H and I spoke in church yesterday (copy of talks available on request). Our kids sat with some friends and seemed to be much better behaved than normal. I asked the parents if our kids could sit with their family every week from now on. Apparently, R ate H's entire tin of breath mints in the process, but I'll bring a tin every week if it will buy us peace in the pews.
Our topic was the atonement of Jesus Christ. It is a weighty topic, and we felt quite a responsibility, given that pretty much everything else we believe rests upon it. The talks seemed to go over well, though. I'll send a copy if anyone is interested. Here's the short version:
Darkness gathered all around
Blood spilt freely on the ground
Agony without a sound
None beside Him ever found.
In the garden freely stayed
‘Till the awful price was paid
Charges false before him laid
Gentle kiss by friends betrayed.
Crowned with thorns while fools deride
Cruel-cross-nailed ‘twixt thieves each side
Heavens silent while he cried,
“Abba, Father,” crucified.
Grave clothes folded off the floor
Burst through tomb’s foreboding door
Alpha of the world before
God of Israel lives once more!
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