Chuck Knows Church — Lectionary.
“Today’s reading is from the Old Testament. . .” Ever heard that said in church? Did you know there is a calendar of readings?
Yep, and Chuck will tell you about “The Lectionary”
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Have a Safe and Happy Independence Day!
Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from Great Britain.
Independence Day fireworks are often accompanied by patriotic songs such as the national anthem “The Star-Spangled Banner”, “God Bless America”, “America the Beautiful”, “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee”, “This Land Is Your Land”, “Stars and Stripes Forever”, and, regionally, “Yankee Doodle” in northeastern states and “Dixie” in southern states. Some of the lyrics recall images of the Revolutionary War or the War of 1812.
A bit of audio for your listening pleasure, as played by Vladimir Horowitz…
Happy Mother’s Day!
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. ~ Proverbs 31:26
Where did Good Friday get its name?
Our name for the Friday before Easter, “Good Friday,” is most likely related to the English and the Dutch, the only two languages that use this term, which etymologists say is likely an alteration of the Germanic word, “Goddes,” meaning “God’s” or “Holy.” That term does not mean “good.” The day is called Holy Friday in nearly all other languages in the world.
A similar process happened with the English word “goodbye,” which was formed over time as a contraction of “God be with ye.”
English speakers are no more saying that “it’s good to see you go” when they say goodbye than they are calling the day of Christ’s crucifixion good when they call it Good Friday. Holy, yes. Good? Not so much.
Good Friday, or Holy Friday as most of the rest of the world calls it in their languages, proclaims God’s purpose of loving and redeeming the world even in the face of human rejection and cruelty through the cross of our Lord, Jesus Christ. It is a day that is holy and makes us holy because God was drawing the world to God’s self in Christ.
From https://www.umc.org/en/content/ask-the-umc-where-did-good-friday-get-its-name
Lenten Hymn and Devotion, Holy Week
Brian Stevenson, Pender UMC Director of Music, presents a series of hymn-based devotions on Wednesdays during Lent.
The Holy Week selection is Lamb of God by Twila Paris from The Faith We Sing, #2113
The Faith We Sing Number 2113
Text: Twila Paris
Music: Twila Paris
Tune: SWEET LAMB OF GOD, Meter: Irr. with Refrain
