by Glenda Wyer
Wednesday at 6, we congregated and had good fellowship, encouragement to make it through a busy week. We need that, some weeks more than others. The prayer list grows; we know God hears each of their names lifted up. It's an honor to lift them up to the Lord. Occasionally, we get a request in the mail. It's good to know others trust us to pray for them. We topped the evening off with a song that I've found myself humming since. There are so many songs that touch our hearts as we approach Easter. Join us!
As I watched the St. Patrick Day parade roll by, I wondered how many knew much about the man, a saint, who we honor. He was enslaved for six years and escaped to go out into the world sharing God's word and what God had done for him. Most people want a four leaf clover; St. Patrick used a three leaf clover to demonstrate the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit while he baptized thousands. I will never look at a three-leaf clover the same again! Does this inspire you to look at St. Patrick's Day differently?
Next week, Holy Week begins. There will be a lot of special activities to commemorate the life of Jesus and the opportunity to follow Him, to strengthen our faith.
Maundy Thursday, March 28, 2013 services at 5 p.m. Hopkins and 7 p.m. Ravenwood UMC. Maundy comes from the Latin word mandatum, meaning commandment. From John 13:34 -- "A new commandment I get you: Love one another; as I have loved you, so you must love one another."
As we prepare our hearts for a busy Holy Week in Grant City UMC at 7 a.m., may we find serving God a joy to share with others daily. See you in church!
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