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Matthew 21:1-13
The Triumphal Entry
Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and he will send them at once.” 4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying,
5 “Say to the daughter of Zion,
‘Behold, your king is coming to you,
humble, and mounted on a donkey,
on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.’”
6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and put on them their cloaks, and he sat on them. 8 Most of the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” 10 And when he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred up, saying, “Who is this?” 11 And the crowds said, “This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee.”
Jesus Cleanses the Temple
12 And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. 13 He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but you make it a den of robbers.”
This week at French Camp Presbyterian Church
Today:
11:00am - Worship with Guest Preacher - Rev. Lynn Downing
6:00pm - Evening Service with Bill Letchworth
Tuesday
8:30am - Ladies Tuesday Morning Bible Study (Genesis)
6:30pm - Musical Evening & Jam Session with Salty Strings
Wednesday:
6:00pm - Prayer Meeting
7:00pm - Session
Friday:
5:30am - Men’s Bible Study @ Welcome Center
Next Sunday:
7:00am - Sunrise Service at Lake Ann
Followed by a light breakfast at CRS Pavilion
11:00am - Easter Communion Service
(No Sunday School or Evening Service)
Upcoming Events
Life of the Church
Guest Preacher: We are delighted to have Rev. Lynn Downing fill the pulpit today in our pastor’s absence. Lynn grew up in French Camp, is a 1960 graduate of FCA and has pastored churches in MS, FL and AL. He moved home to FC to retire, along with his wife Dianne. We are so grateful to have Lynn and Dianne ministering among us!
Sunday Evening Service, Living Stones Building 5:30pm: Bill Letchworth will be our evening speaker. Bill and his wife May Lee serve as missionaries to the native people of Moose Factory, Ontario. His father, Gary Letchworth, served as chaplain at FCA years ago during which time Bill worked in maintenance. (Eat supper before you come; there will be an ice cream snack.)
Easter Sunday at French Camp Presbyterian
Sunrise Service – 7:00 am at Lake Ann Chapel in the Woods
• Light Breakfast at CRS pavilion
• No Sunday School Easter Sunday
• Sunday Worship – 11:00 am, Communion*
*Please take time this week to prepare your heart for communion!
Musical Evening This Tuesday, 6:30pm in LSB: Among our volunteer Sowers this month, we welcome the Salty Strings, Connie and John Nicholas, who play 14 stringed instruments. They enjoy playing gospel, folk, and bluegrass. We are delighted that they have agreed to partner up with Pastor Alex and Roy Purvis for a "concert/jam session" on Tuesday evening, April 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the LSB. You are invited to come, sing-a-long, and enjoy the music. See Sandi or John Barber for details.
500,000 Bible Challenge: Voice of the Martyrs is raising funds to provide Bibles to Christians in hostile areas and restricted nations. As part of this challenge, they are providing Bibles to Ukrainian Christians. When you give, it helps place adult and children’s Bibles into their hands. Speak with Kevin Sorensen for details. $30 buys 5 Bibles.
HeART for Ukraine Update: Be sure to check out the art exhibit in the Education Wing. We’ll continue to collect art until after Easter and then plan an art auction to raise funds for Ukraine refugees. Turn your art in to Erin Ulerich or Mary Nell.
Easter Devotionals Available: Prepare your heart to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus this Easter! Check out the back table for 3 devotionals: In Pursuit of Jesus (15 Easter Reflections); Peace to You! (10 Easter Reflections); and for children, “The Biggest Story Bible Storybook EASTER Stories.
Senior Dinner & Share Night Wednesday May 4, 5:00 pm: FCARP will be preparing a covered dish supper for the FCA seniors and their parents to honor the 2022 graduates. If possible, please plan to bring a dish for the meal and/or offer to help serve. The meal will be followed by Senior Share Night, 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary.
The Shorter Catechism
Q. 25. How does Christ fill the office of a priest?
Christ fills the office of a priest in his once offering up of himself to God as a sacrifice, to satisfy divine justice and reconcile us to God; and in making constant intercession for us.
Q. 26. How does Christ fill the office of a king?
Christ fills the office of a king in making us his willing subjects, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies.
