Baptized Into Christ

Oftentimes Christians feel like they should do something during Holy Week (besides attending services on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday).  So here are some ideas that you might consider using during Holy Week.  Consider picking one or two things and then make sure you put plans in place to make it happen. Read a gospel (Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John) from start to finish, either by yourself or with your family. Pick a hymn and learn it by heart (listening to it on an mp3 player, spotify, YouTube, etc., can be help you do this). Memorize Scripture. Here are some good verses, that you might not yet know, but are very much worth memorizing.      Colossians 2:13-14        Romans 6:3-5      Revelation 1:17-18     John 20:21-23 Review the catechism , using each day of Holy Week to review one of the 6 chief parts. Pray for your pastor and all pastors as they prepare to proclaim the gospel. Pray for your fellow church members, going through a directory a

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