Greetings to all!
Easter is approaching on the horizon, and with it all those words about
resurrection, which many persons find difficult to understand, much less
accept. Madeleine L'Engle shares some thoughts about "resurrection."
There are too many books which affirm resurrection now and can't quite
believe in resurrection after death. Resurrection now is indeed important
for resurrection then, but resurrection now means little if after death there
is nothing but ashes to ashes and dust to dust. [God]...will not create
creatures able to ask questions only to be snuffed out before they can
answer them. There is no pragmatic reason why any of my questions
should be answered, why this little life should not be all; but the joyful God
of love who shouted the galaxies into existence is not going to abandon
any iota of his creation...
So let there be no question: I believe in the resurrection of Jesus of
Nazareth as Jesus the Christ, and the resurrection of the body of all creatures
great and small, not the literal resurrection of this tired body, this broken
self, but the body as it was meant to be, the fragmented self made new; so
that at the end of time all Creation will be One. Well: maybe I don't exactly
believe it, but I know it, and knowing it is what matters.
(from The Irrational Season)
The Scripture lessons for Sunday, April 10, the 5th Sunday in Lent:
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Romans 8:6-11
John 11:1-45
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, April 10, 10am, in
Trinity Hall. Our focus for the day is "Jesus In and Through the Gospels,"
this week focusing on the Gospel of Mark. Come enjoy a cup of coffee, join
the conversation, or just listen in.
Children's Choir practice continues this Sunday, April 10, 10am, in
Trinity Hall. All children through elementary age are invited to join the singing
on Sunday mornings as the children work toward a presentation on
Palm Sunday, April 17. Contact Nell Horman for more information.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE: Holy Week will soon be upon us. Keep the
following opportunities in mind.
Sunday, April 17, Palm Sunday
-10am - Sunday Conversations & Children's Choir
-11am - Morning Worship and Holy Communion - with Bishop Stacy
Sauls preaching and presiding at the Sacrament
-Noon - Refreshments and Children's Egg Hunt
Thursday, April 21- Maundy Thursday
-6pm - Simple Meal and Program (all ages) - Please rsvp via reply
email or the sign up sheet in the Sanctuary foyer.
Sunday, April 24 - Easter Sunday
-7am - Easter Sunrise Service - in the Cemetery (In case of inclement
weather, the service will be held in the Sanctuary.)
-11am - Morning Worship and Holy Communion
-Noon - Refreshments and Fellowship - (Bring one item for the
refreshment table.)
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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