Pathways Through Lent- Lent 1

Sermon by Paula Papky

Enter the River and be Changed

 

Jesus said, I am the river,

let my waves wash over you,

let my currents swiftly claim you,

let my waters set you free.

Jesus said, I am the green pools.

Rest within their waters still,

dangers past and sin forgiven,

all your emptiness I’ll fill.

Jesus said, the Jordan drew me

when my calling was unclear;

strong hands lowered and then raised me

and I heard a voice so near:

“let my life flow freely through you,

O my Chosen One, my Son,

let the waters break and bless you

‘til your work on earth be done.”

Jesus said, come enter deeply,

let the healing river flow;

I will hold you and enfold you

and will never let you go.

I will be your boat and take you

through the shoals of sorrows past;

from your fear of death I’ll bring you

into healing pools at last.

                                               Paula Papky

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< October 2025 >
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5 6 7Booking- Strata rehearsal from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
8 9 10Paula Papky preaching at 11:00 am
11Women of MacNeill at 2:30 pm
12David Jones preaching all day
13 14Booking- Strata rehearsal from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
15 16 17 18
19Susan St. John preaching at 11:00 am
20 21Booking- Strata rehearsal from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
22 23 24 25
26Garry Blinch preaching at 11:00 am
27 28Booking- Strata rehearsal from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
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    • Booking- Strata rehearsalBooking- Strata rehearsalTime: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
      Sanctuary
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