March 2026 Pastoral Message
Dear Church Family,
May the peace and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you as we journey through this sacred season of Lent.
Reflecting on the past few weeks, my heart is full. Our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper was a wonderful success, and it was a particular joy to welcome and serve the Girl Scouts from our community. Following that, our Ash Wednesday Service provided a solemn and meaningful start to this season of preparation. I want to extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who gave their time, support, and prayers to make these services possible.
Lent is, at its heart, a season of deep reflection on the love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. When we truly grasp what Jesus has done for us, we are moved beyond simple words of thanks; we are compelled to ask: How can we live our lives in return for such a sacrifice?
Our core belief is beautifully simple: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16). This truth is our anchor. It allows us to overcome earthly trials and hold onto hope even in the face of death.
However, we know that living a life of "solid faith" is rarely simple. It is a lifelong journey of grace—a constant movement between doubt and faith, between wanting to give up and finding the determination to press on. This is why we need Lent. We need this time to reflect on our lives, repent of our sins, and ask for His grace daily. My prayer for us all is that by the end of this season, our faith would be more solid, firm, and matured. Our hope is not found in worldly things, but in Jesus alone.
In that spirit of fellowship, I encourage you to join us in the various opportunities for growth listed below. Let us use these gatherings to remind ourselves of how much Jesus loves us and how we are called to love one another. May God’s grace and guidance continue to be with you all.
Peace and Blessings,
Pastor Peter Jisung Lee
Upcoming Events
Lenten Bible Study: "Seven Words"- We invite everyone to join our special study on Rev. Susan Robb’s Seven Words. This is a powerful opportunity to dive deeper into the final words of Christ. We meet every Sunday from February 22nd to March 29th at 11:00 AM in the Conference Room. All are welcome to attend!
United Women in Faith (UWF)- Our next UWF meeting will take place on March 7th at 9:30 AM. It will be a blessed time focused on fellowship, mission, and prayer.
Men’s Group Meeting- The Men’s Group will gather on March 14th at 8:00 AM. Come and strengthen our brotherhood in Christ over breakfast and a time of study.
Palm Sunday & Bake Sale- On March 29th, we celebrate Palm Sunday. Immediately following the service, please visit our Bake Sale in the lobby. Your participation helps support our various church ministries.
Good Friday & Easter Services- Our Good Friday Communion Service will be held on April 3rd at 6:30 PM. This will be a powerful and somber service of remembrance as we partake in the Lord's Supper.
Easter Egg Hunt: We will host our annual Egg Hunting for the children to celebrate the season (Time TBD).
April 4th Easter Sunday as we celebrate the glorious Resurrection of our Lord!
March Sermon Series
March 1 Giving Up Your Empty Religion - Mark 11:12-18
March 8 Giving Up Your Control - John 12:20-28
March 15 Giving Up Your Fear - Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75
March 22 Giving Up Your False Kings - Luke 19:28-42
March 29 Palm Sunday - Matthew 21:1-9
March Encouraging Scriptures
On Giving Up Control (Trusting His Path)
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." — Proverbs 3:5-6
“When we give up the need to understand everything, we make room for God to lead us everywhere.”
On Giving Up Fear (Finding Strength)
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." — Isaiah 41:10
“Lent reminds us that we don’t have to be strong on our own. When we let go of our fear, we find ourselves held by His righteous hand.”
On Persevering in Faith (Eyes on Jesus)
"And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith." — Hebrews 12:1b-2a
“Solid faith isn't about running a perfect race; it's about keeping our eyes on the Perfecter of our faith throughout the entire journey.”
