Church of the Palms is an oasis in an otherwise chaotic time. We believe in an active, straightforward faith. We believe, quite simply, that to live by Jesus’ example means that we are called to love one another. We Love God. We Love Neighbor. That’s it!
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Wednesday Night Life Class Questions
2. Jesus died with two criminals and was exchanged for another. What is the closest you’ve come to a crime or a criminal?
3. Luke accents the role of women in Jesus’ circle and at the resurrection. What women in your life have been the greatest influence and witness?
4. Tell about an experience you had with a total stranger.
5. How would life be different for you if there were no resurrection stories?
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Wednesday Night Life
Now through May
6:30 pm Campus Center
Join Dr. McConnell as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke. This class will be live-streamed, as well as archived on our website.
Pentecost Sunday: Gifts of the Spirit
June 5
10 am - 1 pm
Palms Center
On Pentecost, the gifts of the Holy Spirit were given to all. On Pentecost Sunday, June 5, we will be celebrating our gifts from God. What is your gift of the Spirit? Do you have a special hobby? Are you talented in a particular handicraft? Is your gift musical or artistic? Share your gift with the congregation at an exhibition in the Palms Center on Pentecost Sunday. Click on the link below to sign up (please sign up by May 22).
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO SHARE YOUR GIFT OF THE SPIRIT ON PENTECOST SUNDAY
Day of Hope
Our 11th Day of Hope is an important continuing mission at Church of the Palms, helping children and families right here in our community and our neighborhood!
We are preparing to serve 250 children again this year. We will be providing backpacks filled with school supplies, personal care items and more.
WAYS TO HELP:
- Monetary Donations
You may give via text, online giving or check. For checks, please make them payable to Church of the Palms with Day of Hope listed on the memo line. To give online, click here to go to our Online Giving page (be sure to select Day of Hope under the "Fund" drop-down menu).
- Donations of new socks, new underwear and gently used or new books for children 5-18 years of age.
- Volunteers: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AS A VOLUNTEER!
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK
They may also be accessed directly from PCUSA by clicking here.
Fri., May 13
Morning Psalms 96; 148
First Reading Exodus 34:18-35
Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13
Gospel Reading Matthew 5:27-37
Evening Psalms 49; 138
Sat., May 14
Morning Psalms 92; 149
First Reading Exodus 40:18-38
Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
Gospel Reading Matthew 5:38-48
Evening Psalms 23; 114
Mon., May 16
Morning Psalms 97; 145
First Reading Leviticus 16:1-19
Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Gospel Reading Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
Evening Psalms 124; 115
Tue., May 17
Morning Psalms 98; 146
First Reading Leviticus 16:20-34
Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Gospel Reading Matthew 6:7-15
Evening Psalms 66; 116
Wed., May 18
Morning Psalms 99; 147:1-11
First Reading Leviticus 19:1-18
Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
Gospel Reading Matthew 6:19-24
Evening Psalms 9; 118
Thu., May 19
Morning Psalms 47; 147:12-20
First Reading Leviticus 19:26-37
Second Reading 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12
Gospel Reading Matthew 6:25-34
Evening Psalms 68; 113
Fri., May 20
Morning Psalms 96; 148
First Reading Leviticus 23:1-22
Second Reading 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17
Gospel Reading Matthew 7:1-12
Evening Psalms 49; 138
Sat., May 21
Morning Psalms 92; 149
First Reading Leviticus 23:23-44
Second Reading 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18
Gospel Reading Matthew 7:13-21
Evening Psalms 23; 114
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