Mark, the “RIGHT NOW” Gospel

“Do not think I have come to get rid of what is written in the Law or in the Prophets. I have not come to do this. Instead, I have come to fulfill what is written.” -Matthew 5:17

The Greek word for the term “immediately” is “eutheos.” This word is used 87 times in the New Testament and 42 of those are found in the Gospel of Mark.  Mark wrote the shortest of the 4 gospels with a sense of urgency.  Of the 16 chapters in Mark, the first 10 are about the life and ministry of Jesus (over the course of 3 years), while the last 6 chapters tell the events of the last week of Jesus’ life.  Clearly the focus of his gospel is to get us to the cross.

New Testament readings through Lent:

March 3 Gospel of Mark

March 10 Gospel of Luke

March 17 Gospel of John

March 24 Palm Sunday

March 31 Easter Sunday

You know, O God, how often we set our mind on human things instead of divine things. You know the ways we try to force your Spirit to fit our agenda, to manipulate your grace for our own ends. You know that we are prone to thinking of our desires long before we ever consider yours.  We confess these things to you, praying that saying them out loud might make us aware of our own brokenness, so that we can also be more aware of your ever-present grace. Startle us with your truth and your love. Set our minds and hearts on you, and lead us on your way. Amen.

New Member Class 

Please join us for our New Member Classes during the Christian Education hour 9:45-10:45am weekly through the season of Lent (February 18-March 24) in the Church Library.  

New Members will join the church in worship on Easter Sunday, March 31.

Our 6 sessions will lead us through:

Christianity and sharing our faith stories.

Presbyterian Creeds and Confessions

Basic Tenets of the Reformed Faith

Kennewick First Presbyterian information & programs

Presbyterian Connections in Northwest Coast Presbytery

Spiritual Gifts and finding “your” place in the church. 

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