This Sunday April led us through John 10:1-10. We considered what Jesus meant when he used metaphors calling himself the good shepherd and a gate. Scripture and Quotes:Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. 2 The one who enters by the gate … Read More
by Madelynn Marlow As we enter the fifth week of Easter in the Church calendar, we know that this Easter season is markedly different from the rest. Instead of gathering in homes and chapels to celebrate Holy Week with our church communities, we observed from home. Some of us celebrated with the bustle of family and little ones nearby, some … Read More
Holy Ghost With Light Divine by Andrew Reed & Seth Woods Holy Spirit, light divine, Shine upon this heart of mine; Chase the shades of night away, Turn the darkness into day. Turn the darkness into day. Holy Spirit, pow’r divine, Cleanse this guilty heart of mine; Long hath sin without control Held dominion o’er my soul Held dominion o’er … Read More
On Sunday we visited the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus. It can be difficult to see Jesus even in the best circumstances. We were challenged to consider how to recognize Jesus’s presence with us in the midst of difficult times and grief. Luke 24:13-35Now on that same day two of them were going to a village … Read More
Pass Us Not O Gentle Savior by Frances Crosby Pass us not, O gentle Savior, Hear our humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass us by. Savior, Savior, Hear our humble cry, While on others Thou are calling, Do not pass us by. Trusting only in Thy merit, Would we seek Thy face; Heal our wounded, … Read More
On Sunday April led us through the story of Thomas. Thomas expressed his need to see and touch the risen Jesus. We were asked to to consider the questions: What do you need from Jesus today? How can you receive Jesus’s peace? Scripture & Quotes:John 20:19-31When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors … Read More
Hills & Valleys by Tauren Wells I’ve walked among the shadows You wiped my tears away And I’ve felt the pain of heartbreak And I’ve seen the brighter days And I’ve prayed prayers to heaven from my lowest place And I have held the blessings God, you give and take away No matter what I have, Your grace is enough … Read More
On Easter Sunday April led us through the story of the women finding the empty tomb and asked us to consider the question, “How much hope does the resurrection bring you in light of the covid19 shutdown?” Scripture and Quotes: After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to … Read More
On Palm Sunday we were thrilled to welcome special guest speaker Dennis R. Edwards. Dennis is associate professor of New Testament at North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago. He is also the author of several books including:“What is the Bible? And How Do We Understand It?” and “The 1 Peter Story of God Commentary.” Dennis spoke on the story of … Read More
Christ The Lord Is Risen Today! by Charles Wesley Christ the Lord is risen today! Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say: Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high. Alleluia! Sing, ye heav’ns and earth, reply, Alleluia! Lives again our glorious King! Alleluia! Where O death is now thy sting? Alleluia! Dying once He all doth save! Alleluia! Where thy … Read More