Easter sunrise service held at Cedar Memorial cemetery
The Rev. Floyd Conroy of Knox Presbyterian leads an interdenominational Easter service at the Chapel of Memories in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. The 7 a.m. service features Scripture readings and The Covenant Singers, a 28‑voice ensemble from Cedar, Johnson and Muscatine counties. Conroy speaks of faith, resurrection, and historic Christian practice at burial sites as places of inspiration and hope.
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Understanding Jesus perplexes those closest to him
The article explores how even Jesus disciples failed to grasp his mission during Holy Week in Jerusalem. It traces their fear and denial after his arrest, and cites William Stringfellow on how intimate familiarity does not equate to true faith. He predicted the disciples would understand later as they became witnesses after the Resurrection.
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Plants of the Bible display at Missouri Botanical Garden
A showing titled Plants of the Bible runs at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis until April 13. Thirty plants are labeled with Biblical references, including date palm olive fig and Paliurus spina christi the plant linked to Christ Crown of thorns. Open daily 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. in the Mediterranean House 2101 Tower Grove Ave.
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