& SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR EASTER

Sunday: 25 April – Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday is the final Sunday of Lent and it is the start of Holy Week. It commemorates the victorious arrival of Jesus to Jerusalem, as he entered riding on a donkey. People celebrated by placing palms in His path.

Bible Readings for the week: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 John 12:12-16

YouTube Song: Easter Songs for Church. All that you are – David Maxey

Small group discussion QUESTION: Even Jesus’ disciples (who journeyed with him) did not really grasp who he was. Do you celebrate and know who God is in a real way? Discuss with your group (John 12:12-16)

Holy Week: 26 March – 31 March (No small group meeting)

This is the week during which Christ was arrested, put on trial, condemned and executed by crucifixion.

Bible Readings for the week: Monday 26th: Psalm 36:5-11, John 12:1-11. Attend the Service @ BMC, 7pm (Childcare provided)

Tuesday 27th: Psalm 71:1-14, John 12:20-36. Attend the Service @ BMC, 7pm (Childcare provided) Wednesday 28th: Psalm 70, John 13:21-32.. Attend the Service @ BMC, 7pm (Childcare provided) Maundy Thursday 29th: Psalm 116:1-2, 12- 19, John 13:1-17, 31b-35. Attend the Service @ BMC, 7pm (Childcare provided) Good Friday 30th: Psalm 22, John 18:1-19:42. Attend the Services @ BMC, 9-10am, and/or 12-3pm (Childcare provided) st Holy Saturday 31 : Psalms 31:1-4, 15-16, John 19:38-42. Attend the Remembrance Service @ 9pm (NO Childcare provided)

YouTube Song: Worthy is the Lamb – Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

Easter Sunday: 1 April (No small group meeting)

Bible Readings for the week: Easter Vigil: Psalm 46 Mark 16:1-8 Resurrection of the Lord – Easter Day: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 Mark 16:1-8 Easter Evening: Psalm 114, Luke 24:13-49 Attend Service’s @ BMC, 6am, 7am, 8.30am, 10.15am, 12am (Family services)

YouTube Song: Breathe – Michael W. Smith

Sunday 8 April: Second Sunday of Easter

Bible Readings for the week: Psalm 133 John 20:19-31

YouTube Song: Open the eyes of my Heart

Small group discussion QUESTION: What would be your reaction if Jesus appeared to you today: guilt, shame, joy, despair, worry, or anger? Discuss with your group. (John 20:19-31)

Sunday 15 April: Third Sunday of Easter

Bible Readings for the week: Psalm 4 Luke 24:36-48

YouTube Song: It is well – Kristene DiMarco & – You Make Me Brave

Small group discussion QUESTION: God appeared to his Disciples and said “Peace be with you”. Do you have peace that goes beyond understanding? Discuss with your group. (Luke 24:36-48)

Sunday 22 April: Fourth Sunday of Easter

Bible Readings for the week: Psalm 23 John 10:11-18

YouTube Song: In Christ Alone…Great Christian song Ever

Small group discussion QUESTION: Jesus is the Good Shepherd. Can you discern his voice amongst all the others? How can you hear him better? (John 10:11-18)

Sunday 29 April: Fifth Sunday of Easter

Bible Readings for the week: Psalm 22:25-31, Acts 8:26-40.

YouTube Song: My Jesus My Saviour

Small group discussion QUESTION: As you have discerned God’s voice, have you used the opportunities presented to you as Philip did (see Acts 8:26-40).

OUR NEW SERIES STARTS ON THE 6TH OF MAY “WALKING IN THE LIGHT!” Contact [email protected] if you’d like to journey with us in a Small Group.

Sunday 6 May: Sixth Sunday of Easter (For individual reading)

Bible Readings for the week: Psalm 98, 1 John 5:1-6

YouTube Song: Easter song – Redeemer (My redeemer lives – Nicole C. Mullen)

Thursday 10 May - Ascension of the Lord (For individual reading)

Bible Readings for the week: Psalm 47, Luke 24:44-53

YouTube Song: Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) – Hillsong United

Bryanston Methodist Church Easter 2018