Jesus has just finished a meal with the Pharisees and has left the home when he surrounded by a crowd of people.  Taking the opportunity he begins to teach the disciples, and the crowd which has gathered around them.

Jesus teaches the crowds in parables, and in Luke 13:1-9 he tells the parable of the fig tree.  The owner of a vineyard sees a fig tree which has not produced fruit in three years, and the owner tells his caretaker to replace the fig tree, “why should it take up good soil?”.  In return the caretaker suggest that he have a chance to loosen the earth around it, add some fertilizer, and if does not produce fruit next year, then replace it.

Since the end of chapter 11 Jesus has been teaching who will be accepted into God’s Kingdom, and basically it will be those who acknowledge and accept God.  It is summed up on this parable, it will be those produce fruit, pleasing in God’s Eye, and forwarding God’s work.

Which brings us to Lent, our chance to evaluate our lives, our relationship with God and our relationship our friends and family around us.  We can look into our hearts and identify our priorities and think if our actions are actions God would consider positive to the world He is bringing into being.

As we await the gift we receive on Easter, it is your chance for Repentance, Reconciliation, and Redemption.

Join us for our March 23rd Worship Service

Gathering Music:                                                              Impromptu Choir

"I Know That My Redeemer Lives"

Announcements:                                          Chris Buchanan               

Call To Worship:                                              Cheryl Leatherman

Songs of Praise:                                                              Praise Team

 "Salvation Belongs to the Lord"

"At the Cross, Love Ran Read"

Congregational Prayer:                                   Pastor Bob Ramos

Scripture:                                       Pastor Ron Urzua

Various

Message:                                                                          Pastor Ron Urzua

"What Jesus Accomplished on the Cross"

Dedication of Offerings:                                                           Melissa Patterson    

Doxology:                                                                   Praise Team

Closing Hymn:                                                                          Praise Team

"Jesus, Messiah"

Blessing:                                                              Pastor Ron

Ron Urzua, Pastor

Bob Ramos and Rob Schleef, Commissioned Lay Pastors

Interim Music Director: Lucinda Anderson

Accompanist: Donna Nelson