March 20, 2016 | text: Mark 15:21-47
I was spoiled in some ways during our time at OBI (Oneida Baptist Institute). We met in the middle of each day for a 30 minute chapel service and – no kidding – twice on Sundays. That gave us the opportunity to do Passion Week/ Holy Week up right. There were several preachers on staff as well as drama, music and art students and teachers. We had a morning and evening service on Palm Sunday, five daily chapel services throughout the week, and two more Sunday services on Easter Sunday (plus a sunrise service for those interested). We spent the week not only preaching but using all the talents and media at our disposal dealing with Jesus’ final week. The Triumphal entry, Last Supper, lesson of the fig tree, washing the disciples feet and false trial could each get their own day. We could preach/teach/share the crucifixion on Good Friday, then celebrate the resurrection on Easter morning!
We will do the best we can with the time we have. Our text this morning is a portion of Mark 15 but it wouldn’t hurt to read all of chapters 13, 14 and 15 this week or the corresponding narrative in Matthew and Luke. Only two Gospel accounts record the birth of Jesus but it’s worth noting that all four share his death, burial and resurrection. Continue reading
Join us Saturday, March 26th at 1 pm. Come for the Easter Egg Hunt, stay for snacks, refreshments, fun & games.
Let me begin by saying that I do not tell my congregation how to vote or who to vote for and I’m not even going to suggest to my readers how they should vote. I feel very strongly that you should vote but even I have lost some faith in the system over the years. I want to address Christians and voting more than this specific election cycle. 
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