We are multilingual, multidenominational and multiethnic in our makeup. The church is ecumenical (multidenominational) in that the membership is drawn from different denominations. We have families who have worshipped previously in the Anglican or Methodist or Lutherans or Assemblies of God now worshipping in this setting. The rich diversity of our denominational affiliation is our strength.
But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died. 14 1 … Continue reading “GRIEVE AS PEOPLE WHO HAVE HOPE”
Lent has come and gone, and we had a great time reading the Word of God together (during Lenten meditations); however, the discipline to read and study God’s word is never seasonal. If we are to grow as a church in worship, fellowship, and outreach, we must take the reading and studying God’s word seriously. … Continue reading ““DEVOTING” TO READ GOD’S WORD”
My favorite season in the church’s liturgical calendar is the season leading to Easter, especially the last three days prior to Easter Sunday. I have such wonderful memories of this season. In Latin it is called Easter Triduum, meaning “Three Days.” The Triduum includes Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil or Holy Saturday. Many … Continue reading “EASTER TRIDUM”
