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Hallelujah Chorus

The singing of Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” at the conclusion of Easter Sunday worship, is  a long standing tradition at Ginter Park Baptist. Easter 2017 will be no exception, but, with a small twist. This year’s edition will include a brass ensemble comprised of students of the Midlothian High School band, Read more…

Sunday Worship, March 12, 2017

Second Sunday in Lent Service of Worship 10:30AM in the Chapel Extinguishing the Second Tenebrae Candle Sermon by  Rev. Mandy England Cole Ripe for Repentance Scripture Texts: Luke 13:1-21, 31-35 Sermon Series: Journey to Jerusalem: A Life on the Way During Lent, we will explore the demands entailed in following Jesus. Read more…

ashes

Reflection on Ash Wednesday

As ashes were smeared on my forehead, I felt humbled that indeed one day I will return to dust. But almost immediately I felt a bit foolish, kind of the same feeling of having spinach stuck in my teeth. The ash may be an outward symbol of sorrow and repentance, but there is that part of me that just wants to rub it off, to hide the smudge and pretend that my outward appearance is always exactly what I want to express and nothing more. Teach me, Oh God, to set my face for your purposes instead. Read More