Ocala First Connection

Today is Palm Sunday--the beginning of Holy Week. The start of the end of Lent. ...may it begin something new in all of us as we follow Jesus in these last few days.   Read the Palm Sunday Story in Mark 11:1-11  Palm Sunday Prayer ( from The United Methodist Hymnal #281) Almighty God, you sent your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ,  to suffer death on the cross. Grant that we may share in his obedience to your will and in the glorious victory of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and ever. Amen.    

Daily Scripture -- (connect with God) today we read...     Psalm 143:11-12 1 John 1:7-9 Daily Intercession -- (connect with others) today we pray for. . .. Our neighbors—whoever that might be "Prayer is the Soul's Sincerest Desire" --Prayers for Week 6--   Morning Prayer O God, early in the morning I cry to you. Help me to pray And to concentrate my thoughts on you; I do not understand your ways, but you know the way for me. I cannot do this alone. Enable me to live now That I may answer before you and before others. Lord, whatever this day may bring, Your name be praised. Amen Mealtime 'bread' Prayer Jesus Christ, you ate with sinners and assured us that where two or more are gathered in Your name, You are present. ...so we’re here. And so are you. May this meal be full of joy and peace—may ...