SIXTH SUNDAY IN LENT / PALM SUNDAY

Sunday, March 24 @ 11 am

"Hosanna"

Scripture reading: Mark 11:1-11

Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor

SERMON NOTES

The final vision of the book of Daniel details God’s Kingdom becoming a reality in this world. Well this week, we get a chance to remember the way in which God enters into our present state. At a time of heightened political pressure, Jesus enters into the city that he loves, Jerusalem. And when he comes into the city, he arrives seated on a colt. The people shout and wave branches in victory and praise. So join us this week as we begin this journey towards the cross in Holy Week beginning with Palm Sunday. 

May God Bless

Brandon

CHARLES FRED BURRELL

We were deeply saddened to hear of the death of Fred Burrell this past Sunday morning, March 17, 2024. There has not been an obituary available for posting. However, everyone is invited to a Memorial Service for Fred at Centenary United Methodist Church, located at 203 North Elm Avenue, Erwin, Tennessee, this Saturday, March 23rd at 11 AM in the Sanctuary. We extend our deepest sympathy to Alice and the Burrell family.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

The class class has begun reading and discussing Elaine Pagel's, The Gnostic Gospels, a provocative study of the gnostic gospels and the world of early Christianity as revealed through the Nag Hammadi texts.  You are still welcome to join the group each week.

INVITATIONS TO SPECIAL EVENTS AT COVENANT

At Covenant Presbyterian Church on Saturday evening, March 23rd, the Appalachian Equality Chorus will be performing this WORLD PREMIER concert of "Every BODY" beginning at 7 pm. This multi-movement work was created by a coalition of composers and lyricists to celebrate al of our bodies - in all shapes and sizes! The concert is free, but donations will gladly be accepted.

UPCOMING GREEN WALK

Anyone is welcome to join us on our upcoming bluebell walk at Winged Deer Park on Wednesday, March 27th @ 11 am. Please use the parking lot off the Carroll Creek Road by the disc golf course. So come and take a leisurely stroll with us and share a lunch afterwards.

HOLSTON PRESBYTERY COMMITTEE VACANCIES

There are currently seven Holston Presbytery committees that are needing volunteers to bring them up to full representation. They are:

1. Committee on preparation for ministry 

2. Committee on Ministry 

3. Discipleship & Evangelism 

4. Campus Ministry Sub- Committee 

5.Finance, Budget, & Stewardship 

6. Administration & Personnel Sub- Committee 

7. Committee on Representation & Nominations.

Any Ordained Elder (current or former) is eligible to serve. All you need to do is to make your request known to our own Matthew Clark, who is currently serving on the Committee on Representation & Nominations and you will receive his nomination and full support to serve. If you feel that God is calling you to serve and use your talents and experience on one of these committee, please contact Matthew soon.

WAPC members currently serving on Holston Presbytery committees are: Mike Miyamoto and Rev. Brandon Davis serves on the Campus Ministry Sub-Committee of which Brandon is currently chair. David Hughes serves on Finance, Budget & Stewardship. Karen Clark serves on Mission & Outreach. And Matthew Clark serves on The Board of Trustees, as well as the Committee on Representation & Nomination. We wish to thanks each of our members who are currently serving on these Presbytery committees. Thanks.

FOOD, FOOD AND MORE FOOD

Upcoming Lunch Bunch Venues:

MARCH 24 - Fellowship Potluck Lunch

MARCH 31 @ Carrabba's Italian Grill

April 7 @ Milligan Cafe

April 14 @ Southern Craft BBQ

NOTE - about potluck on 24th... ham will be provided; everyone is asked to bring salads, sides and desserts. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the side entry. Thanks.



A SPRING LUNCH BUNCH SCHEDULE (March-April-May) is now posted on the bulletin board. Happy Dining!!

IF ANYONE HAS SUGGESTIONS FOR OTHER DINING VENUES, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE TO ADD THEM TO OUR LUNCH ROTATION. THANKS.

Saturday, March 23, 2024

11 am Memorial Service for Fred Burrell @ Centenary UMC in Erwin, TN

7 pm Appalachian Equality Chorus @ Covenant Presbyterian Church

Sunday, March 24, 2024 - Sixth Sunday in Lent / Palm Sunday

10 am Adult Sunday School reading "The Gnostic Gospels," by Elaine Pagels

11 am Morning Worship, Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor (in-person YouTube / Facebook)

12:15 pm Fellowship Potluck Lunch (see note above about food)

Monday, March 25, 2024

6 pm Weekly Bible Study (in Conference Room)



Wednesday, March 27, 2024

NO Meditation Circle this week (will resume on Wednesday, April 3)

6 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal

Thursday, March 28, 2024 - MAUNDY THURSDAY

6 pm Maundy Thursday Service at Covenant Presbyterian Church

Friday, March 29, 2024 - GOOD FRIDAY

6 pm Good Friday service

Sunday, March 31, 2024 - EASTER SUNDAY

10 am Adult Sunday School reading "The Gnostic Gospels," by Elaine Pagels

11 am Morning Worship, Rev. Brandon Davis, Pastor (in-person YouTube / Facebook)

12:30 pm Lunch Bunch @ Carrabba';s Italian Grill

The 5 cents per meal offering is taken the first Sunday of each month.

Our next special offering will be for Pentecost on Sunday, May 19. 2024.

NEW SESSION COMMITTEES and CHAIRS

      a. Connections - Sherry Bailey & Jenny Darling

      b. Finance – Nancy Fennell

      c. Growth – Karen Clark

      d. Mission – - Susan Turner & Debi Hughes

      e. Personnel – Wilsie Bishop

      f. Property– Dick Lura & Ed Snodderly

THOUGHTS & PRAYERS

IN THE POTEAT LIBRARY

Please remember the library is open by appointment and you are welcome to drop by the church library if you are looking for something new to read. We ask that you to sign out any books on the register sheet found on the file cabinet in the corner with the call #, book title, your name and date checked out.

Occupy the Bible: What Jesus Said About Money and Power

By Rev. Dr. Susan Brooks Thistiethwaite 332.4 / THI

Jesus of Nazareth said and did a lot about money and power in his own time. But Jesus wasn't a "free market capitalist" despite what some conservative Christians would like us to believe in the twenty-first century.

-Jesus occupied the Temple in Jerusalem -- effectively the national bank of his time -- and threw out those who were exploiting the poor.

-Jesus organized fishermen whose industry had been wrecked by the Roman Empire.

-His followers included powerful "women of means" who were last at the cross, first at the tomb, and who went on to become missionaries.

-Jesus taught "in the streets" preaching that God's "side" is not that of the wealthy and powerful and that all believers need to confront inequality now.

“Occupy the Bible” is an eye-opening, no-holds barred look at the real message of Jesus, using the Scriptures that are foundational for the Christian faith. “Occupy the Bible” is also a practical "how to" guide for potential Christian "occupiers"-people sincerely committed to confronting the rising poverty and economic inequality in the United States using the powerful, unvarnished message of Jesus of Nazareth.  

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