The “Fourth Sunday of Lent” is also known as “Laetare Sunday,” which means “Rejoice” in Latin, signifying a day of slightly more joyful celebration during the otherwise penitential season of Lent, marking the halfway point between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday.
The “Third Sunday of Lent” marks the middle point of the Lenten season, often focusing on the story of Jesus encountering
the Samaritan woman at the well, serving as a reminder to reflect on our own spiritual thirst and need for renewal,
while also highlighting the importance of reaching out to others with God’s love.
It’s often considered a time to re-evaluate one’s faith and commitment to living a Christian life.
In the United Methodist Church (UMC), the “Second Sunday of Lent” signifies the Sunday during the Lenten season where the focus is on the biblical story of Jesus’ Transfiguration, typically read from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, or Luke, highlighting Jesus’ divine glory and serving as a glimpse of his future resurrection.
Quadragesima Sunday is the first Sunday in Lent, occurring after Ash Wednesday.
The term Quadragesima is derived from the Latin word for “fortieth”, as there are exactly forty days from Quadragesima Sunday until Good Friday.
The Crusty Veterans return to Kedron on Friday September 20th
From 6 – 9:30 pm
There will be a food truck on site. Bring your own lawn chair.
Donations to the band are appreciated.
Hope to see you there.
Lord God Almighty, in whose name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us and lit the torch of freedom for our new nation. Grant that we and all the people of this land may have the grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Trinity Sunday is celebrated on the Sunday after Pentecost, reminding us of the three different ways we experience the one God whom we worship. We worship God the Creator; we worship Jesus who experienced the life of a human; and we worship the way that God works within us – the Holy Spirit.
Our Father is God, the Son is God, and the Holy Spirit is God; And yet they are not three Gods, but one God. Praise be to God.
Luke 24:1-7
This Sunday we celebrate Easter in praise and adoration of the risen Christ.
We celebrate Easter with heartfelt thanks to our risen Lord and Savior and share his love and peace with others.
Our joyful voices ring out in praise; Jesus’ words of forgiveness from the cross remind us that we, too, are forgiven.
We hope to see you this coming Sunday.
Blessings your way.
Matthew 21:1-11
Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week. It is the recalling of Christ’s entry into Jerusalem.
This victorious entry reminds us that although Christ endured great sorrow and suffering, ultimately, He is victorious over sin and death.
We will also celebrate the Baptism of Pastor Michael’s grandson, Douglas Henry Rogers.
We hope to see you this coming Sunday.
Blessings your way.
Galatians 1:6-8
On July 10th the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, we welcome our new pastor Rev. Michael O”Bannon. His sermon title is The Difference Between Canned and Fresh Peaches. The scriptures are Galatians 1:6-8.
“This coming Sunday, I will be preaching a sermon entitled, The Difference Between Canned and Fresh Peaches. It is based on an experience early in my ministry when I was a student pastor; but, it has relevance for all people who have or want a relationship with Jesus.
I look forward to being with all of you on Sunday.”
Pastor Michael †