Author: Jon Bergman

THE CHURCH SPIRE
A publication of The Cumberland Presbyterian Church
March 23rd, 2016 Volume LVI, No. 62

I’m sitting in my office, and straight in front of me is a pile of palm leaves. Isn’t that part of the point of palm Sunday? The crowd chants and sings and waves palms, and then they leave. WE have celebrated Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, and now jobs and schedules pull us right back into the middle of normal life. The parade of Palm Sunday is over, and the palms are left behind.
One thing that is especially interesting about the Palm Sunday story, is that Jesus’ parade doesn’t end in chanting. if we follow the Gospel story, we see that after Jesus entered into Jerusalem on a donkey, Jesus wept over Jerusalem. Right in the middle of the parade, Jesus begins to weep over the city. Luke’s Gospel doesn’t give much of a transition from the Palm Sunday chanting and parade to Jesus weeping over the city of Jerusalem. (Luke 19: 41-44). He simply states that once Jesus arrives in Jerusalem and looks out over the city, he begins to weep.
As he weeps over the city, he states that the crowd has not recognized God’s coming to earth.
Which is confusing. And a bit of whiplash. This crowd did just recognize Jesus. This crowd just yelled “Blessed be the one who comes in the name of the Lord.” For the first time ever, Jesus receives his kingly entrance.
For the first time, the crowd is recognizing the king and throwing a parade. But Jesus is still telling the crowd that they don’t understand what will bring them peace. Jesus reminds them that they still don’t really get it.
Which is why we must continue to march through Holy Week and towards the sadness of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. We aren’t going to get the kind of peace that Jesus brings without entering into Jesus’ death and resurrection.
So, to help us remember what Jesus has done for us, you are all invited to:
Remember Jesus’ final supper with his disciples as we celebrate Communion together on Maundy Thursday at 6:30PM. This service will include a Tenebrae service, which is a special time to be led by our choir through the events leading up to the death of Christ.
Remember Christ’s death on the cross at our Good Friday service at 12 noon.
Remember that Jesus was placed in a tomb as we join together for an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday at 9AM.
Remember Christ’s life and resurrection on Easter Sunday, March 27, as we worship together at 11AM.
Please join us this Holy Week, as we transition from the Parade of Palm Sunday and look toward the cross.

NO Sunday School or Youth
Sunday March 27th: Easter Sunday

Easter Lilies Reminder
Please wrap your Lilies with a white bow and paper and have to the church by 12:00 Noon on Saturday March 26th.
Thanks

Prayers of the People:
Shelia Amos, Mary Jo Bradford, Stroby Stewart; David Patrick; Des Noble; Jim Holmes; Judy Hood, Christine Miller, Andy and June Vaughn, Rex Parris, Mike Lee, Viki Harrell, Miriah Penick, Angie Feldwich, June Stripling, Alison McCracken, James Bowman, Christy, Jane Radon, Kelli Newman, The family of Marie Edwards, Gene Marable Jr., Denise and Todd Holdridge, James Colus, Roy Hall, Marlyn Hagen and Family, Elaine Johnson and others in our thoughts and prayers from Sunday, March 20th.
If you have a name to add to the prayer list please use the Christian pads in the pews and drop it in the offering plate Sunday morning. You may also email them to:
scottsborocpc@gmail.com.

Mark Your Calendars:

Tenebrae Service
Thursday March 24th
* Time Changed from 6:00 to 6:30 PM*

Good Friday Service
Friday March 25th At Noon

24 Hour Famine:
The Youth are looking for sponsors for their 24 hour fast. If you want to sponsor a youth, please contact the main office, and we can put you directly in touch with one of our kids. Donations will be due the day of the fast March 25th. You can send your money with the youth, OR leave your donations in the main office. Make checks payable to Scottsboro CP Church with “24 Hour Fast” in the subject line.

YOUTH
Don’t forget to ask friends, family, and church members to sponsor you for the 24 hour fast. You will need to get the money from your sponsors before the fast and bring it all with you to the fast on Friday, March 25th!

Session Spiritual Gifts Retreat
Sunday April 17th immediately
following worship.
Session Elders, please make plans to attend.

Lunch with the Ladies
April 11th at Stevarinos

Kitchen Gadget Plus $1 Shower
Sunday April 3rd at 2PM
Honoring Alison Wright, Bride of Austin Wright
Hosted by:
Scottsboro Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Brian Tanck’s Ordination Service
Saturday April 9th at 1PM at SCPC
A reception will immediately follow in the Fellowship Hall
All are invited to attend the service and reception to celebrate Brian’s Ordination

RITI
If you are available and can help with Room In the Inn on Saturday March 26th/27th, please contact Lil Noble or leave a message with the Church Office by Thursday the 24th. I am sorry I did not have the sign up Sheets posted on Sunday morning. They are up now if that is more convenient for you. Your help is urgently needed. This is our last time to serve as Host Church this Season. Please prayerfully consider giving of your time.
Thank you.
Lil Noble
256-609-8864 or 256-574-1495 or lillynoble3@yahoo.com

Thank you to everyone who visited, called, messaged, sent a card or flowers during the passing of my husbands grandmother (Johnnie Marie Edwards). Your kindness and thoughtfulness during this time of sorrow was greatly appreciated.
~Sheri Allen~

A big thank you to all who participated in the "Experiencing Prayer" Sunday School class throughout the season of Lent. There were many moments where we were personally touched by the way the Holy Spirit was moving through prayer. Starting April 3, Sunday School classes will resume as normal.

The Building Fund has hit the ground running thanks to all the generous donations!!
Please prayerfully consider donating to the building fund!

2016
General Fund Budget Requirements
March 20th offering: $8,345.00 Giving Required per Sunday: $6,747.40
Total Offering to date: $ 79,230.40 Required to meet budget to date: $ 80,968.62

Attendance for:
Sunday 3/20/16
Sunday School: 58
Worship: 106

Worship Aids for Sunday
Head Usher: Eddie Sisco
Pastor: Micaiah Tanck
Worship Leader : Brian Tanck
Greeter: Lucy and Buddy Boykin
Flowers: If Supplying Easter Lilies, Please have them to the church by Noon on Saturday.
If you cannot serve, please find someone who will replace you.

If you need something please call the Church office If no answer please call Micaiah, (205) 478-5985; Brian (630) 730-1577 . Your concerns and needs are important to us.

The Church Spire
Church (256) 574-2575
E-mail: scottsborocpc@gmail.com
MDO—(256) 259-0542
E-mail: cpcmothersdayout@gmail.com
Website www.scottsborocpc.com
Micaiah Tanck, Pastor
Cell (205) 478-5985
E-mail: micaiah.thomas@gmail.com
Brian Tanck, Director of C.E.
Cell (630) 730-1577
E-mail: brian.tanck@gmail.com
Sheri Allen, Adm, Assistant
Julie Gentry, MDO Director
Carolyn Davis, Music

The Cumberland Presbyterian Church
PO Box 639
315 South Kyle Street
Scottsboro, AL 35768

Please Join Us for Worship
Easter Sunday
March 27th at 11AM
All are Welcome

Carillons Practice Wednesdays at 6 PM
Choir Practice Wednesdays at 7 PM

Rental Policy Per Session
No new changes, just reiteration of current policy
Fellowship Hall Rental Policy for Members of SCPC
$200 Deposit (refundable)
$50 Custodian Fee
(We request two checks be written, one for the deposit, and one for the Custodian Fee. Once the event is over, if there is no damage, the deposit will be returned. )
A Contract must be signed for every event
NO Use of Kitchen Dishes, please bring your own.
Rental is for Fellowship Hall/Kitchen/Bathrooms ONLY!
MDO Rooms are off Limits!