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Compassion Sunday
Compassion International provides lifelines for children trapped in poverty, offering hope for a brighter future. Sponsoring a child through this program can make a significant impact, providing essential needs and restoring dignity. With just a small monthly contribution, individuals can help break the cycle of poverty and bring positive change to communities.
“He Appeared”
1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Paul anchors Easter in eyewitness accounts of the truth that Jesus rose again. The resurrection is a fact. And if it’s a fact that Jesus died, was buried, and rose again (verses 3 and 4), then this is a world-changing historical event that needs to be announced. Paul mentions Peter (“Cephas”) first. … Continue reading “He Appeared”
“Not my feet, Lord!”
John 13:1-17, 34-35 John gives us vivid details in these verses. We read about Jesus’ immense love, his divine knowledge, and his careful act of service — washing his friends’ feet. If you’re familiar with this scene, you know that this was a servant’s job, or the job of the person with the lowest status … Continue reading “Not my feet, Lord!”
“Who Is It?”
John 13:21-32 As this Last Supper progressed, “Jesus was troubled in his spirit” (John 13:21). He knows what will happen. He’s known all along. After three years training, encouraging, and challenging these men, they are all going to be tested tonight. Ultimately, they will all fail Jesus (see John 16:32). Jesus tells these men that … Continue reading “Who Is It?”
#WorshipWednesday: “God So Loved”
“In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him" ~ 1 John 4:9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq5URsXbKXs This song celebrates God's power, God's goodness, God's love shown to us in the giving of Jesus Christ. And, I think, it asks … Continue reading #WorshipWednesday: “God So Loved”
#WorshipWednesday: “Joy to the World (Joyful, Joyful)”
Written by Kait Raak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DE4w-W-PAo I discovered Phil Wickham's album last year and it became a fast favorite. He makes it easy to drift into a state of worship and wonder. Give the whole album a listen if you get the chance, but today I want to focus on his version of "Joy to the … Continue reading #WorshipWednesday: “Joy to the World (Joyful, Joyful)”
Tenebrae: Service of Shadows
Maundy Thursday — Good Friday April 9 & 10, 2020 This service is conducted by video. Follow the disciples to the cross of Jesus. As the candles are blown out, we draw nearer to Jesus’ death. The last candle, however, is not extinguished, but merely hidden, to remind us of our hope. service-of-shadowsDownload Prelude: "Pie … Continue reading Tenebrae: Service of Shadows
“My God, My God!”
These daily Holy Week reflections will help us listen together to the last words of Jesus, spoken from the cross.
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These daily Holy Week reflections will help us listen together to the last words of Jesus, spoken from the cross.
Emmanuel Reformed Church 