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1 Christ Episcopal Church 1216 Seventh Street, Anacortes, WA Weekly Update 4 April 2019 Reflection Diane Canington John 12:1-8 In John's gospel the woman giving the costly perfume to Jesus is none other than Mary, the sister of Martha from the well-known hospitality story where Mary sits quietly listening to Jesus while Martha bustles about the house. In the other three gospels the woman is not identified, except briefly in Luke where she is described as a "sinner" and in this version she is washing Jesus' feet with her tears, kissing his feet, and drying them with her hair. In all versions we have the disciples and/or Pharisees complaining about the cost of the perfume and criticizing the woman for her extravagance. Jesus roundly chastises them, saying that the poor will always be with us but that he will soon be gone. He praises the woman for her selfless love towards him and because of this, any and all sins are forgiven. Although Jesus is very clear about what is to come and that the perfume is intended to prepare him for his burial, the disciples once again seem to be in denial and cannot see beyond the moment. I wonder how we would react if someone spent $17,000. to buy a gold plaque for the memorial garden in memory of the saints who have gone before us. Would we appreciate the love that went into the making of the gift,...or would we see it as an act of extravagant folly? April 7, The Fifth Sunday in Lent 8:00 am Morning Prayer Christ Church 9:00 am Noon Child Care Parish Hall Children s Room Caregivers Dania & Flor 9:00 10:15 am Godly Play Parish Hall Godly Play Room 9:15 10:15 am Adult Faith Formation Parish Hall Gathering Room Breakfast at 9:00 am 9:30 am Morning Prayer The Library at Chandler s Square Community 1300 O Avenue, Anacortes Worship Leader June Cook 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Christ Church Deacon: Eric Johnson Preacher: Reverend Diane Ramerman Altar Guild: Mary Gronholt, Zoanne Hyland Organ: Mark Perschbacher Eucharistic Minister/Crucifer: Charlene Corbin Reader 1: Pamela Foggin Reader 2: Becky Lennstrom Ushers: Carleton Manning, Elaine Oliphant Coffee Hour: Charlene Corbin Tellers: Pamela Foggin, Mike Jackets

2 Readings Collect Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Isaiah 43:16-21 Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters, who brings out chariot and horse, army and warrior; they lie down, they cannot rise, they are extinguished, quenched like a wick: Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. The wild animals will honor me, the jackals and the ostriches; for I give water in the wilderness, rivers in the desert, to give drink to my chosen people, the people whom I formed for myself so that they might declare my praise. Psalm 126 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, * then were we like those who dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, * and our tongue with shouts of joy. Then they said among the nations, * The Lord has done great things for them. The Lord has done great things for us, * and we are glad indeed. Restore our fortunes, O Lord, * like the watercourses of the Negev. Those who sowed with tears * will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping, carrying the seed, * will come again with joy, shouldering their sheaves. Philippians 3:4b-14 If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless. Yet whatever gains I had, these I have come to regard as loss because of Christ. More than that, I regard everything as loss because of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and I regard them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but one that comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God based on faith. I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.

3 John 12:1-8 Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (the one who was about to betray him), said, Why was this perfume not sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor? (He said this not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief; he kept the common purse and used to steal what was put into it.) Jesus said, Leave her alone. She bought it so that she might keep it for the day of my burial. You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me. Announcements Sunday Morning Adult Faith Formation Our Lenten program concludes this Sunday, April 7. Our Easter program, Re-imagine the World: An Introduction to the Parables of Jesus begins April 28. Breakfast at 9:00 am Class 9:15-10:15 am Parish Hall Conference Room All are welcome. Godly Play Godly Play meets on alternate Sundays. Class meets this Sunday, April 7. 9:00 10:15 am Parish Hall Godly Play Room All ages are welcome. Child Care Weekly on Sundays, 9:00 am Noon Parish Hall Children s Room All ages are welcome. A Simple Gesture Pick-up date for our Simple Gesture red bag is Saturday, April 13. Current food shortages include canned fruit, cereal, macaroni & cheese, and granola/cereal bars. Thank you for keeping the shelves of our local Food Bank full. Palm Sunday April 14 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:30 am Communion at Chandler s Square 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Please meet in the parish hall for the 10:30 am service. We will process to the church following the Blessing of the Palms. Easter Flowers Donation Easter Day will be the time for the altar to bloom again! If you would like to contribute for Easter flowers, please make your check out to Christ Church, memo to Easter flowers. Suggested donation is $12. Your name will be noted in the Easter bulletin. If you would like to contribute flowers for a Sunday following Easter, please sign up on the Flower Chart in the Parish Hall entry. The suggestion donation is $35. You will find cards and instructions with the chart.

4 Holy Week Schedule Monday, April 15 Celebrating Women in Scripture: A Meditation Tuesday, April 16 The Way of the Cross Wednesday, April 17 Tenebrae Service Presider: Reverend Carol Rodin Maundy Thursday, April 18 Agape Meal & Eucharist Parish Hall Gathering Room Presider: Reverend Brian Lennstrom Good Friday, April 19 The Solemn Collects & Eucharist Noon Presider: Reverend Carol Rodin Preacher: Deacon Eric Johnson Holy Saturday, April 20 The Great Vigil of Easter 7:00 pm Presider: Reverend Brian Lennstrom Easter Sunday April 21 Holy Eucharist 8:00 am Christ Church, Preacher: Mr. Dale Ramerman 9:30 am Chandler s Square Community Presiders: Reverend Diane Ramerman & Reverend Carol Rodin, Preacher: Mr. Dale Ramerman 10:30 am Christ Church Presider & Preacher: Reverend Diane Ramerman Easter Fellowship An Easter Egg Hunt & Easter Brunch will follow the 10:30 am Easter service.

5 Men's Group Weekly on Fridays, 8:00 am Parish Hall Conference Room Prayer Shawl Ministry Second & fourth Fridays 3:00 5:00 pm Parish Hall Gathering Room All are welcome. Need a Ride? Do you need a ride to a church service or church event? Drivers are available! Please contact June Cook, , juneco47@gmail.com The Red Door Thrift Shop A Ministry of Christ Episcopal Church 1019 Seventh Street, Anacortes Profits from our Red Door Thrift Shop fund Christ Church s Community Support program. Shop Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Donation Hours: Monday through Friday, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Volunteers and donations are always welcome. Sunday Clergy Schedule 10:30 am Eucharist April 14, Palm Sunday Presider: Reverend Carol Rodin Deacon: Deacon Eric Johnson Preacher: Reverend Carol Rodin April 21, Easter Day Presider Reverend Diane Ramerman Deacon Deacon Eric Johnson Preacher Reverend Diane Ramerman April 28 Presider Reverend Diane Ramerman Deacon Deacon Eric Johnson Preacher Mr. Guy Davidson Rev. Carol at St. James Church, Sedro-Woolley. May 5 Presider Deacon Preacher May 12 Presider Deacon Preacher Reverend Carol Rodin Deacon Eric Johnson Mr. Dale Ramerman Reverend Diane Ramerman Deacon Eric Johnson Reverend Brian Lennstrom

6 The Week Ahead Monday, April 8 Audit Committee 3:00 5:00 pm, Parish Hall Gathering Room Bishop s Committee 5:30 7:00 pm, Parish Hall Gathering Room Tuesday, April 9 Celebration Church Meeting 1:30 2:30 pm, Parish Hall Gathering Room Meditation Class 6:00 8:00 pm, Parish Hall Gathering Room Wednesday, April 10 Morning Prayer 8:00 8:30 am, Christ Church Red Door Thrift Shop Linen Group 10:00 am Noon, Parish Hall Gathering Room Education for Ministry 12:30 2:45 pm, Parish Hall Conference Room Thursday, April 11 Ministry Support Circle 9:00 11:00 am, Parish Hall Conference Room Centering Prayer 1:00 1:45 pm, Christ Church Friday, April 12 Men s Group 8:00 am, Parish Hall Conference Room Office Volunteers 9:00 10:00 am, Parish Hall Gathering Room Prayer Shawl Ministry 3:00 5:00 pm, Parish Hall Conference Room