On the Road from Emmaus: Cleopas and His Wife
May 29, 2021
A reading for two voices, the light print a woman’s voice. It was just too intense, we had to get away. So much crying, so
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A reading for two voices, the light print a woman’s voice. It was just too intense, we had to get away. So much crying, so
As a worship planner, it’s a hard call to go with only Mark’s resurrection story on Easter Sunday morning. We’ve had a service today with
Every Easter we listen to the story of Jesus raised from the dead. This year, I chose to read from the gospel of John. It of course contains the wonderful news that Jesus was raised from the dead, but the way John tells the story is a bit odd.
Based on: Matthew 28:1-10; Mark 16:1-7; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-10 Characters: NarratorMary MagdaleneMary the mother of JamesJoanna (wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward)SalomeCaleb: 10 year old
Jesus died. He was buried. On the third day he rose. Thank you, God, for hope when hope was lost and for life when death
1. In the name of Christ, First Born of all Creation, 2. in the name of Jesus, the Second
God of life, thank you for empty tombs and Jesus Christ, risen and alive. Thank you that death does not have the final word, ever.
Go from here singing hosannas all the way home. Do not be afraid, Jesus is walking with you.
Early in the morning we come to you, God, with gratefulness and wonder, and with awe at your power to save us. This morning we
I am a Mennonite pastor currently teaching theology at Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, Ontario. I’ve served congregations in Ontario and most recently, Alberta.
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