The 20245 Lenten/Easter Season

Growing Together In Faith

 
WORSHIP

 

Ash Wednesday: March 5, in-person and Live Stream     
         Service of Prayer with Imposition of Ashes, 7:00pm, Sanctuary *

Lenten Sermon series: Wilderness Wandering       
         Beginning March 9 at all worship services *


Palm Sunday: April 13, 8:15am, 9:30am and 11:00am, Live Stream at 9:30am*  
        Children’s Palm Parade, 9:30am only

The Living Last Supper: April 17, in-person and Live Stream 
        Worship & Communion, 7:00pm, Sanctuary *

Good Friday: April 18, in-person and Live Stream
        Worship, 7:00pm, Sanctuary *

Easter Sunday: April 20, Live Stream at 9:30am

Sunrise Worship, interactive worship experience, led by youth, 6:45am

Traditional Worship, 8:15am *

Traditional Worship with Children’s Sunday School, 9:30am *

Contemporary Worship, 11:00am *

 

STUDIES

All-Church Lenten Bible Study, The Third Day; Living the Resurrection by Tom Berlin

This study offers an opportunity to connect with the experiences of Peter, Mary Magealene, Thomas, Paul, and the Disciples with Jesus in his final days, focusing on new life and redemption rather than loss. We will explore how the resurrection transforms their lives and ours.
 
 

Sundays at 11am, facilitated by Kathy Perry and Kim La Rue *
Beginning March 2

Monday Men’s group at 6:30pm, facilitated by Brian Riddle
Beginning March 10

Tuesday Senior group at 10:00am, facilitated by Dave Woodyard
Beginning March 4

Wednesdays at 10:00am, facilitated by Shirley Sykes 
Beginning March 12

Wednesdays at 7:00pm, facilitated by Pastor Carrie and Pastor Justin *
Beginning March 12

Thursdays at 10:00am, facilitated by Mary Ellen Hatton & Kim La Rue
Beginning March 6

Thursday Women’s group at 7:00pm, facilitated by Kristina MacKenzie and Kim La Rue
Beginning March 13

 

Youth Lenten Study, The Way: Youth Study: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus by Adam Hamilton
        Tuesdays at 6:30pm, beginning March 4

 

* Childcare and Quiet Room available where indicated.

REFLECTIVE EXPERIENCES

Lenten Devotional Series, daily reflections from congregation members
             Available online or paper copy, beginning Wednesday, March 5

Labyrinth Walk on the Spring Equinox
             Thursday, March 20, 5:30pm

Stations of the Cross at Powell UMC
             Self-Guided Walk, Monday, April 14 through Friday, April 18, in the Main Hall
             Guided Walk, Friday, April 18, 1:00pm, Main Hall
 
Families Walking With Jesus
             Families walking the Stations of the Cross together, facilitated by Rebecca Brownlee            
             Wednesday, April 16, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
             To register, click HERE

 

SERVING AND GIVING

Good Works Community Meal: prepare and serve the meal with the Good Works community

              – Prepare the meal on Thursday, March 20, 6:00pm to 8:00pm

              – Serve the meal on Friday, March 21, 2:00pm to 8:00pm, Athens, Ohio
 
Welcome Home Bags: donate bags of needed items for persons in need who are resuming life in Delaware County                following release from prison or jail
              Sunday, March 23 – Sunday, April 13
 
Family Promise: provide meals for families living at Family Promise house
              Sunday, March 30 – Saturday, April 5, 39 N. Washington Street
 
Common Ground Free Store: serving with those in need
              Tuesday, April 1, 5:15pm to 8:15pm, 193 E. Central Avenue, Delaware, OH
 
Palm Sunday Coat Drive: new winter coats for People In Need’s Holiday Clearing House
              Collection ends on Sunday, April 13

 

GROWING IN FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP

Children’s Ministry Events, Wednesday nights 6-7:30pm, focusing on Lent/Easter. Click HERE to register.

               – Club Story (2nd-5th grade), March 5 (6:00-7:00pm)

               – Girl’s Night (1st-5th grade), March 12

               – Boy’s Night (1st-5th grade), March 19
               – Children’s Check-In (preschool-5th grade), April 2
               – Girl’s Night (1st-5th grade), April 9
 
Family Movie Night, Lion of Judah, March 26, 6:00-8:00pm