This week is our biggest event as a church. We do an Easter Drama called The Nails. It’s a brilliant musical/drama written by our couple of our own people from the perspective of the blacksmith who made the nails that crucified Christ. The story of the death of Christ is THE STORY… it’s the foundation of what we believe, it’s the foundation of the Word of God and our faith. Jesus’ act of grace, His death on the cross is what separates our belief from every other religion. Grace… the fact that we have done nothing to deserve it and we can do nothing to earn it.
I am honoured this year to participate in the production along with my whole family…even our baby. This week is 2 full dress rehearsals plus 3 performances and a cast party. It’s a very busy week.
Please pray for us… for our city… for those who have never understood the power of the message of Christ… for the cast and crew… we appreciate every prayer… and I pray that you would bring the message of Easter to every part of your life this week.
I am going to take a little blog break… I will be back by Tuesday morning.
Happy Easter… Remember His body that was broken for you… and just for fun, look around for chocolate Easter Eggs:)
Hi Lori, I came across your blog and have been reading it daily for the last few weeks. I love the honesty and style of writing. I wish you all the best in your production of the Nails. I’m familiar with the production of the Crucifixion, which TLC used to put on. I was amazed at the professionalism and realism of that production. I’m sure Nails is just as good.
All the best and happy Easter.
I will pray for you. I know that, even though they are a huge blessing to others, Satan can turn such a wonderful production into a burden for those doing it. I had the same problem when I was in drama with my church. But, if I put myself in the place of the character I was playing, like when I had to be Peter in one of our productions, I feel like I gain a little more insight into just what Jesus and His disciples experienced in those last hours here with us. You are in my prayers. I hope you enjoy every minute of it.
Much love and blessings,
Aaron
I came across your blog via “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of publication”
I hope you don’t mind that I stopped by. I am writing a book right now — which is SO hard for me to admit to ANYONE. Please feel free to stop by my blog. I write about being a SAHM, but am feeling the itch to write more stuff with substance — not that mommy stuff doesn’t have substance.
See? Now, I’m rambling.
Thanks for sharing your honest life.
For the first time in my life, I feel what Easter is about. Growing up in a strict Catholic family, we always did all the church stuff associated with Easter. But never once did I feel an understanding. Knowing is one thing, feeling is another. These new feelings leave me with an ache in my heart and yet a strong sense of hope. We are blessed and with this blessing comes a responsability. I pray that we all live as Jesus did. Not easy. But every day I learn more and thank God for his forgiveness. How exciting it is to know that there is hope for us.