tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13493010.post114319795132423786..comments2011-10-05T17:55:15.178-04:00Pittsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15701313028266975294noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13493010.post-1150392501721105912006-06-15T13:28:00.000-04:002006-06-15T13:28:00.000-04:00Maundy ("Holy") Thursday si the day of the Last Supper. <BR/><BR/>It is obesrved by the Roman Catholic church to commemorate the institution of the Eucharist during Holy Week and consists of ceremonies for the baptism of neophytes, reconciliation of penitents, consecration of holy oils, and others.<BR/><BR/>I have not heard of it being observed in fundamental circles (at least in my experience).Ben M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13493010.post-1144662047510864682006-04-10T05:40:00.000-04:002006-04-10T05:40:00.000-04:00Thanks for posting, Katie. Don't worry about the length.<BR/><BR/>I am curious about the Maundy Thursday service. Is it a communion service? Or is there some special emphasis on the new commandment (<EM>mandatum</EM>) to love one another?<BR/><BR/>I don't think I had ever heard the name "Maundy Thursday" growing up. I was in seminary when I first found out about the practice.Pittsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15701313028266975294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13493010.post-1144639766935391922006-04-09T23:29:00.000-04:002006-04-09T23:29:00.000-04:00I appreciated your thoughts on this isue and agree with you completely! Since we've been married, especially, this is something that has bothered Chris and I quite a bit. Every year that we've lived away from family, we've chose to stay around our home for that holiday for the simple reason that "Resurrection Day" is truly celebrated in our church (& former church) and, sadly, if we were visiting our parents churches, we just would feel like we were missing out. Now that we have a son, there are questions in my mind as to the value of Easter baskets, eggs, candy & such - not that those things are bad, of course, but that they lend nothing to the focus on Jesus & his death & resurrection that we desire to have. We do dye eggs (Luke's hands got dyed as well), I'm getting Luke an "Easter basket" and we're going to enjoy our local Easter Parade on Saturday. We are just looking forward to establishing a tradtion in our family of putting proper significance on this special "day" of the year.<BR/><BR/>I also agree with you that, by far, the majority of churches (at least, fundamental churches that I am familiar with) put an embarassingly amount of emphasis on this "holiday."<BR/><BR/>One thing that we have really enjoyed at our current church (& our previous one as well) is a Maundy Thursday service. Scott, you should really think about this if you're the worship leader. It is really helpful to setting a proper focus for the entire weekend - a seriuos and solemn service, but it lends to a wonderful celebration come Sunday morning!<BR/><BR/>Sorry, my comment looks to be the longest; I suppose it's because I'm a woman and am known to talk a bit.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03553452902216732722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13493010.post-1144334171385678902006-04-06T10:36:00.000-04:002006-04-06T10:36:00.000-04:00I will have to take a look at that. Thanks, Will.Pittsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15701313028266975294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13493010.post-1144330718498443852006-04-06T09:38:00.000-04:002006-04-06T09:38:00.000-04:00Jeremy:<BR/>I would recommend for your Resurrection Day meditations Warfield's compilation of sermons (by Banner of Truth) The Savior of the World. Heart warming & Christ-centered.Will Parejanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13493010.post-1143917095615620982006-04-01T13:44:00.000-05:002006-04-01T13:44:00.000-05:00i'd grace you with an answer, but i think we are beginning to undo what jeremy was hoping to accomplish with this easter focus.<BR/><BR/>sorry, pitts.<BR/>you and i can argue on your carnal blog, baylor; see you there...smloganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06982061335567445807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13493010.post-1143849277320862182006-03-31T18:54:00.000-05:002006-03-31T18:54:00.000-05:00I hope Jerry Hairgrove isn't seeing this. After reading Logan's post he might think that I "have no characta" [to be read rapidly in a Hairgrove voice]. <BR/>I am currently going through the new members class -- give me a break! How many churches have you been the member of in the past 3 years? Hum?Luther's Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00662602280196411572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13493010.post-1143827741374643532006-03-31T12:55:00.000-05:002006-03-31T12:55:00.000-05:00pitts,<BR/>i was totally messing with you...<BR/>but, blessed are those who mourn.<BR/><BR/>baylor - <BR/>and what church would that be?!?<BR/>the one you're abandoning, or the one you've been visiting for the past year - and still haven't joined?smloganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06982061335567445807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13493010.post-1143693508659451742006-03-29T23:38:00.000-05:002006-03-29T23:38:00.000-05:00my church is perfect -- that is all.Luther's Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00662602280196411572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13493010.post-1143656702075205672006-03-29T13:25:00.000-05:002006-03-29T13:25:00.000-05:00btw, good to hear from you, logan.Pittsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15701313028266975294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13493010.post-1143656480658250222006-03-29T13:21:00.000-05:002006-03-29T13:21:00.000-05:00I am sure there are many churches (fundamentalist or otherwise) that don't fit my perception. I'm glad that you are making an effort in this direction. I didn't mean to complain as much as lament my own apathy on this point and publish my resolve to change.Pittsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15701313028266975294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13493010.post-1143646483836994972006-03-29T10:34:00.000-05:002006-03-29T10:34:00.000-05:00chill with the<BR/>"evangelical sub-tradition," pitts.<BR/>we've all resigned ourselves to your status as an up-and-coming <BR/>fundamentalist...<BR/>shouldn't you?<BR/><BR/>as for Easter, my evangelical church is making a huge deal of the season. of course, as the worship leader, much of the prerogative and impetus for this have (de facto) fallen to me.<BR/>come on down and visit us...<BR/>our arms are open REALLY WIDE! ha!<BR/><BR/>(of course, i appreciate what you're saying...<BR/>just couldn't resist a chance to "rib" an old roommate.)<BR/><BR/>stay in the text, bro.<BR/>logansmloganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06982061335567445807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13493010.post-1143646009253249792006-03-29T10:26:00.000-05:002006-03-29T10:26:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.smloganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06982061335567445807noreply@blogger.com