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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1993
Page
14
The Fellowship of Merry Christians urges balanced Easter observance with Holy Humor Month and Easter Monday parties. Cal Samra and church groups promote laughter alongside reverence, citing historic 50 day Easter celebrations and early Christian practices.
Area churches schedule sunrise Easter services at Catoctin High School field Falcons 6 am and Skycroft Baptist Conference Center 6:30 am with revivals at the Grotto and local groups. Events include youth participation, continental breakfast, and ecumenical sponsorships. Details via church offices and area listings.
The Easter events foreground women who supported Jesus, funded his ministry, and stood by him at the crucifixion and tomb. The women, led by figures like Mary and Martha, were the first to witness the resurrection and proclaim the miracle, while the male apostles faltered and doubted. The article notes that early churches limited women from priestly roles in liturgy despite their pivotal role.
Scholars say Gospels portray tax collectors as faithful workers aiding community needs despite harsh contempt for Roman revenue collectors. Experts note abuse by some officials and contrast ancient taxes with modern burdens, urging voluntary support of government.
U S Roman Catholic bishops urge constant prayer and solidarity to end the horror in Bosnia Croatia and other states stressing the conflict is not a religious war but extremists manipulate fears. Acoustics lighting and design will be reviewed at a national church architects gathering in Columbus April 15 18. Many items follow including Mazon Passover food aid grants and a national women church conference in Albuquerque April 16 18. An Easter program Easter Alive Round the World will air on ABC TV. Southern Baptist official Harlan Spurgeon retires citing governance pressures and loss of trust amid conservative resurgence.
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