What If the People Who Think They See… Don’t?
Sometimes the most important change in our lives is not what happens to us — but how we begin to see.
This Sunday’s gospel tells the story of a man born blind whom Jesus heals (John 9). At first glance it sounds like a simple miracle story, but the more the story unfolds, the more complicated it becomes. The man receives his sight, yet the people around him seem unable to see what has happened right in front of them.
The neighbors argue.
The religious leaders interrogate.
Everyone wants explanations.
Meanwhile the man himself keeps things very simple:
“I was blind. Now I see.”
Sometimes faith begins just like that — not with certainty, but with an honest recognition of what God has done.
This Sunday we’ll explore this remarkable story in a sermon titled “Two Heretics.” In the eyes of the religious authorities, both Jesus and the man he heals end up on the outside of respectable religion. Yet they may be the only ones in the story who truly see.
As we gather for worship and Holy Communion, we’ll reflect on what it means for Christ to open our eyes — and how learning to see with grace can change the way we look at one another.
I hope you’ll join us.
Grace and peace,
Pastor Debbie
Announcements
On Palm Sunday: We invite ALL youth, Power Kids, and anyone willing to wave palms at the beginning of the service, celebrating Jesus’ triumphant entrance to Jerusalem.
Please contact Pastor Brooks in advance if your child(ren) will participate.
Call/text: 304-690-4660,
Email: brooks.n.anderson@gmail.com
Our Easter Egg Hunt is on Easter Sunday – April 5th and will be held between our breakfast (provided by the United Methodist Men) and the Easter worship service.
***We need assistance with the Hunt! There are Bins in the Narthex—one for empty Easter Eggs and one bin for Candy drop off.**
We are asking for candy small enough to fill the eggs, preferably those that are not easily melted! Last day for drop off is Sunday, March 22nd! That way there is time to fill the eggs.
We will still need volunteers to help hide the eggs on Easter morning! Contact Pastor Brooks if you would like to help in any way!
Holy Week Services:
Palm Sunday Worship, March 29th 10:00 AM
Good Friday Service, April 3rd 7:00 PM
Easter Sunrise Service, April 5th 7:00 AM
Resurrection Sunday, April 5th 10:00 AM