Posts from 2016 (Page 3)

In the moment of hearing her name called, Mary recognized Jesus. With the sound of her name, she was bonded in love once again. When and how have you known intimacy with the Holy One? Do you believe that you are very dear in God’s eyes?

When the stone was rolled away from the tomb, the women had their hearts and minds open to understanding, hope, and belief. Each of us has a “stone” that needs to be rolled away so that God can heal us and move us towards the person we were created to be.

As we head toward Good Friday, we ponder what the cross means to each of us. Most often we hear folks claim that Jesus died for the sins of the world. While this is one of the understandings of the cross, it is not the only meaning.

Jesus’s prayer, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” transcends time and space. The “them” includes all of humanity. Are you ready to accept this free gift? Is there someone you need to forgive?

Many people mark the forty days of Lent by choosing asceticism: denying one’s self of worldly pleasures. Giving up something creates space in our life so we can take something up that helps us to grow closer to God. So, how will you use these forty days?

For a relatively small congregation, Epworth continues to make a big impact on many lives. Learn more about how the simple habit of buying your grocery and retail cards from Epworth can help to prevent homelessness in our community.

Where in your life, church, or Worcester area do you see the poor getting good news? Where are captives getting word of their release, blinded being able to see, oppressed set free, and Jubilee happening?

Heading into 2016, we have much to be grateful for!! Through Christ, we begin anew and we can accomplish all God asks of us because God has given each baptized disciple the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Epiphany is celebrated January 6th. May we continue to seek God in our everyday, ordinary events, and life experiences that the eyes of our heart might be awakened and we are able to see the gift and beauty of each moment and event.