Monthly Archives: March 2017

The Fifth Sunday of Lent: Year A

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Freed from the tomb of sinfulness Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon these your servants the forgiveness of sin, and raised them … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Sunday in Lent: Year A

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Mud and Oil, Light and Understanding 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalm 23 Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-14 Come, Spirit of blessing, anoint me with your oil of promise. Do not look upon my appearance, but look at my heart, and choose me … Continue reading →

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The Third Sunday in Lent: Year A

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Baptismal waters Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and born again may continue for ever in … Continue reading →

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The Second Sunday in Lent: Year A

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Conversion Genesis 12:1-4a Psalm 121 Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 John 3:1-17 Since baptism and Lent are all about conversion, the themes for the five Sundays of Lent also provide us with a process of “conversion therapy,” a term used by Aidan … Continue reading →

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