Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, March 24th.

Worship will begin with a procession of palms for all our young people, and anyone else who would like to take part!

Saturday worship – 5:00 p.m. in the chapel

Sunday worship – 8:30 a.m  – Traditional Worship

                               9:30 a.m. – Sunday School, Adult Bible study, and fellowship time

                             10:30 a.m. – Contemporary Worship

Check this site for our schedule of Holy Week worship for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday next week.

Check out the latest blog post for our India Youth Exchange group at:  http://scswindiayouthexchange.wordpress.com/

Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem
March 24, 2013
Luke 19:29-44

Key Verses: “As [Jesus] was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying, ‘Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!’” Luke 19:37-38

Time: 30 C.E.

Since Last Week: Jesus told a parable indicating that, as much responsibility as the disciples had already given to sacrifice of themselves and to proclaim the good news, even more was about to be asked of them as they approached Jerusalem for the last time before Jesus’ death.

Background: Jesus entered Jerusalem knowing he would be arrested and killed there. He entered to the laud and praise of the people, who expected him to triumph over their oppressors.

Community: When has the movement of a crowd gotten swept away and out of hand? Why do you think mob mentality has so much power of people? What is happening in your congregation that is being swept away by such momentum? What needs to change to turn the momentum?

At Home: What are you willing to give or do to follow Christ? What can you do this week that pushes you beyond your comfort zone?

Read This Week:
Monday: Journey to the Cross, Luke 22:28-46
Tuesday: Journey to the Cross, Luke 22:47-71
Wednesday: Journey to the Cross, Luke 23:1-31
Thursday: The Last Supper, Luke 22:1-27
Friday: Good Friday, Luke 23:32-47
Saturday: Burial of Jesus, Luke 23:48-56

Next Week: Easter, Luke 24:1-12

 

Easter is Coming!!  Click here  to watch video!

Parenting during the teen age years offers a new set of demands and challenges.  Come join us on this week to hear about some ideas and strategies to help you and your teens during these years.

Heather Douglas and Jennifer Ebbott will offer a Becoming a Love and Logic Parent^® introductory class on Tuesday March 19th, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Olaf room of Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mt. Horeb.

The Becoming a Love and Logic Parent^®curriculum was developed by Jim Fay, Charles Fay, Ph.D., and Foster W. Cline, M.D., of the Love and Logic Institute, Inc., in Golden, Colorado. Heather is an independent facilitator of the Becoming a Love and Logic Parent^®curriculum.

The Church’s Spiritual Growth and Fellowship Committee is sponsoring these sessions.  This seminar was reschedule from earlier this month due to inclement weather.

All are welcome at worship!

Saturday – 5:00 p.m. in Chapel – Worship with Holy Communion

Sunday – 8:30 a.m. – Traditional Worship with Holy Communion

9:30 a.m. – Sunday School, Adult Class, Fellowship time

10:30 a.m. – Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion

Jesus Welcomes Sinners Like Zacchaeus
March 17, 2013
Luke 18:31-19:10

Key Verse: “[Jesus said] ‘For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost.’” Luke 19:10

Time: 27-30 C.E.

Since Last Week: Jesus continued to lift up the Gentiles and sinners, and to require more of people than they were capable of giving. His hearers continued not to understand when he spoke of suffering and death. They still believed Jesus would become a king who could conquer Rome.

Background: Jesus healed a blind man, which was an indication that Jesus’ true nature would be revealed soon to the faithful. He also restored a penitent Zacchaeus to a more honorable position within his community. Zacchaeus gave back more than he took; possibly foreshadowing to the extravagant generosity of the gift of life that Jesus would give.

Community: Who in your community has fallen from grace? How might they be restored? What part can you play in lifting up those who have fallen?

At Home: How focused are you on fairness? Could you give more than is fair? How might such generosity change you? How might it change the ones to whom you give?

Read This Week:
Monday: Parable of the Ten Pounds, Luke 19:11-28
Tuesday: Jesus Cleanses the Temple, Luke 19:45- 20:8
Wednesday: Parable of Wicked Tenants, Luke 20:9-19
Thursday:  Jesus is Questioned, Luke 20:20-47
Friday: The Widow’s Offering, Luke 21:1-19
Saturday: Destruction of Jerusalem Foretold, Luke 21:20-38

Next Week: Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem, Luke 19:29-44

 

ELC’s Brighid Monahan departed today, March 15th, with the group from the South-Central Synod of Wisconsin for their visit to our companion synod in India.  Please keep Brighid and the entire group in your prayers as they travel and encounter our a new culture and meet with brothers and sisters in Christ.