Holy Week

We are Indiana-bound this evening, as soon as our work-days are finished and we've packed enough supplies in the car to keep a 22-pound baby fed and dry and happy for 4 days (no small task, this!). I haven't been home since Thanksgiving, so I'm eagerly looking forward to time with family and friends.

Amidst all the hustle and bustle of getting there and getting settled for a few days, though, I find that more than anything, I can't wait to sit in a quieted church to reflect on the meaning of this week, Holy Week, the most significant time of year for the Christian. We really hope to find an evening service on Good Friday (maybe a local Lutheran church?) because I've found in years past that Easter means that much more to me if I observe Good Friday in worship. Then we'll be joining my family in their church on Sunday to sing good old Baptist hymns and rejoice that yes, HE LIVES!

I serve a risen Saviour,

He's in the world today;

I know that He is living,

Whatever men may say;

I see His hand of mercy,

I hear His voice of cheer,

And just the time I need Him

He's always near.

He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today!

He walks with me and He talks with me

Along life's narrow way.

He lives, He lives, salvation to impart!

You ask me how I know He lives:

He lives within my heart.

In all the world around me

I see His loving care,

And tho my heart grows weary

I never will despair;

I know that He is leading

Thro' all the stormy blast,

The day of His appearing

Will come at last.

He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me and He talks with me
Along life's narrow way.
He lives, He lives, salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives:
He lives within my heart.

Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian,

Lift up your voice and sing

Eternal hallelujahs

To Jesus Christ the King!

The hope of all who seek Him,

The help of all who find,

None other is so loving,

So good and kind.

He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me and He talks with me
Along life's narrow way.
He lives, He lives, salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives:
He lives within my heart.