WELCOME TO FIRST BENTONThank you for worshiping with us at First Benton! If you are a first time guest, please stop by the HomePointe Center in the Worship Center lobby before you leave. We have a gift for you and some helpful information about our church. Also, we would love to connect with you later in the week and ask that you fill out a Connection Card located in the pew rack. Simply drop the card in the offering plate during the service or take it to the HomePointe Center in the lobby when you pick up your gift.

THIS WEEK’S MESSAGE

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Rick Grant, Senior Pastor rick.grant@fbcbenton.org

Edd Spurlock, Associate Pastor of Missions & Growth edd.spurlock@fbcbenton.org

Joel Winters, Associate Pastor of Worship & Music joel.winters@fbcbenton.org

Clay Cunningham, Associate Pastor of Family Ministry clay.cunningham@fbcbenton.org

John Gathright, Church Administrator john.gathright@fbcbenton.org

Caleb Knight, Minister of Middle School Students caleb.knight@fbcbenton.org

Morgan Fulcher, Minister of Children morgan.fulcher@fbcbenton.org

Katie Hurst, Minister of Preschool Children katie.hurst@fbcbenton.org

Galan Hughes, Missions & Growth Associate galan.hughes@fbcbenton.org

Kathleen Morris, Women’s Ministry Associate kathleen.morris@fbcbenton.org

Ashley Huenefeld, Music Ministry Associate ashley.huenefeld@fbcbenton.org

The Powerful Truth of Palm SundayJohn 12

The high water mark of our Christian faith is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Of all the gospel writers, it is the Apostle John who offers the greatest details to the

events leading up to and surrounding Passion Week. This morning, as we look toward Easter, we’ll consider the last time Jesus entered Jerusalem and see an amazing paradox.

I. Jesus was received ______________________________________. vv. 12-22

1. There were those who _____________________________ Jesus. vv.12-13

2. There were those who _____________________________ Jesus. vv.16-18

3. There were those who _____________________________ Jesus. vv.19

4. There were those who _____________________________ Jesus. vv.20-22

II. Jesus replaced ________________________________________. vv. 23-26

What was Jesus saying?

1. Only by ___________________________________________.

2. Only by ___________________________________________.

3. Only by ___________________________________________.

“If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself,and take up his cross daily and follow Me.”

Luke 9:23

WORSHIP | HOSANNA (PRAISE IS RISING) | THIS I BELIEVE | RECKLESS LOVEOFFERING | MY VICTORYMESSAGE | THE POWERFUL TRUTH OF PALM SUNDAY, Pastor Rick GrantRESPONSE | WHAT A BEAUTIFUL NAMEANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING EVENTSSUNDAY CELEBRATION | 8:30 AM

THE GATHERING | 11:00 AM

THIS WEEK AT FIRST BENTON

CONNECT | GROW | SERVE NEWS & CELEBRATIONS

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WORSHIP | BLESSED BE THE NAME | AT THE CROSS (LOVE RAN RED) | NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD | WHAT A BEAUTIFUL NAMEOFFERTORY | MY VICTORYMESSAGE | THE POWERFUL TRUTH OF PALM SUNDAY, Pastor Rick GrantRESPONSE | THERE IS A FOUNTAINANNOUNCEMENTS

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BRACKETS AND BRISKETS | April 2Men, join us April 2 at 6:00 PM in the Upper Room as we watch theNational Championship basketball game, eat dinner and playfully consider what and who we are fighting for in this life. Invite a friend! Contactgalan.hughes@fbcbenton.org for more information.

MOTHER-DAUGHTER TEA | April 15The Women’s Ministry is excited to host a Mother-Daughter Tea onApril 15 from 12:15 to 1:30 PM. Expect a fun time for all ages and a short time of guided conversation designed to help you appreciate each other. Do you have china that never gets used? We need 12 ladies to bring 8 place settings for the event. Email kathleen.morris@fbcbenton.org to To RSVP and/or volunteer your china!

SECRET CHURCH - INTENSIVE BIBLE STUDY | April 20This radical simulcast event on Friday, April 20 from 6:00 PM to Midnight (you read that right!) will enable us to discern distortions of the Gospel and prepare us to share the truth of Jesus with our neighbors. RSVP by email at galan.hughes@fbcbenton.org by April 4.

PARENT DEDICATION | May 13Registration is now open for Parent Dedication on May 13. If you would like to be part of this special time of commitment for your baby, please visit firstbenton.org/parentdedication to sign up by April 30. A photograph of your baby will also need to be submitted by that date. Please emailkatie.hurst@fbcbenton.org for more information. REGISTER ONLINE BY MAY 15

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5:45P Preschool (Check-in at desk) KIDJr (1st-3rd Grade), Fellowship Hall KIDLead (4th-5th Grade), 2nd Floor 6:00P Bible Study with Pastor Rick, Selph Hall MIDWEEK (Middle School), The Verge Church of the Small Things, Ladies C0-07 Into the Light, Ladies CO-06 Beginner Spanish, AE-203 Tilling the Soil, Hospitality Room Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal 7:00P MIDWEEK (Jr./Sr. High), Upper RoomTHURSDAY 10:30A Morning Glories, AE-10012:00P Holy Week Services, Selph HallFRIDAY 12:00P Holy Week Services, Selph Hall Church Office Closes at Noon Good Friday 6:30P Good Friday Night of Worship

SUNDAY 8:30A Celebration Service 9:45A Life Groups Library Open11:00A The Gathering 5:00P Grief Share, Room AE-202 Divorce Care, Room AE-203 Pure Energy Rehearsal Home Groups Library Open 6:00P Evening Worship, Selph Hall

MONDAY & TUESDAY 12:00P Holy Week Services, Selph Hall

WEDNESDAY 9:00A Women’s Bible Study, AE-10012:00P Holy Week Services, Selph Hall 5:00P Wednesday Night Supper, Selph Hall

EASTER INVITATION CARDS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE HOMEPOINTECENTER & GRAPHICS CAN BE SHARED ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO HELP

INVITE GUESTS TO EASTER SERVICES.