Sunday, March 17, 2013

Hanging on my cross

For only a matter of moments
not several anguished hours
a play worthy of repeating
gathering my senses
Hanging on my cross
Dismas, my arms hurting,
thinking about the grace of God
and the words Christ spoke to me
How would I have reacted
sharing a conversation with God
seeking to unravel
the meaning of Christ’s words
Would I have cried out
my pain overwhelming
would I have known such joy
in the fruits of Christ’s blessing



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March 17, 2013
Luke 23:43
“Today you will be with me in paradise.”
&
Fifth Sunday in Lent
John 12:1-8 (CEB)
Isaiah 43:16-22 (CEB)
Worship Theme – “The Voice of God . . . Dysmas” (The Good Thief)
Call to Worship (Psalm 111:1-4, 10 CEB)
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2013 John 12:1-8)

This Lenten Season, we are doing something a little different. We are doing Lenten Dramas from:   http://www.sermonsfromseattle.com/home.htm It is called "The Voice of God". We are hearing conversations between God and some of the characters that took part in Passion Week. It has been a "moving experience" for all. . . 
February 13 2013 Ash Wednesday – James  (portrayed by Diane Mitchell)
February 17, 2013 – Judas  (portrayal by Ray Foss)
February 24, 2013 – Peter  (portrayal by Marshall Burns)
March 3, 2013 – Pilate  (portrayed by Richard Fleury)
March 10, 2013 – Barabbas  (portrayed by Mark Cioffi)
March 17, 2013 - Dysmas (Thief on the cross)  (portrayed by Ray Foss)
March 24, 2013 Palm Sunday
March 28, 2013 Maundy Thursday – The Centurion  (portrayed by Mark Cioffi)
March 29, 2013 Good Friday - Mary Mother of Jesus (portrayed by Kathy Akerman)
March 31, 2013 Easter Sunday! - The Gardner (portrayed by Mary Ann Cioffi)
and Lenten Drama:
(a conversation with Pilate and God after the crucifixion)
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
March 17, 2013
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Lent


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