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Lenten Devotional Blog

For 2013 we will continue to share daily devotions in a couple of different ways. First, in blog format, which can be read here or set up as an RSS feed using the orange button below. Second, you can request that you be added to our Lenten Devotional email list, and we will email you a daily devotion throughout the Lenten season. We hope that you will choose to receive this year's devotional in this way. We hope that utilizing these forms of technology will enable us to reach a wider audience with this gift. Please note that under "author" appears the name Penny Rasnake but that is simply because I post them each day.  The actual author of the daily posting appears at the end of each devotional article.

LIGHT



Saturday, March 30 Read: John 19:38-42

TODAY: Be a candle.
Brighten the day of a
discouraged neighbor,
a weary friend, a
tired co-worker or a
saddened relative.
Make an extra effort
by sending a letter,
making a call or sharing
a smile.


LIGHT - by  Marilyn Dukes Bursch

It was January 5, the night before Epiphany. Throughout the Advent
season, “in the...

IN GALLICANTU



Good Friday, March 29 Read: John 13:31-35

TODAY: Find a map of Jerusalem to trace the events of HolyWeek.
Offer this prayer: Almighty and eternal God, who in your great love
gave your only Son to die for our sins, and for the sins of the whole
world: Enable us, we pray, by your Holy Spirit, to worship you with
reverence, and meditate with humility upon
...

Praise, I Said Praise!!!



Maundy Thursday, March 28 Read: John 13:1-17, 31b-35

TODAY: Follow the
music of the passion by
listening to Bach’s St.
Matthew’s Passion.

PRAISE, I SAID PRAISE!!! By Haydee Toedtman

“Tell me: Why is this night different than all other nights?” This haunting
refrain is one of the most emotional parts of a new opera that has
debuted
...

WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD LIKE?



Wednesday, March 27 Read: Luke 13:18-19

TODAY: Consider joining
a mission team to the
Haiti Christian School of
New Vision. Contact
The Church of the Good
Shepherd for more information.
There’s also a
website:
www.christianschoolnew
vision.com

WHAT IS
THE KINGDOM
OF GOD LIKE? by Ginny Johnson

I compare the kingdom of God to the Haiti Christian School of ...

LAY DOWN ONE"S LIFE



Tuesday, March 26 Read: John 15:12-17


TODAY: Ask God to help
you see the needs of others
around you. Think of
how you can lay down
your life today for a
friend. Put aside your
own “to-do” list and connect
with someone who
needs a listening ear.

LAY DOWN ONE’S LIFE by Becky Todd York
HolyWeek is the special time that we
commemorate the life, ...

The Maple Tree



Monday, March 25 Read: John 15:2

TODAY: Connect. Reach
out to God by reading
the Bible and attending
church. Spend time with
people who are important
to you. Rekindle
memories that live on in
our hearts.We can help
one another in many ways
when we lose things that
are important to us by
copying pictures, building
new collections and
keeping our connections
strong...

THE BIG QUESTION



Palm Sunday, March 24 Read: Matthew 27:11-54

TODAY: This marks the symbolic beginning of Jesus’ journey through
Jerusalem. What will you do today to convince witnesses that you
are a follower? Or will people think you let Jesus pass by? What
about tomorrow?


THE BIG QUESTION by Penny Rasnake

I have a friend on the social media site Facebook who has ...

The Gift of Sharing



Saturday, March 23 Read: Luke 8:1-3

TODAY: Sign up. Church
of the Good Shepherd
members cook and serve
lunch on the fourth
Sunday of each month.
Volunteer for this
rewarding experience.
Add your name to the
signup sheet in the
Information Center or
contact the church
office.

THE GIFT OF SHARING
“Here they come again!” It was Evelyn Green’s ...

Two Lost Sheep



Friday, March 22 Read: Luke 15:1-7

TODAY: Reach out. If
you know of a teenager
who is in need of support,
or if you have a
connection with schools
in your neighborhood,
take the time to offer
yourself as a mentor, role
model and spiritual guide.
Be the good shepherd in
their life.


TWO LOST SHEEP

As Jesus was being criticized by the
scribes and Pharisees for ...

SWIPER



Thursday, March 21 Read: Job 12:7-10

TODAY: Take a
moment to look at our
world and ask yourself
how else could all this
splendor come to pass
without the hand of
God? Take in His creations
and feel the joy
it can bring to you.


SWIPER by Joe Kinego

Have you ever made what appeared to be a simple decision in life only
to recognize later that maybe you did not ...

MORNING HAS BROKEN



Wednesday, March 20 Read: Song of Solomon 2:10-13

TODAY: Eleanor Farjeon’s inspiration was Lamentations 3:22-23,
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come
to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
What poem can you write this week to praise and thank the
Creator of the seasons?

...

Hallelujah for The Messiah



Tuesday, March 19 Read: Psalm 100

TODAY: Write a Psalm.
Spring is coming, which
should put you in a celebratory
mood. Capture that spirit.


HALLELUJAH FOR THE MESSIAH - By Kathy Lovelace

Saying that I had trouble getting into the Christmas spirit this year
would be a huge understatement. In early December, I drove by a
church sign that read: “Are you ...

HANDLE WITH CARE



Monday, March 18 Read: Ephesians 4:14-20

TODAY: As a parent, make a point today of devoting time to your
children and telling them how proud of them you are. As a son or
daughter, reach out to your parents, recalling moments when you
were especially grateful for their wisdom and help.


HANDLEWITH CARE by Marla Stone

At a young age, I learned a very ...

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AGAPE OBSERVED



Sunday, March 17 Read: 1 John 4:7

TODAY: Say a prayer for
young people trying to
find their way. Brennan
Manning gave a passionate
explanation for this
sort of change in his
book, The Wisdom of Tenderness:
“When I am
in conscious communion
with the reality of the
wild, passionate, relentless,
stubborn, pursuing,
tender love of God for
me—then it&...

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The Show Must Go ON



Saturday, March 16 Read: Colossians 3:22-25

TODAY: Finish the task. The difference between something good
and something great is attention to detail. Big or small, attention to
detail makes all the difference, whether it’s a musical or play, a
church, homework, a garden, homework or an assignment at work.
Learn from the children that with God&...

May 2013
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 Morning Prayer
Time: 6:30AM

Bell Practice
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 6:15PM

Choir Practice
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 7:30PM

Boy Scout Rummage Sale Collection
Location: Fellowship Hall
Boy Scouts have reserved the fellowship hall to pl ...

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2 DCOM
Location: Room 11
Time: 9:30AM

Practicing the Presence
Location: Room 7
Time: 01:00PM

Hearts Afire Planning Meeting
Location: Adult 2
Time: 07:00PM

Boy Scout Rummage Sale Collection
Location: Fellowship Hall
Boy Scouts have reserved the fellowship hall to pl ...

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3 AA
Location: Room #10
Time: 08:30PM

Boy Scout Rummage Sale Collection
Location: Fellowship Hall
Boy Scouts have reserved the fellowship hall to pl ...

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4 Boy Scout Rummage Sale
Location: Fellowship Hall
Time: 8:00AM -1:00PM

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5 Worship
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 8:30AM
Holy Communion

Sunday School - All Ages
Location: Education Center, Adult #1, Adult #2
Time: 9:45AM -10:45AM

Worship
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 11:00AM
Holy Communion

Farewell Reception
Location: Narthex
Time: 12:00PM

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6 Church Council
Location: The Gallery
Time: 7:00PM

OA
Time: 7:30PM
Meets in Room 10

AA
Location: Room 7
Time: 8:30PM -10:00PM
Meets in Room #7

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7 Boy Scout Troop 13
Location: Rooms 5, 7,8,9,10,11
Time: 07:00PM

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8 Morning Prayer
Time: 6:30AM

Bell Practice
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 6:15PM

Choir Practice
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 7:30PM

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9 Practicing the Presence
Location: Room 7
Time: 01:00PM

Teens in Turmoil
Location: Room 10
Time: 07:00PM -08:30PM

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10 AA
Location: Room #10
Time: 08:30PM

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11 ***UCC PLANNING RETREAT
Location: Fellowship Hall
Time: 9:00AM -3:00PM
Contact Richard Sider email: rsider@uuc.org phone ...

Hearts Afire Contemporary Worship
Location: Fellowship Hall
Time: 5:30PM

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12 Worship
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 8:30AM

Sunday School - All Ages
Location: Education Center, Adult #1, Adult #2
Time: 9:45AM -10:45AM

Worship
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 11:00AM

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13 Girl Scout Trp 5714
Location: Junior High Room 9
Time: 07:00PM -08:30PM

OA
Time: 7:30PM
Meets in Room 10

Outreach Team
Time: 7:30PM

AA
Location: Room 7
Time: 8:30PM -10:00PM
Meets in Room #7

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14 Boy Scout Troop 13
Location: Rooms 5, 7,8,9,10,11
Time: 07:00PM

Pack 13 Monthly Meeting
Location: Fellowship Hall
Time: 7:00PM -9:00PM
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15 Morning Prayer
Time: 6:30AM

Bell Practice
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 6:15PM

Bear Scout Meeting
Location: Education Center/Fellowship Hall
Time: 7:00PM -8:00PM
Rob Folsom primary contact 858-333-1663

Choir Practice
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 7:30PM

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16 Practicing the Presence
Location: Room 7
Time: 01:00PM

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17 AA
Location: Room #10
Time: 08:30PM

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18 Trustees Work Day
Time: 9:00AM -12:00PM

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19 Worship
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 8:30AM
Guest Preacher: Dr. Sondra Wheeler, Professor of C ...

Sunday School - All Ages
Location: Education Center, Adult #1, Adult #2
Time: 9:45AM -10:45AM

Worship
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 11:00AM
Guest Preacher: Dr. Sondra Wheeler, Professor of C ...

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20 Trustee's Meeting
Location: Adult 2
Time: 07:00PM -08:30PM

OA
Time: 7:30PM
Meets in Room 10

AA
Location: Room 7
Time: 8:30PM -10:00PM
Meets in Room #7

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21 Boy Scout Troop 13
Location: Rooms 5, 7,8,9,10,11
Time: 07:00PM

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22 Morning Prayer
Time: 6:30AM

Bell Practice
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 6:15PM

Choir Practice
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 7:30PM

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23 Preschool
Time: 9:30AM

Practicing the Presence
Location: Room 7
Time: 01:00PM

Hot Meals
Location: Kitchen
Time: 02:00PM -05:30PM
Contact Lyn Hanke or Laurie Juliana.

Dominion Christian School
Location: Fellowship Hall
Time: 7:30PM
Diane Whitten, contact

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24 AA
Location: Room #10
Time: 08:30PM

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25 No Events

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26 Worship
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 8:30AM

Sunday School - All Ages
Location: Education Center, Adult #1, Adult #2
Time: 9:45AM -10:45AM

Worship
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 11:00AM

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27 OA
Time: 7:30PM
Meets in Room 10

Worship Team
Location: Information Center
Time: 07:30PM
Contact Lyn Hanke.

AA
Location: Room 7
Time: 8:30PM -10:00PM
Meets in Room #7

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28 Boy Scout Troop 13
Location: Rooms 5, 7,8,9,10,11
Time: 07:00PM

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29 Morning Prayer
Time: 6:30AM

Bell Practice
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 6:15PM

Choir Practice
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 7:30PM

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30 Practicing the Presence
Location: Room 7
Time: 01:00PM

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31 Dominion Christian School
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 6:00PM -10:00PM
Not sure of exact time at present.  In contac ...

AA
Location: Room #10
Time: 08:30PM

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