Passover feast at South Mountain Park hosts Seder scene
Temple Soles organized a Passover Seder at South Mountain Park with black garbed dancers reenacting the Exodus flight. The meal prepared by Mesa Mormons featured chopped liver charoses and potato kugel served with chicken. Kids hunted Afikomen hidden prizes as songs and questions continue the rite. Passover begins Tuesday and lasts eight days ending the following Tuesday.
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Egypt
South Mountain Park
Temple Soles
Mesa
Sharp decline in private prayer across Christian groups
Louis Cassels reports a significant drop in private devotional practice among Protestants and Catholics. Factors include focus on social relations over personal faith, fear of praying as self serving, and difficulty imagining God. The piece cites Tillich and Robinson framing God as ground of being present in hearts and minds.
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Louis Cassels
God
Paul Tillich
John Robinson
Jesus
Understanding Prayer as Communion Not Gimme Prayers
The columnist argues prayer is direct communion with God, not a magical request system. Jesus taught God already knows needs, and prayer should focus the mind and heart on His will, bringing healing and refreshment of the spirit beyond mere petitions.
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Jesus Christ
Heaven
Jesus
God
Easter Vespers at Scottsdale Baptist Church Highlight Music Details
The Scottsdale Baptist Church hosts Easter Sunday vespers at 6 p.m. with Georgia Dolph on guitar and vocals, a choir and instrumental ensemble, and Ken Schroeder as guest artist on the Allen computer organ. Jeanette Stegall Bogan will read The Complete Message about Christ’s resurrection, with lighting directed by Ray Surls and Rev. John Adair coordinating the program.
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John Adair
Scottsdale Baptist Church
N. 71St St
Georgia Dolph
Ken Schroeder
New Allen
Jeanette Stegall Bogan
Coronado High School
Christ
Ray Surls
Arizona State University
Former priests sisters gather for discussion
A New Ministry meeting for former Roman Catholic priests and their spouses will convene at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Phoenix. The program includes small group discussions on theology and social work, a potluck dinner, and officer nominations for the nine month old organization which aids inactive clergy with job contacts and social activities. Attendees should bring a potluck dish and call the center to help gauge attendance.
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Franciscan Renewal Center
Lincoln Drive
Phoenix
Palm Sunday observances across Jerusalem churches
Palm Sunday services led by Episcopal, Lutheran, Christian Science and other congregations mark Holy Week. Palm blessings at Church of the Resurrection. Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Tenebrae rites. Easter preparations, prayers, and choir offerings noted for Bethany Lutheran, Lutheran Church of the Holy Cross, Ascension and Abiding Savior churches and others.
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Jerusalem
Jesus
Episcopal
Hunter Morris
Church of the Resurrection
Bethany Lutheran’ Church
Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
Louise Field
Clayde Nigh
Harold Parrott
Heather Stewart
Wilfred Stewart
Mark Stieg
Jack Zoellner
Lutheran Church of the Holy Cross
N. Hayden Rd
Edward Westcott
Christ
Westcott
Ascension Lutheran Church
N. Mockingbird Lane
Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church
East Continental Drive
70Th Street
Earl Estes
Erich Hoefer
Holy Land
Golden Age Rest Home
Hoefer
John Stake
Scottsdale United Presbyterian Church
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