I am leaving from Peace tomorrow at 8:15 to attend the very uplifting “Money, Minds & Ministry” seminar at St Armands. It’s being led by Gary Moore, who teaches ethical economics at Luther Seminary. We will return by 11:45. So the Saturday Sisters prayer walk will happen at noon. Wonder if a few of you might join us at noon on the 3rd?
This Sunday is we examine Mark 8:31-38, the challenge to live a sacrificial life. Jesus said, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.”
One way you might embrace this sacrificial life is to support the Coalition of Immokalee Workers by prayer, fasting, or showing solidarity in the March 10 Saturday prayer vigil and walk next week. To learn more, click on this link http://www.gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/fairfood/fast-at-publix-headquarters-march5-10/ or go to http://www.interfaithact.org/
Another way would be to write a check to supply a share of rice and beans or bring in a contribution to our underwear and diapers drive. Deny yourselves. Supply the most basic of needs for others.
When Palm Sunday and Easter arrive we will collect the One Great Hour of Sharing, which supports the hungry, those suffering from natural disasters, and those in need of a helping hand.
It’s all about a life of sacrifice this week at Peace. But Jesus says, those who lose their life for his sake will save their lives. Losing is winning!
Peace to all, especially those who are suffering.
Elizabeth
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