Explorations in Just Living
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Welcome to the blog of the Enough for Everyone program of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). By "just living" we mean both justice-based living and just simply living – freeing ourselves from the clutter of stuff so we can focus on living faithfully and living well. Join us in the exploration!
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Bryce Wiebe coordinates Enough for Everyone, a ministry of the Presbyterian Hunger Program. He loves slow food and is fascinated by the way things are made. He is excited to dive into experiments in simplicity with you. His sacred cow of consumption: kitchen gadgets.
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Lenten Living suggestion #8
Congregation practice: Good Friday prayer vigil
Following our Maundy Thursday Tenebrae service we begin a Good Friday prayer vigil, with 1/2 hour blocks. Members sign up to come to the church sanctuary where they find two chairs at the Communion table. The table has been covered with a black cloth. On the table are the following: the table cross on which is hung a crown of thorns, a single lit white Christ candle, a rooster statue, a pair of dice, a cup with vinegar and a piece of natural sponge, a handtowel and basin of water, a bag containing 30 pieces of silver, a Bible opened to the Passion story, large iron nails, a list of the members, and a notepad and pen for writing prayer requests.
A one page note from the pastor includes a few pertinent scriptures and ways to engage in this prayer time (such as praying for those on the list, reading prayers of confession and assurances of pardon, adding names to prayer list, re-reading the Passion story and using objects on the table to focus prayer and contemplation). There is a low spot light on the wall cross, and the shadow cast appears on the ceiling so as to point from the chancel to the table.
It is a very powerful experience, and the hours from 11 am-6 am are significantly sought after.
- The Rev. Dr. Cheryl Duke, First Presbyterian Church of Russellville, KY
- Posted at 7:15 p.m.
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