Lent 2010
“In Story and Community”

February 21, 2010 – The First Sunday in Lent
Boy Scout Sunday
Sermon: “Wilderness Companions”
Deuteronomy 26: 1-11 – The Israelites arrive in the Promised Land
and bring first fruits of the harvest to God.
Luke 4: 1-13 – Most of us will wander in the wilderness.
Will we give up on God or discover God’s strength?

February 28, 2010 – The Second Sunday in Lent
Sermon: “There is Promise and Challenge in Following God’s Ways”
Genesis 15: 1-12, 17-18 – God promises to guide and protect Abram.
Luke 13: 31-35 – In spite of the danger, Jesus will not
abandon his ministry.

March 7, 2010 – The Third Sunday in Lent
Sermon: “Open Invitation”
Isaiah 55: 1-9 – Isaiah offers the hope of a journey home for the exiles in Babylon.
Luke 13: 1-9 – God’s character resembles the patient attitude of a gardener.

March 14, 2010 – The Fourth Sunday in Lent
One Great Hour of Sharing – Special Mission Offering
Sermon: “Embracing Love”
Joshua 5: 9-12 – Joshua has finally brought the people into the Promised Land after 40 years in the desert.
Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32 – Jesus tells three parables about the nature of love.

March 21, 2010 – The Fifth Sunday in Lent
Easter Scavenger Hunt
Sermon: “Something New”
Isaiah 43: 16-21 – The whole creation reflects God’s fresh workings.
Tears yield to joy.
Philippians 3: 4b-14 – Paul sees his own life re-created by God’s ways.

March 28, 2010 – Palm Sunday
Liturgy of the Palms
The Prayer Walk opens in The Meetinghouse
Scholarship Fund – Special Offering
Sermon: “Into Jerusalem”
Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29 – Blessed is the One who comes in God’s name.
Luke 19: 28-40 – Jesus enters Jerusalem to observe Passover.
At the conclusion of this worship service, the Cross is erected in the Chancel to mark the beginning of Holy Week.