MAIN STREET LIVING – April 21, 2019: -10:30 a.m. -Rev. Michael Zeigler, the Speaker for the iconic The Lutheran Hour,
presents the message “With” based on John 20:1-18. The program is interpreted
and closed captioned for the hearing impaired. For more information go to
the web site: www.mainstreetliving.com
HOLY WEEK:
No Catechism on April 17thHoly Thursday services (with Communion) is April 18th at 7:00pm
Good Friday services April 19 at 7:00pm
EASTER:
Easter morning Vigil services (with youth group) April 21
at 7:00am (small breakfast following)Easter Day services w/communion (St. Paul Freeman) April 21 at 9:00am
Easter Day services w/communion (Immanuel Menno) April 21 at 10:30am
Easter Day services w/communion (St. Paul Scotland) April 21 at 4:30pm
VOTER'S
MEETING is
April 28th after services
HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR blessings
May 5th during the 9:00am services
LAWN MOWING- The trustees are seeking bids for mowing the lawn
at the church and parsonage. If you
would like to put in a bid to mow the lawn this summer please contact Scott
Peterson at 605-421-1454. Thank you.
THE MELCHER SCHOLARSHIP
COMMITTEE has begun
accepting applications for its 2019 awards. Anyone who desires an application
can pick one up from the bulletin board at church. Eligible applicants are
members of St. Paul Lutheran Church who are either high school seniors or
college students. Completed forms may be returned to Joan or Karen on or before
April 28, 2019.
We have updated the FUNERAL
SERVING GROUPS; there are copies for you to pick up on the window sill
in the kitchen and also in the circular file in the narthex. You will notice
that we have changed to just 2 serving groups. Thanks.
If you would like to purchase an EASTER LILY in memory of a loved one, you may contact Dawn Walz at 605-660-0264. Deadline is April 17.
The memorials will be printed in the bulletin and placed for Easter services on April 21. Easter Lilies may be picked up on or after April 21
THIS MONTH’S
MISSION/MINISTRY OF THE MONTH IS ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN Sharing resources and bringing
Christ’s name and character to needy people both far and near. Orphan Grain Train is a Christian volunteer
network that ships donated food, clothing, medical and other needed items to
people in 68 different countries including the USA.
The veiling of the cross was common practice already in
the 7th Century, and it varied widely as to when it happened. Some veiled as
early as Ash Wednesday. As for the symbolism, here is some gleaned information
from Rev. Larry Peters of Grace Lutheran Church in Clarksville, TN.
The veiling of Crosses, images etc. during Lent and Passiontide was done because these times had the character of penance and grief, and therefore decoration in the church was deemed inappropriate. The veiling of the crosses, moreover, may have its reason in the fact that until the 12th century the representations of the Crucifix showed not so much the Passion of the Christ, but his triumph on the cross. Likewise, the great Lenten veil was doubtlessly introduced with regard to the character of grief and penance proper to Lent. Of course, over time, other meanings were additionally attributed to some of these customs, which is understandable given the rise of mysticism during the medieval age. In the veiling of crosses, images and other decoration in the church was symbolized weakness and humility referencing the veiling of Jesus’ divine power in submitting Himself to death, even death on a cross. It recalls the veil which separated the Holy of Holies from the people which was rent asunder at the death of Jesus (we will unveil the altar crucifix on Good Friday). The remainder of the veils will be removed on Easter signifying that Christ now stands in unveiled splendor in His eternal glory. He has opened the heavens for us and taken away the blindness of our hearts. To Him alone be the glory!
The veiling of Crosses, images etc. during Lent and Passiontide was done because these times had the character of penance and grief, and therefore decoration in the church was deemed inappropriate. The veiling of the crosses, moreover, may have its reason in the fact that until the 12th century the representations of the Crucifix showed not so much the Passion of the Christ, but his triumph on the cross. Likewise, the great Lenten veil was doubtlessly introduced with regard to the character of grief and penance proper to Lent. Of course, over time, other meanings were additionally attributed to some of these customs, which is understandable given the rise of mysticism during the medieval age. In the veiling of crosses, images and other decoration in the church was symbolized weakness and humility referencing the veiling of Jesus’ divine power in submitting Himself to death, even death on a cross. It recalls the veil which separated the Holy of Holies from the people which was rent asunder at the death of Jesus (we will unveil the altar crucifix on Good Friday). The remainder of the veils will be removed on Easter signifying that Christ now stands in unveiled splendor in His eternal glory. He has opened the heavens for us and taken away the blindness of our hearts. To Him alone be the glory!
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