Lift High The Cross

LIFT HIGH THE CROSS:
Living Our Lives as Christ’s Disciples
 
Facilitated by Clelia Garrity
 
This two-week workshop will prepare us for our post-Easter lives as together we take a look at our Great Commission and
 the gift of the Holy Spirit.
 
Sunday, May 17 & 24
9:00 – 10:00 AM
St. Martin’s Parish Hall
 
 
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Psalm 4

Many are saying, “Oh, that we might see better times!” Lift up the light of your countenance upon us, O Lord.  Psalm 4:6

Time For Quiet

Energy is everywhere, but stillness plays a major role in its conversion from “potential” to “actualized” energy. At Callaway Gardens, I was amazed to learn that butterflies have to spread their wings in the morning sunshine because the scales on their wings are actually solar cells. Without that source of energy, they cannot fly.  Laurie [...]

Easter Sunday

“Today, the light of new day has come. With the newness of this Easter, we find ourselves basking in the hope and life that comes in the Resurrected Christ. While the rest of the world marches on, failing to notice all that is breaking forth, I hope you remember to pause, reflect, and enter into God’s passion for you.”

Easter Sunday

Alleluia! Christ is Risen!
The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!

Holy Saturday Aside

Christ Jesus, you go down to the lowest point of our human condition. Still more, you even go to visit those who died without having known anything about you when they were on earth  (1 Peter 3:18–20; 4:6)
 
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Holy Saturday

Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb where no one had ever been laid. So because of the Jewish holiday of preparation, as the tomb was close at hand, they laid Jesus there.—John 19: 41-42

Good Friday Collect

Lord Jesus Christ, crucified for us, we kneel at the foot of your cross to watch with you. Help us to see the cost of our forgiveness so that we may be made new through your love.  Amen
(A New Zealand Prayer Book)

Good Friday

When Jesus had received the wine, he said, “It is finished.” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

John 19:28-30

Maundy Thursday

“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13: 34-35