Palm Sunday - "The Triumphant Entry" Matthew 21:1-11
Palm Sunday
“The Triumphal Entry”
(Matthew 21:1-11)
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Introduction: Holy Week
Christ Enters into:
Humanity
Christ’s Incarnation
(Matthew 1:23, John 1:14)
Ministry
Christ’s Baptism
(Matthew 3:16-17, Mark 1:9-11)
Suffering
Christ’s Death
(Matthew 21:1-11, 27:45-56)
Eternity
Christ’s Resurrection and Reign
(Matthew 28, Revelation 22)
Next Steps
•. Ask God to prepare your heart and mind to experience Him in a new way this Easter.
•. Take time each day this week to reflect on the last week of Christ’s Life.
•. Join us this Friday for the Crucifixion Dinner.
This Week’s Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
•. Monday - Matthew 21:12-19
•. Tuesday - Mark 11:15-33, John 12:2-11
•. Wednesday - Matthew 26:14-16, Mark 14:10-11, Luke 22:3-6
•. Thursday - Matthew 26:17-29, 36-46 John 14:1-16:33
•. Friday - Mark 14:43-15:41, Matthew 27:57-66
Home Church
Our Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught
Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another.
Home Church Questions
• Read Matthew 21:1-11, along with the other gospel accounts as well.
• Briefly share your experience of celebrating Holy Week throughout your life.
• What from the message moved you to believe or think differently about Christ’s final week?
• As you understand how Jesus lived out His purpose here on earth, how does that motivate you to live differently?
• Christ trusted His Father and knew He was following His will. How does this encourage you to trust God in every area of your life?
• How will you prepare yourself and your family to celebrate the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ?
Crucifixion Dinner - April 7 | 6:30 p.m.
Mark your calendars to join us on Good Friday as we remember together what Christ did on the cross
through the Crucifixion Dinner. Childcare for ages 6 and under by texting Shanna at 501-336-0332.
New to Fellowship?
We are so glad that you joined the Fellowship Family to worship this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift.
Easter Offering 2023
Easter Sunday we will take up a special mission offering for our October Operation Christmas Child Packing Party. The Gospel boxes we will pack that evening will go to children in difficult areas to reach people with the gospel. You can also give online at fellowshipconway.org/give.
Grill Out and Silent Auction | April 12 | 5:30 -8:00 p.m.
Fellowship Student and College Ministries would like to invite you and your entire family to our youth and college mission trip fundraiser, Wednesday, April 12, 5:30-8:00 p.m. Free dinner (grilled hamburgers and hotdogs), child care provided (birth thru pre-school by RSVP, text Shanna at 501-336-0332), games, and great opportunities to support our 70 youth and college missionaries this summer. Plan now to join us!
Fellowship 101
We invite you to join us Sunday, April 16, at 9:00 a.m. to learn more about Fellowship. This is a great opportunity to learn about our mission, values, and ministries. If you’re new to Fellowship, join us in the conference room (first floor) to hear what God is doing and where He is taking us. You will meet some of our ministry leaders and ask questions. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register.
Men’s Muster | April 21-23 | Shepherd of the Ozarks
Whether in a Home Church or not, we encourage you to deepen your connection at Fellowship by attending Men’s Muster. Scholarships are available by emailing men@fellowshipconway.org. Cost is $169 for men and $85 for young men 17 and under. The registration deadline is April 10. For more information and to register, go to fellowshipconway.org/register.
Fellowship Women’s Brunch
Ladies, plan to join us on April 29, 10:00 a.m. here at Fellowship for the Fellowship Women’s Brunch. Child care by RSVP to Shanna at 501-336-0332.
Finances
Weekly Budget 31,390
Giving For 03/19 26,718
Giving For 03/26 21,299
YTD Budget 1,224,200
Giving 1,273,521
OVER/(UNDER) 49,322