March 2018 The Visitor The Visitor - March 2018

A Publication of St. James Lutheran Church, 4425 South Jackson Rd. Jackson MI 49201 (517) 782-8297 http://www.stjameslutheran.com [email protected]@gmail.com

Hello brothers and sisters in Christ, 3. In the Western tradition, what are the first and last I was thinking about how we walked through last days of , respectively? year, and I remembered that we began each of the a. / sermons for mid-week Lenten services with a quiz b. / regarding the Small Catechism. c. Palm Sunday/ d. Holy Monday/Holy Saturday 4. What is the first day of Holy Week in the ? a. Holy Monday b. c. Palm Sunday It was fun, so let’s do this again. But this time our d. topic will be about what we know about Holy Week. 5. Which day in Holy Week commemorates Christ's Ready? I will present quiz questions with possible triumphal entry into ? answers, and then present the correct answer with a bit a. Holy of information regarding the question somewhere else in the newsletter. Remember…no looking ahead for b. the answers! When I began to Google Holy Week c. Palm Sunday facts, I found that I learned new things and I am d. Good Friday thinking you will too! 6. What does Maundy Thursday commemorate? 1. When does Holy Week fall? a. The Crucifixion a. The week before Easter b. The b. The last week of c. ’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem c. The first week of Lent d. The Resurrection d. The first week of the year 7. What event is associated with Holy Saturday in the 2. Which of these days does not fall during Holy Coptic Church?- tricky Week? a. The Resurrection a. b. The Triumphal Entry b. Shrove Tuesday c. The Crucifixion c. Maundy Thursday d. The Harrowing of Hades d. Good Friday

Page: 1 March 2018 The Visitor 8. Celebration of Catholic is typically 15. On which of these days in Holy Week are forbidden on which of these holy days? – Another Protestants least likely to hold a special service? tricky one a. b. Good Friday a. Maundy Thursday c. Palm Sunday b. Good Friday d. Maundy Thursday c. Holy Monday 16. The betrayal of Judas is depicted in which d. Holy Tuesday ? 9. What other name is Holy Monday sometimes a. John, Mathew, Luke b. Mathew, Mark, Luke known by? – Yep another tricky one c. Luke, John Mark a. Clean Monday d. Mathew, Luke, John b. Spy Monday 17. Holy Thursday marks the beginning of this word c. Maundy Monday which begins the three day celebration which culminating in Easter celebrations. d. Fig Monday a. The three Holy Days 10. On which of these holy days would you typically b. End of Holy Week find the either covered in black or stripped? c. The Triduum a. Holy Tuesday d. Beginning of Easter season b. Palm Sunday http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/ c. Holy Wednesday quiz33554126699e0.html d. Holy Saturday 11. What event in the life of Jesus is typically Look throughout the newsletter to find the answers! I associated with Holy Wednesday? hope this was fun for you! a. His triumphal entry into Jerusalem In Christ, b. The last supper with his disciples Pastor Martha c. Judas conspiring to betray him d. His crucifixion WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 12. On Palm Sunday, some Christians participate in the drama of the events of Holy Week through the "Cry of the Whole Congregation." Which of these is NOT a line that the congregation, playing the

part of the people, speaks? a. Even if I must die with you, I will never deny you. WILL WORSHIP this month with the residents of b. Crucify him? Crucify him! Summit Park Assisted Living Center on Sunday, c. Prophesy! Who is it that struck you? March 25th at 2:00 p.m. d. Away with man? Away! Away? 13. What day of Holy Week is also known as FELLOWSHIP Sabbatum Sanctum? Oh ! PUB THEOLOGY meets this month at 7:00 pm on a. Holy Saturday Tuesday, March 6th and 20th at Grand River b. Palm Sunday Brewery, 117 W Louis Glick Hwy, Jackson, MI c. Good Friday Join our Dining Out d. Maundy Thursday group on: 14. All Christian denominations observe Holy Week March 15th— by holding at least one or two special services Lucero’s Mexican, during the week. 6258 Jefferson Rd, a. True Brooklyn, MI 49230 b. False

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Please RSVP to Chris Zebarah at 734-790-0671 or THURSDAY STUDY GROUP [email protected] . If at least 6 people do not Led by Susan Thornton RSVP then we will not meet. We have fun and fellowship and want you to join us! It’s also another Once again in March we will be meeting on the first way for you to check out a new restaurant. day which is the first Thursday. We will meet at 1:30 in the Sanctuary and will be discussing up to the 9th POTLUCK DINNER Century of . One of our sources states On Palm Sunday, March that if it weren’t for Charles Martel we would all be 25th there will be a potluck speaking Arabic and kneeling toward Mecca five dinner. Ham will be times a day. The Battle of Tours kept Europe for the Christians and so our journey begins there this month. provided. Salad, side dishes We will also discuss the reign of Charlemagne who and desserts will be needed was Charles Martel’s grandson. It was a man named to go with the ham. Please Alcuin who was from York in Northumbria (Northern keep watch for a sign-up England) who helped Charlemagne to make education a priority in his kingdom. Our reference sheet in the Narthex. Thank You. books this year are The 100 Most Important Events in Christian History by Curtis, Land and Petersen, OUTREACH Turning Points by Mark A. Noll, and The Story of the Bible by Larry Stone, as well as other sources. Please Noisy Offering: Thank bring a friend. We will be done by 2:30. you for your Noisy Offering on Sunday, February 18th, we were able to donate $42.83 to the Little Dresses for Africa.

Our next Noisy Offering will be on Sunday, March 18th and will be designated to the John George Home. Don’t forget to bring your loose change to church with you! ANNOUNCEMENTS At Work at St. James DAYLIGHT SAVINGS God’s Plans...Our Hands TIME begins on March 11th. in February Don’t forget to spring forward on Saturday night so Type of Outreach February that you aren’t late for church. EASTER FLOWER ORDERS Hospital Visits 15 It is time to order your Easter Home Communion 5 Flowers. Order forms are available in the Narthex, or you can email Funeral 1 your order to Pat Reynolds at [email protected]. Funeral Luncheon 1 Prayer Shawls 1 Please make checks payable to St. James Lutheran Church and note Summit Worship 13 flowers. Lilies are $9.50; Tulips & Hyacinths are $12; Daffodils and Mums are $15; Please send us the stats for what you would like to Azaleas $23 and Hydrangeas $26. Please indicate if report each week, so we can recognize the great the flowers are given in honor, memory, or work done by St. James members. celebration of someone or an occasion.

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Our prayer list is getting 2. Which of these days does not fall during Holy quite long, and so we are Week? wondering if anyone you b. Shrove Tuesday have requested prayers for Shrove Tuesday, known also as Fat Tuesday or that can be removed. Mardi Gras, is a day of feasting prior to Ash Although you can let Pastor know, an email to Anna at Wednesday, which kicks off Lent in the Western [email protected] is appreciated. Christian calendar. HOLY WEEK/EASTER 3. In the Western tradition, what are the first SERVICES and last days of Holy Week? The following services will take place a. Palm Sunday/Holy Saturday up to and including Easter Morning: Holy Week, in the Western Church, begins on Palm Maundy Thursday, March 29th at 7pm Sunday and ends on Holy Saturday, just before Easter. Easter Sunday is not included because it is Good Friday, March 30th at 7pm considered the first day of a new church season; the , March 31st at 7pm time from Easter to . Easter Service, April 1st at 9:30am 4. What is the first day of Holy Week in the Eastern Orthodox Church? HELP NEEDED d. Lazarus Sunday Holy Week, in the Eastern Orthodox Church, begins TECH TEAM— on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, and it is HELP NEEDED called Lazarus Saturday because it commemorates the resurrection of Lazarus as we hear about in the Each Sunday we of John. need two people to 5. Which day in Holy Week commemorates work at the Tech Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem? Desk. One a. Palm Sunday advances the Palm Sunday will include a reading of the Gospel slides and the other controls the sound board. Training account of how Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a is provided! Please contact Pastor Martha (at (517)782 donkey to shouts of Hosanna, and the worshipper -8297 or [email protected]), typically wave palm leaves. Tim Ernst (at [email protected]), or Anna Pedrotte 6. What does Maundy Thursday commemorate? (at [email protected] or (517)782- b. The Last Supper 8297) to volunteer. This is not difficult, but we could Maundy Thursday is also known as Holy Thursday. use additional helpers to make the load lighter. It commemorates Jesus’ final meal with his ANSWERS TO QUIZ: disciples during which he instituted the Sacrament 1. When does Holy Week of the Eucharist. Some churches will hold a ritual fall? in which in the feet of the congregates are washed, a. The week before Easter. as a reenactment of Jesus’ actions on this night. Holy Week is the last week of 7. What event is associated with Holy Saturday Lent, just before Easter, and in the Coptic Church? focuses on Jesus’ final days on d. The Harrowing of Hades earth before his resurrection, which is celebrated on (wow, bet you didn’t see this one coming!) Easter Sunday. It is a time of preparation for Easter in which worshippers take active part in the Gospel story through symbolic rituals and hearing through the Scriptures the story.

Page: 4 March 2018 The Visitor The Coptic Church, the Ethiopian Church and the 12. On Palm Sunday, some Christians Eritrean Orthodox Churches call this day the “Joyous participate in the drama of the events of Saturday.” It is believed to be the day that Jesus Holy Week through the “Cry of the Whole descended to Hades (sometimes called Sheol or Hell) Congregation.” Which of these is not a line and then rose up to Paradise all those souls that were that the congregation, playing the part of the captured in that place. In the Apostles Creed, Jesus people, speaks? (Trick question!!! Look at descended to hell and proclaimed (preached) to the the words “that the congregation” says.) dead. a. Even if I must die with you, I will never 8. Celebration of Catholic Mass is typically deny you. forbidden on which of these holy days? Palm Sunday, also known as , uses b. Good Friday….for those of you who caught the the passion play sometimes called “The Cry of the key words “Catholic Mass” which always Whole of Congregation.” We remember this day includes the Eucharist, good for you! by shouting “Hosanna” and waving palm branches to commemorate when Jesus entered Good Friday, aka Holy Friday or Great Friday is Jerusalem and went on to be interrogated and normally not celebrated except through the special crucified. It has always been an uncomfortable exemption of the Vatican or a local bishop. We need to time for me when I was called upon to cry out pay attention to the words “Catholic Mass.” During “crucify him.” I am sure you have felt the same the Catholic mass the Eucharist is celebrated. The way. We remember how we have denied Christ, Catholics, as do Lutherans, do not celebrate the even though we try so hard to be faithful. The Eucharist on Good Friday. tricky part of this question is that the reading does 9. What other name is Holy Monday sometimes not have us saying “Even if I must die for you, I known by? will never deny you” but it is Peter. This, of d. Fig Monday course, depends upon which dialogue we choose to This remembers when Jesus cursed the fig tree for not use. producing but then promised “Have faith in God. 13. What day of Holy Week is also known as Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, “Be Sabbatum Sanctum? (who knows Latin?) taken up and cast into the sea, and does not doubt in a. Holy Saturday (Sanctum=Holy, his heart, but believes that what he says will come to Sabbatum=Saturday) pass, it will be done for him. Therefore, I tell you, Holy Saturday, aka Sabbatum Sanctum is the last whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have day of Holy Week. The Eastern Orthodox church received it, and it will be yours.” Mark 11 calls it the ‘Great Sabbath”, the day Jesus rested 10. On which of these days would you typically find in the tomb. We recognize this day by the altar either covered in black or stripped? remembering the promises of God from creation d. Holy Saturday through the promise of a messiah through story The altar is typically stripped after the service on and prayer. Maundy Thursday and remains so until Easter. 14. All Christian denominations observe Holy 11. What event in the life of Jesus is typically Week by holding at least one or two special associated with Holy Wednesday? services throughout the week. c. Judas conspiring to betray him. b. False (yea, I was just as surprised) Holy Wednesday has often been associated with Judas, Lutheran, Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican therefore, in Poland it is sometimes called “Spy normally observe Holy Week with special services. Wednesday.” Children would throw an effigy of Judas However, not all Christian denominations do so. from the church steeple. (no wonder this name is never Of all the days to observe, Palm Sunday and Good used for sweet little newborn babies!) Friday are mostly observed, but some Christian churches do nothing special. They would typically go from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday.

Page: 5 March 2018 The Visitor 15. On which of these days in Holy Week are protestants least likely to hold a special service? a. Holy Tuesday (seriously, when do we ever hear about Holy Tuesday??) The Eastern Orthodox church recognizes this day as Great Tuesday which commemorates the parable of the Ten Virgins and a common reading for this day is Isaiah 49:1-6. Lutherans seldom recognize this day and begin with Palm Sunday and then move to Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday.)

16.The betrayal of Judas was taken from which Gospels? b. Matthew, Mark, Luke There is no account of Judas in the Gospel of John. 17. Holy Thursday marks the beginning of this word which begins the three-day celebration which culminating in Easter celebrations. c. The Triduum The Triduum is a three-day period of prayer. It begins on the evening of Maundy Thursday and goes through the evening Easter Vigil. So, how did you do? I did not get every answer right, but I had fun taking the quiz. Some portions taken from http://www.funtrivia.com/ submitquiz.cfm

3/02 Terri Swihart 3/08 Jean Thomas 3/13 Carol Mueller 3/24 Sue Walker 3/25 Sara Tackett 3/21 Jeffrey & Rae Anne Tolonen (9) 3/22 Timothy & Emily Ernst (4)

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March 4 March 11 March 18 March 25 March 29 March 30 Greeter DeAnna Neil & Melinda Jim & Edna Pat Reynolds Deb Schroeder Becky Stevick (s) McMillin Robb Souder

Neil & Melinda Ken Zebarah & John Reynolds Jim Souder & John Reynolds Neil & Melinda Ushers Robb Chuck Thor & Roy Kelly Joyce Anderson & Roy Kelly Robb Assisting DeAnna Mike Tackett Pat Reynolds Laura Trombley Deb Schroeder Not Needed Minister McMillan Karen Ernst- Reader Laura Trombley Becky Stevick Joyce Anderson Help Needed Help Needed Kendall Projec- Kristi & Chloe Help Needed Help Needed Help Needed Help Needed Help Needed tionist Laird Fellow- Mike & Sara Not Needed— Pat Reynolds Matt Schroeder Not Needed Not Needed ship Time Tackett Brunch Karen Dale & Mike King & Pat Jim Souder & Kristi Laird & Mike King & Pat Jim Souder & Counters Rae Anne Reynolds Mike King Sara Tackett Reynolds Mike King Tolonen Altar Andrea Niehaus Andrea Niehaus Sara Tackett Pat Reynolds Pat Reynolds Not Needed Care March 31 April 1 April 8 April 15 April 22 April 29 Greeter Mike & Sara Rae Anne Joyce & Bill Jeanne Thomas Chuck Thor Karlyn Blank (s) Tackett Tolonen Anderson

Ken Zebarah & John Reynolds Jim Souder & Neil & Melinda Ken Zebarah & John Reynolds Ushers Chuck Thor & Roy Kelly Joyce Anderson Robb Chuck Thor & Roy Kelly Assisting DeAnna Laura Not Needed Laura Trombley Pat Reynolds Time Ernst Minister McMillin Trombley Karen Ernst- Reader Not Needed Laura Trombley Becky Stevick Chris Zebarah Deb Schroeder Kendall Projec- Help Needed Help Needed Help Needed Help Needed Help Needed Help Needed tionist

Fellow- DeAnna McMillin Not Needed Help Needed Help Needed Help Needed Help Needed ship Time & Becky Stevick Karen Dale & Mike King & Pat Jim Souder & Kristi Laird & Mike King & Pat Jim Souder & Counters Rae Anne Reynolds Mike King Sara Tackett Reynolds Mike King Tolonen Altar Not Needed Pat Reynolds Andrea Niehaus Sara Tackett Andrea Niehaus Pat Reynolds Care Page: 7 March 2018 The Visitor

St. James Lutheran March 2018

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 25 26 27 28 1 2 3

1:30pm – Thursday Study Group

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9:30am – 9:00am – 5:30pm – 5:30pm – Set your clocks ahead one hour Worship Men’s Breakfast Soup Supper Worship/Music before bed. Committee

10:45am-- 7:00pm – 6:30pm – Adult Forum Pub Theology Lent Service

3:30pm -- 7:00pm – Confirmation at Christ Lutheran Choir Practice 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9:30am – 9:00am – 9:00am – 5:30pm – 6:00pm – Worship Prayer Shawl Men’s Breakfast Soup Supper Dining Out at Group Lucero’s

Mexican

10:45am – 6:30pm – 7:00pm – Adult Forum Lent Service Church Council

7:00pm – Choir Practice 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Noisy Offering 9:00am – 5:30pm – 9:30am – Men’s Breakfast Soup Supper Worship 7:00pm – 6:30pm – 10:45am – Pub Theology Lent Service Adult Forum 7:00pm – 3:30pm -- Choir Practice Confirmation at Christ Lutheran 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 9:30am – 9:00am – 9:00am – 7:00pm – 7:00pm – 7:00pm – Worship Women’s Men’s Breakfast Maundy Good Friday Easter Vigil Breakfast Thursday Service

Service

10:45am – Adult Forum

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Custodians Vogel Robin and Lehman Jan

Director Choir Gaffney JoAnne

Organist Skrocki Jim

Administrator Parish Pedrotte Anna

Reid - Porter Martha Pastor

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