2005 Holy Week

We spent the Holy Week at the St. Clares church with the 4 communities: Chinese, English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

• Thursday 3/24: Last Supper
• Friday 3/25: Good Friday - Station of the Cross
• Saturday 3/26: Easter Vigil - William's baptism, and Ming's confirmation
• Sunday 3/27: Easter Sunday

It was a very wonderful experience.

3/19/05 Bible study - Fellowship with Jesus

Ken led the study of 1 Corinthians 1-9 at Wendar & Tony's home in Cupertino. Theresa led the worship with Wendar playing keyboard.

Ken pointed out that St. Paul referenced Jesus' name at least once in each of these 9 verses, some times twice! Ken asked many good questions related to the scripture. I only wrote down a couple that were particularly important to me:

• How does 'knowing' God help you in your life? ("God gives me an anchor." "God gives me hope." "God reminds me where I am now, guide my way, away from material desires." "God helps me be humble and seek his help.")
  
• Are we called like St. Paul? How? And, what are we called to do? ("how can I become a better person in my job/position.")
  
• How do we fellowship with Jesus? ("heart-to-heart, spirit-to-spirit")
  

Amy, Martina, Teresa made special invitation eggs for our Easter gathering. Thank YOU!!

We had a new friend, Katherine, from San Mateo, and Denis brought another two new friends, Ken and Bob, thank you Dennis, and welcome!!!

3/5/05 Bible study - church in the home of Prisca and Aquila

Eugene led the study of Romans 16 at Martina's mom's home in Palo Alto. Theresa led the worship and ending prayers with Hans playing guitar. Ken brought snacks.

Eugene told us many stories of people referenced in this chapter, and he prepared many good questions related to the scripture:

• In an extremely dangerous environment (like Paul's situation or during period of religious persecution in China), who in this world do you trust?
• What are the advantages of having priests (that are single instead of couple)?
• What are the advantages of having lay people, married couples to preach?
• Who bought you into the faith, were you introduced into the church by a priest (or other religious) or by lay people?
• Whom have we bought into the faith?
  
• What experiences give you special bonding with other people? (my key take away: MISSION)
• What family or religious rituals (re: holy kiss) brings kinship & closeness?

Eugene repeatedly point out how woman contributed significant roles in the early church.

One of my own major take away was the church in the home of Prisca and Aquila (Rm. 16:3-5). We have go to keep building the church in our homes.

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