Lent-Easter – DisciplesNet

DisciplesNet Worship #830 – Palm Sunday (Smith, 03.29.2026)

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A lot has been written about Jesus’ last words, and as we observe Palm Sunday, we will look at a few of those—but our main focus is on what Jesus did not say and did not do. Pastor Russ speaks to us from Matthew 26:57-62 and 27:11-13 and shows us the power of silence.
Join us for just under 30 minutes of worship, prayer, scripture, a number of favorite hymns, and communion. You may choose to participate or simply meditate as we tell of Jesus' invitation to "do this in remembrance of me." If you would like to share with us at the table that goes beyond earthly boundaries of time, place, and structure, we ask that you prepare a piece of bread of some type and a drink such as grape juice, wine, or water. As we pray, our prayers extend to where you are. If you are unable to eat or drink, you may want to use a symbolic gesture or mental symbol as you come together at this table of remembrance with us.
(Scroll down for an Order of Worship)

We hope that as you join us for worship you will feel a blessing from being part. Please tell friends, family, and others you know about our online church that is here with doors that are always open, walls as wide as the world, and always room at the table.

ORDER OF WORSHIP:

Opening background: "Gentle Shepherd" - Bev Heid
Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Pastor Amy
Scripture: Matthew 26:57-62 and 27:11-13 summary by Russ Smith
Hymn: "What Wondrous Love is This" - Dean Phelps
Message: "Not a Mumblin' Word" - Pastor Russ
Hymn: "Jesus Walked that Lonesome Valley" - Southport Christian Church
Communion: Pastor Deb
Communion hymn, "In Remembrance of Me" - DisciplesNet singers
Sending Out: Pastor Russ
Closing Music, credits: "Gentle Shepherd" - Bev Heid

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A Lenten Pause: On the Road to Easter, a devotion by Marci McGowan

So now you can pick out what’s true and fair, find all the good trails! Lady Wisdom will be your close friend, and Brother Knowledge your pleasant companion. Good Sense will scout ahead for danger, Insight will keep an eye out for you.… Read the rest “A Lenten Pause: On the Road to Easter, a devotion by Marci McGowan”

The Color of Easter – a devotion by Marci McGowan

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Matthew 5:3 NRSV

Then he looked up at his disciples and said:
“Blessed are you who are poor,
for yours is the kingdom of God.
“Blessed are you who are hungry now,
for you will be filled.… Read the rest “The Color of Easter – a devotion by Marci McGowan”

A Lenten Pause: The Master Gardener – a devotion by Marci McGowan

Weeds, debris, and trees, oh my!

If God didn’t think twice about taking pruning shears to the natural branches, why would he hesitate over you? He wouldn’t give it a second thought. Make sure you stay alert to these qualities of gentle kindness and ruthless severity that exist side by side in God—ruthless with the deadwood, gentle with the grafted shoot.… Read the rest “A Lenten Pause: The Master Gardener – a devotion by Marci McGowan”

The Changing of the Guard: A Lenten Preface

The changing of the guard is always hard;
whether it be in civilian, religious, or military life.
It is to ourselves that we must first show mercy.

At the retreat center where I work, we are getting a new “gatekeeper.” This is the main security person who works at the front gate.… Read the rest “The Changing of the Guard: A Lenten Preface”

The Mimes of Easter Times, a Devotion by Marci McGowan

God holds me head and shoulders above all who try to pull me down. I’m headed for his place to offer anthems that will raise the roof! Already I’m singing God-songs; I’m making music to God.
Psalm 27:6, The Message Bible

Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008, was an exciting day at our church-- and a time that to this day affects how I see Easter season when it comes around each year.… Read the rest “The Mimes of Easter Times, a Devotion by Marci McGowan”

March 19

sedar Luke 22:7-8
Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover meal for us that we may eat it.”

Oh Lord,
As we journey through the last days of Lent
       and enter into the Holy Week when our Lord
            was crucified and died;
Prepare and center us,
So that we may pass the week
with our hearts and minds focused on you,
In the name of the one we journey with,
         Jesus,
                                                            Amen.

A Lenten Pause, a devotional by Marci McGowan

But you, dear friends, carefully build yourselves up in this most holy faith by praying in the Holy Spirit, staying right at the center of God’s love, keeping your arms open and outstretched, ready for the mercy of our Master, Jesus Christ.… Read the rest “A Lenten Pause, a devotional by Marci McGowan”

March 13 (Fifth Sunday in Lent)

John 12:3
Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus' feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.

God who takes pleasure in our worship;
May our lives be a fragrant offering,
So that we show our devotion to you
though loving acts of sacrifice.… Read the rest “March 13 (Fifth Sunday in Lent)”

March 6 (Fourth Sunday in Lent)

stream-in-the-desert Isaiah 43:16; 19
Thus says the LORD, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters: I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.… Read the rest “March 6 (Fourth Sunday in Lent)”

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