Midweek Lenten Services
Will continue on Feb. 28st, 6:30 to 7:45 PM

WEDNESDAY’S IN LENT MIDWEEK STUDY

6:30-7:45pm

Leaders: Pastor Sally Cook and Pastor Jim Nolan

FROM PALM SUNDAY TO EASTER

In this five-week Lenten study we will examine the day-to-day events that comprise the most sacred week of the Christian calendar, their inter-connectedness, and to reflect on the 21st century relevance of Lent. The basis for discussion will be scenes from the Gospel of Mark with commentary from “The Last Week,” by noted Jesus scholars Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan.

 Wednesday February 28

 Monday and Tuesday: By whose authority?

Mark 11: 12-19, and selections from chapters 11, 12 and 13

Wednesday March 6

Wednesday and Thursday: Prophesy, Betrayal & Preparation

Mark 14: 1-11, Mark 14:12-16

Wednesday March 13

 Friday and Saturday: The darkness before the dawn

Selections from Mark 15 and Matthew 27: 57-66; Ephesians 4: 8-1

Wednesday March 20

Easter Sunday: History or parable?

  Mark 16: 1-8