Worship Reflections by Chris Mitchell
12 April Easter 2
Thomas the doubter Thomas wasn’t present the first time Jesus appeared to the disciples. He wants evidence. He’s not going to accept these fantastic stories as factual without seeing the evidence for himself. When Jesus comes a week later and appears to the disciples, he talks directly to Thomas. The beginning is first his greeting …Peace be with you His tone in addressing Thomas has no note of judgement or condemnation, but is rather a tone of understanding and compassion. …Put your finger…
15 February Fellowship@10 Transfiguration
REFLECTION Seeing in a new light Chris Mitchell The story of the Transfiguration is found in the three synoptic gospels – Matthew, Mark, and Luke. As usual the story is slightly different in each version, tailored to each gospel writers’ audience. Details differ but the essential story is the same. We all know the story – Jesus takes Peter, James and John and leads them up a high mountain. There, in front of their eyes, Jesus is transformed. his clothes become dazzling white the…