StoneBridge Community Church
Divine Appointments - "Mary, Sister of Martha and Lazarus."
Senior Pastor Jon Saur
Locations & Times
StoneBridge Community Church
4832 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93063, USA
Saturday 5:00 PM
Saturday 6:00 PM
Online Connection Card
Worship With Generosity
Palm Sunday
Who is Mary of Bethany?
The Text In Context
Mary of Bethany in Art
1. Though the crowd didn't understand that Jesus was about to die, Mary did. From what you know of Mary's story, how might she have gained this insight?
2. Mary doesn't shy away from the cross. She acknowledges, by anointing Jesus, that he is about to die. In what ways have you, or people close to you, shied away from the cross? How can Mary's example encourage you to reflect on the cross and reflect on difficult truths in life?
3. Mary gives extravagantly by breaking the bottle of perfume open. Judas points out that this perfume could have been sold for about a year's wage. How is giving to Jesus' mission, as expressed through the church, connected to spiritual maturity? How can giving change one's perspective over time?
4. As we begin Holy Week, how can reflecting on the cross deepen our understanding of Easter?
1. What is one of your most important possessions?
2. Mary gives up one of her most important possessions to honor Jesus. Can you imagine giving up the possession you mentioned above?
3. It may not be your most important possession that God calls you to give, but God calls all Christians to be willing to sacrifice, in the same way Jesus sacrificed himself. What is a way you could give something that would honor God?
Holy Week Schedule: 3/28: Palm Sunday Outdoor Worship Service w/ Communion; 4/2: Good Friday Outdoor Worship Service w/ Communion; 4/4: Easter Outdoor Worship Services
Register for Holy Week Outdoor Services
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holy-week-easter-services-tickets-145756406335
For over 70 years, the One Great Hour of Sharing offering has provided Presbyterians a way to share God’s love with our neighbors in need around the world. There are three programs supported by One Great Hour of Sharing - Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People and they all work in different ways to serve individuals and communities in need. From initial disaster response to ongoing community development, their work fits together to provide people with safety, sustenance, and hope. Next weekend we will take the One Great Hour of Sharing offering after the Easter outdoor services or you may give online through our website.