The Opening Welcome Welcome to this Maundy Thursday celebration. On this night we remember and celebrate the final supper Jesus shared with his disciples in the context of the Passover, when the people of Israel observed their liberation from Egypt. The Last Supper was Christ’s observance of the Seder—the Passover Eve Service. Hear this instruction … Read more
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth†: Matthew 5:5 A popular hymn that received much acclaim several generations ago unintentionally derides our Savior as being “gentle Jesus, meek and mild.” Meekness is a fruit of the Spirit that seems very much lost in our aggressive, self-centered culture. Because people associate it with weakness, … Read more
Everyday we have to make choices. The results of a day are mostly based on the choices we make for that day. God has given us the freedom to choose. He will not make us do things without our permission. God says in Deuteronomy 30:15, “See, I set before you today life and prosperity, death and … Read more