Passion.

Well, here we are in the midst of another Passion Week.

As part of our observance of the Passion of our Lord, several churches in the Bronx are once again meeting together for a series of ecumenical services. On Sunday evening, Pastor Sam spoke at St. Luke's Episcopal. On Monday evening, Canon McIntyre spoke at Bronx Bethany.

We have two more services planned. Tonight's service is at Butler Memorial United Methodist Church, and Wednesday evening closes the series at Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church. If you're in (or near) the northeast Bronx, please make an effort to attend. The services begin at 7:30 p.m.

One of the great blessings of the Sunday and Monday evening services was the prayer time after the sermon. How encouraging to see men and women, young and old, walk up to the altar for prayer. We are on our way to becoming a praying community.

Lord God, You have made us and You know us. You have met our deep need for communion and community. Thank You for this privilege of worshipping with other believers. Thank You that, in this country, we can still do so freely. Please help us to always be thankful and mindful of the grace You've poured out to us. In Jesus's name, Amen.