SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, March 24, 2024

Dear Friends in Jesus –

“I wish I didn’t know now what I didn’t know then.”
– Bob Seger, "Against the Wind"

Have you ever wished you didn’t know something? Maybe a friend had confided that they felt their marriage was over, or you saw someone cheating on an exam or on their expense account, or you noticed the signs of an addict in denial.

The texts for this Sunday can be Palm or Passion. Do we focus on Jesus entry into Jerusalem - palms waving, coats cast on the road, shouts of Hosanna – Save Us!? Can we celebrate knowing the end of the story? Yes! Because we know that crucifixion isn’t the end of the story. Jesus has already said he is the resurrection and the life. The end of our story is yet to be written, but we know it includes us and Jesus and life!

This Sunday the children will process. We will welcome Melody Butcher and Nate Grav into membership here at the Second Church. We will celebrate the fulfillment of ancient scripture and the promise of life in Jesus.

Let’s worship together this Sunday. Bring someone you love. Invite someone you’d rather not. Let’s share the joy that is ours –