positive impact in your community. Thrivent offers all the resources you need to get started, including up to $250 in seed money. Your team below provide the passion that brings your project to life. Here are some ideas on how you can help us here at St. John’s…
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Youth Easter Breakfast, VBS, Mission Farm, Large Print Ministry and LCC K9 Comfort Dog Ministry
Please call the church office if you are inspired to help with projects like these above and much more. Christy Kramer will be happy to help you apply for your Action Team Card.
CLICK HERE for instructions. CLICK HERE for more information.
Give+ App is Changing…
The Give+ Mobile App from VANCO shut down 1 Oct 21 and no longer is available for download as a mobile app. The new app is called VANCO Mobile.
Giving through Vanco Mobile is easy! Just download the new app and create a new user profile in VANCO Mobile.
Do you wish to receive the E-Vine by text?
Signing up is simple. Just text “sjlctext” to 855-906-0515. When an e-vine is sent out, you will receive a text with a link which will take you to the current e-vine. If you currently receive the e-vine by email, you will continue to receive it that way as well, unless you request for it to stop.
Drivers Needed
We have members that no longer drive and need a ride to and from church on Sunday mornings. If you can help, please contact the church office.
Where do I find sermons and services that I missed?
You can find previous sermons in three places. The full services are available on the YouTube channel.
- YouTube Channel:
- https://www.youtube.com/user/stjohnsnapaca/live
- There are playlists for sermons, Sunday Services, Wednesday Night Worship and teaching on Matthew
- RightNow Media Channel
- https://www.rightnowmedia.org/CustomLibrary/41667
- Scroll down to find recommendations as well as sermon and Gospel of Matthew lessons
- Website
- https://stjohnslutheran.net/sermons-2/
- The sermons are arranged by worship series
If you haven’t already signed up for Right Now Media, CLICK HERE.
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