The Bible Gateway has an excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Mountain Top” speech, in which he interprets the parable of the Good Samaritan. It is well worth your time.
Good Friday Service of Tenebrae
A Good Friday of Tenebrae will be held at this Friday (April 6, 2012) at 7:30 pm (this is a change in the previously announced schedule). According to The United Methodist Book of Worship, “A Service of Tenebrae, or “Darkness,” is is based on a twelfth-century late night/early morning service and is an extended mediation on the passion of Christ.” This meditation includes sixteen scripture readings from the passion story according to the Gospel of John 18.1-19.42, during which time fifteen lit candles are extinguished. This service does not include a sermon.
Office Closed for Good Friday
The church office will be closed for Good Friday (April 6, 2012).
Stations of the Cross Update
This afternoon, the youth put up the Stations of the Cross in the north end of Fellowship Hall. We’ll leave them up through next Sunday morning. Everyone is invited to participate in this devotional activity anytime the church is open.