
PALM & PASSION SUNDAY 2024
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!
Below You Will Find: Worship Stream, Videos, Schedules, Prayers, Scripture
Preparing for Holy Week
This week, the center of the church’s year, is one of striking contrasts: Jesus rides into Jerusalem surrounded by shouts of glory, only to be left alone to die on the cross, abandoned by even his closest friends. Mark’s gospel presents Jesus in his complete human vulnerability: agitated, grieved, scared, forsaken. Though we lament Christ’s suffering and all human suffering, we also expect God’s salvation: in the wine and bread, Jesus promises that his death will mark a new covenant with all people. We enter this holy week thirsty for the completion of God’s astonishing work.
Isaiah 50:4-9a The servant of the Lord submits to suffering
Psalm 31:9-16 Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. (Ps. 31:5)
Philippians 2:5-11 Humbled to the point of death on a cross
Mark 14:1--15:47 The passion of the Lord
~This Week at Pilgrim & Bethany~
Tomorrow: Palm/Passion Sunday
8:30~Worship @ Bethany
Sunday School planting seeds @9:30
10:30~Worship @Pilgrim, Brunch and Egg hunt to follow!
Mon. March 25
Holy Week Newsletter Sent via Email
Noon Prayers @Bethany
AA meets @Pilgrim 7pm
Tues. March 26
Bible Study @Pilgrim
Noon Prayers @Bethany
Wed. March 27
Quilting @Bethany 9am
Noon Prayers @Bethany
No Confirmation/Soup Supper
Thurs. March 28 Maundy Thursday
Noon Meditative Prayers @ Bethany
Maundy Thursday Service @Bethany 7pm
Fri. March 29 Good Friday
Noon Solemn Prayer @Bethany
3-7pm @Pilgrim Tenebrae (7 Last Words of Jesus)
3:30-5:30pm Bach’s St. John’s Passion will be playing
come when you can, leave when you must.
7pm Good Friday Service @Pilgrim
March 30 Holy Saturday
Decorators for Easter
Sunday March 31st Easter Sunday!
Regular Service times--since today is the day we use as our template for the rest of the year!
Festival Worship Service @ Bethany 8:30, Easter Breakfast to follow!
Festival Worship Service @ Pilgrim 10:30
Pioneer Home Service @4pm
Parish Prayer List
Bethany:
Polly Imme
Joyce Anderson
Paul Johnson
Holly Jo (Pastor’s sister)
Greg & Darlene Close
Elvina Wellnitz
Lewis Clifton
Lona Nordgren
Jim Svoboda
Aiden, Bonnie & Chris Foehser
Marty and Chris Davis
Collin & Pat Eid
Bruce & Betsy Bengtson
Bruce Thomas
Barb Lyga
Pilgrim:
Barbara Root
Chris Funk
Marlyce McKinney
Holly Jo (Pastor’s sister)
Marty & Chris Davis
Mary Young
Faith Handt as her mother Gail Handt is in hospice
Our Mission Focus This Lent is Hunger Ministries--See interactive guide below!
Upcoming Commemorations
Oscar Arnulfo Romero, Bishop of El Salvador, martyr, died 1980 Sunday, March 24, 2024
Romero was deeply concerned with injustices evident toward the poor and powerless in El Salvador, and worked forthrightly against political repression. He was assassinated while presiding at the eucharist in a chapel near the cathedral in San Salvador.
Annunciation of Our Lord Monday, March 25, 2024
Nine months before Christmas we celebrate the annunciation, in which the angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would give birth to the Son of God. The ancient church believed that this was also the date of the world's creation and of Jesus' death on the cross.
Hans Nielsen Hauge, renewer of the church, died 1824 Friday, March 29, 2024
Hauge was a layperson who wished to revitalize the church in Norway. As a result of a mystical experience, he felt called to preach. Many professionals in the church feared his motives and influence, and he was imprisoned for leading unauthorized gatherings. The Hauge Synod is a major part of American Lutheran history.
Sunday School at 9:30am Tomorrow:
Background Image--From the Greek Orthodox
Bethany Pilgrim Lutheran Parish
Pilgrim Office Open Wednesdays & Thursdays 9am-3pm-- Call Secretary Faith at 715-327-8012
Email: emilythebaptizer@gmail.com
Website: www.bplutheran.com
Phone: 320-438-5807