On April 5th, we will host the United Women in Faith (formerly United Methodist Women) of the Commonwealth West District for their spring meeting. All women are welcome. The program will highlight the Deaconess, Home Missioner Lay Order. Lunch will be served. Registration begins at 9:00 am and the program event will conclude by 2:30 pm. Please contact the church office if you would like to register in advance.
Lenten Drama Series
Hope United Methodist Church will be putting Judas Iscariot, the betrayer of Jesus, on trial during the weeks of Lent. The drama series, “The People Vs. Judas Iscariot”, written by Wm. Clayton McCord will be presented during Sunday morning worship in the five weeks of Lent (March 9 through April 6).
The author of the play describes how he has always wondered about the fate of Judas. Was he beyond forgiveness? He says in his book preface, “In this series Judas undergoes the punishment phase of his trial. He has already plead guilty to a crime against Jesus. Now the question is: “Is anything serious enough to merit God’s abandonment?” Does Judas receive mercy or eternal punishment?”
Each act of the play takes place as a modern court room drama within the worship service. In the final week, after the congregation has contemplated on Judas’ betrayal and their own need for forgiveness, they will be polled for a verdict. The results should prove to be interesting!
Noah’s Ark Print Donated
Rev. John (Jack) Moss donated this Japanese print of Noah’s Ark to the church. The picture was a gift to him and his wife, Hatsumi when they were living in Japan as missionaries. It hung in their home both there and here in the US for many years.
Thank you, Jack! We will enjoy it for many years to come!
