April 17, 2011

4-17-11 Palm Sunday, 5:54 am Springfield, 41 degrees, clear, calm, birds singing.

Matthew 21:1-11

This has been a great weekend of Mission Blitz! This morning we will celebrate the work around Springfield, and remember the Sunday in which Jesus entered Jerusalem, riding on the colt of a donkey. My message has three parts – The Colt (a look at the prophesy from Zechariah), The Crowd (a consideration of who was present) and The Question (what was the key question being asked then, what is the critical question being asked today). My hope is for the hearers today to recognize the presence, the power and the purpose of Jesus Christ among us.

This afternoon we have the Easter Egg hunt, at which I am teaching the Gospel message using an easter egg, and final practice with the parents and confirmands for the baptism and confirmation services of the next two weeks. Following that I will meet with a young couple in preparation for their wedding, using a book their uncle has recommended.

Thank you Lord for this day and all that lies ahead. May Your strength be my strength, and may I be your servant through the faith community called Wesley United Methodist Church in Springfield Missouri today!