3.20.2008

Maundy-Thursday

Maundy-Thursday - its the day we remember that dinner that 12 disciples had with their teacher, their mentor. Little did they know, this would be their last night with Jesus.

Jesus was more than just a teacher and mentor, he had become friends with these men. I wonder what the disciples would have said, had they known. I wonder if Peter would have protested so much at Jesus' request to wash his feet. I wonder what the disciples would say they remember most about their teacher and friend.

As we participate in tonight's worship experience (or, if you are not here with us physically) we invite you to reflect on this night and what Christ means to you.

As you reflect on Christ's life, we give you words of one of the Christian Churches' great reflectors to think about:

Oh Holy One, Beautiful One, Glorious One, be my Lord, my Savior, my Redeemer, my Guide, my Consoler, my Comforter, my Hope, my Joy and my Peace. To You I want to give all that I am. Let me be generous, not stingy or hesitant. Let me give you all - all I have, think do and feel. It is Yours Lord. Please accept it and make it fully Your own. Amen. - Henri Nouwen, A Cry for Mercy