Opening! We’re proud our congregation helped “flatten the curve” and “fight covid 19,” but after weeks of “social distancing” and “sheltering in place,” we look forward to reopening the church doors! As of this writing: medical, business, religious, and political leaders are still debating reopening dates that honor the need to balance our physical health and […]
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PICTURE YOURSELF ON THE ROAD TO EMMAUS
Luke 24:13-35. So I back out of my driveway and head to WalMart on a mission to buy milk, bananas and (if a miracle occurs and they have any) toilet paper. I also need Sudafed because I love spring, but I’m allergic to it. However, on the way, I’m thinking about – what else? – […]
APRIL Newsletter
The COVID-19 virus is impacting all our lives. It looks as though even Holy Week activities will be affected this year. Holy Week begins with observing Christ’s triumphal entry inot Jerusalem on Palm Sunday (April 5) and ends in celebrating the triumph of His resurrection on Easter (April 12). Normally, this period includes a Maundy […]
PICTURE YOURSELF AT THE RESURRECTION
Luke 24:1-12 The first Easter was not celebrated in a crowded worship space with singing and praise, Easter lilies and even an egg hunt after worship. On the very first Easter, the disciples huddled behind locked doors, afraid of what was outside. And yet, even alone in their homes, their memories of Jesus – plus […]
PICTURE YOURSELF AT GOLGOTHA
John 12:12-13 and John 19: selected verses Well, here we are: it’s Palm Sunday, when we think about Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. It’s also Passion Sunday, when we flash to the end and see him on the cross. His entry was greeted with joy by his many followers and fans who were in the Holy […]