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Lent: Day 7

So apparently today is "3/16" day since it's March 16th.  I saw on a friends blog that her radio station was talking about it and referencing John 3:16. Here's a link to the whole passage: John 3:1-21 http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=167367397 This is also the passage that I will be preaching on this weekend, since it is the… Continue reading Lent: Day 7

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Lent: First Sunday

During Lent, Sundays are not included in Lent.  Instead they are seen as mini-Celebrations of the Resurrection.  They are mini-Easter celebrations!  So for some people, Lenten practices are not followed on Sundays.  For others, it is easier and better to continue their Lenten disciplines during Sundays as well.  Either way, it is nice to have… Continue reading Lent: First Sunday

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Ash Wednesday: Beginning Lent

Today marks the beginning of the Season of Lent within the church year.  It's the start of a 40 day journey that ends on Easter (Sundays don't count within the 40 days). Ash Wednesday is a time when ashes are often seen on the forehead of those who mark this entry into the season of… Continue reading Ash Wednesday: Beginning Lent

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Christmas Eve at Raleigh Moravian Church

In an attempt to catch up from the end of 2010, I offer these images from Christmas Eve at Raleigh Moravian Church.  Some are of our youth in the "Living Nativity" they did for the 2nd year.  I just love the outfits!  Others are of the luminaries the kid made during our "Christmas Around the… Continue reading Christmas Eve at Raleigh Moravian Church