Religion Calendar for the Erie area
This week's events
Worship: Today; 6 p.m.; and Sunday; 8:15 and 10 a.m.; Faith Lutheran Church, 5414 East Lake Road; outside today, weather permitting; Communion at all three; sermon by the Rev. David Laakso: "Come, You Weary Ones." Info: 899-9653, www.faithlutheranerie.com .
WORSHIP THAT ROCKS: Today; 6 p.m.; the Haven at Kingsley United Methodist Church, 913 Cranberry St.; music this week by Blues No More. Cost: Free admission. Info: 474-5531.
LIVING WATER OASIS: Today; 7:30 p.m.; Bethel Assembly of God Ministry Center, 1439 Lake St., Girard; music by Linda Weber. Cost: Free admission. Info: 490-3218, www.bethelgirard.com .
Worship: Sunday; 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.; Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross, 51 W. Main St., North East; sermon by the Rev. Carol Carlson: "Come to Me, All You Who Are Weary ..." Info: 725-4679.
Worship: Sunday; 9 a.m.; Woodcock United Methodist Church, 23048 Gravel Run Road, Woodcock; sermon by the Rev. Audrey Lovewell: "Bone Tired"; puppet show: "Only in America"; Bible/activities, 10:30 a.m. Info: (814) 724-8036.
Worship: Sunday; 9 a.m.; Trinity Lutheran Church, 4950 N. Main St., McKean; sermon by the Rev. Ron Freebourn: "Rest in God's Arms." Info: 476-7105.
Worship: Sunday; 9 a.m.; Grace Episcopal Church, 10121 Hall Ave., Lake City; Holy Eucharist; sermon by the Rev. Robert Burke: "Rebekah & Issac." Info: 774-8129, www.gracechurch-lc.webs.com .
Worship: Sunday; 9 a.m.; St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 950 W. Seventh St.; sermon by the Rev. Karen Lundwall: "From Sea to Shining Sea." Info: 459-7543.
Worship: Sunday; 9 and 10:30 a.m.; First Alliance Church, 2939 Zimmerly Road; Epic Faith worship at 10:30 a.m.; sermon by pastoral staff: "Ten Commandments: No. 2 -- Replaced"; children's Sunday school, 9 a.m.; adult classes, 9 and 10:30 a.m. Info: 833-9862, www.facerie.org .
Worship: Sunday; 9:30 a.m.; St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1500 Freeport Road, North East; sermon by the Rev. Charles Wertz: "The Yoke." Info: 725-1840.
Worship: Sunday; 10 a.m.; Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 2320 East Lake Road; sermon by the Rev. Tommy O'Leary: "Only the World Persecutes." Info: 455-7819.
Worship: Sunday; 10 a.m.; New Hope Presbyterian Church, 5440 Washington Ave.; sermon by the Rev. Charles McClung: "The Yoke You Do Not Want to Break." Info: 864-1920.
Worship: Sunday; 10 a.m.; Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 3520 Perry St.; with Communion; sermon by the Rev. Rick Cepris: "Find Rest for Your Soul." Info: 456-7811.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Monday, July 11, through Friday, July 15; 5:30-8:30 pm; Church of the Cross, 5901 Millfair Road, Fairview; held by Church of the Cross, St. Paul's Lutheran Church and Weis Library United Methodist Church; all ages; dinner offered
The Chapel Cross and Bible have been removed and the bells that once used to chime, have been silenced by the VA. US District Court Judge Hughes ordered the VA to respond to the new allegations of the amended complaint by July and ordered a status
I suggest that there are three main spiritual aspects of afflication and Christian ministry involves proper comfort in all three: 1)the cry of “why?,” 2)the quest for hope, and 3)the hunger for meaning. In the midst of any kind of afflication–physical
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The Symbolic Meaning Of Religious Designs
Cross tattoos are a popular choice if you’re looking for a design that’s iconic and rich with symbolism. But the origin of the cross design is unknown. The cross is one of the oldest and most basic designs known to humans. It has been used to decorate all manner of things including pottery and cloth for as long as humans can remember.
In ancient times the cross was used as part of the Aztec, Egyptian, Greek and Norse cultures for many centuries. The symbol of the cross was also used by various pagan religions that pre-date Christianity by thousands of years, and as a consequence cross tattoos are almost as old as the cross design itself.
Eventually, due to the rise of Christianity and the cross being a sign of execution by crucifixion, it became a symbol of Jesus’s death and subsequent resurrection. The Christian cross (a vertical line intersected at right angles approximately one third from the top) is used by followers to profess their faith and the clergy to bestow blessings. These days Christian tattoos are an exceptionally popular way for people to express their Christian faith
So why are cross tattoos so popular?
The cross design has a number of practical advantages. To begin with, it’s widely recognised and socially acceptable in most places. But beyond that it can be scaled to almost any size, placed anywhere on the body and can be combined with virtually any tattoo design. For example, it could be used in conjunction with flowers, words, animals etc to add greater meaning and individuality to the design. For these reasons a cross design is a popular choice of first tattoo with millions of people.
And finally, as already mentioned they convey a wide range of meanings to a wide range of people. However, cross tattoos are not only a sign of religious faith. Due to the number of symbolic meanings that can be held by the wearer of a tattooed cross, one person may use it to represent their religious beliefs while another person may just like the design. However, for the purposes of this article, we’ll consider the main types of religious cross tattoo designs.
1) The Latin Cross
The design of the Latin cross is one of the most instantly recognisable in the world. It consists of a vertical line that is intersected at right angles by a shorter horizonal line about one third of the way from the top, and as such is the design most closely connected with Christianity.
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