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Walking the Way of the Cross with Paul
Reflecting on Jesus'
sacrifice by looking at Paul's writings
Greater Woodbury
Cooperative Ministry Lenten Study
The apostle Paul has often been considered a
controversial figure from early Christianity, especially in modern times. Paul's own
complex and sometimes contradictory writings are partly responsible for his
mixed image. Yet at the heart of his difficult texts (and difficult life) was a
simple
but potent realization: God had sent Israel a crucified Messiah. This
key recognition transformed Paul's entire understanding of God's ways and of the human
response to them. It made the cross of Christ central to his unfolding of what
it means to believe in God and of what it means to live a life conditioned by
that belief. It placed self-sacrificing love at the foundation and the core of
Paul's view of God, his own apostolic ministry, and Christian life overall.
Lent is, among other things, a journey
on the way of the cross—a journey of learning how to appropriate Christ's
teaching about "taking up the cross" (Mark 8:34-35) for ourselves.
This six-session
study will look at how one early Christian missionary, teacher, and theologian
sought to do
just that in his work and in his life. Participants will examine a number of
passages in Paul's letters in order to reflect on the place of the cross in Christian
lives today. They will consider Paul's statements about the cross and its
implications not only in themselves but in relation to his practice—including
areas where he seems to us to have had difficulty living up to his own ideals. The aim is to invite
you into Lenten reflection and practice centered on the cross of Christ, guided by Paul's own
incorporation of the cross into his spirituality. Leaders and participants will
have an
opportunity to reflect on their own practices of Christian spirituality and
ethics in the light of the experience, teaching, and faith of the apostle Paul.
All Are Welcome
St. Stephen's Lutheran Church 230 N. Evergreen Ave., Woodbury NJ
February 22 Ash Wednesday 7:00pm
February 29 The old is gone. The new is here! 7:00pm
March 7 The foolishness of our proclamation 7:00pm
March 14 Is Jesus God or human or both? 7:00pm
March 21 I have been crucified with Christ 7:00pm
March 28 Power made perfect in weakness 7:00pm
April 4 Not conformed, but transformed 7:00pm
Join us for our annual
10 Commandments
Hike
TO
SERVE GOD...DUTY TO
GOD
Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Time: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Woodbury, N.J.
Dress: Class A Uniform
The Hike is open to all Scouts (Cub, Boy, Girl, etc.),
leaders, adults and friends. Please bring a bag lunch and plenty to drink - and
don't forget those comfortable walking shoes.
What is
a Ten Commandments Hike? It's a unique and exciting way to embrace the concept
of religious tolerance, learn local history,
participate in community service, and have fun. It allows Scouts to visit different houses of worship, each
with a representative of the faith explaining 1 of the Ten Commandments. This year we will be
visiting the churches of Woodbury, NJ.
It is the perfect
opportunity to:
•
Complement your Pack or Troop's commitment "To Serve God"
& "Duty to God".
•
Learn about each of the Town's varied faiths.
- Take part in a community service project by bringing a
canned good to donate to a local food bank.
Please provide a preliminary list of attendees so we can
order the patches along with a name, phone number and e-mail for a contact
person in your unit. An agenda for the day will be available at the time of
registration.
Contact Info: Joe Brennan (856) 428-2645, jpbrenfsa@verizon.net
The churches of the GWCM will participate in this event. The GWCM is not a sponsor of this event, but our food pantries will benefit from your food donations.
