Why didn't the two believers recognize Jesus?

"As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing him." (Luke 24: 15-16)
Consumed with grief and dashed hopes of an earthly king, these two believers did not recognize what the Risen Christ would bring.  Not only did these two believers not recognize the fulfillment of prophecy in Jesus' death they, did not even recognize Jesus himself in their midst. They were traveling in the wrong direction; away from Jerusalem and away from fellowship with other believers.
I find myself on this road often times also.  Consumed with pushing against life, hoping and praying for an easier path and totally not recognizing Jesus each step of the way; right beside me just waiting to reveal His mercy, His grace, and Himself in every detail.

 
Dad and I found these shells last summer at the beach. (Have I ever told you that is my FAVORITE week of the year!)  One carrying the other.  I keep them on our kitchen counter as a reminder of how Jesus carries each of us and reveals His love in so many ways each day.
So where on this road called life are you not recognizing Jesus?  Where is He unveiling His love and mercy?
"Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him." "Were our hearts not burning within us while he talked with us on the road?" (Luke 24: 31-32)
May we all open our eyes and feel the burning in our hearts of our risen Lord! 

Oyster Roast!

 

Trinity Oyster Roast hosted by the DHC and Men of Trinity

Bring your Shuckers!

It’s an Oyster Roast

Hosted by the Daughters of the Holy Cross 

and the Men of Trinity

 on Friday, April 21 at 6:00 pm

In the Trinity Cathedral Courtyard

 

Cost is $15 per person. Cost will increase to $20 per person after April 18 and again to $25 after April 20. Register online below or call the church office at 771.7300.

 

Childcare will be available from 6-9 pm and will be provided at no cost for those who have contacted Bibs Babson (bbabson@trinitysc.org) before Monday, April 17. 

http://www.trinitysc.org/

Holy Week at Trinity

Upcoming Holy Week Activities at Trinity Maundy Thursday: 5 pm: Children/Family Service with Feet Washing in the Cart Courtyard 6 pm: Parish Soup and Bread Supper in Satterlee Hall - Click here to register for supper. 7 pm: Maundy Thursday Liturgy in the Cathedral The Watch: Midnight: Tenebrae Following the Maundy Thursday service, the Cathedral will remain open overnight for prayer throughout the night. Good Friday: 7:30am: Good Friday Liturgy (with communion from the reserved sacrament) in the Cathedral 12:30pm: Good Friday Liturgy in the Cathedral* 5:30pm: Good Friday Liturgy in the Cathedral (with Liturgy Prep for children)* *Childcare will be provided by reservation only at the 12:30 pm and 5:30 pm services by emailing childcare@trinitysc.org.   The Cathedral will be open for prayer and confession with clergy all morning until noon and from 1:30 pm until 3:30 pm. Holy Saturday: 9 am: Dyeing of Easter Eggs in the Cart Courtyard - Please bring two dozen hard boiled eggs. 10am:  Holy Saturday prayers in the Cathedral for Easter Bakers, Flower Guild & Altar Guild 10:30 am: Easter baking in the kitchen - Bring your rolling pin! Labyrinth during Holy Week -  Trinity's Labyrinth will be available for you to walk during Holy Week in the Trinity Center gym until Thursday. On Good Friday the Labyrinth will be in Satterlee Hall all day. Labyrinths are found in many holy sites around the world and have long been used by Christians as a walking meditation. Stepping into the labyrinth is choosing to walk the spiritual path. Consider making this gentle but powerful tool for prayer an integral part of your Holy Week observance. ---- Join us on Easter! Following the 6 am and 9 am services, coffee, juice and baked goods will be served on the Cathedral Lawn. Join us for some homemade cinnamon rolls baked by our Easter Bakers!

The 12 Voices of Easter

Have you ever wondered what the voice of Judas or Peter or Pilate actually would have sounded like?

What could you gleam from their tone, or timbre of their voice?

The following link is a very intriguing look into 12 very important individuals in the Easter drama.  I hope you will take some time to reflect on each of these voices.

Prayers for a reflective last week of lent.

http://www.backtothebible.org/the-twelve-voices-of-easter

    
                              

Mandalas and Lent?

I do love to color and I love to watch children color.  I have learned never to interpret a child's drawing.  That one I learned the hard way but that is for another topic.  I have been asked to give a short talk tonight about mandalas.  Mandalas have been shown to distract the mind from negative thoughts.  They keep the hands busy so the mind cannot wander.  They can ground us in the moment, declutter the mind and reduce stress.  They allow us time to suspend our inner dialogue.  I believe this is what Lent is about and I believe it is part of what Dean Jones was challenging us to do Sunday.  Be present with The Lord; suspend our inner dialogue and listen for His voice.
So, here is my challenge for you.  I have attached a very creative video about how to grow your own mandala and several options you can print.  Watch the video and/or print a mandala and then re-listen to a sermon from this Lenten season.  What did you hear?



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g16B64myG-E

https://printmandala.com/

What's on your Calendar?

Spring/Easter Children and Families Calendar

3^rd Friday Parent’s Nights: April 21^st, 6:00pm Oyster Roast at Trinity,                  May 19^th 6:00pm 21 Castle Hall Lane Summer Celebration.

Wednesday Night Supper and Children’s Program: Every Wednesday 5:45-7:00 in Satterlee Hall.

Celebration for Charles Davis: April 2^nd immediately following the 9:00 service in Satterlee Hall.

Kid’s Movie Night:1^st Friday of each month 6-8 in the Edward Room.

Children’s Labyrinth Walk: April 12^th at 5:30 in the gym.

Maundy Thursday Children’s and Families Service: Thursday, April 13^th at 5:00 in the Cart Courtyard.  Let Jesus wash your feet, cleanse and feed your soul.  Followed by a soup supper in Satterlee Hall.

Good Friday: Join us Friday, April 14^th for the 5:30 Good Friday Service.  Children will be invited to Liturgy Preparation where we will visit each Station of the Cross.

Dying of the Easter eggs:  Join us Saturday, April 15^th at 9:00 in the Cart Courtyard.  We will be dying Easter eggs for our Sunday morning breakfast guests.  Please bring 2 dozen boiled eggs.

Easter Services:  9:00 and 11:15 Easter Service with Liturgy Preparation.  Join us after the services for Cinnamon rolls and “goodies” on the lawn.

Strawberry Picking and The Fruits of the Spirit:  Join us Sunday April 30 at 4:30 at Cottle Farms to pick strawberries and learn the Fruits of the Spirit.

Spring Outreach:

Children’s Outreach Project for:

On June 10^th, Trinity will be sending many children to experience the Faith, Hope and Love of Camp Bob at Kanuga.  As part of our continued lesson about outreach and God’s call for us to love and serve others, children will be collecting items for the backpacks for the campers attending Camp Bob.  Below you will find a list of items.  These items can be dropped off in your child’s Sunday school classroom. 

3’s, 4’s and 5’s: combs

1^st and 2^nd grade: deodorant

3^rd, 4^th and 5^th: pen and writing pad

Please let me know if you have any questions bbabson@trinitysc.org.

 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace. (1Peter 4:10)

Other Dates:

Sunday, May 14^th: Senior Sunday

Sunday, May 21^st: Confirmation Sunday and last formation class

Sunday, May 28^th: Summer schedule begins