Sunday, March 6, 2011

March 2011 Events

March 6, 9am worship
We will share Communion
Scripture: Matthew 17: 1-9
Homily "Change"

Note there will be no Sunday afternoon service on March 6. All are encouraged to join us at the Ash Wednesday service on March 9 at 12noon.

March 8, 7pm Bible Study
The group will meet at Jane's house on Parker Ridge

March 9, 12 noon Ash Wednesday Service
We will share Communion in a Taize style service with an opportunity to receive ashes
The service will be followed by a soup luncheon at the church.
If you cannot make a mid-day service, please join Merrimacport UMC for an evening service at 7:30pm featuring Sacred Dance, Communion and receipt of ashes.

March 16, 9am worship
Draw near us, precious Savior, with footsteps sure and true
Scripture: Luke 7: 36-50 Listen to the words of Nicodemus
Sermon: The Feet of Christ
Bring something that represents the feet of Christ

March 20, 9am worship
Reach out to us, dear Savior, with hands that nail prints show
Scripture: John 12:1-11 Listen to the words of Judas
Sermon: The Hands of Christ
Bring something that represents the hands of Christ

March 27, 9am worship
Bend down your ear, O Savior, and hear our urgent cry
Scripture: Mark 7:31-37 Listen to the words of Barabbas
Sermon: The ears of Christ
Bring something that represents the ears of Christ

April 3, 9am worship
Behold us, precious Savior, with deep and loving eyes
Scripture: John 9: 1-11 Listen to the words of Pilate
Sermon: The eyes of Christ
Bring something that represents the eyes of Christ