This Sunday is Palm Sunday, a day in which Christian worshippers around the globe celebrate the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem—The crowds praised Jesus enthusiastically because they believed he would overthrow Rome—The promised Messiah foretold in the writings of Zechariah.
On this Sunday of celebration, the excitement quickly spread throughout the whole city, hitting a fever pitch. People even threw down their cloaks on the path where Jesus rode as an act of homage and submission. The shouts of “Hosanna” meant “save now,” and the palm branches symbolizing goodness and victory.
The Bible says in Psalm 22:3 that He lives and dwells in our praises. This is the mystery and the miracle of the breakthrough power and presence of God when we worship! When we worship, we affirm the truth of God’s Word, and it is being rooted deep in our hearts.
Every person is created to be a worshiper. God dwells and manifests Himself in the praises of His people. Worship is a declaration of our weakness and God’s strength. When we worship God, He is at work doing incredible and powerful things. We get refocused, refreshed and refueled; we find unspeakable joy and indescribable peace.
We discover the breakthrough strength of Jesus Christ, which enables us to walk in His truth, live in His presence and watch Him fight our battles for us. It is how we can put the beauty of the Gospel on display, receive His many blessings and at the same time be a blessing to others.
Join us this week at Sedona United Methodist Church for a very special Palm Sunday worship as our chancel choir leads us in special liturgy and song and Rev. Fred Mast shares an inspirational message entitled “When the Music Fades”.
Sunday mornings we enter the spirit of worship at 9:30 am featuring uplifting music, special times of prayer, and passionate life changing messages that will move you closer in your relationship with Jesus Christ and others. Sunday school offered for children kindergarten to 6th grade.
Immediately following worship, you are encouraged and invited to stay and join us in our Fellowship Hall for the friendliest and best fellowship time anywhere featuring lots of great and delicious brunch treats, and always great hot coffee. This is the friendliest and most welcoming congregation & fellowship time anywhere!
We offer several weekly book and bible studies: Tuesday’s join us @ 1:30 pm for a bible study at The Gathering Place in West Sedona; and Thursday’s Women’s Bible Study at 9:45am at the church. So many great missions, ministries, and fellowship opportunities at Sedona UMC—Call our office for additional details.
Mark your calendars and plan to join us for our special Holy Week/Easter Services. Maundy Thursday – April 6th @ 6PM you’re invited to remember the Passover Feast with Holy Communion; Good Friday April 7th@ 7PM features the most powerful service of the entire year as we journey the Via Delarosa with Jesus remembering His sacrifice for all of us—preparing the way for Resurrection/Easter Sunday April 9th@ 6:30am (Sunrise on the patio) and 9:30am in the sanctuary.
So many great missions, ministries and opportunities at Sedona UMC—Visit our website at www.sedonaumc.org and “Like” us on Facebook. We are conveniently located at 110 Indian Cliffs Road off the Back O’Beyond roundabout on Route 179 in Sedona. All are welcome at Sedona United Methodist—Come and join this growing faith family! Invite, pick-up, and bring your friends and family.
