Series Overview / Jesus invited people to come near to him throughout his ministry – we will explore these powerful stories of transformation. This Lenten season, Come & See the goodness of our Lord Jesus.
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Pre-Lent
Sunday, March 2, 9 & 10:45 am
in person & online
When They Had Come Down
Luke 9:28-37
As Jesus and his inner circle of disciples go to the mountaintop, Jesus is transfigured before them. This holy moment continues to set the stage for the Messiah to be revealed. As we prepare for the Lenten season, how do we respond to Christ as we come down from the mountaintop?
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, March 5
Drive-up Ashes - 11 am - 1pm & 3 - 5 pm
east entrance, FaithWestwood
Worship - 7:00 pm
in person & online
Repent & Come Near
Matthew 4:12-17
Jesus preaches, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” On Ash Wednesday, begin the Lenten journey of repentance and consider the ways that you might draw near to Christ. What spiritual practices do you most need to adopt for this season?
Lent Begins
Sunday, March 9, 9 & 10:45 am
in person & online
Come & See
John 1:43-51
After Jesus calls Philip to follow him, Philip found Nathanael and told him about Jesus. As Nathanael has his doubts, Philip says, come and see.” Sometimes your faith demands that you see before you believe. How can you invite others to come & see Jesus?
Sunday, March 16, 9 & 10:45 am
in person & online
Come Out of Him
Mark 1:21-28
As Jesus teaches in the synagogue, a man possessed by an impure spirit cries out, and Jesus commands, “Be quiet! Come out of him.” This teaching with authority amazed the people. What teaching, preaching, and/or healing of Jesus do we most need to claim?
Sunday, March 23, 9 & 10:45 am
in person & online
Tell Me to Come to You
Matthew 14:22-33
Jesus walks on the water, and the disciples cry out in fear. Peter says, “Lord, if it’s you, tell me to come to you on the water.” As Peter keeps his eyes on Jesus, he is fine, yet when he sees the wind on the water, he began to sink! Where in your life do you need to set aside your fear and doubt?
Confirmation Sunday
Sunday, March 30, 9 & 10:45 am
in person & online
Come, Follow Me
Matthew 4:18-22
As Jesus calls his first disciples, he says, “Come, follow me.” At once these fishermen left their boats and nets and followed Jesus. As the church celebrates Confirmation Sunday, how do you best need to follow Jesus right now?
Sunday, April 6, 9 & 10:45 am
in person & online
Come and See, Lord
John 11:32-43
Lazarus, the brother of Mary and Martha, passes away when Jesus is delayed. When Jesus asks where he has been laid, the people said, “Come and see, Lord.” In the face of life’s greatest tragedies, how do you embrace the One who is the resurrection and the life? And how can you believe and see the glory of God?
Palm Sunday
Sunday, April 13, 9 & 10:45 am
in person & online
Blessed is He who Comes
Matthew 21:1-11
As Jesus enters Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, the crowds shouted, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” The whole city is stirred and asked, “Who is this?” On this Palm Sunday, how might you offer your praise to Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee?
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 17
Soup Supper - 5:45 pm
fellowship hall
Worship - 7 pm
in person & online
The Hour has Come
Matthew 26:17-35, 36-56
After the Lord’s Supper with his disciples, Jesus goes to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. The disciples fail to stay awake and Jesus says, “Look, the hour has come, and the Son of Man is delivered into the hands of sinners!” On this Maundy Thursday, how you do prepare for what is to come for Jesus?
Good Friday
Friday, April 18
Worship - 7 pm
in person & online
Come Down From the Cross
Matthew 27:11-26, 27-31, 32-44
Jesus goes before Pilate, and then is handed over to be crucified. One of the rebels who was crucified with him says, “Come down from the cross, if you are the Son of God!” On this Good Friday, how do you approach the crucifixion scene, and claim what Jesus did for you?
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 20, 9 & 10:45 am
in person & online
Come & See the Place
Matthew 28:1-10
At dawn on the first day of the week, women go to the tomb and find it empty with an angel saying, “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.” The women are then instructed to share this news with the other disciples! This Easter, how will you “come and see” the Risen Lord?
