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Good Friday

Good Friday is observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday. On this day Christians commemorate the passion, or suffering, and death on the cross of the Lord, Jesus Christ.

Many Christians spend this day in fasting, prayer, repentance, and meditation on the agony and suffering of Christ on the cross. (For a more detailed explanation about Christ’s death, listen to the Palm Sunday sermon Why Did Jesus Have to Die?)

The biblical account of Jesus’ death on the cross, or crucifixion, his burial and his resurrection, or raising from the dead, can be found in the following passages of Scripture:

The Good Friday service at Pender UMC will focus on the “Wondrous Love” of Christ and how that love manifested itself in His sacrifice on the cross. The service will include special music from the Sanctuary Choir.

Christians begin journey toward Easter (ohio.com)
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Posted by MaryO on March 29, 2013 in Books of The Bible, Lent, Music, Pender UMC, Sermon, The Holy Bible

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New Bible Study with Pastor Kenny

26 Mar

PASTOR KENNY’S TUESDAY BIBLE STUDIES
at 2 and 7 pm
New Study Beginning April 9: Ephesians

All of our basic beliefs are found in the book of Ephesians. It’s like Bible 101.

If you want to learn the basics of what Christians believe or just want to brush up on your faith, come and join us as we study together!

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Posted by MaryO on March 26, 2013 in Bible Study, Pender UMC

Tags: Bible, Bible Study, Christian, Christianity, Ephesians, Epistle to the Ephesians, God, Jesu, Religion and Spirituality

Join Sean Niehoff and his Band on March 9th at 4:30-10:00 pm

07 Mar

Join Sean Niehoff & His Band as they open for Ashes Remain at an all day, all ages, Christian Rock Praise Festival Saturday, March 9th from 4:30-10:00 pm (doors open at 4 pm) at Empire, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA 22152

Proceeds benefit Compassion International, to release children from their spiritual, economic, social, and physical poverty and enable them to become responsible and fulfilled Christian adults.

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Posted by MaryO on March 7, 2013 in Music

Tags: Ashes Remain, children, Christian, Christian Rock, Compassion International, festival, praise, Sean Niehoff

What Are the Different Kinds of Psalms?

26 Feb

From my email, adapted from the NIV Quest Study Bible by Zondervan.

This unique Bible addresses the common, uncommon, and perplexing questions people ask about Scripture.

There are many ways to categorize the psalms. Some focus on content (trouble or trust, praise or prayer, joy or repentance). Others emphasize the use of the psalms (public ceremonies, private prayers and so on). Still others analyze style and technique (such as parallelism and acrostics). Here are some general categories:

(1) Hymns of praise. Many psalms were used in temple worship and some even include directions for the song leader. Many are still used as the basis for hymns and praise choruses.

(2) Complaints. Life is tough and many of the psalms reflect that fact. People turn to the psalms in times of distress because the psalms dare to be honest and meet them right where they are.

(3) Royal or Messianic. Many psalms revolved around the king and were intended to be used for public occasions in the life of the nation of Israel. Early Christian teachers, however, recognized that these psalms contained prophetic allusions to Jesus Christ, the King of kings.

(4) Occasional. Referred to as songs of ascent (Ps 120–134), these psalms were so named because they were sung by Israelite pilgrims as they went up to Jerusalem for the annual feasts. Other special occasions often had their own psalms as well.

(5) Wisdom. A few psalms illustrate the difference between human folly and godly wisdom, between sinful and righteous behavior.

Other categories could also be listed: historical, repentance, curse and creation.

Psalm 137 (Photo credit: Mouse)

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Posted by MaryO on February 26, 2013 in Bible Study, Books of The Bible, Posts of Interest, The Holy Bible

Tags: Bible, Christian, Christianity, complaint, creation, curse, God, historical, hymn, Israelite, Jerusalem, Jesus, king, messianic, New International Version, Psalms, quest study bible, religion, repentance, royal, teacher, theology, wisdom, Zondervan

Sing ‘n Celebrate ~ February 10 at 7:00PM

09 Feb

SING ‘N CELEBRATE WORSHIP SERVICE
FEBRUARY 10TH AT 7:00 PM

As we approach the beginning of Lent, and continue to focus on our relationship with God, this SNC will provide for us an opportunity to more fully realize that the depth of our awareness of our Father God’s love for us is key in our growth in the Christian life.

The author, David Eckman, shares that “the focus Person for what is done in the “love relationship” is God, and Christ Jesus and the Holy Spirit sustain that relationship.”