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Transitional Pastor Ted Land is teaching this Lenten Bible study series, on the "I am" sayings of Jesus in the Book of John, through online video recordings. The first two sessions of this study were held as a class in the church parlor and were recorded afterwards to make the whole series available online. Please click on the dates below to view the lessons.

Lesson plans for previous Wednesday study series may be viewed by going to this website's Calendar and clicking on Wednesday class titles.

March 4          “I am the Bread of life”           `                                  John 6:35-41

March 11        “I am the light of the world “                                      John 8:12, 9:5

March 18        “I am the door of the sheep and the good shepherd”           John 10          

March 25        “I am the resurrection and the life”                            John 11:25

April 1             “I am the way, the truth, and the life”                         John 14:6       

April 8             “I am the vine”                                                           John 15:1-5

Transitional Pastor Ted Land is preaching a sermon series for Lent and Eastertide entitled 'Where Is Jesus?' You may watch Pastor Ted's video recorded sermons by clicking on dates in blue text below.

MARCH 1 COMMUNION                                              MATTHEW 4:1-11                      IN THE WILDERNESS

MARCH 8                                                                      MATTHEW 17:1-9                      ON A MOUNTAINTOP

MARCH 15                                                                    JOHN 4:5-42                              AT THE WELL

MARCH 22                                                                    JOHN 9:1-41                              IN THE WORLD

MARCH 29                                                                    JOHN 11:1-45                            AT A TOMB

APRIL 5  PALM SUNDAY                                              MATTHEW 21:1-11                    ON A DONKEY

APRIL 9  MAUNDY THURSDAY/COMMUNION           I CORINTHIANS 11:23-26         IN THE UPPER ROOM

APRIL 12 EASTER SUNRISE 7 AM**                          JOHN 201-18                             IN THE GARDEN

APRIL 12 EASTER SUNDAY 10 AM                            MATTHEW 28:1-10                    ON THE WAY

APRIL 19                                                                       JOHN 20:19-31                          IN THE HOUSE

APRIL 26                                                                        LUKE 24:13-35                         ON THE ROAD

**The Easter Sunrise Service will be held at Palma Sola Botanical Park at 9800 17th Ave NW
Bradenton, FL 34209 (at the entrance to Robinson Preserve). All other services will be held in the sanctuary.                                           

In support of reducing the spread of COVID-19, this activity is being postponed until a later date. to be announced.

Want to learn more about cognitive aging and how to help memory? Mindset stands for Mental stimulation, Interacting with others, Nutrition, Do for others, Sleep, Exercise, and Time out for self. Led by Certified Dementia Practitioner Katie Scott, this two-day program will address normal cognitive aging and memory deficiencies and teach skills to exercise your brain and develop healthy habits and stimulating environments.

This program is free and open to the community. Class size is limited and reservations are required. Contact Katie Scott at 941-366-2224 ext. 123, or sign-up in the Narthex.

In support of reducing the spread of COVID-19, this activity is being postponed until a later date. to be announced.

Want to learn more about cognitive aging and how to help memory? Mindset stands for Mental stimulation, Interacting with others, Nutrition, Do for others, Sleep, Exercise, and Time out for self. Led by Certified Dementia Practitioner Katie Scott, this two-day program will address normal cognitive aging and memory deficiencies and teach skills to exercise your brain and develop healthy habits and stimulating environments.

This program is free and open to the community. Class size is limited and reservations are required. Contact Katie Scott at 941-366-2224 ext. 123, or sign-up in the Narthex.

Transitional Pastor Ted Land is teaching this Lenten Bible study series, on the "I am" sayings of Jesus in the Book of John, through online video recordings. The first two sessions of this study were held as a class in the church parlor and were recorded afterwards to make the whole series available online. Please click on the dates below to view the lessons.

Lesson plans for previous Wednesday study series may be viewed by going to this website's Calendar and clicking on Wednesday class titles.

March 4          “I am the Bread of life”           `                                  John 6:35-41

March 11        “I am the light of the world “                                      John 8:12, 9:5

March 18        “I am the door of the sheep and the good shepherd”           John 10          

March 25        “I am the resurrection and the life”                            John 11:25

April 1             “I am the way, the truth, and the life”                         John 14:6       

April 8             “I am the vine”                                                           John 15:1-5

Transitional Pastor Ted Land is preaching a sermon series for Lent and Eastertide entitled 'Where Is Jesus?' You may watch Pastor Ted's video recorded sermons by clicking on dates in blue text below.

MARCH 1 COMMUNION                                              MATTHEW 4:1-11                      IN THE WILDERNESS

MARCH 8                                                                      MATTHEW 17:1-9                      ON A MOUNTAINTOP

MARCH 15                                                                    JOHN 4:5-42                              AT THE WELL

MARCH 22                                                                    JOHN 9:1-41                              IN THE WORLD

MARCH 29                                                                    JOHN 11:1-45                            AT A TOMB

APRIL 5  PALM SUNDAY                                              MATTHEW 21:1-11                    ON A DONKEY

APRIL 9  MAUNDY THURSDAY/COMMUNION           I CORINTHIANS 11:23-26         IN THE UPPER ROOM

APRIL 12 EASTER SUNRISE 7 AM**                          JOHN 201-18                             IN THE GARDEN

APRIL 12 EASTER SUNDAY 10 AM                            MATTHEW 28:1-10                    ON THE WAY

APRIL 19                                                                       JOHN 20:19-31                          IN THE HOUSE

APRIL 26                                                                        LUKE 24:13-35                         ON THE ROAD

**The Easter Sunrise Service will be held at Palma Sola Botanical Park at 9800 17th Ave NW
Bradenton, FL 34209 (at the entrance to Robinson Preserve). All other services will be held in the sanctuary.                                           

Enjoy reading, thinking about, and discussing books? Read a book and join the group for lively discussion and refreshments on the second Monday of the month. Discussions are held in the Media Center on 2^nd Ave W.; enter at the blue awning door.

View the current book list

Men's Group is studying 'Traveling Light' by Max Lucado, on how Psalm 23 helps you release burdens you were never intended to bear. Men's Group meets the first and third Thursdays of the month for fellowship and study. Newcomers and drop-ins are welcome!

3/19 Lesson 1: The Luggage of Life

4/2 Lesson 2: The Middle C of Life (The Burden of a Lesser God)

4/16 Lessons 3: I'll Do It My Way (The Burden of Self Reliance)

5/7 Lesson 4: The Prison of Want (The Burden of Discontent)

5/21 Lesson 5: I Will Give You Rest (The Burden of Weariness)

The Palma Sola team serves meals at Our Daily Bread on the third Friday of the month. If interested in participating, please call the church office, 941-792-3141. Learn more about Our Daily Bread

Transitional Pastor Ted Land is preaching a sermon series for Lent and Eastertide entitled 'Where Is Jesus?' You may watch Pastor Ted's video recorded sermons by clicking on dates in blue text below.

MARCH 1 COMMUNION                                              MATTHEW 4:1-11                      IN THE WILDERNESS

MARCH 8                                                                      MATTHEW 17:1-9                      ON A MOUNTAINTOP

MARCH 15                                                                    JOHN 4:5-42                              AT THE WELL

MARCH 22                                                                    JOHN 9:1-41                              IN THE WORLD

MARCH 29                                                                    JOHN 11:1-45                            AT A TOMB

APRIL 5  PALM SUNDAY                                              MATTHEW 21:1-11                    ON A DONKEY

APRIL 9  MAUNDY THURSDAY/COMMUNION           I CORINTHIANS 11:23-26         IN THE UPPER ROOM

APRIL 12 EASTER SUNRISE 7 AM**                          JOHN 201-18                             IN THE GARDEN

APRIL 12 EASTER SUNDAY 10 AM                            MATTHEW 28:1-10                    ON THE WAY

APRIL 19                                                                       JOHN 20:19-31                          IN THE HOUSE

APRIL 26                                                                        LUKE 24:13-35                         ON THE ROAD

**The Easter Sunrise Service will be held at Palma Sola Botanical Park at 9800 17th Ave NW
Bradenton, FL 34209 (at the entrance to Robinson Preserve). All other services will be held in the sanctuary.                                           

Our Annual Church Picnic is Sunday April 19 at 11 am, immediately following worship service. Invite your family and friends and join in fellowship with our guests from Westminster Presbyterian Church. Please bring a dish: those with names beginning with A-R bring sides, vegetables, or salads; S-Z brings desserts. 

The elders meet tonight via Zoom.

Transitional Pastor Ted Land is preaching a sermon series for Lent and Eastertide entitled 'Where Is Jesus?' You may watch Pastor Ted's video recorded sermons by clicking on dates in blue text below.

MARCH 1 COMMUNION                                              MATTHEW 4:1-11                      IN THE WILDERNESS

MARCH 8                                                                      MATTHEW 17:1-9                      ON A MOUNTAINTOP

MARCH 15                                                                    JOHN 4:5-42                              AT THE WELL

MARCH 22                                                                    JOHN 9:1-41                              IN THE WORLD

MARCH 29                                                                    JOHN 11:1-45                            AT A TOMB

APRIL 5  PALM SUNDAY                                              MATTHEW 21:1-11                    ON A DONKEY

APRIL 9  MAUNDY THURSDAY/COMMUNION           I CORINTHIANS 11:23-26         IN THE UPPER ROOM

APRIL 12 EASTER SUNRISE 7 AM**                          JOHN 201-18                             IN THE GARDEN

APRIL 12 EASTER SUNDAY 10 AM                            MATTHEW 28:1-10                    ON THE WAY

APRIL 19                                                                       JOHN 20:19-31                          IN THE HOUSE

APRIL 26                                                                        LUKE 24:13-35                         ON THE ROAD

**The Easter Sunrise Service will be held at Palma Sola Botanical Park at 9800 17th Ave NW
Bradenton, FL 34209 (at the entrance to Robinson Preserve). All other services will be held in the sanctuary.                                           

This is the concluding event of our multi-month letter exchanges with the 2nd grade students of Palma Sola Elementary School! Please gather in the Sanctuary where you will meet your pen pal(s), then have a picture taken together in the Narthex and move on into the Fellowship Hall for a snack, craft and time to visit.