Weekend in Review

Tomorrow is opening day for baseball and it is snowing outside. This is two Sundays in a row that it has snowed. I'm not liking this. We are in April, it is time for some warmer weather.

Fortunately, I did get to play a little baseball with Abby this weekend. She can really hit the ball. Check out the picture. The ball went flying over my head and hit the fence. Almost a home run.

Saturday was Men of God. Good discussion on the body of Christ and it's significance for us today. It is amazing when you just read the text of the Passion and just write down all that Jesus endured beyond the crucifixion. You think about the insults. You think about him being slapped. You think about the sleep deprivation. You think about the scourging. You think about the thirst. You think about the crown of thorns. How can we be so indifferent in light of all that he did.

This morning at Lord of Life we celebrated Palm Sunday. Dr. Harry Wendt of Crossways International shared the message. We had our children singing to open the worship. It was a great way to enter into Holy Week.

Then, tonight was probably the most powerful part of the weekend. We hosted a Seder Dinner at Lord of Life. In one word: Incredible! It was so fascinating to take part in this meal similar to the last supper Jesus shared with his disciples. I imagine that almost every person who attended this evening will experience the Lord's Supper in a whole new way the next time that they receive it.

This coming week is Holy Week. I am looking forward to this time of reflection, repentance, worship, and ultimately - Celebration!