I’m glad that people appreciated the intercessory prayer yesterday. There is something about placing headlines and images like that within the context of prayer that moves us to see it as something more than just news and information. It generates those “sighs too deep for words” that Paul talks about. It [...]
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This is just a reminder that we are hoping to have all of us commit Psalms 121 and 134 to memory over the course of Lent. If you haven’t been going over it to this point, don’t despair. We are only up to verse 4 on Psalm 121. You may still sign up for the workshop on this Saturday, but please respond soon so we can give Paneras a lunch count on Thursday. Even if you can only attend half of the sessions, you’re still invited to participate in this relaxed, nonthreatening, prayer workshop. A Prayer Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, February 28 from 9:00 am to 3:15 pm at SBCRC. A sign-up sheet is available on the information center in the Atrium and the cost is $5 to cover lunch expenses. The workshop is entitled “The Cup of Life.” Presenters are Phil Apol, Lisa Nagle, Paula Triezenberg and [...] It’s easy to dismiss the idea that, say, giving up instant messaging or drinking only water for 40 days is somehow comparable to Jesus’ 40 day fast. At the same time, such things do require discipline, and they provide a little reminder that there are things more important than satisfying our immediate needs. | ||||||