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Lenten Meditation: Rusted Things Wearing Worn-Out Crowns
Join Pastor Thomas for a Lenten Midweek Meditation
Posted by Eastridge Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, March 18, 2020
I saw a river over which every soul must pass
to reach the kingdom of heaven,
and the name of that river was suffering:
and I saw the boat which carries souls across the river,
and the name of that boat was love.— St. John of the Cross
An Important Message from Pastor Melodie Jones Pointon
Hello to all the friends and family members of Eastridge Presbyterian Church,
Earlier this year, we began our Wednesday night GiFT faith formation evenings with these words of scripture,
“But now, says the Lord— the one who created you, Jacob, the one who formed you, Israel:
Don’t fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine.” (Isa 43:1)
These words have brought me comfort for most of my career now, as I have used them at baptisms, weddings, confirmations, and funerals. I use them now, hoping they provide comfort and grounding for us all during this unusual COVID-19, coronavirus pandemic.
“Out of an abundance of caution…” these words are being used by many government and private organizations as we face the changes we are being asked to make. Now, I join in using them, in regard to some changes being made at Eastridge Church.
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A Heart that Hurts – Worship at Eastridge 3/15/20
Worship March 15th 2020 | “A Heart That Hurts”
Posted by Eastridge Presbyterian Church on Sunday, March 15, 2020