by Christian Education | Apr 14, 2019 | Called to Remember
Sunday, April 14 Palm/Passion Sunday Jesus Defends the Woman’s Beautiful Act Matthew 26:1-13 NRSV But Jesus, aware of this, said to them, “Why do you trouble the woman? She has performed a good service for me…” (Matthew 26:10) There are times our actions might be...
by Christian Education | Apr 13, 2019 | Called to Remember
Saturday, April 13 CONNECTIONAL DAY OF PRAYER Jesus Celebrates the Last Passover Meal Matthew 26:17-29 NRSV “…I tell you, I will never again drink of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” (Matthew 26:29) Jesus...
by Christian Education | Apr 12, 2019 | Called to Remember
Friday, April 12 Judas Negotiates the Handover of Jesus Matthew 26:14-16 NRSV . . . “What will you give me if I betray him to you?” They paid him thirty pieces of silver. (Matthew 26:15) Sometimes, even those close to you will betray you. How do you respond to...
by Christian Education | Apr 11, 2019 | Called to Remember
Thursday, April 11 One Must Die for the Nation John 11:47-53 NRSV “…You do not understand that it is better for you to have one man die for the people than to have the whole nation destroyed.” (John 11:50) Think about civil and other liberties you enjoy. Thank God...
by Christian Education | Apr 10, 2019 | Called to Remember
Wednesday, April 10 Mary Anoints Jesus’ Body for Burial John 12:1-8 NRSV Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus’ feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. (John 12:3) Give others your...
by Christian Education | Apr 9, 2019 | Called to Remember
Tuesday, April 9 Care for the Poor Luke 16:19-31 NRSV The poor man died and was carried away by the angels to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried. (Luke 16:22) Our actions and concerns toward those less fortunate should reflect God’s heart. We are...