To God’s Beloved At Cloverdale Baptist Church:
We are now in a time of reflection on the worst and greatest week in history…and it rightly should take our breath away and drive us to our knees.
There are many good tools that can walk you through this week, and I would suggest that we all take extra time to remind ourselves of what Jesus was doing on each of these days and the significance of this to our salvation and sanctification…
Palm Sunday:
- Meaning: Commemorates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
- Importance: Fulfillment of prophecy and the beginning of the end of Jesus' earthly ministry.
- Bible Verses: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19.
Monday of Holy Week:
- Meaning: Jesus' cleansing of the Temple.
- Importance: Emphasizes the purity and sanctity of God's house.
- Bible Verses: Matthew 21:12-17, Mark 11:15-19, Luke 19:45-48.
Tuesday of Holy Week:
- Meaning: Teaching and parables, including the Olivet Discourse.
- Importance: Jesus' preparation of His disciples for what is to come.
- Bible Verses: Matthew 21:23-26:5, Mark 11:20-13:37, Luke 20:1-21:36.
Wednesday of Holy Week (Spy Wednesday):
- Meaning: Judas' agreement to betray Jesus.
- Importance: The turning point towards Jesus' arrest.
- Bible Verses: Matthew 26:14-16, Mark 14:10-11, Luke 22:1-6.
Maundy Thursday:
- Meaning: Last Supper, washing of disciples' feet, institution of the Lord's Supper.
- Importance: Establishes the sacrament of communion.
- Bible Verses: Matthew 26:17-30, Mark 14:12-26, Luke 22:7-39, John 13:1-17:26.
Good Friday:
- Meaning: Crucifixion and death of Jesus.
- Importance: Atonement for sins through Jesus' sacrifice.
- Bible Verses: Matthew 27:1-61, Mark 15:1-47, Luke 23:1-56, John 18:28-19:42.
Holy Saturday (Black Saturday):
- Meaning: Jesus' body in the tomb.
- Importance: A day of reflection and waiting.
- Bible Verses: Matthew 27:62-66.
Resurrection Sunday:
- Meaning: Resurrection of Jesus.
- Importance: Victory over sin and death, the foundation of the Christian faith.
- Bible Verses: Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18.
These days hold deep significance for Christians worldwide, reflecting on the events leading to the crucifixion and celebrating the resurrection, which is the core of the Christian faith.
(Taken with a small adjustment from Christianity Today)
May our God deepen our experience of His love this week so that it impacts us next week and beyond!
Looking forward to Good Friday with you, and then the darkness being broken by the Resurrection celebration on Sunday!
This is a wonderful week, where we all should take the entire week to prepare for Sunday, and the rest of our lives!
Worshipping in grief and joy,
Pastor Rob
Reminder to invite your friends to Resurrection Sunday Service:
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Holy Week at Cloverdale Baptist
- Palm Sunday Service Mar. 24th at 10:30am
- Good Friday Service Mar 29th at 10:30am
- Pancake Breakfast Mar 31st at 9:30am
- Resurrection Sunday Mar 31st at 10:30am
CBC Bursaries for Post-Secondary
The Homer Edwards Bursary is to help those who want to serve God in full-time or part-time ministry and are pursuing post-secondary education to that end. The Chapman Bursary is for those who are in full time study for personal development and/or ministry preparation at a CBC-approved post-secondary Bible school, Bible college or seminary. Applications are available at the Ministry Desk or contact Pastor Thomas. Apply by March 24th.
Summer Missions Trip
August 17th – 25th, 2024 We are sending a team led by Pastor Dwight to share the gospel in St. John’s, NL through a kids soccer camp at the end of August. Support or join the team by April 7th. Paper applications available at the Ministry Centre. Contact Pastor Dwight for questions.
Discipleship Classes - Break
Discipleship Classes are on a short break and will resume on Sunday, April 7th at 9am. Learn more >
Mystery Dinner
Sat. April 20th / 5:30 pm / Fellow. Hall Are you between 25 and 55 years old? Join us for an evening of fun, fellowship, and great food! Childcare will be provided. Register on April 7th and 14th at our table in the foyer ($5).
Easter Offering
The Easter Offering will be for Mile One Mission for projects to enhance church planting activities and will remain open until April 30th. Please mark your envelope or electronic gifts "Easter Offering".
Growth Group Notes: Resurrection Sunday: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Thank you for joining us in seeking to help God’s people connect with Him, and to connect with His family at Cloverdale Baptist Church. Growth Groups are the heart of our strategy to connect with God and one another in unity for His glory…so THANK YOU for your part in pursuing this with us. Please continue to keep these relationships strong and intentionally pursue the Christian life in these communities, especially with our New Year’s goal of increased community.
Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Title: Salvation Has Come: Worthy Of Celebration
What do you do to make the Holy Week Special?
What memories do you have about this week that have helped you focus on Jesus and all that He has done for you?
Share what makes Good Friday the worst day in history…
- Share what makes it the best…when tied to Resurrection Sunday…
Read 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
If you were to say something was the most important thing, or of first importance, what would that be for you?
How does that show in how you spend your time, treasures, and talents?
React to John Stott’s quote, “The Cross is the blazing fire at which the flame of our love for God is kindled, but we have to get near enough for its sparks to fall on us”
- Have you felt your love enflamed for God this week?
- o How can we get close enough to the cross that we experience His love in a more rich and full way?
How does having a correct view of sin deepen our experience of the love of God?
Why do you think Paul says, “in accordance with the Scriptures” in 1 Corinthians 15?
How can we be those who are impacted by grace?
- Titus 2:11-14
What are some ways in the coming months that you can show that this Gospel is of first importance to you?
What are some ways you can show this in your use of your time, treasures and talents?
Who does God want to use you to encourage, or reach out to during this time of reflection on the richness of the Gospel?
Prayer:
- Praise and Thank God for the gift of salvation…
- Pray that we would make this Gospel of first importance in our lives and that it would show…
- Pray that those who came on Sunday invited by friends would hear from God, experience God’s love through us, and join us in faith and mission.
Pray for our search committee in their pursuit of a Discipleship/care pastor.
Other prayer requests: