April 26th Worship Service

Luke 24:13-35 implies that later that morning, after the women tell about the empty tomb, the disciple Cleopas and another disciple, left the followers and started a seven-mile journey to the northwest of Jerusalem to Emmaus.  As they walk, they discuss the events which have taken place when a stranger approaches them asking what they are talking about.

Astounded by his lack of knowledge concerning recent events Cleopas asks, “Are you the only one in Jerusalem who does not know what has been happening these last few days?”  The two disciples begin to tell the stranger everything from Jesus’ arrest to his trial, crucifixion and the discovery that morning of the empty tomb, and the story of an unbelievable resurrection.  How the followers had hoped Jesus was really the one who had been sent by God to redeem and deliver Israel.

After listening the stranger tells Cleopas and the other disciple how they have misunderstood all that has happened.  Reaching back to Moses and the Prophets the stranger explains why the Messiah must suffer all these things before entering into His glory.

Arriving in Emmaus the disciple ask Jesus to stay with them for the evening meal.  At the table the stranger took the loaf of bread, broke it, and passed it to them.  The disciples’ eyes were opened as the recognized Jesus’ actions in the breaking and passing of the bread from the Passover Feast.  Suddenly they saw Jesus, and Jesus disappeared from the table.  The disciples rushed back to the gathering in Jerusalem and told the Eleven what they had witnessed.

Jesus conquered death 2,000 years ago in a tomb outside of Jerusalem.  He is still alive for His followers today.  Join us for our April 12th Worship Service.

April 19th Praise Team

Musicians: Donna, Dean and James.

Praise Team: Pastor Bob, Lucinda, Lea, Susan, Nancy, Rich, Rod, Larry and Aleeya

April 26th Worship Service

Gathering Music: Praise Team

“You Are The Vine”

Announcements: Chris Buchanan

Call to Worship: Pastor Bob Ramos

Hymns: Praise Team

“How Great Thou Art”

“Who YOU Say I Am”

Moment of Witness Pastor Ron Urzua

Congregational Prayers: Pastor Bob

Scripture: Pastor Ron

Luke 14:15-24

Message: Pastor Ron

“Everyone is Invited to the Celebration Banquet of Jesus ”

Dedication of our Tithes and Offerings: Chris Murray

Doxology: Praise Team

Closing Hymn: Praise Team

“Good Good Father”

Blessing: Rob Schleef

Ron Urzua, Pastor

Bob Ramos and Rob Schleef, Commissioned Lay Pastors

Music Director: Aleeya Flores

Accompanist: Donna Nelson / James Gomez / Lucinda Anderson / Deane Terry

Upper Right: Emmaus, Resurrection appearances of Jesus, 15th century, Giovanni and Francesco Cagnola, Oratory of the Holy Trinity, near Momo, Italy

Lower Left: Road to Emmaus, 1308-11, Duccio di Buoninsegna, Duomo Museum, Siena, Italy