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I have said these things to you while I am still with you.

But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name,

will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you.

John 14:25-26

 

The Trinity is for Us


I’ll bet you haven’t given much thought to the Trinity. We may pray to Jesus for help, thank the Creator for the beautiful world we live in, and we may even call on the Holy Spirit to find strength for the day. Yet the Trinity seems like more of a doctrine than a present reality. Today, I’d like to use these verses from Sunday’s Gospel to call you to rely upon the Triune God.


Jesus is our friend, our teacher, and our savior. Every day, I try to listen for his word, learn from his instruction, and express gratitude for all he has done for us. Jesus is “God with Skin” and in Easter we celebrate that through his Resurrection, every person on earth can encounter Jesus daily.


Jesus called the Creator who sent him “Abba”, “Father”. Of course, God isn’t simple mom or dad; but Jesus saw him as a loving parent whom he could call by a familial name. God, who is the source of everything, is not just a regulator or a judge. God is Love. Just as God sent Jesus for us; Jesus tells us that God will send the Holy Spirit.


Jesus’ ministry begins with the Holy Spirit descending on Mary at the Annunciation and on Jesus at his Baptism. Wind, dove, fire, there are many images for the ineffable presence of the Spirit. In this Sunday’s Gospel Jesus tells the disciples that the Holy Spirit will teach and remind us, a pretty big assignment for the generations. Jesus calls the Spirit, “the Advocate”, reminding us that God is on our side.


Friend, Source, Advocate … This is the Holy Trinity. Each expression of God brings the other parts along. We cannot possibly grasp all that God is, or then God wouldn’t be God. I find it helpful to remember the presence of the Trinity in the messes and the joys of my life. In the end, reminded and aided and taught, we will rest with every part of creation in the presence of God who is love.


Peace,

Mark +

 

O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Ascension Day Service

Camp Wright

Thursday, May 26th

12 Noon

Outdoor Holy Eucharist

Bring your own

picnic for afterward

Four-hand piano and organ concert featuring

Nathan Kyle Lively & Peggy Brengle

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Thursday, May 26th at 7 p.m.

 

The concert is free and open to the public. 

A free-will offering will be taken to defer expenses. 

 

 

Four hands, four feet, 271 keys and 35 pedals! Award-winning organists Nathan Kyle Lively from Trinity Lutheran Church in Kingsport, TN and Peggy Brengle from Westminster UMC in Westminster, MD will present a rousing concert of keyboard duets on both the organ and piano. Kyle and Peggy are frequent performers at the historic Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg, VA. 

 

The concert will last less than an hour

and is perfect for families!

 

This Sunday's Worship Service


Please pray for: Bob Dickey, Robin Pender, Camilla Parrott, Claudia Jewell, Pat White, Kathy Henniger, Greta Olbrich (RIP), Donald Yeager, Robert Lyons, Jr. (RIP)-Amy Lyons Bastian & Family, Debbi, Norma, Joe S., Lindsay M., Susan F., Will Oesterling, Don Proud, Susan Howell, Donna Roland, Steve Guy, Roger Sears (RIP)-Sandi Sparks & Family, Connie Clark, Bobby Moore, John Hargrave (Pat’s Brother), Kasey Sharrow, Joan Cammarata, Ricky Fuller (RIP)Tony Moreira (RIP)-Jenny Moreira & Toinette McDowell & Family

  

Prayer Requests can be sent to prayer@ccpki.org 

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Taps Across America

Monday, May 30th

3:00 pm

The National Moment of Remembrance

is an annual event to pause for a duration of one minute

to remember those who died in service of our nation.

We will gather at the bell for Taps performed

by Warren Prender. 


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CALLING ALL GRADUATES

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Christ Church would like to honor all of our graduating high school and college seniors. If you know someone graduating this year, please send us a picture and short bio so we can celebrate their victory. 

Ways to Support Christ Church

  • Electronic Giving: Click Here
  • Text to Give by texting CCPKI to 73256
  • Bank: Have your bank send a check or make an ACH transfer
  • By Check: CCPKI 830 Romancoke Rd. Stevensville MD 21666
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You are invited to Christ Church’s

Hopeful and Grateful Hour

Saturday, June 11, 2022

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

 

Beverages and heavy hors d’ oeuvres

Feel welcome to share your favorite

Appetizer or Beverage.

 

Thank you for your faithful support of

Ministry and Community Care.

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Donation Opportunity


We are collecting cleaning supplies for our neighbors in need. Please help us reach out by bringing your donation to the church.


Donations can be dropped off in the Church Narthex.

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