Lenten Worship Focus
Living Our Baptismal Calling
Lent is popularly known as a season for individual self examination, penitence, and “giving something up” as a spiritual discipline. It seems to be primarily inwardly and negatively focused. It’s commonly seen as being about what’s wrong with me as an individual and what I’m willing to do to improve myself.
While self-examination and some individual work are part of the work of Lent, the early church developed Lent to be primarily “other-focused.” Lent was created as the final leg of intense preparation and support for people who had chosen to learn to live the way of Jesus. It was, we might say, a kind of finishing school for those preparing for baptism and lifelong Christian discipleship.
Each week, our scripture readings correspond to a section of our baptismal vows. Our time of worship will be an occasion to celebrate and contemplate what it means to live out one or more of these vows.
Important Dates & Times of Worship at Parkwood United Methodist Church during Lent
Tuesday, Feb. 28 – Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner (6PM, Fellowship Hall)
Wednesday, March 1 – Ash Wednesday Service, “Remember, You Are Dust” and Imposition of Ashes (7PM, Sanctuary)
Sunday, March 5 – First Sunday of Lent, “RENOUNCE” and Holy Communion
Sunday, March 12 – Second Sunday of Lent, “ACCEPT” v St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon (12:15, Fellowship Hall)
Saturday, March 18 – Come to the Table (5:30PM, Fellowship Hall)
Sunday, March 19 – Third Sunday of Lent, “CONFESS”
Sunday, March 26 – Fourth Sunday of Lent, “NURTURE”
Sunday, April 2 – Fifth Sunday of Lent, “BELIEVE!”
Sunday, April 9 – Palm/Passion Sunday
The children will process and wave palm branches.
Thursday, April 13 – Maundy Thursday
Common Meal (6:15 PM, Fellowship Hall)
Service (7:00PM, Sanctuary with Holy Communion)
Friday, April 14 – Good Friday
Stations of the Cross (6PM)
Tenebrae Service (7PM)
Sunday, April 16 – Easter
Sunrise Service (6:30AM), breakfast at Beneti’s
Traditional Service (11AM, Sanctuary, Flowering of the Cross and Holy Communion) Please bring fresh cut flowers to adorn our rustic cross, transforming the cross from death to new life.
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Lenten Study Opportunity
On Tuesday Evenings (February 28 – April 11) Pastor Anita Taylor will offer “CREED: What Christians Believe and Why” written by Adam Hamilton. Together, we will explore the Apostles’ Creed during the Lenten Season. We will meet from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Jacob Classroom. All are welcome!
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Come to the Table – February 18th at 5:30 pm
Join us as we gather around the table for food and worship, Saturday February 18th at 5:30 pm.
We will close the service with communion.
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Come to the Table – Saturday January 21st at 5:30 pm
Join us as we gather around the table for food and worship, Saturday January 21st at 5:30 pm.
Dinner will be Pot Luck! Bring a dish to share.
We will close the service with communion.
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Advent at Parkwood United Methodist Church
Join Parkwood United Methodist Church for special worship services during Advent as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus.
Sunday, Nov. 27 – First Sunday of Advent (11:00 AM)
Hanging of the Greens & Communion
Sunday, Dec. 4 – Second Sunday of Advent (11:00 AM)
Moravian Love Feast
Sunday, Dec. 11 – Third Sunday of Advent (11:00 AM)
The Choir will present their Christmas Cantata “The Silence and the Sound” by Heather Sorenson
Sunday, Dec. 18 – Fourth Sunday of Advent (11:00 AM)
Lessons and Carols
Wednesday, Dec. 21 –Longest Night Service (7:00PM)
Attentive to the needs of those who may feel blue at Christmas, you are invited into a sacred space with others who may be living through dark times. This service will be reflective, accepting of where we really are, while holding out healing and hope.
Saturday, Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Service (7:00PM)
Join us for our candlelight and communion worship service at 7:00 pm. We will have two (2) Special Offerings for this service. Please see the other text boxes about our special offerings.
Sunday, Dec. 25 – Christmas Day Service (10:00 AM)
No Sunday school or coffee gathering. Just come as you are as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.
Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 – New Year’s Day Service (10:00 AM)
No Sunday school or coffee gathering. Just come as you are as we start the new calendar year together.
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Come to the Table – Dinner and Worship – Saturday November 19th
Join us as we gather around the table for food and worship, Saturday November 19th at 5:30 pm.
We will close the service with communion.
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Parkwood United Methodist Church Celebrates 55 Years
Join us October 9th at 11:00 am as Parkwood United Methodist Church celebrates 55 years in ministry. The worship service will be followed by a covered dish fellowship meal.
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Sermon Series – Our Prayers, Our Presence, Our Gifts, Our Service and Our Witness
Through our baptisms, we become members of the family of Christ. As members of The United Methodist Church, we are called to be loyal and do all in our power to strengthen the ministries of the church. As members of the local church, Parkwood UMC, we promise to faithfully participate in the ministries of the local church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness. Therefore, our membership in a local church means more than belonging to a social club or having your name on the church books. Our membership vows connects the promises that began with our baptisms and extends into our everyday lives, as we live as Christ’s disciples. By our vows, we vow to fulfill our promises, shaped by Jesus Christ. I invite you to refresh your spirits and commitment to your membership vows, as we explore five means of grace, through our Prayers, our Presence, our Gifts, our Service and our Witness.
Please mark your calendars for our baptismal reaffirmation to be held during worship on October 23, 2016. For those who would like to be brought into membership at Parkwood UMC, we’d love to have you make that commitment, also on October 23, 2016. What if you haven’t been baptized yet? Please let me know. We’d love to bring you into the family of Christ. Grace and peace to you all. ~ Pastor Anita
Week 1 September 11, 2016 – Week’s emphasis WITNESS
Scriptures: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 and Luke 15:1-10
Sermon Title: “Our Mission”
Week 2 September 18, 2016 – Week’s emphasis GIFTS
Scriptures: 1 Timothy 2:1-7 and Luke 16:1-13
Sermon Title: “Who is Your Master?”
Week 3 September 25, 2016 – Week’s emphasis SERVICE
Scriptures: 1 Timothy 6:6-19 and Luke 16:19-31
Sermon Title: “Our Task”
Week 4 October 2, 2016 – Week’s emphasis PRESENCE
Scriptures: 2 Timothy 1:1-14 and Luke 17:5-10
Sermon Title: “Be Present”
Week 5 October 9, 2016 – Week’s emphasis PRAYERS
Scriptures: 2 Timothy 2:8-15 and Luke 17:11-19
Sermon Title: “Helping Words”
October 23, 2016 – Baptismal Reaffirmation & Membership Recommitment Sunday
Scriptures: Psalm 65 and Luke 18:9-14
Sermon Title: “Lift Me Up”
Special Acts of Worship: Baptismal Reaffirmation
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Come to the Table – September 17, 2016
Join us as we gather around the table for food and worship, Saturday September 17th at 5:30 pm.
We will close the service with communion.
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Come to the Table – Saturday, August 20, 2016
Join us as we gather around the table for food and worship, Saturday August 20th at 5:30 pm. The dinner will be pot luck so bring a favorite dish to share.
We will close the service with communion.
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