| • Introduction of Chris, one of the pastors | |
| • Distribution of palm branches for Palm Sunday worship | |
| • Announcements for Holy Week services: Good Friday at 6 p.m. and Easter Sunday at 10 a.m. | |
| • Sign-up for pastor's class and profession of faith/membership in the church | |
| • Promotion of Treat Tag for April on the church's YouTube channel | |
| • Upcoming Mexico Mission lunch after church service | |
| • Introduction to Palm Sunday service | |
| • Call to worship from Psalms 118 | |
| • Invitation to participate in singing Hosanna songs and waving palm branches | |
| • Song "Come Now is the Time to Worship" with various repeated refrains | |
| • Praise song with lyrics such as "Praise His rising", "Hope is stirring", "Hearts are yearning for You" | |
| • Repeated singing of Hosanna throughout the service | |
| • Praising Jesus as Lord and King | |
| • Confessing failure to recognize and honor Jesus' majesty | |
| • Acknowledging sin and surrender to the enemy | |
| • Calling for restoration through Jesus' sacrifice and resurrection | |
| • Seeking discipline from the Holy Spirit to be loyal servants of Jesus | |
| • Praising God in the face of fear, uncertainty, and doubt | |
| • Repeating the phrase "It is well" with variations throughout | |
| • Expressing trust in God's name being known despite life's challenges | |
| • A worship service with singing and prayer | |
| • Collection for refugee families in Lebanon through World Renew | |
| • Update on Langley Manual Refugee Committee's work | |
| • Introduction to a Syrian family connected with the Nehmer family | |
| • Discussion of funding requirements for refugee support | |
| • Encouragement to give generously to support refugees | |
| • Reading from 2 Corinthians 9:7 | |
| • Worship music and praise songs | |
| • Introduction of worship time and prayer | |
| • Update on council meeting, including discussion of ministry evaluation and church review | |
| • Resignation of two council members due to work-life balance challenges and disagreement over COVID protocols | |
| • Call for nominations for new office bearers (elders and deacons) | |
| • Discussion of classes and Lord's Supper preparations | |
| • Celebration of Helen's 70th birthday | |
| • Discussion about the arrival of spring and its associated activities | |
| • Children sharing things they like to do outside in the spring | |
| • Mention of Easter Sunday and Jesus' crucifixion | |
| • Brief summary of the Easter story | |
| • Prayer and blessing during children's worship time | |
| • Congregational prayer led by the youth pastor | |
| • Praying for daily bread and forgiveness | |
| • Asking for God's help and support for those struggling with physical or mental health | |
| • Requesting forgiveness for past sins and assistance in forgiving others | |
| • Seeking guidance and protection from temptation | |
| • Asking for Pastor Chris to be led by God as he speaks the word | |
| • Reflecting on a story from Mark 14 about Jesus and a woman who anointed him with expensive perfume | |
| • The focus is on Passion Sunday, not Palm Sunday or the kingship of Jesus | |
| • In the liturgical calendar, "passion" refers to the love of Jesus for his people that led him to the cross | |
| • The story in Mark 14 occurred a few days after Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and is likely set on Tuesday night or Wednesday afternoon | |
| • The importance of understanding this event as actual history, rather than just a myth or story | |
| • The supreme value of Jesus outweighs all other things of worth in life | |
| • Anticipating objections that the pastor's perspective may be biased or arrogant | |
| • The importance of specificity in a story | |
| • Mark's use of specific details to emphasize the historical truth of the story | |
| • The significance of Bethany and Simon the leper's home as the location for the events | |
| • The meaning behind Simon being referred to as "Simon the leper" | |
| • The consequences of having leprosy in ancient times, including social isolation and ceremonial uncleanness | |
| • The implications that Simon was probably cured of his leprosy at some point | |
| • The Gospel of Mark describes a specific individual who was wealthy, well-connected, and had leprosy but was healed. | |
| • This description is meant to highlight the person's significance and authenticity, as someone with such characteristics would be known and remembered. | |
| • The markers of specificity in the story, including the person's identity and circumstances, are intended to challenge readers to fact-check the account. | |
| • If the first part of the story is true, then the second part must also be true, which includes a woman's extravagant gift of expensive perfume to Jesus. | |
| • The worth of the perfume, valued at over a year's wages, is mentioned in both Mark and John's Gospel, with the Greek text specifying it was worth 300 denarii. | |
| • The speaker is making an analogy between a "luxury item" and a Tesla, emphasizing that it's not just a small purchase but a significant investment. | |
| • The speaker discusses the cost of living wage in Vancouver and compares it to more than a minimal yearly salary. | |
| • The text being referenced has a woman who is unnamed, leading to debate about why she isn't named. | |
| • The speaker argues against the idea that the woman's lack of naming is due to patriarchal bias, citing examples of women mentioned by name in the Gospels. | |
| • The unnamed woman in the text is praised by Jesus for her actions | |
| • Her actions are deemed more valuable than those of others present | |
| • She is a foil to highlight the assumptions and ignorance of those in power | |
| • She reveals their lack of understanding of Jesus' true nature and mission | |
| • Her actions demonstrate that she has a deeper understanding of Jesus and his purpose | |
| • The speaker argues that her anonymity increases the shame of those around her who should know better | |
| • Worship and offerings in church | |
| • The importance of giving to support ministries and missions | |
| • Connecting giving to worship and trusting in God's providence | |
| • Automatic giving through direct deposit as a convenient option | |
| • Worship as a rhythm of life | |
| • The importance of giving to worship Jesus | |
| • Competing priorities between serving the poor and worshiping Jesus | |
| • The concept of "weaponized compassion" where good actions are used to control or manipulate others | |
| • The idea that true worship is essential and cannot be excluded in favor of other good works | |
| • The concept of compassion being used as a means to an end, rather than an inherent value | |
| • The recognition that the worship of God is what provides for all things in life | |
| • The supreme value of Jesus outweighing other values and responsibilities | |
| • The importance of prioritizing one's relationship with Jesus over material wealth or social status | |
| • The idea that Jesus' love drives him to bear the weight of sin on behalf of others, and his sacrifice on the cross is a demonstration of this love | |
| • Jesus' anointing prepares him for his death | |
| • The disciples didn't understand the significance of the anointing | |
| • Worship is about being present and focused in times of uncertainty or adversity | |
| • Being a follower of Jesus means being willing to face challenges and persecution | |
| • The word "Christian" was initially used as an insult, implying that those who followed Jesus were anointed (Christ-like) and worthy of suffering. | |
| • The word "Christian" originated as an insult, but its meaning has evolved to signify sharing in the anointing of Jesus. | |
| • Being a Christian means sharing in Christ's anointing and doesn't necessarily mean living a good life or trying to be obedient to God. | |
| • True Christianity is about worship and acknowledging one's need for a savior due to personal failure and imperfection. | |
| • The supreme value of Jesus being true is essential because without it, people are left with only their own failures. | |
| • The difference between attention-seeking behaviors and true worship | |
| • The importance of focusing on Jesus as the ultimate source of life and worth | |
| • Ordering one's life in relationship with Jesus | |
| • Prioritizing Jesus above all other claims and things | |
| • Anticipating and reflecting on Jesus' sacrifice during Holy Week | |
| • Worship of Jesus as Lord and King | |
| • Praise for God's excellence and inspiration | |
| • Recognition of Jesus' role as Savior and anointed one | |
| • Acknowledgment of God's love, justice, and humility | |
| • Glorification of God's power, honor, and glory | |
| • Discussion about palm branches in worship | |
| • Discussing Holy Week and its significance | |
| • Using wreaths as a symbol to share with the community | |
| • Sharing a prayer of protection and blessing from God | |
| • Expressing praise for God's greatness and wonder | |
| • Softly playing the piano in accompaniment |