Midweek Lenten Theme
The theme for our Wednesday midweek Lenten services this year is “The Lost at the Cross.” Jesus said that he would “draw all people to myself” through his death on the cross. Thus we are drawn to the cross of Christ, where we find relationship with Christ and with others. Through characters such as Mary Magdalene, Peter, the thief on the cross, and others, we will explore how our relationship with Christ also results in “deep, caring relationships within the body of Christ.”
Lent and Holy Week Newsletter
This Lent we have published a newsletter with all things Lent and Holy Week. This newsletter is available in paper form at each campus and is also readable and downloadable here.
Mary Magdalene
March 2 - Ash Wednesday
MISSION
Preaching: Pastor Mark Schulz
Sermon Title: “Mary Magdalene: Possessed” based on Luke 8:1-3
Theme Description: Mary Magdalene went from being possessed by seven demons to “belonging to Christ,” supporting his ministry, following him to the cross, going to the tomb, and encountering the risen Lord.
SHAWNEE
Preaching: Pastor Phil Cook
Sermon Title: “Mary Magdalene: Relationships Restored” based on Luke 8:1-3
Theme Description: Mary Magdalene went from being possessed by seven demons to being restored and included in God’s plan. We too, though we have been oppressed by sin, are restored into relationship with God and with others.
Pontius Pilate and His Wife
March 9 - Lent 1
Preaching: Pastor Mark Schulz
Sermon Title: “Pilate and His Wife: Regrets” based on Matthew 27:15-26
Theme Description: Pilate and his wife try to do “the right thing,” but in the end succumb to the wishes of the crowd. Where do we find strength to do what is right?
The Thief on the Cross
March 16—Lent 2
Preaching: Pastor Luke Jacob
Sermon Title: “The Thief’s Conversion at the Cross” based on Luke 23:32-43
Theme Description: Forgiveness, salvation, and paradise are found in the least likely of places: on a cross, in the last hours of a man’s life.
John and Mary
March 23—Lent 3
Preaching: Pastor Phil Cook
Sermon Title: “A New Family” based on John 19:16-27
Theme Description: As God calls us to faith, he brings us into a new family of believers who support and care for one another.
Peter
March 30—Lent 4
Preaching: Pastor Mark Schulz
Sermon Title: “Peter: Restored” based on John 21:15-19
Theme Description: Peter, who denied Jesus three times and then wept bitterly at his failure, is restored by Jesus through a three-part process for renewed service in the kingdom.
Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea
April 6—Lent 5
Preaching: Pastor Luke Jacob
Sermon Title: “Joseph of Arimathea: Removal” based on Luke 23:50-56
Theme Description: Drawn to the empty cross, we too, search for the kingdom of God.
Worship Schedule
Midweek Lenten Worship Schedule
► Indicates that the service will be livestreamed.
| Date | Mission | Shawnee | Theme Character |
| Ash Wednesday, March 2 | noon►, 7pm* | 7pm► |
Mary Magdalene: Ash Wednesday worship with Holy Communion. |
| Wednesday, March 9 | noon►, 6pm | 7pm, 5:30pm meal: pulled pork sandwiches, chips, and salad | Pontius Pilate and his wife |
| Wednesday, March 16 | noon►, 6pm | 7pm, 5:30pm meal: pizza night | The thief on the cross |
| Wednesday, March 23 | noon►, 6pm | 7pm, 5:30pm meal: chili | Jesus, John, and Mary |
| Wednesday, March 30 | noon►, 6pm | 7pm, 5:30pm meal: tacos | Peter |
| Wednesday, April 6 | noon►, 6pm | 7pm, 5:30pm meal: Chick-fil-A with freewill offering to support youth mission trip | Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea |
*Please note that the Ash Wednesday evening service at the Mission campus will begin at 7pm; subsequent evening midweek services at the Mission campus will begin at 6pm.
Lenten meals will be offered March 9– April 6 at 5:30pm at the Shawnee campus.
Holy Week Worship Schedule
► Indicates that the service will be livestreamed.
Holiday/Date |
Mission |
Shawnee |
Notes |
| Palm Sunday, April 9/10 | 5:30pm; 8:30►, 9:45, 11am | 8:30, 11am► | Worship with Communion |
| Maundy Thursday, April 14 | Noon► and 7pm | Worship with Communion, livestream | |
| 6pm | Seder meal with worship and Communion | ||
| Good Friday, April 15 | Noon | Contemplative Good Friday worship | |
| 7pm► | 7pm► | Good Friday Tenebrae service | |
| Holy Saturday, April 16 | 5:30pm | Easter worship with Communion | |
| Easter Sunday, April 17 | 8:30► and 9:45am | Easter worship | |
| 11am | 8:30, 9:45 and 11am► | Easter worship with Communion |
