The Voice of Joy! March 22Gordon Cosby's ministry inspired Jan and Joy to start Spirit of Joy. For 60 years, Gordon lived and worked and preached as part of the community he and his wife Mary founded in one of the poorest neighborhoods in the nation's capitol.Following Gordon's death Wednesday, Jan Linn has written on his blog of the lessons Gordon taught him personally. I've entered into conversation with Gordon's last sermon on mine. Jim Wallis of Sojourners wrote of being at Gordon's bedside the night before he died. And Church of the Saviour's inward/outward daily blog will continue to posts entries relevant to Gordon's life.A growing list of blogs all over the web is paying tribute to this remarkable pastor, teacher, and leader. I hope you'll search out some of these meaningful tributes and keep in mind the impact Gordon has had here in Minnesota through you because you're part of Spirit of Joy. Blessings and Peace, We've been keeping Darlene in our prayers as she's gone through a battery of tests at Mayo. She's pleased to announce that it's not nearly as complicated or dangerous as she and her doctors feared, and although the hiatal hernia they discovered requires surgery, the procedure is relatively simple. She writes, "Thanks for all the prayers and concern and support. Know that all of you are very important to me and that knowing you are there means a lot." The death of my Mom, Lenora Hemmen, came as a great shock. We are only now beginning to get our heads around the fact that she is really gone. And yet she will always be with us. Thank you so very much for the tremendous care and support expressed to us over the past week. Your cards, words and presence brought us great comfort and hope. We will never forget your kindness and care.Dear SOJ Community,Verlyn and Kay Holy Week Begins SundayCome to worship on Palm Sunday and you'll sing Hosanna and wave palm branches. Come to study hour beforehand and you'll learn how to make a palm cross. We'll also have Bible study on Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and the events leading up to his arrest and execution.There will be no Wednesday dinner or studies this week, because we'll have them on Thursday instead. Maundy Thursday traditionally marks the night of Jesus' last supper with his disciples. We'll have a simple meal at 6:00 followed by a service of worship with scripture readiings and music to mark the final events of Jesus' life at 7:00. The events of Palm Sunday and Maundy Thursday are the context in which Easter morning occurs. We'll celebrate beginning with Breakfast on Easter Sunday morning at 9:30, followed by worship at 10:30. I hope you'll be here for each of these special services as we celebrate the most important holy days of the year. Easter LiliesTo order Easter lilies, sign up Sunday in the narthex. They will be $7 each.First Christian Church in Owensboro, Kentucky, suffered a devastating fire following an early morning lightning strike this week. They lost virtually everything except their sign. |
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