Hello, Friends!
During this Lenten season, we have been pondering what offerings and sacrifices we can make to God, and seeking God’s face for guidance into “new things” (Isaiah 43:19).
This coming Sunday (4/13), Palm Sunday, we will walk the road of Jesus’ triumphal entry to Jerusalem, the path which lead to his final week before crucifixion. Our gospel lesson on this sacred occasion is an interactive one, so bring a friend and join us at 10:00 am as we observe Holy Eucharist.
Multi-denominational Lenten Dinner Worship AT VERDIGRIS UMC TODAY
Our weekly Lenten offerings to the community for this season have been in the form of Dinners and Worship on Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm. We have collaborated with the Claremore First Christian Church, Grace United Methodist Church, and Verdigris United Methodist Church. Last week, we were at Claremore FCC, where Pastor Elizabeth reminded us that, in Christ, we have more than enough. There are two dinners remaining – one tonight at Verdigris UMC; then next Thursday, we will gather at Grace UMC for an Agape Dinner and interactive Maundy Thursday service. Here is the schedule for the remaining dinners:
April 10 – Verdigris UMC (8936 E 530 Rd, Claremore, OK 74019)
April 17 (Agape Dinner & Maundy Thursday Worship) – Grace UMC
Lenten Book Club
This Sunday marks the final session of our Lenten book club meetings. During Lent this year, we have participated in a national-church-wide book club. We met on Sunday mornings at 9:00 am for coffee and conversation about the book The Ungrateful Refugee by Dina Nayeri. Our first discussion took place last Sunday, March 16, and draws to a close this Sunday.
During the rest of April and through the month of May, we will not have any formation classes.
Volunteers Needed
If you have been discerning how you might be of more service to your church community, check with Rev. Nancy to find out some ways in which you might be able to help.
Let Us Pray
- That our parishioners will exemplify God’s love and peace during this time when so much religious, social, and political unrest plagues our community, nation, and world
- For all individuals living in fear due to new executive orders and mandates being imposed
- For all students and school personnel
- For Ukraine and Russia
- For Israel and Palestine
- For Kaitlyn/ Patty/ Karen/ Lee/ Nathan/ Tammy Morales/ Cynthia Woods/ Chris/ Rose/ Brady/ Zachary/ Donna/ Justin/ Robert/ Lenny/ John/ Cooper/ Josh/ Steven/ Connor/ Pastor James Coulter and Mt. Zion Baptist Church
If you have prayer requests to add to the Newsletter, email them to Clergy@stpaulsclaremore.org
Save the Dates
- Thursday, April 10 – Lenten Dinner Worship @ 6:00 pm @ Verdigris UMC
- Sunday, April 13 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; Palm Sunday; last week of Lenten book club @ 9:00 am
- Thursday, April 17 – Agape dinner and Maundy Thursday worship @ 6:00 pm @ Grace UMC
- Friday, April 18 – Good Friday service @ 6:00 pm @ St. Paul’s
- Saturday, April 19 – Easter Vigil @ 7:00 pm @ St. Paul’s
- Sunday, April 20 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; Easter Day
- Sunday, April 27 – Morning Prayer @ 10:00 am; 2nd Sunday of Easter
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