FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER: ALPHA's NEW GOOD NEWS 17.4.16

BEGINNING a NEW WEEK with GOOD NEWS 
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Welcome to this 4th Sunday of Easter and to a new week... ~
Living God, long ago, faithful followers proclaimed  the good news of Jesus' resurrection, and the world was changed forever. Teach us to keep faith with them, that our witness may be as bold, our love as deep, and our faith as true. In Your Son's Name we pray, Amen.

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* Alpha just released their new film series
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to be sharing it with you today...  EnJoy! * The full series is available  HERE for download and to anyone wanting to offer the series.
Click for more Info on the series HERE * Father of all, Your Son remained with His disciples  after His resurrection, teaching them to love all people as neighbours. As Yeshua Jesus' disciples in this age, we offer our prayers on behalf of the world in which we are privileged to live and our neighbours with whom we share it. Open our hearts to Your power moving around us and between us and within us, until Your glory is revealed in our love of both friend and enemy, in communities transformed by Your justice and compassion, Your Truth, Life and Light, and in the healing of all that is broken. In Yeshua Jesus' Name.  Amen. *

* Scripture Readings
| Psalm 63 and 98 | Acts 9.36-43 | Rev 7.9-17 | Mt 7.15-29 |
| Jn 10.22-30 | * May God's glory shine on and within us,
may our lives proclaim God's goodness,
our work give God honour, and our voices praise God  forever...  As we go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Amen.


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EASTER! REJOICING IN CHRIST'S RESURRECTION 27.3.16

HALLELUJAH!  CHRIST IS RISEN

CHRIST IS RISEN INDEED!

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~ Lord of Life and Power, through the mighty resurrection of Your Son, You have overcome the old order of sin and death and have made all things new in Him. May we, being dead to sin  live alive to You in Yeshua Jesus. On that day of Victory, Your faithful proclaimed the Good News  of Yeshua Jesus' resurrection, and the world was changed forever. Teach us to keep faith with them, that our witness may be as bold, our love as deep, and our faith as true. May we share our joy in the gift of salvation Jesus has won for all.
Rejoicing in the name of our Redeemer we pray.  Amen. ~

Rejoicing that Our Redeemer Lives

~ Scripture Readings: {  click to read  } ~ |  Acts 10.34-43  |  Psalm 118.1-2, 14-24  |  l Corinthians 15.19-26  |  John 20.1-18 | ~

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We exult in Your love, O God of the living, for You made the tomb of death the womb from which You brought forth Your Son, the first-born of a new creation, and You anointed the universe with the fragrant Spirit of His resurrection. Make us joyful witnesses to this Good News, that all humanity may gather in Your kingdom where You reign forever and ever. In the name of Christ Who has risen.  Amen. ~

~ REJOICING in the Joy of EASTER!  ~

~ ~ God, our Strength and Salvation, receive our offerings to You this day, and grant that we who have confessed Your name and received Your new Life in Christ, may live in the joy of the resurrection, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen and Amen ~ ~*~

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EASTER VIGIL: RESURRECTION OF THE LORD YESHUA JESUS 26.3.16

~ On this most holy night, when our Lord Jesus Christ passed from death to life, God's children throughout the world  come together in vigil and prayer. Remembering the Passover of the Lord, we remember His death and resurrection by hearing His word and celebrating His mysteries, confident in sharing His victory over death and life with Him forever in God. ~ Mighty God, in Whom we know the power of redemption, You stand among us in the shadows of our time.
As we move through every sorrow and trial of this life, uphold us with knowledge of the final morning when, in the glorious Presence of Your risen Son, we will share in His resurrection, redeemed and restored to the fullness of Life and forever freed to be Your people. ~ Through Your resurrection power heal us and lift us from sorrow, loss, pain and grief, that we may know the fulfillment of Your promise in our restoration to wholeness. In the power of Your Name we pray.  Amen. ~

~ We share the Light of Your glory through Your Son, the Light of the world. Spark Your new fire within us; light Your new Hope. Send forth Your Light and Truth  and lead us. ~ The Light of Christ. Thanks be to God. ~ Blessed are You, God of gods, Whose saving love endures forever. Your holy light pierces cold and darkness, death and chaos. You cut a covenant of life  which no evil can overcome. May the glorious radiance of resurrection dispel the shadows in our lives and conform us more closely to our risen Saviour Whose blood has ransomed and paid for us the price of Adam's sin. To Whom, with You and the Holy Spirit, be Glory, Praise and Honour Forever.  Amen.

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~ Scripture Readings: { click to read } ~

| Genesis 1.1--2.4a  |  Psalm 136.1-9, 23-26  |  Exodus 14  | Psalm 46  |  Isaiah 55.1-11  |  ~ |  Isaiah 12.2-6  | Psalm 19  |  Ezekiel 36.24-28  |  Psalm 42 and 43  |
|  Ezekiel 37.1-14  |  Psalm 143  |  Zephaniah 3.14-20  |  Psalm 98  |
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Ever-Faithful God, by Divine wisdom You gather us out of the darkness that has spoken its worst in the death of our Saviour, into the Light of Christ. Enable us to recall Your many acts of mercy, the miracles by which You delivered us, and the signs of Your unwavering love for humankind, which proclaim the gospel of resurrection and life. In the name of Him Who is Resurrection and Life. Amen. ~ Eternal Giver of Life and Light, this holy night shines with the radiance of the risen Christ. Renew us with Your Spirit, that we may worship You in sincerity and truth, and shine as true Light in the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who is alive and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. ~ |  Romans 6.3-11  |  Psalm 114  |

|  Luke 23.55-24.9  |

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~*~ God of glory, Who raised Jesus from death to life. As we are united with Him in death, so unite us with Him in resurrection. May we walk in newness of Life, that the Light of Christ dispels the darkness of our hearts and minds as we greet this Easter dawn and recognize
He's Alive ! ~

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EASTER: RESURRECTION MORNING WORSHIP ! 5.4.15

Resurrection Morning !

le saintes femmes au tombeau Matthew 28.6 ~ Mark 16:1-8 ~ Christ is Risen!  Hallelujah!
Christ is Risen indeed ! and He has turned our mourning into dancing !

Psalm 30.12

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~ May the Truth of sins forgiven be the ultimate 
JOY and Hallelujah! 
every day for the remainder of our earth life ...
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Acts 10.34-43 ~ Isaiah 25.6-9 ~ Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 ~ 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 ~
~ John 20. 1-18 ~

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~ Rejoice with Nicole C Mullen leading worship this Eastertide  for #SongsonSunday 
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~ 2 more selections HERE for Eastertide #SongsonSundays ~ Every Blessing on our Worship and Celebration
this Joyous Easter Day! Thank you for joining #SONGSonSUNDAYS 
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HOLY WEEK: WORSHIP and EASTER VIGIL

Share five favourite Holy Week things, 

five things that are truly worshipful for you. 

my five ~

1 Definitely Maundy Thursday.

the blessing of leading new believers into the deep truths of 

loving each other

serving each other

in humbling one's self before the other

as Christ led by example.

washing one another's feet

breaking and serving each other the bread and wine

in Remembrance of Him...
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2 Celebration of the Palm Branch Praise Service

the JoY and exuberance 

of welcoming Christ

Hosannas of Gratitude in Thanksgiving for Who He IS 

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3  the depths of Christ's agony on our behalf

His willingness to suffer what we deserved 

in recognition of our sins against God

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truly Good this Friday worship 

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4 Easter Eve with the Great Vigil

anticipation ...

all with candles awaiting the Light of the Risen Christ

"we share in the light of Your glory through Your Son,

The Light of the World

inflame us with new hope..."

"For Christ has ransomed us with His blood,

and paid for us the price of Adam's sin to our Eternal Father!"

yes ~ truly a night of Triumphal worship as we welcome the Risen Lord!

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5 that Holy Week is just that!

It's more than just an Easter sunday one day event.

It's an entire week of deeply meaningful worship

of Christ and all He IS and has done...
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following the spiritual journey of Lent

it is a week of intense awe and wonder of our Great God!

Love and Gratitude openly expressed in Worship

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Share your favourites of Holy Week in comments or blog post [then leave the link so we can find them]
~ May your blessings increase in keeping the Easter Vigil!



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TUESDAY INTROS & TEASERS + *GIVEAWAY* ~ EASTER STORIES ~ CLASSIC TALES for the HOLY SEASON ~ 24.3.15

Today's Intro and Teaser are from one of the tales found in  EASTER STORIES an anthology of Classic Tales for the Holy Season compiled by Miriam LeBlanc. Published February 2015 by Plough Publishing House *
From the First Paragraphs of 'The Golden Egg' ~
"The sun was setting over the city of London in a golden glory, a little dimmed by the haze from the river.  There was a freshness of spring in the air and the slender little maid, standing by the Thames, lifted her pale face joyously as the soft breezes fanned a tinge of color into her cheeks.  She was neatly dressed, though her shoes were worn and her homespun dress patched, as well as her faded hood and cloak. "Daydreaming, Winnie?" asked a boy's voice...  "The day after tomorrow, and on Easter Monday, the great egg rolling takes place...in Master Oglethorpe's grounds, and he is giving a big prize, Winnie.  There is going to be hidden a golden egg, and they say it will be worth fifty guineas."
and the Teaser ~
"Where shall I hide it?" Randolph asked.  "It must be well concealed,  for we shall have half of London out with such a prize as this."
* EASTER STORIES includes 27 classic stories illumining the Holy Season and its true meaning. Selected for their spiritual value and literary quality, these classic tales capture the  spirit of Holy Week and Easter. From past centuries to current day,  folk tales to fables, stories that challenge and stories that delight, I have enjoyed the variety of writing selections and story tellers. Classic authors featuring  CS Lewis, Ivy May Bolton, Leo Tolstoy, Ruth Sawyer,  Oscar Wilde, Elizabeth Goudge, Anton Chekhov, Walter Wangerin,  and more including Swedish author, Selma Lagerlof - the first female author to win the Nobel Prize in Literature * A unique collection for those who love word artistry and imagination captured by authors of the nations.  Illustrated by Lisa Toth using evocative black and white woodcuts suited to the stories.  *
EASTER STORIES: Classic Tales for the Holy Season 
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Find more TUESDAY INTROS at Diane's weekly meme First Chapter FIrst Paragraph  Jenn's  TEASER TUESDAYS at A Daily Rhythm Mary's LITERACY MUSING MONDAYS Ramona's BOOK NOOK Katherine's FAVORITE THINGS RevGals FRIDAY FIVES

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CHRIST IS RISEN! : MY REDEEMER LIVES - Nicole C Mullen 20.4.14

Resurrection Morning !

le saintes femmes au tombeau
Christ is Risen!  Hallelujah!
Christ is Risen indeed !
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IT'S MONDAY! WHAT ARE YOU READING? [ BOOKS & AUDIOBOOKS ] !4.4.14

Almost embarassed to be linking up this week with only minimal time and 1 audiobook completed !
Frustrated with my kindle at not downloading my galleys - not sure what the issue is and no time to pursue.. yikes!
Hoping to read you've had excellent reading opps but not tempt me with more to add to the stacks ok? !! ya, right!
I finished Carola Dunn's 1920's mystery via audiobook DEAD IN THE WATER *

A unique turn in the conclusion creates interest in the sharp thinking of our lovely Daisy Dalrymple, journalist  and sleuth.  One more review waiting for my time to multiply into writing as well as all the other demands - especially as we now begin Holy Week progression to Easter!
Enjoy any reading breaks you nab and peace to all pursuing remembrance of Christ's journey from rejection to resurrection...
ps- don't miss the rare eclipse of the moon Tuesday night / Wednesday 2-3.30 a.m. ET ! Should be amazing !!
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Easter JoY !

Easter

“Oh, what joy for those

      whose disobedience is forgiven,

      whose sin is put out of sight!”

The Alleluia of Easter 

while living in a Good Friday world, 

King David’s words resonate with me increasingly 

as I near the day of celebration.

Caspar David Friedrich 1833

My Lenten journey has been long 

as I’ve plumbed new depths of relationship 

with Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  

Spiritual discoveries gained through exploration 

of new directions led by Holy Spirit, 

that voice behind me saying, 

"This is the way you should go,”” Is 30.21. 

From the very inception of this Lenten journey 

I have been led on a new path.  

Not a common path of caffeine or sugar sacrifice; 

A path of inner recognition; a path of listening and hearing; 

a path of relational focus;  

An uncommon path of sacrificing distractions.  

I was impelled to answer the searching gaze that queried, 

“What is keeping you occupied?  

What has your attention?  

Your focus?  Your heart?” 

Which is, of course, what God is always pursuing; 

our heart.  My heart in this case. 

 And was it a worthy focus?  A worthy occupation?  

These attractions; these distractions 

that so cleverly kept my attention?  

Anaesthetizing me to the very relationship 

to which I’m called and for which I’m created.  

The questions searched the depths of me; my core.  

Which they must if I am to be changed.  

To be transformed.  

To be conformed to the image 

of the One who designed and desires me as His own. 

And so the journey continues.  

Hearing, now that I’m listening.  

Listening, now that I’m hearing.  

The joy and beauty of a developing love relationship.  

How do we fall in love?  

By spending time together.  

Which is exactly what this Lenten journey has provided.  Focused time – together. 

Time intentionally redirected to God.  

Sitting in His Presence.  

Reading and re-reading His love letters.  

Conversation.   Notes taken in those conversations.   

Ah hah  moments of revelation.  

Resting in His embrace.  

Gratitude and reflection.  

Contemplation of beauty – His beauty.  

Of person, heart, love, nature.  

‘Altogether lovely’, isn’t He described in scripture?  

And I’ve - we’ve – been invited 

to discover this loveliness for ourselves. 

And so I enter into Easter.  

Into this celebration of joy.  

Focused.  Intentional.  

Undivided in heart and attention.  

In heart satisfying relationship with my Saviour.  

And with all Easter people I joyfully proclaim, 

Alleluia!  Christ is risen!  

The Lord is risen indeed!  

Alleluia!

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