MARK 16: 1-8 1 And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalena, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.
2 And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun. 3 And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre? 4 And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.
5 And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted. 6 And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.
7 But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you. 8 And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any man; for they were afraid.
EASTER DAY SCRIPTURES
Isaiah 25:6-9
Psalm 118:1-2,14-24
Mark 16:1-8
2 And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun. 3 And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre? 4 And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.
5 And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted. 6 And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.
7 But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you. 8 And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any man; for they were afraid.
EASTER DAY SCRIPTURES
Isaiah 25:6-9
Psalm 118:1-2,14-24
Mark 16:1-8
UAB student, Sarah H. was trumpeter for the Hymn of Procession, "Jesus Christ Is Risen Today"
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The Children's Choir sang "Sweet Music". Zoe Nelms sang the solo on verse three with other choir members joining her on the chorus. Accompaniment with bells from fellow choir members gave the song added zest. Adult and Children's choirs are under the direction of church musician Mrs. Sundra Smith.
Children's choir performing on Easter SundayANNOUNCEMENTS
+The St. Mark's Bible Study Group will meet on each Tuesday at 12 noon instead of each Wednesday. Thank you, Bertha Smith
+The price for Easter lilies is $10. Indicate on your check or envelope that the payment is for Easter lilies.
+Rev. Scott will be away next Sunday. The Second Annual Mother /Daughter Weekend is being held April 17-19, 2009 at Camp McDowell. The retreat is being led by Rev. Sara Scott. Rev. Pat Wingo will preside over services during her absence.
+ECW Birmingham Convocation Spring Meeting will be held at St. Andrew's in Montevallo on April 22, 2009. The Speaker will be St. Andrews own Rev. James F. Tuohy. Rev. Tuohy will be retiring later this year. Please make an advance reservation for the box lunch ($5) that will be served by contacting Liz Ensey. For directions to St. Andrews
In 2007 St. Andrews completed a major building project that provided new facilities in a 3,000 square-foot addition that includes an enlarged parish hall, improved kitchen, expanded restrooms, a nursery, Sunday school classrooms and offices. We invite you to come see our new space and join with us in prayer and fellowship!
+The Rt. Rev. Henry N. Parsley will make his annual visit to St. Mark’s on Wednesday night April 29th at 6:00 p.m. Plan to attend and bring a guest
+The St. Mark's Bible Study Group will meet on each Tuesday at 12 noon instead of each Wednesday. Thank you, Bertha Smith
+The price for Easter lilies is $10. Indicate on your check or envelope that the payment is for Easter lilies.
+Rev. Scott will be away next Sunday. The Second Annual Mother /Daughter Weekend is being held April 17-19, 2009 at Camp McDowell. The retreat is being led by Rev. Sara Scott. Rev. Pat Wingo will preside over services during her absence.
+ECW Birmingham Convocation Spring Meeting will be held at St. Andrew's in Montevallo on April 22, 2009. The Speaker will be St. Andrews own Rev. James F. Tuohy. Rev. Tuohy will be retiring later this year. Please make an advance reservation for the box lunch ($5) that will be served by contacting Liz Ensey. For directions to St. Andrews
In 2007 St. Andrews completed a major building project that provided new facilities in a 3,000 square-foot addition that includes an enlarged parish hall, improved kitchen, expanded restrooms, a nursery, Sunday school classrooms and offices. We invite you to come see our new space and join with us in prayer and fellowship!
+The Rt. Rev. Henry N. Parsley will make his annual visit to St. Mark’s on Wednesday night April 29th at 6:00 p.m. Plan to attend and bring a guest
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VISITING FAMILY AND FRIENDS
(l.to r.) Terence Calhoun,Mamie Hymes,Brian Thomas, Sara Thomas and" little "Mamie Thomas
Cousins, Audrianna & Katherine
Alemeda with her mother Mable Anderson
( l.to r.)Lucille Tarver, Bertha Smith,Mamie Hymes, Mable Anderson********************
The egg is considered a symbol of resurrection in many parts of the world. It denotes new birth. The outer shell of the egg represents the grave. It’s inner contents withhold the promise of a
new life to come at an appointed time. It has been long argued that Easter is a pagan holiday used to worship the goddess of spring, known by the names of “Ashtar, Eostra or Ostara," How can a Christian worship a god that never existed. do not worship pagan Gods. 1 Samuel 16:7 states”…the Lord seeth not as man seeth for man looketh on the outward appearance but the Lord looketh on the heart.” God knows his child’s intentions.
The egg is considered a symbol of resurrection in many parts of the world. It denotes new birth. The outer shell of the egg represents the grave. It’s inner contents withhold the promise of a
new life to come at an appointed time. It has been long argued that Easter is a pagan holiday used to worship the goddess of spring, known by the names of “Ashtar, Eostra or Ostara," How can a Christian worship a god that never existed. do not worship pagan Gods. 1 Samuel 16:7 states”…the Lord seeth not as man seeth for man looketh on the outward appearance but the Lord looketh on the heart.” God knows his child’s intentions.Zoe N. flashes a pretty smile and
displays eggs she found during the egg
hunt.
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