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Easter Sunday #1	"An Old World Record" (Acts 10: 30-40) "We are witnesses of everything he did in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They killed him by hanging him on a tree, but God raised him from the dead on the third day and caused him to be seen" (New International Version)
Easter Sunday #2	"God’s Extreme Makeover" (Luke 24:12) But Peter jumped to his feet and ran to the tomb. He stooped to look in and saw a few grave clothes, that’s all. He walked away puzzled shaking his head. (The Message –Eugene H. Peterson)
Palm Sunday #1	"The Fear Factor" (Mark 14: 35-36) Going a little farther, He fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him. "Abba, Father" he said, "Everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will." (New International Version) OR Going a little ahead, he fell to the ground and prayed for a way out. "Papa, Father, you can- can’t you-get me out of this. Take this cup away from me. But please, not what I want-what do you want?" (The Message-Eugene Peterson)
Palm Sunday #2	"King for a Day?" (Luke 19:38a) "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!" (New International Version)
Lent #1	"What kind of bait did you use?" (Luke 5: 5-7, 10b-11) Simon said, "Master, we’ve been fishing hard all night and haven’t caught even a minnow. But if you say so, I’ll let out the nets." It was no sooner said than done¾ a huge haul of fish, straining the nets past capacity. They waived for their partners in the other boat to come help them. They filled both boats, nearly swamping them with the catch. Jesus said to Simon, "There is nothing to fear. From now on you’ll be fishing for men and women." They pulled their boats up on the beach, left them, nets and all and followed him. (The Message-Eugene H. Peterson)
Lent #2	"You have one lifeline left!" (Psalm 27:7) Hear my voice when I call, O Lord; be merciful to me and answer me. (New International Version)
Lent #3	"Prayer I.D." (Isaiah 55:6) Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. (New International Version)
Lent #4	"Empty Prayers" (Psalm 32:6a) Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found; (New International Version)
Lent #5	"A Handy Reminder" (Psalm 5:3) In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation. (New International Version)