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SEQUOIA HEIGHTS BAPTIST: Jesus’ Last Supper was actually a Jewish Passover. Rob Wertheim of Jews for Jesus will recreate the traditional Passover service and explain how it foreshadowed Jesus’ death and resurrection in a presentation called “Christ in the Passover” at Sequoia Heights Baptist Church on Sunday, March 27, at 6 p.m.

Rob will set a table with items traditionally used at the Passover meal and detail their spiritual significance. He will also explain the connection between the events of the first Passover in Egypt and the redemption that Jesus accomplished, as well as the deep bond between the ancient Passover feast and the Christian communion celebration today.

Jews for Jesus has presented “Christ in the Passover” at over 18,000 churches. It has been enthusiastically received by Christians who appreciate learning more about the Jewish backgrounds of their faith. Moishe Rosen, who founded Jews for Jesus in 1973, has also co-written the book, Christ in the Passover, with his wife, Ceil. This seminal work includes a look at Passover in ancient times and how it is practiced today. It will be available after the presentation. Also available will be a DVD of the Christ in the Passover presentation will David Brickner, the executive director of Jews for Jesus, officiating.

Brickner a fifth-generation Jewish believer in Jesus, succeeded Rosen as Executive Director in 1996. Brickner has kept Jews for Jesus on the cutting edge as the ministry has expanded and established branches in eleven countries, including the United States, Brazil, Israel, Russia, France and South Africa. “We exist to make the Messiahship of Jesus an unavoidable issue to our Jewish people worldwide.”

Brickner states, “There are still a few that haven’t heard of us!”

Rob Wertheim will be happy to answer questions after the presentation. Call Sequoia Heights Baptist Church at 823-2089 for more information. There is no admission charge.

PRESBYTERIAN: All are welcome this Sunday at Manteca Presbyterian Church for the 10 a.m. worship service, even the Lone Ranger & Tonto. Anne Talcott will lead our Praise Team in our opening song. Come hear Pastor Wendy Warner’s sermon titled, “It’s Biblical!” Can’t wait to find out what she means. Our service is followed by a time of refreshments. Come join the fun. The church is located at 275 North Main Street. For further information phone us at 239-3159.

UNITED LUTHERAN: Join us Sunday, March 27, for the traditional service at 8 a.m. and/ or the contemporary service at 10:30 a.m. This Sunday’s sermon title is “Why the Cross?” Nursery care is available for children 6 months to 6 years old. Sunday school is at 9:15 a.m. On Wednesday night we have a Lent Divine Worship Service at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. To learn more about the weekly church activities, including Bible studies, and Youth, call 823-1971. United Lutheran is located at 649 Northgate Drive in Manteca.

CALVARY COMMUNITY: This Sunday at Calvary the message “Seven Lessons on the New Life that Jesus offers the Masses – Then and Now” features verses from Matthew 9:1-17.

Calvary offers three Sunday services at 9 and 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. with children’s programs at parallel times.

Pray 4 Manteca is a weekly prayer group held on Thursday from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in Modular Room 401. Its duration is one hour but is also designed for those who may only be able to stay for ten minutes. It gives people an opportunity to stop and call on God for the challenges they face in their respective areas of life and work.

Easily accessible from any direction in the valley from Interstate 5 or Highway 99, Lathrop Road exits. Calvary is located at 815 West Lathrop Road. For more information on our ministries and events, contact the church office at 239-1345 or www.calvarymanteca.org.