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Glimpses of Healing and Hope
Easter has come! Jesus has risen! Now what? Come join us on Sunday mornings for our new Eastertide series: My Heart Sings: Joy in Meeting Jesus.
Easter is not just a day. In the season of Eastertide, we celebrate the Risen Christ who brings us the gifts of joy and new life! In these springtime weeks, we’ll encounter the stories of people whose hearts sing as they meet Jesus. These women and men, some disciples and some strangers, have their lives turned upside down as they meet Jesus. Their despair turned into dancing. Their worst moments rescued. Their futures restored. Their hearts singing! In this series we celebrate new life in Jesus, our own transformation, and the joy that we might have if we are open to encountering Jesus. We’ll hear about the joy experienced by some among us as they share about songs that help their heart sing.
"You changed my despair into a dance—
you stripped me of my death shroud and clothed me with joy!
That’s why my heart sings to you,
that’s why I can’t keep silent—Yahweh, you are my God,
and I will thank you forever!"
-Psalm 30:11-12, Inclusive Bible translation
Apr 28 Meeting Jesus in the evening John 20:19-31
May 5 Meeting Jesus by the sea John 21:1-14
May 12 Meeting Jesus at the table Psalm 23
May 19 Meeting Jesus in a crowd John 7:53-8:11
May 26 Meeting Jesus in early morning John 20:11-18
June 2 Meeting Jesus by the pool John 5:1-15
About This Blog
Glimpses of Healing and Hope
Watch here for weekly stories of healing and hope, of grace, joy, and peace, of how we might continue to practice being a faithful community, opening ourselves to God to turn our hearts and words into actions that will make a difference in our world.
Janie Bishop Halteman, Kern Road west area group leader, former elder, spiritual director, writer, photographer, active grandmother, will be gathering information and authoring this post. We are delighted that she is willing to share her gifts and reflections with the congregation in this way. We hope it can be a form of inspiration to connect you in some way with God as you begin your week.
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