UPCOMING SEASON OF LENT

You have been subpoenaed to serve on a jury. Before you will stand a Man who is on trial for His very life. His name is Jesus of Nazareth.

Yes, it’s true that Jesus was sentenced and executed centuries ago. But He did not remain dead. He, in fact, stands before all of us now as our living Savior, and we need to make up our mind about Him and His role in our lives.

The prosecuting attorney—representing the majority of people on earth—will show why Jesus should be “put to death again” and why we should ignore His teachings and turn our backs on Him, like so many others in our society today. Various witnesses will be called to the stand by the prosecutor and will be asked to share their experiences with Jesus, as well as their feelings about Him.

The defense attorney will follow the prosecutor by speaking on behalf of Jesus and His Church.

As a members of the jury, Jesus is facing a new trial, a crucial trial that goes on and on within your heart and throughout your life. You will be called upon to decide the verdict: do you let Jesus continue to live within your heart as Savior and King, or do you get rid of Him once and for all and live by your own set of rules?

• ASH WEDNESDAY, February 17—TWO WORSHIP TIMES: 4:30pm & 7:00pm
  Peter has his promises and pledges of loyalty openly questioned.
• Week 1, February 24—7:00pm
  Mary Magdalene is examined for her scandalous association with Jesus.
• Week 2, March 3—7:00pm
  Judas shares his disenchantment with the direction of Jesus and His ministry.
• Week 3, March 10—7:00pm
  Nicodemus weighs in his view of Jesus as a prominent Jewish leader.
• Week 4, March 17—7:00pm
  Caiaphas defends Jesus’ condemnation as the obvious choice for the good of the nation.
• Week 5, March 24—7:00pm
  Mary, the Mother of Jesus is challenged over the accuracy and validity of her story.
• Maundy Thursday, April 1—7:00pm
  Jesus takes the stand in defense of Himself and the Church.
• Good Friday, April 2—7:00pm
  Closing arguments are made and the jury is asked to cast its vote
   
• EASTER SUNDAY CELEBRATION—8:00, 9:30 & 11:00am