Palm Sunday Sermon
The pews are empty for Jesus…
The Rev. Michael J. Martine is the Senior Pastor of Trinity. Having been at Trinity since 1996, Pastor Martine is a graduate of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. Mike and his wife, Freda, are the proud parents of Kayla and Eric. Mike is an avid writer of music and musicals.
Triumphant Entry!/T. Garber/ arr. John Girvin/Used by Permission/All Rights Reserved
Get “groovy” and have a dance party with JJ, Ms. Beth, and Ms. Michelle!
Relax, reflect, love your church! I Will Follow/Tomlin, Ingram, Morgan/Copyright 2010/performed by M. Martine
JJ’s friends say he is “different” because of his pogo stick; Ms. Michelle shares that “Different is Good!” JJ’s Question of the Day features teachers.
JJ is feeling a bit distracted and needs motivation to do his school work; Ms. Michelle reminds JJ that God always wants us to do our best. JJ creates a catchy Cheer for Motivation!
The poem “Ash Wednesday” by T.S. Eliot. If you attend our Wednesday Quiet Communion services, you have heard the first three parts of this epic poem that evokes images from scripture, literature, and nature to explore the human connection to divine forgiveness, mercy, and renewal. Here it is in its entirety.
JJ tells us about his crazy friends on the first day of school; Ms. Michelle challenges us all to find the GOOD in our day!