THAT TIME – “NEW LIFE” BULLETIN
That cross, Stained with sins
To painful to tell
As it stands stark
Against the darkening sky;
Pronouncing its judgement
To the world
That hill,
With its history of
Past victims to numerous
And shameful to tell.
A monument to man’s
Judgement
Or inhumanity.
That hand
With fingers extended.
Then clinched tight,
Almost obscuring the nail
Driven deep into the palm.
Beads of sweat dot the face
Of this dying man.
That head
Hanging heavily,
Swaying from side to side;
Its thorny crown
Grotesque against the sun.
From the heaving chest
Come the sighs of death.
That face,
Eyes tightly shut.
Then wide open;
As though seeking
A comforting word.
The tongue wets the lips
Against the fever.
That man,
Hanging on that cross
Hears the weeping,
The scornful laughter,
Tastes the hyssop
As a voice from somewhere
Says he was a son of God.
That peace,
The rest of death.
When pain and time stops.
Life is over.
It is finished.
Its purpose fulfilled.
That tomb,
Dark and foreboding;
Mouth gaping wide,
Ready to consume its
First guest.
Ashes to ashes
Dust to dust.
That stone,
Rolled into place.
The grave has its prize.
Now sealed tightly against
Intruders and even God. Now things can return
To normal.
That moment,
A stirring.
Life surges in.
Arms and legs
Stretch as if from sleep.
The stone resists,
But begins to move.
That morning,
A bird sings,
As the first rays of sunlight
Kiss the spring flowers
Near the open tomb.
Footprints in the dew
Lead to a risen Savior.
Keith
CONCERNS: Judy McWhorter had knee replacement surgery last week. She us doing fine. Debbie McRoy will not have surgery. No blockage was found in Doug Bolin’s heart. Doug is Del’s brother. However, he still has a problem. These people are dealing with cancer: Teryn Gaynor’s mother (her husband has advanced Parkinson’s). Jeff Bland’s mother, Patricia. Ray Barns, (his wife, Darnel also so has heath problems) Judy Powell and Harold Clark. Former members, Ray and Debbie Reiss’ son-in-law, David. Deanna McRoy, Debbie McRoy’s cousin, Linda Alsup and husband, Prentice. Others to remember are the parents of Joni and Alan Beach and Wayne Flora. Joni Beach’s niece, Jamie Cole. Gary Overstreet, Jim Hunter, Bill Albert, Sheila Jansen and daughter, Amber Weaver. Donte McCadden (CF) Marjorie Wilson, Tim Elder, Melanie Gentry, Wayne Phlegar, and Melanie Gentry
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WELCOME TO THE WORLD!
On Saturday, April 13, at 1:45 AM, Lucas James Downing arrived in this world. He weighed in at 6lbs, 14oz and 19 inches long.
Needless to say, James and Megan are proud as punch, as are grandparents and extended family. Lucas is the first Great-grandchild of Keith and Jo Wagner.
WELCOME BACK
Jonathan Densby and his family are with us once again. He will be teaching the adult class and presenting the morning sermon. Jonathan is one of the men the steering committee is interviewing to become the minister as Keith retires. Be sure to meet the family today.
EASTER EGG HUNT
There will be an Easter egg hunt following the morning service. It will take place in the yard behind the annex. Holly Wagner will give the go signal. Children should meet her at the back door of the building. This is for all preschool children.
SUPER SUNDAY
Today, April 21, is Super Sunday. Plan to stay for the fellowship meal following the morning service. If you haven’t met the Dansby’s, this would be a good time.
THANKS
Thanks to everyone who came out on the work day. You may also notice as you come into the building that the landings and porches have been resurfaced as well as the side walks power-washed.Erma and Garrett Williams and Wayne Flora painted lines on the parking areas.
VIVIAN DUGAN
Vivian Dugan will be away longer than she expected due to Cathie and Jeff traveling.