March 19, 2023

In our Lenten journey, we’ve been following the footsteps of Jesus’ last days in Jerusalem.  Jesus continues to risk: he risks his reputation, he risks the results of righteous anger, and he risks teaching in the temple and faces challenges to his proclamation.  But Jesus is not alone in this risky business. His disciples knew the risks: they have associated themselves with a man who has made enemies of the high priests; they are friends with a man whom Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, sees as a threat. They are followers of a man who will be crucified as an enemy of the Roman State, and as a “king.”  This Sunday we see an unnamed woman anointing Jesus and taking risks – not only of public criticism for her act of love and generosity. She risks even whether Jesus will accept her gift of generosity.  Comes friends, let us hear the story of this unnamed woman and her extravagant love for Jesus. 

During the Lenten season, we are creating sacred space and time to be still before God in worship.  Online community, please create your own altar or a prayer station at home.  No words needed at the prayer stations.  Come and be still.  Quiet, still, be, let our God love you.

Please send your prayers and gratitude to pastor Sunae via email by Saturday morning and she will lift up your prayer and gratitude as we pray together as a church. 

Come as you are!  Come and let us worship God together.